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

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  • NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Glenn Greenwald and Chris Hedges discuss mass surveillance, government secrecy, Internet freedom and U.S. attempts to extradite and prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. They spoke together on a panel moderated by Amy Goodman at the virtual War on Terror film festival after a screening of "Citizenfour" - the Oscar-winning documentary about Snowden by Laura Poitras.
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  • @KonstanzArrens
    @KonstanzArrens 2 года назад +194

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

    • @jeppep95
      @jeppep95 2 года назад

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

    • @MrJacobrabbit
      @MrJacobrabbit 2 года назад +1

      Yes

    • @joelpettlon9650
      @joelpettlon9650 2 года назад +3

      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.

  • @kellymm7630
    @kellymm7630 2 года назад +47

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

  • @andrefasset3266
    @andrefasset3266 2 года назад +13

    And to Edward, Glenn, and Chris : if you come back to check comments, there is no amount of thanking you three that is sufficient. Please stay safe, the world would be a much worse place without you.

  • @jacquelinedesanctis7082
    @jacquelinedesanctis7082 Год назад +30

    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.

  • @veganbadass
    @veganbadass 2 года назад +1860

    "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
      @douggodfrey6521 2 года назад +86

      The Empire has
      No clothes .

    • @elviajove8289
      @elviajove8289 2 года назад +68

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

    • @pgmreallaw
      @pgmreallaw 2 года назад +29

      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
      @carpenter3069 2 года назад +22

      You got that straight.

    • @joehilner4830
      @joehilner4830 2 года назад +96

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

  • @edwarddiaz1130
    @edwarddiaz1130 2 года назад +90

    Ed Snowden is a patriot

    • @quinndawsonosgood5261
      @quinndawsonosgood5261 2 года назад

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

    • @bboldt2
      @bboldt2 2 года назад +8

      @@quinndawsonosgood5261 How are Hedges and Greenwald useless?

    • @joblo6394
      @joblo6394 2 года назад +4

      @@quinndawsonosgood5261 🤡

    • @beerblues762
      @beerblues762 2 года назад

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

    • @ant-space
      @ant-space 2 года назад +2

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

  • @ChooseCompassion
    @ChooseCompassion 2 года назад +71

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

  • @TheRealNappyG
    @TheRealNappyG 2 года назад +32

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

  • @notheotherklaus
    @notheotherklaus 2 года назад +62

    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.

  • @LB-zt1js
    @LB-zt1js 2 года назад +5

    FREE JULIAN ASSANGE! 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHTS

  • @perkymt
    @perkymt Год назад +114

    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
      @blitz_zen Год назад

      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...

  • @freeradt
    @freeradt 2 года назад +80

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

  • @gonzpalacios7290
    @gonzpalacios7290 2 года назад +59

    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
      @dlwseattle 2 года назад +2

      That's truth!

    • @joeanthony7759
      @joeanthony7759 2 года назад +1

      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
      @zhenyamugisa9423 2 года назад +3

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

    • @SpideySenses-gb9gi
      @SpideySenses-gb9gi 2 года назад

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

    • @hec4241
      @hec4241 2 года назад +2

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

  • @solidaritytime3650
    @solidaritytime3650 2 года назад +25

    4 fighters of empire. A beautiful assembly.

    • @quinndawsonosgood5261
      @quinndawsonosgood5261 2 года назад

      4 tools of the FSB and Sugar Vladdy Putin.

    • @teardrop-in-a-fishbowl
      @teardrop-in-a-fishbowl 2 года назад +3

      I wished they weren't fighting alone! It needs more than these courageous people to end the US's policies towards its own and foreign people. Where's the civil society in the US, do they give in and let the stone roll until everything is fu**ed up entirely? I wonder.

    • @solidaritytime3650
      @solidaritytime3650 2 года назад +3

      @@quinndawsonosgood5261 source please.

  • @leylabigloo1147
    @leylabigloo1147 Год назад +7

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

  • @GreenIvy3834
    @GreenIvy3834 2 года назад +30

    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.

  • @pacoceja4659
    @pacoceja4659 2 года назад +121

    Edward Snowden should be PRAISED ❤

    • @dansiwek3593
      @dansiwek3593 2 года назад +2

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

    • @---re9jc
      @---re9jc 2 года назад +11

      Should be freed.

