Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald & Chris Hedges on NSA Leaks, Assange & Protecting a Free Internet

[@veganbadass]

"National Security" is not to protect American people from outside enemies but rather to protect American Elites from the common people. To stay in power and to have ultimate control.

[@douggodfrey6521]

The Empire has No clothes .

[@elviajove8289]

U nailed it. They’re really lowlife looters with absolutely no conscience.

[@pgmreallaw]

And we see how the American Elites reacted when somehow President Trump got elected! It really freaked the Elites out, it was not supposed to happen. Fortunately, the Elites made double darn sure Trump did not get re-elected in 2020, even though he actually did get re elected!

[@carpenter3069]

You got that straight.

[@joehilner4830]

@@pgmreallaw what difference does it make? Trump or Biden we get the same policies.

[@wordgeezer]

Thank you for this report. Liars are rewarded while telling the truth is a crime.

[@simrdownmon6431]

I stopped watching and supporting DM when Trump took office and Amy couldn't stop talking about RussiaGate. Nice to see they're still doing 'some' honest reporting.

[@greedyfirstalgorithmlast26]

Glenn Greenwald is being blasphemed by you "know-nothing morons" do you remember not long ago Greenwald Home was invaded by Murderers who stuck Guns in Glenn's Mouth and His Bodyguard was beaten to a pulp, He was not killed because he cried like a baby and promised to stop supporting Anti-American thinking, he Turned Traitor to Save his Lover, Hisself and the people who work for his Dog Rescue, and the Dogs who weren't Slaughtered during the siege, Greenwald was Scared Strait and you morons never put @2 & @2 together? He was Scared and He Lives where American Army can come again if he Reneges, he was terrorized, Why do you think Chelsea Manning posted "I am afraid of you"? Because she knew he had Flipped Over to Conservative Side.

[@tonybenn1000]

@@greedyfirstalgorithmlast26 Were you one of the soldiers in that chopper, in the Collateral Murder Video?

[@Dan0TheMano]

@@greedyfirstalgorithmlast26 that’s quite a story.

[@roberthussey595]

All the more proof that the United States is no different than a Banana Republic in Central or South America....

[@rosequinn]

Just wonderful thank you all.

[@felixrabe]

My Christmas wish is to have Assange on the panel in a year.

[@mladyriad]

Yes!!!

[@massivecumshot]

Hope Santa has a sack of freedom and civil rights in his sack.

[@baskenmannzwei1234]

Some things you should wish for, some you should fight for. Wishing means doing nothing.

[@federalreservebrown2507]

and for a happy new year Christopher Bollyn?

[@ianbrown_]

Unlikely….

[@djnkosi]

Words to live by: "I'm not going to be miserable. I will make as positive an impact on the world as I can. From the situation that I can." - Edward Snowden

[@edredwhittingham4417]

Totally! This was an epoch-defining conversation!

[@gonzpalacios7290]

Yo, your right! That's a powerful message you pointed out. I'm gonna have to start quoting that one. Man that's real talk.

[@wavelength7503]

@@gonzpalacios7290 not to sound to harsh. But why don't you / y'all do more than quotes, instead of leaving him in a asylum. But that's Neoliberalism at its finest. I bet you haven't even bought his book, to assist him economical. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@gonzpalacios7290]

@@wavelength7503 that's not harsh but I am wondering of all things why in a asylum?

[@gonzpalacios7290]

@@wavelength7503 oh I get it now.. lol well said brother. However I live in the trenches, and to be honest If people are willing to be proactive about something and be willing to inconvenience themselves for purpose, there are more pressing matters that I think take precedence over his issue. Snowden is not doing to bad. The state of the republic is. Corporate LOBBYING, weaponization of info and mis info, the climate I think are more pressing and if I had to choose which one of the issues people would do something about i would pick the issues that affect most people and make a list.. I'm just saying.. but I like your attitude sir...

[@perkymt]

Thank you for your courage Edward for revealing the truth. I salute you, the journalists and the rest of the team for this documentary.

[@blitz_zen]

Democracy Now is such a sad story. Edward is no Julian. Edward more than likely is still is in Intelligence. Where did the 60's generation go?? They became the biggest supports of the establishment, that's where! Sad...

[@LEEURNTrapp]

He .ay hve leakd! Bt his Azz Is A Traitor! Dnt lke wat i said he's ???

[@derekbaker3768]

Amy - This kind of reporting is what made you great so many years ago. Thank you for returning to your roots

[@teslastellar]

Unfortunately, this is not a return to the roots. Democracy Now didn't invite them. They were invited by another organization and Amy was too in order to moderate.

[@federalreservebrown2507]

maybe she'll revisit wtc7?

[@derekbaker3768]

@@federalreservebrown2507 Doubtful. That would be too threatening to the establishment.

