Edward Snowden: "If I end up in Guantánamo I can live with that" | Guardian Interviews
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- The NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden's full interview 2014 with the Guardian. The 31-year-old former intelligence analyst discusses whether he is a Russian spy, his likely fate if he returns to the US and the relevance of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four in the age of Google. Mr Snowden talked exclusively with Alan Rusbridger, editor-in-chief of the Guardian, and reporter Ewen MacAskill in Moscow.
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Why is this guy being treated like a spy or traitor? He's a whistle-blower . There's a difference.
Because what he did doesn't comply with the government's plan for surveillance.
+Alex Adey Precisely. I think it has a bit more to do with the fact that the American government sees it's population as being the enemy (and there's numerous different reasons why I believe this); I truly think it has little to nothing to do with preventing acts of terrorism, even. Otherwise, why would Snowden be considered to have commited an act of treason?
If you take 9/11 into context when talking about The Patriot Act, and when you acknowledge the vast amounts of forensic and scientific evidence suggesting that 9/11 was perpetrated by our government (in order to demonize muslims and to justify the legislation for the Patriot Act), then it becomes harder to see the establishment of The Patriot Act as being anything other than an elaborate scheme to spy on and control the American population.
I truly believe that whatever benefit the Patriot Act serves, doesn't involve protecting the American people, and is ultimately nefarious. That was a tangent and a half, sorry!!
Because the American government in it's current and past administrations have been doing criminal acts while escaping prosecution. And now they've been caught with their pants down, due to Snowden. Now, they want to kill him for exploiting such.
BroccoliQueefed this should be top comment on all videos.
chris gast tyraants will allways be tyraants. Give a man exemption because if position of the people givin power helps them create evil an destructive behavior every fuckin time.
Take notes Americans... *this* is what *true* patriotism is about!
+Lisa Galarza
Scary is the nevermind ond nonlikes...
+Lisa Galarza Russians are more patriotic than Americans. They probably probably don't want to speak up what their government is doing. We have too much freedom here and that allows Edward to speak up
+Lisa Galarza America must catch up with education as soon as possible, their population is just too stupid by now.
amen.
+thinh nham Too much freedom?
This guy has the balls that thousand of millions don´t.
He is what this country needs most. The government has gone too far.
A “thousand of a million” is a billion. Don’t stress it.
That's because millions wouldn't commit theft, treason and espionage.
It was for a great cause though, people needed to know about the stuff in the documents Snowden released.
Which is why he almost got away with it.....
This man is a hero. History will remember him as such.
NSA will hack your phone now looool be carefull
+ur fat and bad but when politicians like Hillary and bush and obama comit crimes, no one gives a fuck??? Snowden did comit a crime, for the good of people and your not welcoming him, while you get shit on everyday by power/money hungry poloticans that are loved by idiots who have no real idea what they are actually doing, besides what their campaigns "promise"? fuck you
+Magic Guild yea but he broke the law and he can't get away with doing that the same as we can't. But when politicians break the law they are looked at like they're doing the right thing because many people stand by them. When Snowden did what he did no one or at least not many people were aware of what he was doing let alone were standing by him and supporting him. I think he did the right thing myself but it doesn't matter, he broke the law.
+Mr Bob i disagree, i dont believe he broke the law. Edward Snowden and countless other NSA, CIA, DOD, any branch of the Military take an oath to protect the United States and its Constitution from enemys foreign and DOMESTIC. When you have the people put in government positions ment to protect the people using these surveillance programs to basically strip the people of their right to privacy, their right to free speech and more, they are the ones breaking the law, they are the enemy, they are the Traitors.
Just my opinion i guess, Peace
+Mr Bob LOL wow... that is dogmatic. How do you think the US was created?? By breaking the damn law. Otherwise we would still be owned by Great Britain (God save the GCHQ)
I find it extremely impressive of his character to be willing to sacrifice basicly his life and freedom (he's only in his 30's btw) for informing the public of the US whats going on. Best of luck Edward, I may not be an american but I appreciate heroism when I see it.
Not just informing the US but the world
Don't stop Edward,
If I was your mother I would be very proud.
And I am proud of you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing truth, honesty and reality to so many of those, that live in a world of,( may I say, make believe).
I say this because I myself have spoken to a few people, years ago now, about some of the things that you are disclosing to the public and they though that I was off my rocket, lol.
So thank you for proving to me, that my sanity is intacted and none of it was a figment of my imagination.
