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Putin revealed that Russia uses surveillance techniques for spying on individuals, but this is “only with the sanction of a court order.” He added that “this is our law and therefore there is no mass surveillance in our country.”
There was plenty of joking by Putin, who began his answer to Snowden by saying, “You are a former agent or spy. I used to work for an intelligence agency, so we are going to talk the same professional language.” He concluded by adding with a smile that he hopes that Russia will never have the same kind of uncontrollable surveillance as America and this is unlikely to happen as “Russia does not have as much money to spend on this as they do in the States.”
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There was plenty of joking by Putin, who began his answer to Snowden by saying, “You are a former agent or spy. I used to work for an intelligence agency, so we are going to talk the same professional language.” He concluded by adding with a smile that he hopes that Russia will never have the same kind of uncontrollable surveillance as America and this is unlikely to happen as “Russia does not have as much money to spend on this as they do in the States.”
Skyfloating
Snowden didnt just "happen to call in". Its staged to make Putin look like a really cool guy who is "not afraid to answer tough questions". Its a hilarious gimmick of PR and Marketing and nothing to do with honest politics.
This coming from an ex-KGB agent. The KGB was the greatest mass-surveillance operation in History (before NSA came along).edit on 2014 by Skyfloating because: (no reason given)
kloejen
Still an epic moment thou
Skyfloating
Snowden didnt just "happen to call in". Its staged to make Putin look like a really cool guy who is "not afraid to answer tough questions". Its a hilarious gimmick of PR and Marketing and nothing to do with honest politics.
This coming from an ex-KGB agent. The KGB was the greatest mass-surveillance operation in History (before NSA came along).edit on 2014 by Skyfloating because: (no reason given)
StallionDuck
reply to post by kloejen
I believe this is no different than reporters asking our own PotUS questions. I'm sure it's all done the way Putin wants it to be done. I don't believe for one minute that Russia is any different than the US in this aspect.
SubTruth
reply to post by kloejen
Ya just happened to call in........Snowden it turns out is a traitor. So many believed him including me. Sad day to see a so called "Hero" be used by a tyrant for propaganda.
I will say it again Snowden is a traitor. Hopefully after is all said and done he will face the American legal system and get what he deserves.
WCmutant
I would have to disagree with that KGB being the greatest mass-surveillance operation in history. When it comes to the spy states I think the top three have always been:
USA, UK, Israeli. And before them Nazi Germany.