[@nudawn110]

amy has caved to her well placed foundation donors. how that is not obvious

[@whendays659]

Exactly. I'm skeptical this one episode marks a trend back to journalism that challenges power on this show, but one can hope.

[@karalachelle6717]

Mr. Snowden, thank you for your sacrifice. You did what most would not have done for the good of mankind. There are those of us who do appreciate and admire your morality. If only there were more brave men like you.

[@anyahnacolman8636]

Thanks for sharing this message 💜

[@annychest718]

Russia would never do that 😳

[@MIDixons]

@@annychest718 What is that?

[@ROWBRONCO]

@@annychest718 what kind of dodgy drugs are you into ??🤔

[@24Wynn]

. . . And women. Lol! We all have a responsibility to have a moral code.

[@freeradt]

I never get enough of this incredible man's integrity, humbling sincerity and fierce honesty. Just think if our government had the same qualities!

[@jrgenandersen1849]

you hit the nail right on its head....🔨

[@PeterChenFW]

4:24

[@PeterChenFW]

​@jrgenaĺlndersen1849

[@stinksofbeefio]

It's always such a pleasure to hear Edward Snowden speak.

[@MSOetjen]

Agreed - but I wish he had a better microphone! Someone who can, handle that please!

[@londonuntergunther252]

Please. Sound quality sucked. Ted still pulled it off.

[@MSOetjen]

@G Bob Undoubtedly true, and he has an unusual voice pattern to begin with. It's just frustrating because he is so intelligent AND well spoken.

[@bperez8656]

He’s a hero

[@eileenmc4746]

The nerd we love and need, we, the nation.

[@westsidesmitty1]

Thanks for having Chris Hedges on. The corporate media would never take the chance of giving someone like Hedges an occasion to eloquently connect the facts, and upset their manure carts.

[@PaulThronson]

@Marius "Corporate media is basically any media that is published by a company or on behalf of a company that carries their message to a specific audience." Is this a fair definition?

[@simrdownmon6431]

I stopped watching and supporting DM when Trump took office and Amy couldn't stop talking about RussiaGate. Nice to see they're still doing 'some' honest reporting.

[@simrdownmon6431]

@@PaulThronson No. Corporate media is basically any media that is published by a CORPORATION or on behalf of a CORPORATION that carries it's message to a specific audience. Corporations, by law, can only be concerned with profit...Not truth, not change, JUST PROFIT. Also, corporate media has become slang for media outlets who's integrity has been compromised because they receive money from corporations that have interest in keeping the status quo, like DemocracyNow. Now, stop trying to sidetrack truth with your ignorant Neo ShitLib talking points. Wake up your critical thinking skills and start thinking about stuff CRITICALLY, before mindlessly repeating corporate, establishment talking points.

[@adamjzimmer]

Democracy now is corporate news because of what they don't say. Topics of real time Imperialism (eg opcw lies) are not discussed.

[@nyhusandrew]

@@adamjzimmer lol I guess you've never listened to them before?

[@jacquelinedesanctis7082]

Amy Goodman, bless you, you are truly a star. One of the old school, a woman who fights for justice. Thank you for all you do.

[@millicentfullwood2733]

Edward Snowden’s and Julian Assange shall go down in history as our Hero of freedom of truth who has risked their life’s for humanity absolute love ❤️ and admiration for them both🙏🙏🙏

[@chasespringer5823]

History has alreadry remembered them both for stealing national security intelligence and selling it to the highest bidder. Neither are heroes, just oportunitist narcissists with cult followings. COngrats, you're in a cult. Bless up!

[@antp1900]

They will be heroes

[@juliewake4585]

Unfortunately I’m not sure that’s true. As they say “history is told by the winners” and countries like the USA are definitely still winning.

[@gertanckaert3023]

yes, will they make it into the books?? like all, the women that now being unearthed , for their contributions

[@millicentfullwood2733]

@@gertanckaert3023 yes of course they’ll we will always remember them even if they won’t the truth lives no matter how much they try to conceal it and we must believe in our hearts and mind….!!!

[@roadArt132]

Ed was so young when he decided to take that chance and reveal all those documents.. he has literally given and dedicated his whole life to this

[@seawrightstudios]

He was making 200K a year and living in Hawaii with his now wife. The corruption he saw must have really disturbed him.

[@alwayslernin4400]

@@seawrightstudios his love of country was more important than his personal security. God bless them all for the warriors they are. Warriors for truth and freedom.

[@lauratanner8475]

He still looks young.

[@jonathansanon157]

Where the documents

[@blitz_zen]

Democracy Now is such a sad story. Edward is no Julian. Edward more than likely is still is in Intelligence. Where did the 60's generation go?? They became the biggest supports of the establishment, that's where! Sad...

