Comment Re:Off-topic question (Score 2) 108
Snowden played this excessively smart, and that's the only reason he's sort of free now.
I don't think Snowden is that smart or free. Today he does what the Russian government allows him to do. But consider the Russians have protesters in Moscow, protesters in Kiev, and suicide bombers in their midst. How long will the Russian government tolerate an icon for freedom from surveillance, especially given their history? I believe Snowden is in considerable danger.
Another reference: Sergei Guriev
Also Mikhail Khodorkovsky
As for Snowden, I still think we know 10% or less of the story. There is a lot that does not make sense.