How we take back the internet | Edward Snowden

[@sugarayofsunshine]

It's a sad world when the people who tell the truth have to hide.

[@ubberJakerz]

It's the world we've always lived in. Telling the truth to many people quickly has never been easier since it was much more simple to silence whistle blowers in the past. With the age of information we are in, we have a huge advantage if we all come together and fight for our rights. We cannot be silenced any longer, and Mr. Snowden is the most admirable figure in this respect. Let's all follow his example and not let the world leaders treat us as cattle.

[@ubberJakerz]

Lori Quaresimo Well just us knowing is enough to force governments into further transparency. And from that transparency, voting opportunities should arise. Voting is the best way to make ourselves heard for now since marching the streets won't do a whole lot with obama in "charge".

[@ubberJakerz]

Lori Quaresimo Yes, but the most important thing is to get people in power that believe in science. The greatest problem is that our leaders (I'm canadian and our leaders are no different) are anti science and will not prioritize effectively. This whole "war on terror" would be handled much differently if it were handled by competent uncorrupted leaders. Voting makes a huge difference and the only reason it's so easy to corrupt is the small margins won by. If more people voted, the margins would be harder to fudge (atleast that is true in Canada. Not too briefed on my American current events).

[@ubberJakerz]

Lori Quaresimo I'm not informed enough to speak confidently on that, no.

[@WithmeVerissimusWhostoned]

The line of division between the good and the evil runs through every person's heart. You cannot cure it by application of laws, rules, restrictions, governments and shifting responsibility for all from you to them. It's always been and always will be individual. Until the day people begin to understand their own nature, a direction which is the exact opposite than the one we, as the human race, are following right now, the world will always be like this. Because we do not recognize or care to get to know ourselves, we blindly expand ourselves outwardly and all of our ideas are inherently contaminated with the brokenness of our understanding of our nature. Smart people will be ridiculed as insane. Good people will be portrayed as evil and we will believe whatever we are told, because we draw from information provided to us from the outside world rather than taking a time with ourselves and our common sense and ability to question things to reach our own conclusions. No man needs another man to govern him. And as Buddha said: _depend on yourself._ مكتوب

[@TheSapphire51]

Strange that more people don't have as much moral courage and honesty. He is an admirable human being.

[@pebri4n_305]

Halo

[@beenez8194]

We need to be pushed. I mean look at Israel. Either fight or perish.

[@christineaygin4330]

I thought the initial applause was pathetic, this man has put his life on the line to bring us the truth, people give more praise and adoration for “celebrity “ it’s really r e a l l y sad that people cannot stand up for quality people

[@amarrevolver4452]

It's just that he's one of those rare people who survived and succeeded in doing what's right

[@JmO-ee1bi]

Applause is overrated

[@windshipboyd6600]

He echoes what Kennedy said about government 'behind closed doors' just before being assasinated. Bravo Snowden, you truly are a hero. Wishing you e a long and free life.

[@sylviac.6778]

@@JohnnyBGoode-xn9mo But he die of a heart attack after his physician declared him healthy.

[@adumberfling9959]

@@JohnnyBGoode-xn9mo he also smiled and winked at a dude right next to Jackie Kennedy still. Covered in her husbands blood... You psychopath

[@estherwiskel6550]

Windship Boyd has

[@plymakkayestudio1827]

"Terrorism is a word used by the government that provokes an emotional response that allows people to rationalize authorizing powers and programs that the would not allow the goverment to implement otherwise." Ed Snowden. Just powerful and so true

[@isaacvicente]

As how in the 1984, one of my favorites books

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

You have to understand the level of intelligence that this man has, he's definitely one of brightest and strongest willed individuals I've ever heard of. He speaks with extreme confidence, this is very important, he is sure of himself and he won't back down. To say that he's doing this for his own benefit would be the biggest lie of all time, this is beyond a selfless act, he has basically for fitted his life in order to speak up for what he believes in, it takes a special person to do this, make no mistake about it. If only more people had this kind of courage we would live in a better world than we live in today, say what you want about him, say what you want about me, I was raised to know right from wrong and to stand up for justice, this is exactly what this man is doing. It's pretty obvious that he stands for truth, he's not hiding his face or having his identity hidden, but his accusers say he should get a bullet in his head and they can't even submit their name, that says a lot if you ask me, it says everything actually.

[@InXLsisDeo]

Very well put. And yes, this level of clear thinking and articulation is indicative of an extremely well functioning brain to say the least.

[@jeanpaul486]

People get angry when their dark evil secrets are revealed and yet, they confront with their nature. Those accusers have murdered Snowden already in their head and yet, it was in secret because they are afraid to acknowledge others of their actions. Something is badly wrong.

[@danielkinney6325]

WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THE ELITE ARE RUNNIG THE SHOW.

[@apancakehedgehog]

Justice isn't about eradicating evil, it's about bringing knowledge of that evil to a necessary light (i.e. public awareness)

[@watchgoose]

forfeited.

[@kaymadd]

This man is a real hero. Period. Some people are just too stupid to see that through and are brain washed by biased media. Calling him a traitor? Coward? You see, if he decided to stay with in the US and make this a public issue of violating privacy, it would've ended even before getting a start. Snowden is a wise man and he did his best to expose the truth in a unconventional way. Too bad, only a few considerate intellectuals understand this.

[@jayzeezee1719]

Hes a scumbag if you dont want to win a competeion dont enter it if you dont want your info tracked dont use thecweb simple

[@curtismega7591]

Jayzee Zee And you're certain that these are the activites that show we're being tracked? But how do you know for certain that we are...? Oh, wait. It's because Snowden revealed that we were being spied on. You can call him a "scumbag", but you wouldn't be saying this right now with such certainty if it wasn't for him. Before he released his reports, it was only unconfirmed speculation, and you would likely be called a conspiracy theorist. At least we now know that it's happening.

[@dan__lam]

Jayzee Zee Are you saying that you want your info tracked?