[@izzya8116]

Thank you Amy for facilitating this incredibly important conversation. Major respect for all four of you.

[@marciabedard3846]

Fascinating conversation about the state undermining democracy. Too bad more journalists are not as ethical as you.

[@zozocreek8327]

Wow can’t believe I am seeing this on democracy now. Good job.

[@stevekayat6254]

It’s time for Amy Goodman to have Chris Hedges , the other two have been interviewed before ! Thanks

[@Ieatstopsigns]

Why surprised? Seems like exactly what would be on democracy now.

[@rscene9538]

@@stevekayat6254 Hedges has been on multiple times in the past

[@SmellsLikeContentt]

@@Ieatstopsigns yeah, to be honest I'm really confused why there are so many people who are amazed by this particular panel.

[@SmellsLikeContentt]

I'm guessing somehow Democracy Now leaked through a lot of cracks over the Holidays? Now lets see if it sticks...

[@pacoceja4659]

Edward Snowden should be PRAISED ❤

[@dansiwek3593]

Yeah, like a cult leader....der......

[@---re9jc]

Should be freed.

[@gilaliz1970]

@@dansiwek3593 LOL

[@LulasSong]

NOBEL ❤

[@alwayslernin4400]

I feel like a child at Christmas seeing these 3 all together. Bless you Democracy Now.

[@LulasSong]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KonstanzArrens]

No political prisoners in the UK. No political prisoners in the USA. Free Assange ... NOW!

[@jeppep95]

im afraid a policy of not taking any prisoners will not end well for Assange…..

[@MrJacobrabbit]

Yes

[@joelpettlon9650]

It isn't quite the same, because freedom of speech is necessary for dissent making these particular persecutions especially egregious but in effect, people imprisoned for using substances are also political prisoners. Using substances isn't hurting others, they're just imprisoned because of the political decision to imprison those who dissent from the political philosophies that find that imprisonment convenient or desirable.

[@glintinggold]

@@joelpettlon9650 Adding to that, it's increasingly *collective* punishment.

[@medialcanthus9681]

Thanks to support of the new Australian labour govt PM Albanese Julian assange has been freed.

[@adinahaun6001]

These people keep me sane and give me hope to emulate their courage. Only improvement would be if Asange could join them__Next year I pray! Thanks Amy-please do more panels like this!

[@Yucaipawatchdog]

Somebody should break Assange's ass out of prison. You can't count on this system for Justice. You gotta make your own.

[@shaunellis1987]

It's awful to say but Assange is already done for, he will never be the same again, he's not going to get out and go back to work put it that way. USA is ruining everything good in the world

[@karendalsadik7119]

That would be an improvement for humankind.

[@karendalsadik7119]

@@shaunellis1987 agree sadly.

[@riaagarwal6840]

You can say that again @adina

[@waynesilva9157]

Amy, Chris, Glen, and Edward are truly heroes of the people.

[@standingalone001]

Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, & Chris Hedges are the hero's America needs and yet America tries to demonize all of them.

[@jared_r]

I wish everyone realized what you do Donny. I think they will eventually at least, just hope it’s before it’s too late

[@standingalone001]

@@jared_r hey Jared. Good to see you here. It's been quite awhile since Ive caught a Democracy Now stream but this was too good to pass up.

[@xeftones]

Don't forget Cenk Uygur 😂

[@gilaliz1970]

Not America- the puppets on the string!

[@standingalone001]

@@gilaliz1970 I still say America. It's fair to say America has been brainwashed but it's been done with American consent. People still vote for the duopoloy. People aren't protesting Citizens United or Imperial wars. America has consented on capitalistic greed becoming an Empire

[@DariusSarrafi]

Three of my favorite people on the face of the planet. Ed is sooo brave and self-sacrificing. Kudos!

[@danielmarsala849]

Donziger & Hale

[@dansiwek3593]

Ask them about the Rothchilds bankers........crickets.....

[@AudioPervert1]

Bureacracy Now and it's wee little cherry-pick. Except Chris Hedges and Snowden Edward, all the rest are part of a giant speculation machine, which adds upto nothing but fleeting profits and donations. No one really cares about Assange, as much as they care about the economy around him...

[@safanamakhdoomable]

I love Glenn and Chris and omg

[@SmellsLikeContentt]

@@AudioPervert1 You should check out The Baffler.

[@daydreamer-ix2bo]

I have so much respect for Chris hedges. What a brave man. What am I saying. They're all incredibly brave!!!

[@sherronpitts3021]

It has been 3 years since Glenn was on Democracy Now. Great lineup with these 3 awesome guest.

