Theory explored abt whether his concerns were guided by foreign intel via @emptywheel (who says it's nuts) http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-25/u-s-said-to-explore-possible-china-role-in-snowden-leaks.html …
@20committee 1) I'm not a lawyer 2) Doesn't excuse repeating of false stories based on rumor. @lrozen
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@emptywheel@lrozen rok@bmaz is the lawyer, whoops; u should use TN, easier; whatever u may be u r clearly not well versed in intelligence -
@20committee No, I'm not well versed in claiming certainty about signs that are not certain. Not a skill I aspire to.@lrozen@bmaz -
@emptywheel@lrozen@bmaz You seem not to grasp that in real world of intel the "certainty" you seek is elusive, esp when RIS involved. -
@20committee@emptywheel@lrozen@bmaz Here's a certainty, Snowden already gave the details of IPs, emails, etc to SCMP. Are we suggesting -
@20committee@emptywheel@lrozen@bmaz are we suggesting that this bastion of free press didn't turn it all over to PRC/MSS asap? -
@20committee@emptywheel@lrozen@bmaz And, defying common sense, expecting them to publicly announce that transfer? The same in Russia? -
@20committee@emptywheel@lrozen@bmaz anyone comprehend that it is better propaganda value for Rus/PRC to not claim Snowden directly? -
@Kat_Missouri@emptywheel@lrozen@bmaz Best outcome is they get all they want from Ed, humiliate USG in process, and he moves on .... - 2 more replies
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@emptywheel But you are being overly legalistic. Since when is hard evidence required to draw an inference ... http://tmi.me/ZVxM9Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. The media frequently ask experts to opine on ... http://tmi.me/ZVwtBThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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