[@kevinzhang3313]

Do you at least not see a single possible way it caused some harm? No one is denying that what the government did was wrong and needed to somehow be exposed or stopped or be accountable. But that and other information benefited enemies of the US, including military standpoints.

[@runinguy]

"I did not do this to be safe, I did this to do what was right."

[@jesusvelarde3137]

The quote of a true hero.

[@johngolden6051]

+Jesus Velarde I'm sure every suicide bomber said the same thing

[@jesusvelarde3137]

john golden The difference is that Edward Snowden actually did what is right.

[@runinguy]

Being forced into hiding reflects not only on the ACT that was committed, but on how society (or, those in CHARGE of the society) PERCEIVE that act. Galileo suffered a similar fate for promoting an idea which today is disputed only by the ignorant.

[@freddiesoto6396]

There should be a time frame of invasion

[@claudetteleblanc5273]

Mr. Snowden is a hero, period!

[@sam-fc9ky]

Assange?

[@williamhamilton8730]

Clearly Ed Snowden is an intelligent, articulate and concerned human being who is more than capable of leading the US in a very insightful trajectory as our President.

[@nitefox4411]

Well maybe first we need to figure out how to get him off the treason list.

[@energymass7944]

@@nitefox4411 Yep.

[@lil_mf_j]

​@@nitefox4411 We need to destroy the entire system. All instututions, the political system and the justice system.

[@adamturek2231]

@@lil_mf_j Anarchy sucks

[@lil_mf_j]

@@adamturek2231 No it doesn't

[@lysol5555]

Snowden should've won the nobel peace prize

[@matt23422]

I think he will in time. The world is still a little too hostile towards him.

[@shaneskavdahl3638]

+lysol5555 For exposing the NSA? Tf how is that peaceful? If nobody even knew the NSA was watching us that is in fact more peaceful.

[@shaleemichelle]

+lil moco No, because he's committed an act of selflessness to help protect the American people from having to face a rogue government where their consent and privacy is taken away from them. Ignorance is bliss, but choosing to remain ignorant as opposed to making positive change for the future is akin to cowardice. The NSA and the enactment of the Patriot Act may not seem like a big deal to some at the moment, but that doesn't mean that it won't become more problematic as time passes, and Snowden is trying to change this issue around so that it doesn't become a bigger issue than it already is, say, ten or twenty years down the line.

[@shaleemichelle]

***** Lmao what/who are you even talking to?

[@darkpanda239]

+lil moco tf are u talking about?! it's like saying kill me without telling me so I won't be afraid.... u r stupid af

[@justinkovach7927]

I consider Snowden a Hero. Show of hands who agrees? Disagrees?

[@connormauk3210]

agreed!!

[@devetoganivalu1315]

Agreed

[@nubiandoll7]

Justin Kovach ✋🏽

[@M1NDCR4WL3R]

👋

[@guestonearth1274]

more than !

[@alanconlan8337]

We need to say a big thank you to Edward Snowden. It's so refreshing to see people with such high caliber and integrity taking such a huge stand against the misdirection of governments and their agencies.

[@RussMcClay]

The brave young man has blown my mind with his consistency, moral motive and intelligence.

[@joshuaanderson2185]

Donald Trump

[@susanmerrick1920]

I totally agree with Russ McClay his assessment is profound

[@ryanp4647]

Frank Heuvelman You are also right, but Snowden has to use that kind of language to reach the people that need to hear it.

[@alex19931010]

lol

[@swrd44]

He is a traitor. Age has nothing to do with it

[@alchemist889]

The right man in the wrong place can make allll the difference in the world.

[@DanielMazahreh]

Hahaha!! Wow! I recall that quote from Half-Life 2.

[@hehehehehohohoho3246]

Mister Freeman....

[@DanielMazahreh]

@@hehehehehohohoho3246 Half-Life 2 is such a masterpiece. The intro of the game is absolutely brilliant.

[@iceinthepark]

Powerful

[@stutavagrippa8690]

Ay I like that game as well

[@jeredhead6806]

"Those willing to trade their freedoms for 'safety' deserve neither"

[@travisp5747]

“A society that puts Equality before Freedom, will end up with neither. A society that puts Freedom before Equality, will end up with a good measure of both.” -Milton Friedman

[@loudvoice8933]

THAT'S TRUE.

[@swrd44]

And those willing to put our nation at risk because they we petty, should hang

[@numap4701]

@@swrd44 What? Those that put USA at risk is USA itself. USA is ruled and Controlled by SICK warmongering Psychopaths and Sociopaths, BULLY'S and trouble makers of the Planet. BULLY'S and trouble makers come to an end Sooner or later. Hopefully SOOOOOONER so that USA can be SAVED

[@vadimmatveychu3690]

Personal freedom for public safety! Words matter dude

[@dreamgirl_evil]

I have a lot of respect for Ed, I really do 💙 he seems so genuine in his openness and truthfulness. I feel it in my core, he is a good man.

[@dhoraray1310]

@PNF Rico oh my god!?! You don't have to work so hard as to comment with so many of your so-called Sypher scribble...

[@kalijuri]

He's a hero. As is Assange.

[@159753smith]

edward snowden, just a man fighting for his and our rights, don't give up brother

[@딸깍충지망생]

Hack Yeah!!!! Wish him good luck.

[@rmac5584]

The rights he broke! He will give up sooner or later. If he truly wants to be free then he can take his own life because we are not letting him free

[@pinkusfloydus9373]

@@rmac5584 Rights - he broke? Lol.. you mean government rules against going against them he broke? He is a saint, you are a moron. He's trying to shown you what your government is doing.. and your siding with your owner.. You are lost. Better luck in your next life

[@mr.meeseeks2060]

@@pinkusfloydus9373 he doesn't want to bite the hand that feeds. Bruh would die without his government aid XD

[@mr.meeseeks2060]

@@rmac5584 people like you should lead by example.... Free yourself first and maybe he will think about it.