[@wallacewallaby5782]

Given his erratic behavior, I'm not too surprised. Glenn has these weird Twitter breakdowns nearly every week where he defends the far right and leaked private messages with Chelsea Manning to get back at her because they had a disagreement. He would throw Snowden under the bus too if he gets his feelings hurt by him.

[@jared_r]

Im glad Democracy Now was able to make happen. Would be even better if they can return more to their roots

[@RipTheJackR]

@@abcac2274 Insight overload. Im so much smarter after reading that. Now.. go back to the reality TV show you were watching.

[@michaelfeeney9147]

Democracy Now was all in on RussiaGate. That is why Glenn has been MIA for 3 years...

[@stevencoardvenice]

Democracy Now sold out hard. Nice to see them having a throwback episode.

[@defianceforhumanity]

This is the kind of content that we the people need to be informed on, not the regurgitating of the yellow journalism headlines convoluted from biased and deficient content.

[@Shawouin]

A key part of being a conspiracist is to be convinced ALL the traditional media lies. All the KZbin media lies, does that make more sense?

[@defianceforhumanity]

@@Shawouin If your making an insinuation about my opinion, then your comment doesn’t make sense, as I made no reference to conspiracies nor reflected any beliefs.

[@paladro]

@@defianceforhumanity you said 'yellow journalism headlines' as if that's a thing... shows where your head is at.

[@Shawouin]

@@defianceforhumanity "as I made no reference to conspiracies nor reflected any beliefs." Really?? : "regurgitating of the yellow journalism headlines convoluted from biased and deficient content."

[@princejellyfish3945]

@@paladro lol "as if that's a thing" i wasn't aware we were able to stamp out yellow journalism and we now live in a world of completely honest reporting

[@feargach2107]

Thank you for your service, Julian!

[@kellymm7630]

If never understood why they call Asange a traitor. Firstly he's Australian he doesn't owe the USA shit.

[@CalmBeforeTheStorm76]

Thank god Glenn and Snowden are still welcome on this show. We need to continue building these bridges in order to get our Democracy back.

[@valeriehaider3273]

Could you imagine if "Khosoggi " hit the "WIRE OF TRUTHS"?? another hushed up for "TRUTH"...

[@sueblood7793]

Those Forbidden have saved "democracy" , have they not??

[@G.Bfit.93]

Never had a democracy

[@zavaletj]

Not sure why you are praising Glenn when he is a Fox News talking head! He has gone in tucker’s show so many times knowing the garbage Tucker spits out. That is disgusting and Glenn should be ashamed! He has lot ALL credibility.

[@akbarfarzin9857]

Tell me or show me one country that America invade !!! Bring Democracy ( just ONE Country) Name it !!!!

[@NoniMovieYT]

Finally excellent guests

[@FieroFixcitment]

Heroes! patriots! America, the world needs them. A big thanks to them! very grateful!

[@doreengordon1475]

Mr. Snowden, bold, courageous and unafraid! His self sacrifice is simply amazing and Praiseworthy! That's to say the least!

[@jf7558]

Brilliant interview and thank you for inviting the most transparent, talented, and informative guests. Thank you.

[@zehrajafri9252]

Truth has to be told no matter what. Assange and Snowden doing what heroes do to disclose essential truths to humanity. They were brave enough to put themselves and their families lives in danger to save lives of people who they don't know, this is the greatest sacrifice and these heroes deserve awards not persecution. They did what journalists are meant to do. They have earned their place in history, while his persecutors have done the same but as villains and enemies of humanity. God bless all brave truth teller's.

[@jaza457x8]

Ameen

[@kimberlycrichton2932]

Assange is just a loose cannon.

[@andrefasset3266]

And to think, contrary to every Hollywood movie where the U.S.A. is the hero, they are actually the Super Villain.

[@pissmillahgandullah9523]

Fcuk Dallah! %=======>•.

[@mpolanetz]

@@kimberlycrichton2932 please do your research. You have been watching to match of the main news media and probably the movie on Julian assange. If any thing he is maticulate in his work and research. That is WHY so many whistle blowers around the world trust Julian. If it was not for Julian assange All the war crimes and the world wide pedophile rings would still be swept under the carpet. You obviously do not know or aware of what he was able to release, if you did, you would not,so loosely made a wild cannon remark. The world owns so much to Julian Assange.

[@notheotherklaus]

The Assange case is the biggest shame on Western democracies in our time! It is so bad in fact it makes it difficult for Western counties to criticize China for dictatorial practices.

[@LaurenEhle]

Geez I just appreciate all four of you so much.

[@ProtectMyLiberty]

And the downward spiral quickens. Wonder how long this video will stay up. Thank you Democracy Now and thanks so much to Snowden, Greenwald and Hedges. What Assange has and will go though is inhumane.