Thank you for bringing truth and honestly into our lives and world. One which is shrouded in secrecy, deception and lies. We need more people like you in this worldl we live in ...one that is covered by so many blankets, which make it hard for other's to see anything beyond, what they are led to believe.
You have put your own life at jeopardy to show the reality of so many things. My prayers are with you always and stay safe. A friend from miles away. Hugs D
If edward is sent to Guantanamo im being sent to heaven
Plague Doc he was actually in his 20’s.
@@hamschh What point are you trying to make?
He is as rare as it gets, very intelligent and conscious young man speaking from his true heart.
Thank you
Out of all whistleblowers he seemed to be the smartest and most intelligent individual knew exactly what he was doing
His greatest fear is our safety and privacy.. rather than his own. True hero.
a real human bean
Brain Neurons you are rice
😂😂
A day before the Rivona Trial that sentenced Mandela! He was in his cell and ask the prisoner warder for a lamp and a study table! They asked him what do you need it for? He answered studying for my Final Law exams! They were gobsmacked, “You ain’t gonna need it where you are going” the warden replied! Mandela still studied for the exams in his cell! That shows the resolve to live despite his predicament!
A day before the Rivona Trial that sentenced Mandela! He was in his cell and ask the prisoner warder for a lamp and a study table! They asked him what do you need it for? He answered studying for my Final Law exams! They were gobsmacked, “You ain’t gonna need it where you are going” the warden replied! Mandela still studied for the exams in his cell! That shows the resolve to live despite his predicament!
This man's got 3B: Brain, Beauty, and Balls
He's perfect
noerchoe was
ha...ha...ha...
Can anyone explane for me the 3th B - Balls. I just laugh but I don't understand it =))
@@HungPhan-cv7hs balls means courage... Guts. Not the anatomy kind
@@oldmonk9997tre
Snowden has a very pleasant speaking voice.
it is soothing.
lina Nicolia he should do ASMR whisper videos 😁
I adore his voice and mannerisms so much!! I could listen to him speak for hours.
Oh yes...
OMG YES I actually fall asleep watching his talks online
I love how people who call Snowden a traitor but can never back up their defense!
+Ismaiel Aly And are perfectly happy to totally ignore the far greater crimes he exposed.
+Ismaiel Aly Because he negatively impacted the US's ability to fight terrorism and organized crime
+Anna Yael Levy what about the Constitution?
Brain Neurons And what about the 14 people in San Bernardino who died because the FBI could no longer track Tashfeen Malik's phone records?
+Ismaiel Aly he's a traitor! because abc told me so! everything abc tells us is true! therefore snowden being a traitor is true! -- mindset of the average american
For all of those who say, "one person can't make a difference" or "what do you want me to do about it", here's your answer. One person CAN make a difference, and you just have to have courage of conviction to stand up and say, "No. This is wrong." We have too many cowards in our country who just bend over and take it. We need more who are brave, put their comfort aside, and stand up for what is right.
Would you? We tend to rely on others to do it for us. Protesting, voting, writing your political reps are actions we can all take
Yeh, you will never do that. You will be never brave.
@Viki Demos be the change you want to See :)
Also apply for a russian passport :)))
"Put their comfort aside", my eye. He put his life literally on the line. The greatest likelihood, as he put it, would be life in prison or death.
@@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633 Congratulations, you completely missed the point.
This man is handsome, funny, charming and brave. He is literally a Disney prince.
mashallah
Haha true. Very true
if i could i would have elected him as my country's prime minister or president.. i've never been inspired by someone in my entire life like him, an absolute Intelligent hero
@@abdulazizmath9134 marshmallow
@@onelooongboi5838 put your glasses on kid
An American hero and a great human being who will go down as such in history.
gkbhai He's such a legend. I'm sickened with what the US government wants to do to him.
gkbhai not just for America..for the whole world..
this man is very brave and shows leadership skills smart too I'd like the man to run for office
That's the point. Engineers build the world, Politicians tear it apart.
Johny,..we share the same philosophy there exactly.It's sad times we are living in my friend and Mr Snowden and Assange are made of sterner stuff,no doubt if Julian ever leaves the embassy here in the UK he'll "disappear" fast.The whole world is so fucked up the Orwellian nightmare is here globally,we are are now truly entering room 101.,I trust no politician .Sophie
laughing man He's so personable too. What a total legend!
Ghost in the shell
He'd most likely die
If Edward Snowden is considered guilty than Hillary Clinton definitely is. So glad Edward Snowden awoke the American people about what's going on with our most private information.