[@ZachTheRantingGuy]

Edward Snowden!!! A true hero for revealing the illegal NSA spying abroad. I hope he lives in peace. God bless you, Mr. Snowden :)

[@curtismega7591]

I think he took refuge in Italy... The Italian President/whatever said "to protect against American Imperialism...!"

[@ZachTheRantingGuy]

Mikasa Pinata I hope Italy does let Snowden go there. I am an American and Snowden is one of our own and it is nice that the people of my country, not all by more and more by the day, are waking up and realizing the damage the American Empire is causing around the world. I hope Snowden lives a happy and peaceful life and this damn country needs to leave him alone. Period. good day to you sir :)

[@tongasstower8651]

Zachary Gafanhao Amanda Knox might beg to differ. I hope they both live a happy, peaceful life, but I wouldn't count on Italy to do provide that.

[@ZachTheRantingGuy]

Tongass Tower After his asylum is up in Russia, he should become a citizen or something. He needs to avoid being prosecuted by the American Empire.

[@tongasstower8651]

Zachary Gafanhao Indeed.

[@theeatifier]

What I would call Snowden, is a good honest man

[@alloomis1635]

he's a libertarian nutter, if that matters...

[@ihannah02]

Raven Wood I agree! A man is more intelligent than I...a man who is more a hero than me....makes

[@mohit_panjwani]

@@alloomis1635 said the disgruntled old little man who probably doesn’t even know what ssl is.

[@markdezuba]

Edward Snowden for President

[@xwinglover]

He is not tyrannical enough nor bought and owned by globalists

[@alyon5749]

I might actually vote. Otherwise I'm out.

[@spacedaway]

First thing he'll do: strengthen internet security laws and force android and apple to step up their privacy

[@sth6664]

Оf Russia

[@Thegreatscumbaggg]

@@sth6664 keep crying clown 🤡🤡🤡

[@SaidaniH]

His arguments are very convincing and he deserves respect for his courage.

[@noelle7786]

Houseme Saidani he educated himself and actually has credible responses.

[@farmsalot1233]

The government got caught breaking the law.This is a very important lesson to learn, don't give government more power than it already has.

[@ezspi]

We aren't giving them information, their taking it without permissions or warrants. There's the rub.

[@jenniferwootten3632]

Thats right, TAKE OFF THE MASKS! Its a hidden agenda and subliminal message to shut up! They are telling us that none of our lives matter and anyone that questions their perceived authority will be silenced. They are trying to take their crimes against humanity to the grave, they are telling us its not going to be their grave. The truth is they are the ones that should face the firing squad for all the lives they have already taken starting with War Crimes, Treason, Genocide, 1000 forms of Fear, Fraud and Deception, Murder, Identity Theft, Lack of Fiduciary Duty, Insider Trading, Extorton, Collusion...they have broken every law ever written under the color of law. They wrote the laws to protect and preserve their way of life with intentional disregard for our Constitutional Rights pertaining to Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness of the Greater Good. This is NOT the Republic of the United States. If you bought into the Social Security Act and you have a Debt Slave a NINE digit bank number... You are a dead person (fictional entity ALL CAPS straw man)identified by the above slave number and your wet ink foot print and finger print on that certificate of birth was buried at sea. Giving them the power and control of everything you think you own. You don't even own the right to defend yourself in their dry dock court rooms. Our lives don't exist in their eyes or on any document. Your life and any wages you earn are their assets. Its a real sticky web they wove. We are defined in Black's Law Dictionary as the ENEMY of the state you reside in and every state under their jurisdiction incompassed in the Corporation of the United States. This can all be verified if you take the time to educate yourself. Don't believe what I say do your own Due Diligence. You are all God's and have the same powers to create everything you desire including a life of heaven here on this earth. This land is our land given to us all by our creator. Take back your powers! Wake up! Stop allowing them to divide and conquer us! Snowden should get many awards including a purple heart. Convict the real war criminals....the politicians that are bought out!

[@bissetttom1738]

when the government thinks you work for them there is something very wrong.

[@norse4418]

Dont give em an inch if they ask for the hand and especially take the arm.. Certain people are so dangerous they are banned from entire countries for a reason..

[@Obtaineudaimonia]

Anyone who is against what Edward Snowden has done should watch this video.

[@joshuaanderson2185]

Buzz Light year to the rescue!

[@edwardgardener746]

He is a robot.

[@archerponty5289]

I watched it. And I'm still against.

[@shivangswain]

Archer Ponty Against what? He did, what he did, to make sure you, your kids and siblings could live a safer, more secure & tension-free lives.

[@edwardgardener746]

That is the deepest bullshit I ever heard. Actual REAL witsleblowers talk about REAL STUFF. Its common knowledge that super computers have existed since WW2 that where powerful enough to record EVERY phone conversation in the whole world. Mind you this is before telephones where even a thing. And all these technologies come from the same source AKA the Nazi's. Also all the company's involved all stem from the same source AKA the Nazi's. So its obvious to assume since before the computer and phone become a commercial item it was already used and I assume invented for the cause of espionage and propaganda. Just like the television was. You can even say that These things where invented to see if the propaganda was working or not and it has also been admitted by the founder of the church of satan that TV and 'the music industry which stems from the cowardly ones trying to cast spells on people that they could otherwise not cast spells on.' Which stems from the Nazi's AKA the people who first started in this age with so called 'coward magic' also known as black magic because they put out a ciggarete in their own heart and are therefore filled with hatred.. AKA coward magic and to weak to stand up for the right thing and love. THE BIGGEST CRITIQUE ON EDWARD SNOW IS THAT HE DOES NOT STAND UP FOR THE CHILDREN. Simply all the people behind the alien satanic reptilian mind control cults are pedofiles and are widely exposed for satanic pedofilia and satanic ritual abuse. THIS IS A FACT AND YOU CAN KZbin ALL THESE TRIGGERTERMS FOR YOURSELF. The nazi's cult I think was called order of the golden dawn (FAKE GOLD) and there are a bunch more. It always connects to pedophilia and therefore is a distraction which I call trowing a dog a bone. Sure they are admitting some stuff that you cannot change anyway unless you submit to mother earth and live in a commune and stop using a cell phone. (Which is the purpose of living on mother earth and the purpose of your soul). So what you are saying is complete bullshit and you better stay off youtube if you fall for the propaganda of a russion robot. I don't care if its edward snowden or steven segal... They even use a telepresense robot as a joke to mess with you. Your kids are not save unless these worldwide cults stop and you stop giving your children away to strangers....