[@agny369]

theres dozens of snowden interviews on youtube, it will stay up

[@puravida-d3h]

He does that for all the innocent children abused sadistically in their parties for adr e n o c hro m e ... Is certainly HUGE!!!! HE HATE KILLARY

[@chasespringer5823]

the punishment in the United States for treason is death, Assange is getting off easy.

[@KristofKristoferos]

Edward Snowden is such a humble guy blimey. Now there's a man of virtue

[@multipolarworldorder]

You all are journalists true to free journalism. Well done to all of you. Thank you all for speaking the truth.

[@Tom21356]

It’s about time you brought some great people on democracy now. It was great. You made my day. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@illuvatar5923]

Glenn especially used to be on regularly, until DN jumped on board with russia-gate.

[@RedboneUnincorporated]

@@illuvatar5923 epic fail, fktrd, Greenwald has lost his mind which is why he is scarce.

[@arantir4150]

@@RedboneUnincorporated How so? What position does he hold now that he didn't, say 5 years ago?

[@Windband1]

@@illuvatar5923 True, sadly DN sold out to the DNC several years ago.

[@RobinHerzig]

@@RedboneUnincorporated It's been so tragic. You hate to see it 😕

[@Estherbethe1...]

Chris Hedges is always on point. No one even breaths the words foreign correspondent anymore because war gets real unpopular when you see it happening in real time. It's no longer some narration that makes u think of a movie scene. It real.

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

I watched a great documentary on Edward Snowden on KZbin! It is probably still on KZbin. It was the whole story!

[@kerwinbrown4180]

Obama's administration went after Associated Press reporters to discourage certain correspondence.

[@kerwinbrown4180]

@Greg Doyle I am not sure Obama was in the know since it seems the executive branch operates without consulting the CEO. Who do you think they obey?

[@jared_r]

@@jamesmarchetti3286 Citizen 4

[@kerwinbrown4180]

@Greg Doyle They are part of the unelected bureaucracy but only part of it. The CIA and federal law enforcement are not part of the military or industry. I also don't see evidence it is unified beyond a general ideology.

[@Detraf-ohw]

This country’s biggest Patriot since the Founding Fathers, imo! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@edwarddiaz1130]

Ed Snowden is a patriot

[@quinndawsonosgood5261]

He may be the only decent one. Hedges and Greenwald are useless

[@bboldt2]

@@quinndawsonosgood5261 How are Hedges and Greenwald useless?

[@joblo6394]

@@quinndawsonosgood5261 🤡

[@beerblues762]

@@quinndawsonosgood5261 I like Hedges but agree with you on Greenwald. He has completely discredited himself.

[@ant-space]

@@beerblues762 So, what did YOU do to be so judgemental!

[@ChooseCompassion]

Four of my very favorite truth tellers in one place. Thank you Amy & DN!

[@BibiRojan-pf2lh]

Amazing peoples ❤️ ♥️ 👏 💖 💙 💕 ❤️ ♥️ 👏 💖 💙 💕 ❤️ making a diffrences in the world 🌎 👏 👍 💪 😀 💙 🌎 👏 👍 💪 😀 💙 🌎 👏 👍 💪 😀 💙 🌎 👏 👍 💪 😀 💙.

[@b.bailey8244]

More like this, Please! These people are some of the inspirations who keep me going and fighting for the right to be free. Think of what they all did, and do, for us - we owe them a great debt and they have my deepest respect.

[@karensummers761]

Edward Snowden you are true hero! Glenn Greenwald and Chris Hedges are two of the best independent journalist, who speak truth. It good to see this on Democracy Now, back to doing the news as it used to, FREE ASSANGE!

[@wahibaboudjedra7607]

Free assange .thank you mr snowden

[@rosedenovo3029]

So discouraging that they are in such situations. Brave, intelligent,courageous people. My heart breaks for them.Kafka knew.

[@aptorres01]

Good to see DN doing good reporting again, hope you are able and willing to get back to this kind of quality work.

[@laurenpaer252]

Good for you finally covering this again and bringing Glen Greenwald back. I hope you keep covering this issue. It could not be more important or more core to our democracy.

[@AlexandraofUnusualIdeas]

Glenn Greenwald went clearly right-wing months ago. His being on with them is incredibly fishy

[@GalacticNovaOverlord]

@@AlexandraofUnusualIdeas on social nonsense yes, but on geopolitics, he is still good

[@andrewdeen1]

@@GalacticNovaOverlord no he's pretty right wing libertarian ameribrained all around

[@GalacticNovaOverlord]

@@andrewdeen1 ameri brained while being a massive critic of U.S. imperialism? I don't think you quite understand...