Nonsense. The American people don't give a damn. We have been murdering millions and millions of people since our beginning and yet the people don't care. Eisenhower said to be aware of the industrial/military complex. He was at the front of the war and knew very well what he was saying. He was saying that we have created a monster and will not be able to control it. We have created a frankenstein! America's entire agenda is to kill. It is so horrendous and terrible that no one wants to see it. No nation in history has been as immoral and decadent. Americans live in a myth. To not understand this is to be insane and without empathy or common sense. Be aware of what your country is doing outside its borders. That is what will be done inside. America is a nation of apathetic sociopaths.
@@MrAnubhabd not all Americans are like this man...that's what you have to understand...we aren't the enemy.. government maybe, not NOT the people
bumblebill1 America isn’t. American politicians are. Big difference
@@ickdon7999 exactly the rich elites and the government are greedy money makers, waging wars to forward the military-industrial comolex and make money also through oil/gas/coal in the middle east. Also common Americans are easily subdued by consumerism and don't see the genocides the military commits.
Now trump too
What a hero!
Hi guys just wondering what happened to the Peter Joseph interview? Will it still happen or has it been cancelled?
He just said exactly how the #fappening2014 occurred.
Hero? He's a fucking traitor!
Exposing the system, but, I would question him though he comes forward.
KarmaCollin I think he's a hero
Really hope he lives a long and happy life, far away from any jail or biast court.
It fucked me up when Snowden said that "the world is much more unpredictable and dangerous" than the world in Orwell's 1984. When he first laughed at the comparison I expected him to say something about 1984 being too extreme, paranoid, or something like that. The fact that he laughed at such a prospect as reality trumping 1984 is very, very dark humor indeed.
Yeah big brother doesn't have tactical military expertise or 5000 nukes yet.
I feel like a worried parent at times during the viewing of this video..just want to give Edward a big hug and tell him that it's all going to be okay, even though I know it's not. Maybe it will be someday, but that's up to the rest of us. Much love to you Edward! Thank You for everything. I hope we (humanity) can make it right.
He feels the same way about humanity.
It’s probably not gonna be okay
It’s not gonna be okay that’s the thing
He's telling the truth. His body language,eye contact. He's also intelligence. His body also sings as he speaks. He believes in what he has done for the people
Honestly this is the first person I've truly felt inspired by, I consider him a modern day hero
Me too. He's a real leader.
Our generation's hero
I Am a little guy, just surviving in a small place in canada,,,, and I am blown away, at the sacrifice, and Courage You have, to inform, help, and wake up people, to whats really going on. Love You for Ever, Thanks is not Enough
Edward Snowden, you are very brave ! Good luck to you !
Yup good luck Edward snowden
Who else waves to their cameras when watching Snowden videos
+Sarah S best reply here 😂
I cover mine on my phone my laptop I disabled the camera ie removed it
why you playing with my emotions like that, now i had to cover my camera lol
been covered since the day i got it
Lol..omg!
Dude has balls of steel. Not just an American but a hero to all humanity.
Have you seen his joe rogan podcasts?
He is the most intelligent american I have ever seen
Then you're not acquainted with very many Americans.
Tianlin Z u haven't met many Americans then?
Trust me, Don't get used to it
Lots of americans are intelligent, they are just quiet about it.
So very true!
If I were in his jury of 12, I'd vote to acquit him
As far as I'm concerned, the only people who should be on trial are the ones who wrote these laws in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Sergio Obando And so would I. That's the exact reason why he wont be granted a fair trial.
12/12
@@WhoopityDoo agreed
will there be a jury? will there be a trial?
I hope he inspires 1,000 more people to speak out
Probably not they are all zombies
blœde
The only thing he'll inspire is more phony liars like him to be bad actors, man/boys who never moved from their parents' basement, let alone worked for Central Intelligence, lol. Sorry, but this, and you guys. smh
So if he is a liar/actor and if so it must be under the authorisation of the US government becuase they cancelled his passport, they went to his father to try and go to russia to get access to him. France and Portugal refused Bolivias president, Morales to land and refuel at their airports because Snowden might be on the plane. President Morales plane was forced to land and was then searched for Snowden. They would fake all of this, for what?
Edit: The leaked documents doesent seem to be fake, why would the US government go through all of this and reveal that they are gathering information/ meta data on all of their citizens. With all of that information/data they havent stopped a single terrorist attack in the US. It doesent make any sense that it is fake.
King Scaar, 1. No his lying does NOT have to be under the authorization of the US gov't.