[@gergogergacz7922]

I think we underestimate what he has done for us. In his brand new book, he describes his last days before he whistleblowed. He tried to be as much with his love as he could, and he did usual household chores and general everyday stuff... This tells us that he really loved the life he had, yet he was brave and strong enough to give it all up (at the age of 29...).

[@Mortebianca]

"There are more interceptions in America about Americans than there are in Russia about Russia". Any conservative that feels comfortable while hearing this, or still thinks Snowden didn't unveil anything important, is honestly a lost cause.

[@lenn939]

What do you think the Russians told him to say? Seriously though, how can we trust him about Russia if his whole livelihood is dependent on their will?

[@tyemorris9056]

This could be your advertisement! Simple he has information that they want. They would be stupid to even threaten him with anything

[@lenn939]

Tye Morris Why do you think that they wouldn’t be able to get all of the information out of him against his will if they wanted? Wouldn’t it essentially make Snowden a Russian spy if he gives secret information to the Russian regime which he doesn’t publicize?

[@guyguy1811]

Snowden's a HERO if you disagree your utterly delusional...

[@englishsteve1125]

disregard anything about Russia then. What about the hundreds of other revelations, the corruption ,the sheer wrongdoing. Thats not moot just because you say "well,what if the ruskies made him lie" FFS (AND YEAH, i KNOW THIS IS MONTHS OLD BUT THE POINT STANDS FOR ANYONE THINKING THE SAME.)

[@stevenrix7277]

OMG I lost my private pictures collection, I just called the NSA to find out if they had a backup copy of those precious files and they sure did! Thank you the NSA!

[@Typhoon2142]

+Steven Rix That joke is so stupid on so many levels. If you find it funny, you're really uninformed. Nobody cares about the useless data on your computer. Nobody wants to copy your ugly photos.

[@Mike81581]

+Typhoon Bitter, bitter.

[@marmite400]

lol.

[@nfcoard]

+Steven Rix What he says is obviously true, but it's actually hilarious that he doesn't understand why the joke is funny.

[@ArtificialEDM]

+Typhoon You must be fun at parties. Partypooper!

[@djguac]

Saw the movie Snowden in 2016 and it's one of the most inspiring movies I have ever seen. And Joseph Gordon Levitt did an amazing job with the voice/accent

[@Alexandra-xt1vf]

All we should ever be saying to Snowden is 'thank you.' You don't see this kind of bravery very often🙏

[@moimaian]

The best lecture I attended on the Internet. How many people in the world would trade his own freedom in the name of freedom of all? This guy etched his name in history.

[@melisa5954]

Edward Snowden would be the ideal president for a country. He has THE right mind of how a real democracy should be like. NSA, if you read this - I send you all of my deepest hate.

[@jojovideo0032]

+Melisa K NSA NSA NSA

[@BAFMisWSH]

+Melisa K Congratulations you just played yourself you're now on nsa list

[@melisa5954]

+Anton Prokopovich Yeah, sure I did.....

[@melisa5954]

+R.I.P JACKA I don't think they're gonna cry because I don't like them....

[@aprilminton3445]

+Melisa K Democracy? No. We have a Constitutional Republic. There's a big difference. :)

[@jcmmanuel]

There was a time I was very critical of whistleblowers - but my reaction was directly related to my perception of a guy like Julian Assange (Wikileaks), who seemed to me like an unstable personality, defending an unguided libertinism with no boundaries and little or no rational parameters. With Edward Snowden I have a different perception. What he says makes sense, he defends his acts in a rational kind of way - he argues about the more tangible basics of our freedoms as people and citizens. Most of what he says is flat-out right. The US government has gone much too far. In Europe we were disgusted by their hacking into Angela Merkel's mobile phone for instance - We're sick of those arrogant governmental games. Our basic freedom is not to be tampered with that way. They don't have to do everything in public, but they are to be accountable, and be called to justice for their acts, just like everyone else. Snowden simply speaks the language of a decent citizen who loves the democracy.

[@butcharmstrong8275]

Thank you Ed Snowden.....so very informative and eye opening. We need to hear more from you. God Bless & Stay Safe.

[@MrPlaylistTV]

So well said! I'm so inspired, I am in disbelief that i am fortunate enough to be able to see Tim Burners Lee and Edward Snowden on the same stage, a TED stage no less? and in Canada?!! This is amazing, I seriously hope this video goes hits 100,000,000 views! I personally feel as if everyone who uses the internet owes 36 minutes of their life to watch this video as a gesture of gratitude to these men for enlightening and empowering all of us as citizens and human beings

[@jeffburke6021]

For Edward Snowden, It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government." -- Thomas Paine Thank you for your service!

[@theresewalters1696]

Thomas Paine is a true hero who died without a proper burial and was unrecognized after all he risked for the freedom of Americans and the French Revolution. A shame how Brilliant men like this are Soon forgotten or thrown away once the fighting is over.

[@tignorblair4397]

WOW" i agree with YOU THAT'S TRUE patriotism ... ....!!! i've looked over so many comments") i realized i'm a little late to the game. I knew about the person. I knew about what took place with what transpire ...but... ... NOT cool to (steal data) from PEOPLE that didn't or won't give you their information"" *OUR government officials* YOU have NO 👎 right to take it as if to steal it Disturbed the government will & , *IT'S OUR government officials that WE elect that turns out to corrupt (OUR government) we have to know this & *SEE THIS* which is very VERY corrupted in the first place how do you pass laws the cheap the poor poor if this isn't a corrupt country please explain why isn't to keep the rich", richer the fragment the poor,, create criminals out of the poor ... ...!

