Skip to content
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
Snowden's profile
Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden
Verified account
@Snowden

Tweets

Edward SnowdenVerified account

@Snowden

I used to work for the government. Now I work for the public. President at @FreedomofPress.

freedom.press
Joined December 2014

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Edward Snowden‏Verified account @Snowden 9 Feb 2016

    Abandoning open society for fear of terrorism is the only way to be defeated by it.

    7:20 AM - 9 Feb 2016
    • 5,217 Retweets
    • 5,742 Likes
    • Tarun Anand Liam McGrath Clément Lesaege Ion 🚄✨ かえる Julia Kozuschnik Blankenship Jane Andrea Tessore Weird Identification
    162 replies 5,217 retweets 5,742 likes
      1. Coaltopia‏ @Coaltopia 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        @Snowden fear is the mind-killer

        0 replies 3 retweets 11 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Disappointed Optimist‏ @rbp77 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        @Snowden or voting Trump. That's kind of the same thing I know

        0 replies 1 retweet 7 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Dirk Rothschild‏ @rothschilddirk 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Hedge76

        @Hedge76 @Snowden Glad you took the time out of your day to make such a post in reply to some wise words of warning. Disregarding context.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Tweet unavailable
      4. Dirk Rothschild‏ @rothschilddirk 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Hedge76

        @Hedge76 @Snowden Can you give me a better option in his position that fits your criteria to be worthy of sharing a view without prejudice?

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      5. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Anonymous‏ @Celtic_Anon2018 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        @Snowden <3 <3;-}><3 #Dear @CNN <3;-}><3 @nytimes @USATODAY @washingtonpost @WSJ @FoxNews @NSAGov @HillaryClinton #Benghazi

        1 reply 2 retweets 5 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Dan G.‏ @BadLawyerJokes 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        @RobotCowboyATX Why not retweet Bowe Bergdahl while we're at it. @Snowden is cut from the same self-aggrandizing, messianic-complex cloth.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. Alexander Hughes‏ @RobotCowboyATX 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @BadLawyerJokes

        @BadLawyerJokes @Snowden lol. you hate him so much.

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Dan G.‏ @BadLawyerJokes 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @RobotCowboyATX

        @RobotCowboyATX @Snowden He's the epitome of a self-serving millennial! Sees himself as an oppressed hero. #Faithless #NoIntegrity

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      5. End of conversation
      1. kinetikthegame.com‏ @coalminds 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        @Snowden while your work is appreciated actual governance isn't as simple as slogans.

        0 replies 0 retweets 9 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. tamil‏ @Tamil1947 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        @Snowden Implementing New World Order may require controlled & monitored populace.

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Anonymous‏ @Celtic_Anon2018 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        @Snowden <3 <3;-}><3 Check Out @RT_com, #TheBigPicture. <3;-}><3 @nytimes @washingtonpost @WSJ @USATODAY @HillaryClinton #Benghazi

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Devils Libertarian​‏ @SingingBullets 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        @Snowden Unless you're Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris will never be defeated by anything.

        2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      3. Vic  🦅 🎮‏ @Invictus75 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @SingingBullets

        @SingingBullets @Snowden Except Bruce Lee. Bruce 1, Chuck 0.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. End of conversation
      1. Joseph Lorenzo Hall‏ @JoeBeOne 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        .@snowden @flamsmark “in a free society you have less than perfect ability to detect people who do bad things”https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/former-national-security-officials-urge-government-to-embrace-rise-of-encryption/2015/12/15/3164eae6-a27d-11e5-9c4e-be37f66848bb_story.html …

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Fatou Toure (LizaD)‏ @fatou2002 9 Feb 2016
        Replying to @Snowden

        .@Snowden but such an easy trap to fall into. I speak from direct experience. Trying not to let the fear get the better of me

        0 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info