[@ksjamesmahan6028]

@@AlexandraofUnusualIdeas Glenn Greenwald is sticking to the principles he has always had regardless of party it’s the left that has changed and become more like dick Cheney equating all of their opponents as dangerous terrorists

[@therevolutionwill23]

Just when I had about given up on Democracy Now to ever take on Empire, they go and have a great panel on with smart well informed , antii Empire voices. Better late than never. Thanks for the great show.

[@Windband1]

Don't get used to it. ; )

[@giannirocco7492]

Yeah,DN has become msm so please don't let them fool you!

[@kwnorton5834]

We walk the line. It’s a deep, managed series of deceptions. Language itself can’t always explain it. I’ve personally turned to music, drumming, to help articulate the structure. We’re in the midst of a civil war which affects everything. Worldwide - planetary.

[@gilaliz1970]

What show?

[@simrdownmon6431]

I stopped watching and supporting DM when Trump took office and Amy couldn't stop talking about RussiaGate. Nice to see they're still doing 'some' honest reporting.

[@mpk08540]

Amazing piece. Thank you for not keeping us in the dark.

[@angelinaneves2282]

All the best for the 3 Heros of our very sad times... i hope we can save Assange from the cruel assassines...

[@dansiwek3593]

If we had legit heroes we wouldn't be in the very sad times to begin with, we have a sick slave society well acclimated to mass murder, theft and slavery.

[@lcrooks69]

Snowden is such a hero. The biggest patriot this morally bankrupt disgusting country has had since Lincoln. Only Assange and Manning are in his league.

[@timgreenglass]

i kinda & respectfully disagree. daniel ellsberg did something similar, when he handed over top secret info to american journalists regarding the vietnam war, "the pentagon papers"....but he did not flee the country and move to russia like lee harvey oswald did......ellsberg faced the music.

[@lcrooks69]

@@timgreenglass why don't you go listen to what Ellsberg himself said about Assange and Snowden. Maybe then you won't sound so stupid.

[@jaza457x8]

A patriot to humanity!

[@gigiwills7851]

Ellsberg did not go to Jail, as it, although shocking, it was not against the law. It is true that he fully expected to go to jail. And other dissidants at that time also expected to go to jail. For instance, Noam Chomsky expected to go to jail for his speaking out against the war in Viet Nam. And we thought we were living in "interesting times". Relativel to today, those were peaceful orderly times. A little "love not war" would be welcome these crazy days of common extrajudicial executions and prosecutatorial overreach.

[@vincentmegale4805]

@@timgreenglass if it’s run to Russia or sit in prison forever. I’d pick Russia.

[@leylabigloo1147]

Edward Snowden..he is a hero ,So proud of him also love him very much , I wish for his freedom every day ,❤

[@johnrothery3683]

Writing from NZ. Until this, I had just about given up on Democracy Now. Well done. There is still life in parts of the main stream. Keep it up. We need more genuinely independent and critical coverage. Don't just leave it to others. John Rothery (Tauranga)

[@Windband1]

Don't get used to it mate. DN sold out a few years ago sadly... Now they just represent the democratic party agenda here in America. Cheers.

[@susanfrancis5471]

It did take them a long, Long time tho.

[@simrdownmon6431]

I stopped watching and supporting DM when Trump took office and Amy couldn't stop talking about RussiaGate. Nice to see they're still doing 'some' honest reporting.

[@lynnebarnes3840]

Hi, fellow Kiwi, (Marlborough Sounds)I too, am pleased and surprised to see DN do some honest reporting, after all that Russiagating.

[@jasper-cg]

WOW three Legends together. Was a privilege to listen to..

[@veganbadass]

Four : )

[@dannybrooks2784]

It's been a long time since I watched democracy now keep up the good work 💕

[@lilianacalkins1799]

We admire and thank Amy! Journalists have a duty of truth, Amy is extraordinary!

[@---re9jc]

Amy and team.

[@joehilner4830]

"journalist have a duty of truth" You don't live up to that duty pushing russiagate

[@simonrodriguez4685]

And Syria, and Ethiopia, and China, and Palestine, and Venezuela, and Nicaragua... Ever since Trump won back in 2016 DN! absolutely lost their compass. Sad!

[@TheRealNappyG]

A pantheon of (s)heroes! All 4 of them, Amy included. Thank you for all you do & your daily sacrifices.

[@beckylieb2637]

♥I have no words to describe my gratitude to these people. May God keep you all safe

[@BradSamuelsPro]

Nice, it's like classic Democracy Now. More content like this please.

[@v_enceremos]

Good on Amy and DN to have these three on. Shows some courage

[@Deebz270]

So I go in search of *Citizen Four* and locate and watch it. An amazing documentary, that everyone should watch.

[@GreenIvy3834]

Superb, excellent journalism panel. Amy thank you for staying the person that you are. The American people should be told the truth. Love to see one day Julian Assange on this program.