[@madyjules]

3 centuries have passed between the lives of Paine and Snowden.... it is incredibly discouraging to see how both of these men have been reviled by the masses as welll as those in power. BTW did you know that Thomas Paine first coined the term “United States of America “ All the best to everyone

[@NikaDokaLok]

I love how the interviewer is like "come here" and Edward just rolls over lol

[@LukoHevia]

They see me rollin', they hatin'. Patrolling they tryin' to catch me ridin dirty, tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty

[@summydots]

I guess they practiced that bit

[@CytoplasmicNanobots]

Brilliant Interview, didn't realise it was 4 yrs ago sounds like this weeks news ****** FREE JULIAN ASSANGE ******

[@coitusinterruptus4226]

**** PARDON EDWARD SNOWDEN ****

[@estherwiskel6550]

CytoplasmicNanobots I agree, it’s way overdue😡

[@misakimei6595]

FREE ASSANGE PORRA

[@LAStreetPreacher]

Remember these great words of Mr. Snowden: "We don't have to give up our privacy to have good government. We don't have to give up our liberty to have security."

[@calvincheney7405]

As a former Combat Engineer & Intelligence Analyst I have very strong feelings that Mr Snowden's selfless act should receive amnesty, a full pardon and an apology when ultimately his pursuers are prosecuted and found culpable from their crimes against humanity. His conceptualizations are valid as stated. The direction technology as we know it and our own future are linked and that being said, we must protect it from those in power to remain objective~

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

I agree that Snowden should be pardoned of all charges and his name cleared of treason, especially in light of the federal court ruling that the government’s mass surveillance was in fact illegal. But do you think he could ever be safe if he returned to the US?

[@pillowbugg]

Ironically, the conspiracy theorists were 100% correct...

[@Addisonmoreno]

Everybody knows the government spies on us, it's a no brainer, you don't need to a conspiracy theorist.

[@pillowbugg]

actually, if someone mentioned this to YOU three years ago, you would have denied it and called the person who attempted to wake you up 'a conspiracy theorist'... Now that it is revealed, you act like you knew all along. Hilarious!

[@nuttex]

***** "you would have denied it" A lot of mental gymnastics and condescending were involved in thinking that only you were enlightened enough to even question the governments around world. Us, simpletons and plebs? Nah, totally incapable of questioning authority. Seriously, if you're not that a 10-year-old babby and have read a thing or two about geopolitics, governments doing illegal and immoral things should come as no surprise, with or without the Snowden revelation. That said, the man's a hero for managing to present the factual evidence of state surveillance. P.S. About the "you act like you knew all long" bit - /pol/ sends its regards.

[@Addisonmoreno]

***** "if someone mentioned this to YOU three years ago, you would have denied it and called the person who attempted to wake you up 'a conspiracy theorist'" Not really.

[@WithmeVerissimusWhostoned]

***** No. As Addison M said, you don't need conspiracy theorists. That there are people with good and bad intent in the world is a basic knowledge. Even more basic for a person that understands polarities of energies and that the good cannot exists without the bad and vice verse. And if you go even further and realize that goodness and evilness are just veils of our superimposition over the reality of human nature we delude ourselves from...then it's not a question of _if or if not_, but just of _when and where will it happen again?_

[@BrianUhler]

This is simply a battle between Good and Evil

[@hansschonig2472]

it is

[@freeradt]

Exactly!

[@andrelinoge4340]

They are watching me watch this video aren't they... Hi feds.

[@andrelinoge4340]

Lmao. Right! I talk to them (feds) a lot too, On the phone and stuff. Might as well. Lol

[@andrelinoge4340]

google bruker thank you. I am in the market for a vpn. I know very little tbh. And am doing research to change that. All advice is welcomed. Thank you.

[@sanitallica]

+Jay Babble I my self prefer privatevpn.com that has very fast servers. One of the first VPN services in Sweden after the approval of IPRED law in the country.

[@Mike81581]

+SmugPuss Not everyone on the net is innocent. You know what I'm talking about.

[@andrelinoge4340]

They are creepy like that. Nasty F-ers. Ha!

[@falim2007]

Edward Snowden is the essence of JFK's speech on secret oaths and secret societies... He is actually the continuation of that speech and JFK's legacy... Power to him!

[@JJDvorshak]

I was thinking the same thing when I've heard his experiences and his thoughts on them.

[@jararacavoadora5868]

kennedy was one of the people that contributed to BRazil dictatorship, because his minister was crazy and saw communism in all over the world

[@notnotknowing2946]

We are all being cleaned for $$, pandered to since a tolder., My son at age 2 comes in kitchen and says thoes commercial s just want to sell us stuff. Out of the mouth of babes.1982. there's more scam and spam, smart phones are a joke. Cuts into your life.

[@robertmoffat5149]

Edward Snowden:"You can call me the most evil man alive. You can hate me, then we can move on because that's not what's important. What Is Important Here are The Fundamental Issues Raised...." I deeply empathize with Snowden since I have experienced my own small snow-job by another insane collective. Likewise, calling me bad and despising me is not the real issue at stake. What is at risk here is- What Kind Of World Do We Want To Create? A world where any open dialog is squelched, where a conspiracy of silence is sanctified and people's lives are ruined. How is this any different than the hysterical/irrational Black Listing of half a century ago, that even when examined in a proper historical context, anyone in their right mind would recognize as unjust and evil.

[@loudvoice8933]

WITHOUT NSA THAT'S 4 SURE!

[@dragmit]

Thanks for the opportunity to listen to Mr. Snowden speak. It gives me a completely different perspective of who he is then I get from the mouths of others.