2. The U.S. gov't has a multitude of reasons they can cancel ANYONE's passport at any time.
3. Who told you they went to his father to try to access him through Russia?
4. Who told you that France and Portugal refused Bolivias president, Morales to land and refuel at their airports because Snowden might be on the plane?
5. Who told you that President Morales plane was forced to land and was then searched for Snowden?
6. Who told you the US government went through all of this and revealed that they are gathering information/ meta data on all of their citizens?
7. "With all of that information/data they havent stopped a single terrorist attack in the US."
First of all, I'll address number 7: National Intelligence will tell you they've stopped a multitude of terrorist attacks through their investigstions. You don't want to believe that, fine, but what source are you getting your facts from? Secondly, I anxiously await your answers to the first six questions.
And finally, "It doesent make any sense that it is fake." well, I'm sure it doesn't to people who just want to pretend they are in the know.
This guy is the king of interviewees. His answers are spot on and just about trumps the question itself. Using words that are so eloquent and explains his side in a way that wins the argument every time. If you didn’t agree with his views before, sure you will after watching one of his interviews.
He risked everything to bring the truth to the public. The guy deserves a medal not vilification.
He actually refrains from using Google to protect his privacy. That's mindblowing to me lol
Iorveth Bloede dh'oine, amirite?
***** I don't speak the elder speech sory ;)
I'm a fan of The Witcher, but not that kind of fan :D
We need to be extremely careful.
I mean Google is a US company so I believe they would have to turn over any leads on him to the US government
Snowden - greatest american guy in the world. He change our mind
He's an actor he said nothing we didn't already know......he was sent by the government
+Menibor1 what movies has he starred in?
+Juan A. He has "starred" in many videos....... At this moment he is starring in the lead role....."whistle blower"
Menibor1 never heard of that movie before. Is it an Indie movie?
+Juan A. Nope it's not a movie........but he is. In a movie called "Snowden" pretty much he plays an American computer professional who leaked classified information from NSA to the guardian in June 2013. Also he is in a documentary called "citizenfour" ironically enough he plays the same character........
Snowden for president
Thank you!!
Presidency is a facade
@@imcaptain2137 Yes, it's a front indeed.
@@rixille
That's why a "REAL" person like him would be great!
He wants the America that the founders wanted! The founders wanted a new, people-fair system different to the systematic British empire corruption, which itself was a similar model to all the other empires before it. Didn't take long for the same lot of cynical arseholes to become "in charge" and make America the new Britain. A guy like Snowden leading America and the world is just the sort of change that could make all humanity better, pity it's almost unthinkable in reality/ :(
@Roy Miller
He didn't actually. Obama just cancelled his passport as he was on a plane going to Russia, where he planned to swap flights and fly to South America. When his passport was terminated, Russian customs arrested him. Though they probably already knew who he was and what flight he was on anyway.
He is a true human being. Such a great person. A wonderful example for our youth. Courageous n wise.
His our dissident. Thank you for keeping him safe, Russia.
Whistle-blowers, the true patriots :)
Edward Snowden is a great man.
Imagine Edward as president...
Username doesn't check out
WTF I thought you was dead?? lol
KREIGER?!
Adolf Hitler he would finally reveal if alliens do really exist in area 51 or not
Peter Gruntz yet, he is better than most politicians
He's the most articulate person I've ever listened to. Seriously impressive
Thumbs up for Edward for standing thousands of people and spreading awareness
Good Luck buddy. Stay living.
Almost each and every politican has broke their oath of the constition.
i dont want to live in a world where this man is traitor but Chris Kyle is considered a hero
+Chris Jones omg m8 you said it! fuck the "real american hero" chris kyle. this is a real hero!
i dont want to live in this world.
*Catliyn Jenner
FTFY
I'm going to Mars. Wanna come??
FACTS
I love this man. Wish I had half his brains and 10% of his conviction and ethics. It would make me one of the great men alive. This man is a true visionary and the greatest patriot of the 21st century.
Thank you, Edward, for the service you are doing for this country.
"shouldn't be bound to the limits of the author's [George Orwell] imagination", wow that sent a chill down my back
What a hero, for real. Much luck to you, I hope your effort will pay of soon and there finally will be the change we all are waiting for.
Brillant man!
Edward Snowden your a hero thank you for everything
Edward Snowden is an incredibly gutsy guy! Good luck and good health.
Great questions, great interview.
Nick Malone thanks!
Just like Julian Assange he is being treated like a criminal rather than a truth sayer who exposes corruption. He's a better person of integrity than any of the swamp rats who fear him. Bless them both.
