The story of Edward Snowden is nothing short of an epic blockbuster movie and there will soon come a day when a biopic will be released on him with possibly Ashton Kutcher as Snowden. Who needs facial and character similarities if the twitter following of the star is beyond millions.
Snowden who is an American former technical contractor for the United States National Security Agency (NSA) and a former employee of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) leaked details of several top-secret U.S. and British government mass surveillance programs to the press. He leaked the information to the Guardian which inturn published the information during July 2013 to make quick news and bucks. The events and the media coverage followed soon and as of now its Run Snowden Run. Apparently Lola is damn pissed after the spotlight shift.
Last heard Snowden had made Moscow airport his own and settled there till the international ruckus had died down. USA is after him like those hounds behind that rabbit like its hunting season. Its only fitting that Snowden is looking for asylum in the third world countries with pleas after pleas. Suddenly the influx of stationery to Moscow airport has increased a lot and likes of Staples are thinking of setting up shop there. It seems that Domodedovo market at the airport has already 'Snowden Sundays' for special discounts to the travellers who come there with a their picture with Snowden. Looks like Snowden took Tom Hank's Terminal way too seriously.
The newest of allegations are that Russia is making their stance through Snowden. Making a guy charged with espionage and theft of government property their indirect spokesman for other world matters, what a move Russia. *Slow Claps* This aside, why doesnt Snowden understand that with his actions he makes our very own MMS very insecure. At this age he doesnt need competition for Gods sake !!
Speaking of India, like always we were stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one side it was pressure from USA and the siding with the stronger just to make good of the political relations. On the other side it was the pressure of being a tolerant country pro towards being very sentimental in its outcome towards a problem. Now I know how star son actors like Tushar Kapoor feel. Movie goers dont want to see them featuring in any movie as a lead while their fathers/sisters/brothers/gardeners want them to feature in a movie and will spend a fortune. So as expected India chucked out and criticized his act as one not in the spirit of World betterment plus declined his plea for asylum as well. India whining in this case !!
But had India given him asylum he would have fit in easily. We are a society of people who take leaks here and there on the roads and along the highways and this Snowden leak would have made no difference. Speaking of asylum, we give unofficial asylum to half of Bangladesh and some firangs too, one more wont make a difference. Not so gloomy, he might even become a celebrity with games and mystery novels depicting him like 'Find Snowden' picture books and 'Where is Snowden' board game. Indians know how to make a quick buck or two.
Last heard Snowden had made Moscow airport his own and settled there till the international ruckus had died down. USA is after him like those hounds behind that rabbit like its hunting season. Its only fitting that Snowden is looking for asylum in the third world countries with pleas after pleas. Suddenly the influx of stationery to Moscow airport has increased a lot and likes of Staples are thinking of setting up shop there. It seems that Domodedovo market at the airport has already 'Snowden Sundays' for special discounts to the travellers who come there with a their picture with Snowden. Looks like Snowden took Tom Hank's Terminal way too seriously.
The newest of allegations are that Russia is making their stance through Snowden. Making a guy charged with espionage and theft of government property their indirect spokesman for other world matters, what a move Russia. *Slow Claps* This aside, why doesnt Snowden understand that with his actions he makes our very own MMS very insecure. At this age he doesnt need competition for Gods sake !!
Speaking of India, like always we were stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one side it was pressure from USA and the siding with the stronger just to make good of the political relations. On the other side it was the pressure of being a tolerant country pro towards being very sentimental in its outcome towards a problem. Now I know how star son actors like Tushar Kapoor feel. Movie goers dont want to see them featuring in any movie as a lead while their fathers/sisters/brothers/gardeners want them to feature in a movie and will spend a fortune. So as expected India chucked out and criticized his act as one not in the spirit of World betterment plus declined his plea for asylum as well. India whining in this case !!
But had India given him asylum he would have fit in easily. We are a society of people who take leaks here and there on the roads and along the highways and this Snowden leak would have made no difference. Speaking of asylum, we give unofficial asylum to half of Bangladesh and some firangs too, one more wont make a difference. Not so gloomy, he might even become a celebrity with games and mystery novels depicting him like 'Find Snowden' picture books and 'Where is Snowden' board game. Indians know how to make a quick buck or two.
Now every theatrical story should have its very own romantic twist. This curious case too has one. Many maidens around the world are going ga ga over his whistleblowing exploits. However ex Russian spy Anna Chapman went the distance and proposed marriage to Snowden on social media. Did not know whistle blowing leads to blowing of kisses from pretty maidens. So when this bombshell proposed on Twitter, obviously little birdies were tweeting .. oops chirping inside Snowden.
Snowden obviously tired of running around or staying put in an airport and in search of the much needed asylum, will look for something concrete. Nothing is more concrete than building his own fortress or a stronghold. Mr. Edward Snowden will start his own country, the magical land of Snowdenia. The country is no Narnia or Transylvania but the realities of life elsewhere will be covered with blankets of hallucinations. It will be a place where the likes of Bradley Manning and Daniel Ellsberg will find solace and peace. Julian Assange for once will enjoy not being in spotlight. Rather than facing the press, he will be sitting on a easy chair sipping cocktails and watching the sunset. Snowdenia will have areas like Whistling County for enjoying your vacations and perhaps a Breaking News fun park for all the enjoyment. Main thing will be that the land of Snowdenia will be free of surveillance. No one to snoop even if he has a big ass magnifying glass !!
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