[@rhigganomie4978]

He only betrayed the bad guys

[@LifeStrategiesNet-since-1992]

Actually, he didn't betray anyone, he only exposed the crooks and the politicians who are taking unconstitutional liberties with our freedom.

[@debbkennedy1344]

They had no right to assume that no one would ever expose their crimes-several former CIA employees, for example, have KZbin channels where they reveal abuses of varying degrees which the public must endure....Mr. Snowden happened to have access to a mother load of this behavior, hence he's brought great suspicion on the NSA-thankfully he's still alive!

[@studiodevelopers2467]

youre right

[@jeanniegriffin1692]

I don't call that betrayal, the betrayal was with the government betraying the citizens.

[@swrd44]

so are you a bad guy?

[@nancymadore4292]

I will always view him as a hero.

[@imadadbestjobintheworld5259]

Keep going to show the truth, I hope you’re able to go home some day. Your a real modern day hero Mr Snowden

[@ambercourie4336]

Ed thank you for being the voice that we never rarely get to hear. If we had more people with this kind of passion and determination the world would be a different place. Thank you for making the personal sacrifices for a country that you believe in and want to help improve, preserve and restore.

[@Epicurean999]

One of The BEST Ted talk i have ever encountered....directly to the point....Quite Ballsy and Highly intriguing .....#MAD RESPECT FOR YOU SIR !!

[@smartgirl1744]

how lol

[@victorjensen6352]

Prachi Patil o

[@mierex8749]

Vancouverites are bunch of warm-hearted people

[@john-lenin]

Fucking loser. Just stay in your mother’s basement.

[@john-lenin]

From your Russian hacker friends, fascist? Look up Antifa next.

[@whateverforevermusic]

Ed Snowden is my hero. End of story.

[@mohammedtouray796]

TemperedChrome

[@sirvapalot]

all my heroes are dissidents and whistleblowers FTW

[@serpentzachary1340]

And Assange because he is the middle man to get the info.

[@MichaelTucker]

No matter what your persuasion, finding out about what Ed Snowden has to say is IMO important for everyone to take a look at.

[@MichaelTucker]

I see that Ed Snowden is now using earbuds :-)

[@PeterGMcDermott]

Agreed!

[@SherylLoch]

He has been hitting the speaking circuit and I bet there are some VERY unhappy people that wish he would just go away.

[@MichaelTucker]

Sheryl Loch that's why this talk is in Canada, not the US like the one he did last week at SxSW

[@MichaelTucker]

Also it broke the 20 minute rule.

[@adinfinitum6075]

I go to sleep every morning- Edward Snowden One day there will be a statue made for this guy

[@lizziex6447]

We're probably all on a watchlist for clicking on this video. lol

[@peter58peter]

Yes; u are.

[@horserose17]

THAT'S FINE BECAUSE Father is the One with THE BOOK OF LIFE not them He sees everything they r DOING also FROM the HIGHEST HEAVENS to the DEEPEST PIT!Satan NEEDS spy's

[@sophieb3905]

Probably already were.

[@jonathanhyde1355]

Welcome to the list! Nice having you here!

[@Gogglesofkrome]

if you have interests that would allow for you to come to a video like this naturally, chances are that you already are on a list. Though of course such is the life of living in a pre-dictatorial era; just remember that anything you say or do today can and will be used against you in any way they can 'reasonably justify' in absolutely any kangaroo court of law in the future, especially if the power of these alphabet soup agencies continue to grow.

[@foxinhenhouse3156]

This man needs to be the president of the united states. Could we all just write him in on the ballot? Another computer activist wasn't so lucky He was basically murdered by our corrupt government at the age of 26. Aaron was his name I think.

[@TTVZiggy1199]

Fox Inhenhouse Aaron Schwartz

[@Eudaletism]

They can't kill him, it'd just turn him into a martyr.

[@Edgysasuke]

Lol, I wrote a book about that

[@KingConservative]

Josh Diaz what book?

[@Bl0omiNaT0R]

the NSA, CIA or FBI can make anyone disappear without leaving any trace leading back to them. Snowden could die in an accident arranged by them and it would not look like they killed him...

[@RuvenssGWilches]

Konstantin Jordal You watch too much hollywood television & movies.

[@DominusDeus]

Ruvenss G Wilches No you watch too much TV and Movies you consumer drone, learn the truth.

[@tomcollier4089]

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --B. Franklin

[@tomcollier4089]

@@poopthrower8313 ✊ it's a shame more people don't know or even remember it.

[@PhilipZeplinDK]

Good on you, TED, bringing in Snowden. Thumbs up!

[@BlondeManNoName]

_“Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is civil obedience. Our problem is that people all over the world have obeyed the dictates of leaders…and millions have been killed because of this obedience…Our problem is that people are obedient allover the world in the face of poverty and starvation and stupidity, and war, and cruelty. Our problem is that people are obedient while the jails are full of petty thieves… (and) the grand thieves are running the country. That’s our problem.”_ - *Howard Zinn*

[@musashidanmcgrath]

America, I think you may have found your next president..... Great talk from Ed. I wish him all the best in the future. Another great champion of the rights of man.

[@NadimShaikh-lu4ym]

musashidanmcgrath u wanted Snowden to be ur next president, n all u gt, Donald Trump. Geez!!

[@TommyTom21]

Nadim Shaikh Speak English please.

[@brandonfarley5297]

musashidanmcgrath and then we get trump!! I think im moving!

[@Iheartdgd]

Brandon Farley please dont come back

[@maricamarica1821]

Praying for his wellbeing and safety. Praying for justice. Thank you GOD.

[@Gurubashy]

Edward Snowden will be in the history books.

[@SuperKing604]

This guy is so brave he gave up his life for his principles

[@flimbonimbo7259]

This guy is about the furthest from brave as one can get.

[@SkimmelToe]

Carlehs Icasas explain

[@TheEmilyclaire666]

Lord SkimmelToe he can't because he's full of shit.