[@treebrother]

Thank you Democracy Now for having these courageous souls on and allowing them to tell their stories. It is so imperative at this present time where we have been incrementally losing the greatest tool for freedom in modern times. A free Internet. We have been so caught up in political drama that we have lost sight of just how much has been lost over the last two decades.

[@lornalkim6880]

Since Bill Clinton's Second Election to be sure

[@workingman6455]

Thank You for keeping us informed. ❤❤God Bless U all. Stay free. Please be careful as well.

[@DanielJohnson-vr9mw]

Great idea Amy! Three of the best!Regards from Argentina.

[@mamiegraziano9737]

Amy, You stepped up your reporting to expose the secret state. These are humans of great value. I am grateful.

[@domainadmin1216]

Three of the best journalists of their generations! About time…

[@skylark7032]

Excellent interview. Continue highlighting the integrity of these people and their processes.

[@Wraithing]

Incredibly important. Thank you, Democracy Now. It's such a strange time to be alive. If a future for humankind can be possible, the best of humanity has to survive. You give me hope against growing hopelessness.

[@susanfrancis5471]

May you live in an interesting time. -Chinese curse

[@maryhuckaby2239]

Around the 3:00 minute mark, Snowden mentions the difference between those in U.S. government jobs paid directly by the government and those working for private contractors - the private contract workers make more money. Privatization of public services is a core issue in the vast increase in corruption in DC and in the hearts of our people - in the degradation of public service. Snowden is a remarkable public servant - despite having worked for a private contractor. He gave it all up - including his personal freedom and security - in order warn us about government surveillance.

[@MrArtVein]

Go back and watch the movie about him. It's not necessarily the privatization of govt jobs, it's the freedom that govt contractors have because they aren't direct hires. The govt hires these contractors because they can get away with killing unarmed innocent citizens via drone because they think a video camera is a gun. And while these folks gather the spaghetti-ed brains of their brother and what's left of his body into a bucket, the govt turns their head sever all ties and act like they don't know what happened. True story. This actually happened

[@ysegrim9824]

how nations treat individuals like mr snowden is a measure of the love they deserve.

[@antennawilde]

WOW! Great job Amy! This is the best panel DN has ever had on its show, hands down. FREE ASSANGE!

[@DharmaDerelict]

Glenn Greenwald tho. Yikes! One of these is not like the others lol

[@AlexanderDunetz]

Snowden remains a patriot , a modern profile in courage . He gave up everything including a home , career , GF , and his life because he felt it was necessary to sacrifice himself to inform and prove to us that mass surveillance is conducted upon Americans in USA 🇺🇸 . Also God bless Greenwald , Hedges , Goodman , and Assange.

[@antennawilde]

@@DharmaDerelict How so?

[@dansiwek3593]

@@DharmaDerelict Amy is a racist race baiter propagandist, literally dividing people and filling them with hate, she is the worse of the worse.

[@beerbread]

Special show. Thank you to Amy and the crew at Democracy Now, the four participants.

[@charlesmckenzie6533]

Thank you so much for trying to bring this out . We have got some very corrupt evil people up there.. Keep bringing this out this helps a lot.

[@johnknight5370]

I loved this discussion, I greatly enjoy listening to Edward Snowden and Glenn Greenwald, I'd liked to hear more from Chris Hedges.

[@matboi5746]

A step in the good direction DN. Thank you for this content!

[@normaandersson]

A great interview. The fact that the people are surrendering to the acceptance of the surveillance state and supporting censorship in the name of "stopping the spread of misinformation" is the biggest threat to our democracy. The media is 100% compliant and part of the machine

[@ranulfwhitewolf1106]

What a hero. His courage, intelligence and dedication to the truth are inspiring.

[@bernie4268]

The best thing I've ever seen on Democracy Now.

[@michaelgnit8476]

One of the most important stories of our time. If not the most important.

[@Estherbethe1...]

This mass surveillance tech could have done great things like stopping human trafficking, child pornography, drug smuggling etc... But the reality is that the criminals/ terrorists (corporate military industrial complex/US government)ended up w this technology.

[@space.youtube]

lol mass surveillance will always be used to do exactly what it is capable of doing, consolidating power and control. To think it could be used to do "great things" is naive, dangerous and the very justification for creating it. You haven't learned a thing from this episode.

[@maddoo23]

@@space.youtube Agreed. Same for social security numbers too, and bank accounts. Scrap everything..

[@nudawn110]

indeed white collar crime is now a privileged activity despite so many intel related trafficking cases involving former presidents, intel, DOJ officials. are Epstein emails and sms not public info but your private bank-tax records are

[@space.youtube]

@@maddoo23 That's pretty binary and silly don't you think? Why not address the actual issue instead of the symptoms? Data is an inevitable product of any organised society, what's key is how it's used. Maybe we could agree that government "of by and for the people" freed from corporate thrall might be a good place to start.