Me gusta. Keep it up, Ed!
Had I been or if I would end up in a position similar to Snowden's: reveal powers-that-be wrongdoings or keep mum about it and look the other way, I would proceed as he did. Hear that NSA? :-P
***** I would remain quiet about it
BK Or what, Ranger Rick? You gonna shoot him? :p
Ana Surena Vandenberg dos Santos I think he wants him to "remain quiet" for his own security, that message could be interpreted like he actually has some informations and according to "Patriot act" american citizens could be arrested without any arrest warrants and detained without bail for as long as they want to...
PS: Is that really you on the profile picture, 'cause you're beautiful...
KappoDB : that's where we fail, when keeping quiet for the sake of our own "security". By the way: no amount of fence building, "terror" war, "drug" war, travel screening, 2nd amendment, wire tapping, militarized policing and related will ever guarantee 'security'. This country's international policy cemented that down to the ground a long LONG time ago, we're just living on the consequences, line up for our Soma pills and move on pretending everything is all right.
If we only had more people like him in our country..
Michael Wise Well, then we’d all be dead haha
Good luck Edward.
The love and gratitude that people all over the world feel for Edward Snowden , will protect him against the dark forces. He'll always be safe and loved very much. His greatness is in the range of the funding fathers of this great country.
founding
Snowden is a hero!
totally respect this guy - what an amazing individual!
He makes more sense and easier to listen to than any other voice in the media!
I love listening and watching him. I find he and his story fascinating.
A perfect man. Smart, handsome and able to maintain a long- term relationship.
Hero is a small word here...
Somehow, he is a romantic figure,
knight against darkness,
sounds so sincere, so TRUE...
I feel like Diogenes looking for an honest. What a world, all these corrupt, meretricious, mendacious, ignorant, hateful, violent etc. etc.! I found him. Edward Snowden.
Incredibly brave young man. He has my profound respect and gratitude.
Thanks!
6:35 He has a nice smile. Also, someone's hungry.
hahahah indeed !
Definition of hero and whistleblower
1:25 - Perfect example of why\how this man is still alive. We need more of you...
Ed Snowden you’re my hero sir !
Great interview , people need to be aware about it and someone in the system needs to be held accountable to what is going on ....
You have spine Bravo
Edward snowden is so hot! and a hero
fucking how pathetic can you be?
Well said Wyatt mund... Thank you
What a sweet smile 😁.... He is Brilliant,Brave,sweet and charm face..... 🌸🌺🌺👍👍👍👍.. wish the best for him ....
Ed is an intelligence network himself :)
Keep it up MAN!
Edward Snowden is a hero 👍Much Respect 💯💯💯💯
What an articulate guy 🍀
Legend.
I'd love to live In a country that didn't and never would spy on us. I'm gratful for what you've done, I wish our government would welcome you home, God knows I and many others do.
🤔
He's a hero, he will always be a hero, he will be a hero in the present, and he will be a hero in the future.
The past leaders who have defended human rights/the public right will also see him as a hero.
God bless you snowden, greetings from Guatemala.
Me too. I’m with ya buddy!
Hero
Why the PHUCK would Russia EVER cooperate with the U.S.? Stay there, live your life, you are an American Hero.
rare kind ,to make sacrifice for others, great person with integrity!
Have courage Edward, the truth always win
De tels patriotes ont mon profond respect.
A message from France
Edward Snowden is a HERO OF OUR TIME
A life worth living.
Snowden, the dynamic!
Scared.!!! You proved to be a brave man. And definitely a true man of your word .I respect and support you one hundred percent ..
He's trying to save us from the Matrix.
The big question is did he see The Walking Dead when they killed Beth?
His actions are extraordinary
my hero..u do the Wright whene u talk about that bro..thank u so much edward snowden
This man's a legend 💯🇺🇸
He's an American hero
Life is too short even if you we live 100 years, I am 55 years I don't know how they passed just like a blink of an eye my mother 90 said the same. You will be remembered as a brave and honest for many years to come just like David icke and Julian assange. Extremely lucky.
I LOVE YOU EDDIE !!!
Love you Edward Snowden!!! You are a hero!!!!!!
Eddy. ..you are a hero in my book. You are NOT going to Gitmo....I would fn come get you myself if I even thought that was a possibility. ..... you are a + Change Agent.....a historically significant American. Millions respect you.....you got heart Man. I watch your moves....tell Putin I want to meet him. Seriously. Peace....stay brave. Trev 777
Look at his high and clean conscience.
keep it up snowden, you give us hope