[@flimbonimbo7259]

Steven Lopez Full of shit? El oh el. Sorry, but "snitching" on something that literally affected NO ONE, no one at all(not a SINGLE person was affected AT ALL), and running away to Russia before you do it so you don't get in trouble for doing something ILLEGAL(and again, affected NO ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE in the slightest), does not make a brave person. It just doesn't.

[@flimbonimbo7259]

It's about like calling someone who robbed a bank and ran away to Mexico in 1850 "brave."

[@rebelwithacause5217]

Stalin’s head of the Secret Police “Show me the man, and I’ll show you the crime”. Who gets to determine whether we have actually committed a crime? What if they just want to silence someone who has a legitimate complaint against a powerful person?

[@awaken_the_dreamers_8475]

It's funny ... Stalin was a freemason.

[@PoxikFrostbite]

As a former member of the intelligence community, albeit one of the bottom rungs on the ladder, it was my duty to not only police those in my unit a large, but also those in my own communication's division. All those who have knowingly allowed these projects to take place have committed an egregious crime against humanity. A transparent government and private personal lives should be the goal of every sovereign nation. This is the purest form of liberty.

[@loftsatsympaticodotc]

I'd like to make a whole pile of likes to this video. This is the first time I have seen Snowden speak. What a depth of fairness and democratic thought abides in this man's head. Too bad our government isn't yet likely to grant him amnesty or even laud his role in throwing more light on how much we are being spied on by the very government supposed to respect its own laws!

[@theresewalters1696]

Politicians do not truly represent we the people. Not do they care.

[@Midori_Hoshi]

Edward Snowden is easily one of the greatest human beings who ever lived.

[@reneepash1286]

I’m surprised that the evil and corrupt elite, even allow this information to be aired.

[@m3ntyb]

Renee Bevry they haven’t really gotten to KZbin yet but they will soon.

[@chrisholmes2743]

@@m3ntyb They have noiw.

[@horserose17]

God IS IN CONTROL ! THEY THINK SO BUT THEY LOSE

[@M1NDCR4WL3R]

He is clever enough to keycode everything he does on the internet

[@LeelaSlayys]

Well it's not LIKE they are GOD and in power of everything already.

[@oliviermosimann6931]

Snowden is a hero, wether he accepts the title or not.

[@MrSkyTown]

I think people who disagree with all of this are the types of people that will never stand up for anything they believe in.

[@JohnJames6969]

The world needs people like Edward Snowden... Thank you Edward for your sacrifice

[@ramoncroes6763]

Long ago I worked on the maintenance of a very old telephone system of 200 numbers. Sometimes, because I had to troubleshoot if an alarm was real or if a caller went beyond the usual time callers normally use. I had to listnen in, briefly to determen what it was. I am very proud to say that, NOT EVEN ONCE, I intruded in somebody elses conversation, by listnen in, after I found, that it was a false alarm. Today, just about everybody seems to want to know how everybody else is living their lives. Do they Not have their own lives to live? I have enough with mine, as it is now...to spend time on somebody else's private issues.

[@summydots]

You've my respect

[@TheMultiCastGames]

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - Benjamin Fracklin

[@LaRutaVerde]

Edward Snowden on TED...

[@tachyonzero]

for Russia!!! and Putin!!!

[@xdmtea7125]

tachyonzero For no super country that has control! For no more nationalism whilst keeping boarders but having the freedom to travel anywhere. For no singular government to work in it's own interests but as a collective for the better of the people WITHOUT some sort of NWO. For the ideas that involve not using money to exist. for peace between people and harmony with the planet.

[@5to22a]

Anon Ymous i.e. Libertarianism.

[@tachyonzero]

Anon Ymous Its called Barbarians...like the Vikings and the Golden Horde with the virtue of rape, pillage, slavery, the love of gold a true anti-fed, travel anywhere either boat or horse, the right to bear arms (Bow and a sword), there are no true laws to stop you, do whatever you want, no gov't or NWO just a collective tribe, pure chaos, peace through power between people and harmony with the planet without oil or machine just pure slavery.

[@8ManD8]

#Tedward

[@TimmacTR]

I don't know if you're for real Ed Snowden, but if you are....respect....

[@harryfrost2733]

course he's for real. He's living in asylum with a level of fear which he was totally aware of before he 'blew the whistle'.. big respect to him

[@TimmacTR]

***** I'm just generally a skeptic, and I think everyone should be that way in order to be more resistant to bullshit.. but I have to say, for now he seems legit, and if he is legit, I respect him greatly.. so you got it right basically.. ;)

[@harryfrost2733]

A lot of people have been and are pissed off with the government for their constant inward thinking and short-termism, if anyone really believes the US govt are capable of using Snowden as a future strategic stunt you wanna hit a fucking bong or two

[@TimmacTR]

The politicians in the government are short-termists, no doubt about that. But the people behind the governments, the ones that aren't going to go anywhere after elections, are very long termists. During the cold war you had basically spy wars between the US and Russia with spies who infiltrated each other and remained under cover for literally lifetimes, so everything is possible. So, no thanks I don't smoke the bong or whatever you do in US college campuses...

[@harryfrost2733]

TimmacTR UK mate!! Fuck the US

[@serpentzachary1340]

That guy and Assange is a legend. But sadly our(most) Government persecutes them.

[@RunningStrong]

This is a 35 minute investment that is well worth the time. It seems that the views on Edward Snowden run to the extreme, but hearing him answer questions in a frank and thoughtful manner helps to put things in perspective.

[@btul2569]

"going to war with people who are not our enemy in places that are not a threat doesn't make us safe"

[@TimHPop776]

One of the very best, informative, seriously revealing video. Amazing courage and I have no idea what that would take to do what he had done, and is doing.

[@michaelseymour7211]

He, Snowden, I would give a medal to though he probably would not want it. I have the utmost respect for this man and I do consider him a Patriot.

[@damnthatmashlookstasty]

EDWARD SNOWDEN FOR PRESIDENT!!!

[@RoluLoru]

how about Snowden for head of NSA?