[@SpideySenses-gb9gi]

SNOWDEN IS WORKING WITH TRAITOR REPUBLICANS THAT'S WHY HE WENT TO RUSSIA TO HIS HANDLERS ..........WAKE UP AMERICA.

[@brightsky6151]

"Intelligence Agencies keep things secret because they often violate the rule of law or of good behaviour." -Political Prisoner Julian Assange

[@brightsky6151]

I'm talking to the Gatekeeper of the MIC/Pentagon CIA Officer John Kiriakou who describe himself as a Lover of civil liberties and Human rights superhero but at the same time intentionally lie about Political Prisoner Julian Assange & Craig Murray and also have said horrible things about Chelsea Manning... Kiriakou is fake as the entities of the C** hell! 'We Lie, We Cheat, We Steal. It remains you of the Glory of the American Experiment” - Former CIA-Director Mike Pompeo.

[@brightsky6151]

“Former” CIA officer John Kiriakou who is working for Sputnik International in Washington D.C. as Co-host of the worthless show the Back Story Radio, have found the perfect match in Charlatan & full time Fraudster Lee Stranahan, who has always lie about Julian Assange. “I’m with you Lee” said John Kiriakou while telling lies about Julian Assange.

[@themessiahsgovernmentofint2169]

Intelligence is synchronized coordinated extraction measuring which is called investing which is the opposite of nhilism causation on a world scale which is exact trust on a world scale.

[@gabriellalewis4552]

Thank you for 🙏 all the GREAT work you ALL do for truth and justice and sacrificing your own life in the process God Bless You All !

[@Mike-B.]

Merry Christmas DemocracyNow! Thank you, Amy, for putting this special show together, as this is so important. Hello Chris, Glenn, and Edward. To call each of you by your first name is an honor. Best wishes and Happy Holidays to you all; so nice to see you all together. Great discussion too.

[@kellymm7630]

I slightly smirked at ur comment on wishing Amy a merry Christmas. I thought trump said people don't wish people a merry Christmas. Lol

[@jeffgo5742]

@@kellymm7630 a lot of people don’t. I’ve heard happy holidays way more then merry Christmas

[@Mike-B.]

@@kellymm7630 I don't follow the point about the former president. As for the well wishing, hopefully, it's the thought that counts. Thank you.

[@---re9jc]

Thank you all for all the brave journalism. Great work!

[@gloriousgreeneryltd.]

Thank you for covering this.

[@greenbeancasserole6646]

Haha this is an amazing panel!!! Awesome choice of contributors!!!

[@gmock9427]

Thank you Amy for this great reporting! God bless all of you.

[@geoffreygreen3521]

Snowden is a real life hero

[@gonzpalacios7290]

EDWARD SNOWDEN is a TRUE PATRIOT! He should be given a medal of HONOR for up holding his oath to the constitution and to the REPUBLIC!

[@dlwseattle]

That's truth!

[@joeanthony7759]

If there are better future generations, they will look back on this confounding era with shame, and people like Snowden, Assange, etc. will get their due props.

[@zhenyamugisa9423]

Glad Russia is treating him good, guy has put on a bit of weight.

[@SpideySenses-gb9gi]

SNOWDEN IS WORKING WITH TRAITOR REPUBLICANS THAT'S WHY HE WENT TO RUSSIA TO HIS HANDLERS .............WAKE UP AMERICA.

[@hec4241]

@@SpideySenses-gb9gi Nice bot but you ain't fooling anyone.

[@louisepelte2942]

Free Assange and stand up for press freedom!

[@lizacash5287]

Thank you for enlightenment.

[@ant-space]

Everytime I hear this I'm shocked. Even after years of these revelations...

[@RobinHerzig]

Incredible, well worthy of the full hour. I could listen to these convos all day. Glenn was like his old self again.

[@interovic]

"Old self".. just get off of twitter, Glenn hasn't changed at all 😂

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

@@interovic has everyone simply forgotten how a civil libertarian sounds like. Glenn is a civil libertarian and not a partisan hack so when he speaks on principle, all these Blue MAGA types call him "fash" (ie fascist) as if its some sort of indisputable objective judgment that Glen Greenwald is a fascist. What insanity is that!

[@HumminbirdMoth]

Three True Journalists!! Free Julian Assange!!!

[@bboldt2]

Thank you, Amy!

[@bboldt2]

Now let's talk about Syria.

[@hugoflorens5855]

Great interviews Amy Goodman. Extraordinary guests. Greetings to all! ✌🏽

[@LulasSong]

Incredible. Fantastic Spy Story! Top reporting,top players!

[@Proteinplunge]

We need more journalists like glenn greenwald in mainstream media