[@515coldfire]

he is a gatekeeper!! don't trust him I hope Russians put him in jail for being a traitor.

[@RoluLoru]

+515coldfire what os a gatekeeper?

[@djdrjmusic]

umm, I don't think you realise who he is then

[@RoluLoru]

Because manning is looked at as wierd for changing sexes and stuff so the impresion by the people is he is not as believable as snowden?

[@JoeBarnesAuthor]

Wow, never heard Snowden speak before and didn't realise how articulate and intelligent he comes across. Far from cowering from the US, this dude seems to know exactly what he's doing.

[@TheMarioMen1]

Damn the guy talks pretty competently to be honest. The media made him look like a wack job whistle blower

[@Steven-wv3qm]

+TheMarioMen1 Of course they would. The media is controlled by the government lol.

[@Paretozen]

+TheMarioMen1 this is exactly my thought when I first saw some non-mainstream-media interviews with him. Sorry Edward! Gosh I hate to be so judgmental, it's hard not to be with the 24/7 influence from media and political campaigns all the time...

[@zambz5328]

+Bob Whackett Tin foil hats activated!

[@taiyo1008]

+Paretozen watch the documentary Citizen Four

[@nzscruffy7171]

+TheMarioMen1 ... People say this often, but it's very simply a Golden rule to live by: NEVER trust the media to give the truth. It should not be their job or responsibility to tell you what to believe. :) But for whatever reasons, they think it IS their job. lol Get info some many sources, make your own judgements.

[@ho-dg6zi]

Just watched this and i can confirm ed is an absolute hero

[@eternalchaosgaming398]

I would gladly stand by this man to protect our freedom and humanity. Corruption needs to end no matter what form it is in.

[@ShopSongs]

biggest hero of the modern world

[@WHITEHOUSE1600DC]

Freedom fighter

[@thoughtsfromathenasreality]

I agree! He's a brilliant rebel who can't be fooled! He would make a good Governor!

[@randomtrucks]

"Dick Cheney is really something else..." Hahahaha that was hilarious :D

[@tyomkolton]

I did not get it. Can you explain, please?

[@darkop.7594]

Art Vyacheslavov He's not a d*ck, he's a pussy. Got it now?

[@ScottyJr5]

World Govt.s should be thanking Edward Snowden...

[@genesis204]

"For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all." Luke 8:17

[@Keokanis]

What an articulated and clever guy. I am sure that more people like him will raise to help us to struggle with the problems that our development path bring us. I hope he will be well in the near future: we all badly need it!

[@zildog]

Spoken like a true CHAMPION.

[@GuildF40]

This vid is about YOU ME & OUR internet. Share make it Viral and explain who it is for. Share it for YOU ME & OUR internet or we will all be denied access one day.

[@OxAO]

This was the best interview yet. Thank you TED and Chris Anderson for this great interview.

[@amaliara6914]

Its true when he said that its not a matter of right or left issue rather its our fundemental issue of the rights of privacy while we do what we do in the internet

[@ourmodernworldofficial]

People who don't understand that Snowden did this for the good of the people/world really need to reflect deeper and listen and not listen to their flawed idea of safety in which they get manipulated.

[@rimetime6423]

If i thumb this up will the nsa kill me ?

[@TheDocbach]

You watched the vid. You are already under the magnifying glass.

[@curtismega7591]

***** I'm pretty sure anyone would watch you closely for that...

[@charleswirth2722]

Yup

[@upbraid1611]

***** Trust me they know you're no threat. That's small time

[@PavchBavin]

RimeTime Nope :) just added to the watch list for clicking on the video

[@jimwilliamson4983]

Snowden is a Hero no doubt. The blind flag wavers are the same in every nation with their eyes closed to reality, Loyalty without consideration of the social compact is a common human frailty. Read some history.

[@jimwilliamson4983]

Scott, The only reason we are talking about oppressive government surveillance is because of Snowden and the like. As you point out so well, in your non-pretentious style, It (the topic of government surveillance) is now part of the public debate as it should be in a free democracy. Thanks in a large part to Mr. Snowden. No, you and yours are a significant part of the problem, and those who would rather have a nation of ignorant people who pass responsibility onto their leaders, not willing to look at the hidden hand of manipulation, and preferring to be kept in the dark. Our system of governance is not based upon trust of the government, quite the opposite. Democracy without an informed population is a sham, and an an illusion, designed to legitimatize whomever is in power.

[@jimwilliamson4983]

Well said Brad. The damage of the last decade imposed by an irresponsible, manipulative, and uncontrolled government will be nearly impossible correct.

[@Dalek22comments]

Scott Johnstone That's where you're wrong. Yes, people were aware that the government may have been spying on people. But nobody knew their overpowered programs, and nobody knew that they were gathering data of everyone and everything of which could be used against you in the future at any time.

[@jimwilliamson4983]

The governments position on surveillance is rather dubious. Currently they are talking about curbing surveillance to appear to agree that these programs are perhaps "a bit" out of hand, yet prior to Snowden, their position was to threaten, intimidate, and imprison whistle blowers. Snowden forced their hands by releasing documents and going as public as possible. I was surprised they allowed Snowden's story to get out, as they could have squashed it using national security as an excuse. Perhaps they thought the story was easier to spin by looking as if they agree at least in part with Snowden. Logically however it makes no sense to agree in part with Snowden and scale back these programs, while simultaneously seeking to prosecute the very individual responsible for bring the problem to their attention. No, there is little room for optimism, if they were truly smart handlers they would praise Snowden so they might at least appear genuine, but the evidence suggests they hate him too much to play their hand better. They will make a show out of changing the system, and then continue with even more furtive plans. That's what I would do if so inclined. Simple.

[@violet9853]

You're even more admirable than I already felt. I am profoundly thankful for your sacrifices to save our freedom, privacy, security and prosperity.

[@Pendoza84]

I really hope he ends up on the stage of a TED show in flesh and blood. These revelations are the basis of the future.