    • @gilaliz1970
      @gilaliz1970 2 года назад +1

      @@dansiwek3593 LOL

  • @zozocreek8327
    @zozocreek8327 2 года назад +302

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

    • @stevekayat6254
      @stevekayat6254 2 года назад +9

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

    • @Ieatstopsigns
      @Ieatstopsigns 2 года назад +19

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

    • @rscene9538
      @rscene9538 2 года назад +10

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

    • @SmellsLikeContentt
      @SmellsLikeContentt 2 года назад +8

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

    • @SmellsLikeContentt
      @SmellsLikeContentt 2 года назад +7

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

  • @alwayslernin4400
    @alwayslernin4400 2 года назад +34

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

  • @izzya8116
    @izzya8116 2 года назад +102

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

    • @marciabedard3846
      @marciabedard3846 Год назад +6

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

  • @millicentfullwood2733
    @millicentfullwood2733 2 года назад +201

    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
      @chasespringer5823 Год назад

      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
      @antp1900 Год назад +4

      They will be heroes

    • @juliewake4585
      @juliewake4585 Год назад +3

      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
      @gertanckaert3023 Год назад +1

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

    • @millicentfullwood2733
      @millicentfullwood2733 Год назад +1

      @@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….!!!

  • @lcrooks69
    @lcrooks69 2 года назад +161

    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
      @timgreenglass 2 года назад +5

      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
      @lcrooks69 2 года назад +13

      @@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
      @jaza457x8 2 года назад +2

      A patriot to humanity!

    • @gigiwills7851
      @gigiwills7851 2 года назад +3

      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
      @vincentmegale4805 2 года назад +9

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

  • @michaelp9061
    @michaelp9061 Год назад +1

    Snowden and Assange are true heroes of our time.

  • @Detraf-ohw
    @Detraf-ohw 7 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @standingalone001
    @standingalone001 2 года назад +343

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

    • @jared_r
      @jared_r 2 года назад +4

      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
      @standingalone001 2 года назад +5

      @@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
      @xeftones 2 года назад +2

      Don't forget Cenk Uygur 😂

    • @gilaliz1970
      @gilaliz1970 2 года назад +1

      Not America- the puppets on the string!

    • @standingalone001
      @standingalone001 2 года назад +6

      @@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

  • @antennawilde
    @antennawilde 2 года назад +44

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

    • @DharmaDerelict
      @DharmaDerelict 2 года назад

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

    • @AlexanderDunetz
      @AlexanderDunetz 2 года назад +6

      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
      @antennawilde 2 года назад +2

      @@DharmaDerelict How so?

    • @dansiwek3593
      @dansiwek3593 2 года назад +1

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

  • @waynesilva9157
    @waynesilva9157 2 года назад +17

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

  • @ali31nana
    @ali31nana 2 года назад +9

    Finally excellent guests

  • @derekbaker3768
    @derekbaker3768 2 года назад +611

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

    • @teslastellar
      @teslastellar 2 года назад +56

      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
      @federalreservebrown2507 2 года назад +4

      maybe she'll revisit wtc7?

    • @derekbaker3768
      @derekbaker3768 2 года назад +19

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

    • @nudawn110
      @nudawn110 2 года назад +47

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

    • @whendays659
      @whendays659 2 года назад +30

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

  • @felixrabe
    @felixrabe 2 года назад +417

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

    • @mladyriad
      @mladyriad 2 года назад +7

      Yes!!!

    • @massivecumshot
      @massivecumshot 2 года назад +19

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

    • @BaskenmannZwei
      @BaskenmannZwei 2 года назад +12

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

    • @federalreservebrown2507
      @federalreservebrown2507 2 года назад

      and for a happy new year Christopher Bollyn?

    • @ianbrown_
      @ianbrown_ 2 года назад +1

      Unlikely….

  • @daydreamer-ix2bo
    @daydreamer-ix2bo 2 года назад +22

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

  • @feargach2107
    @feargach2107 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for your service, Julian!

  • @brightsky6151
    @brightsky6151 2 года назад +41

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

    • @brightsky6151
      @brightsky6151 2 года назад +3

      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
      @brightsky6151 2 года назад +3

      “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
      @themessiahsgovernmentofint2169 2 года назад +1

      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.

  • @karalachelle6717
    @karalachelle6717 2 года назад +380

    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
      @anyahnacolman8636 2 года назад +6

      Thanks for sharing this message 💜

    • @annychest718
      @annychest718 2 года назад +3

      Russia would never do that 😳

    • @MIDixons
      @MIDixons Год назад +4

      @@annychest718 What is that?

    • @ROWBRONCO
      @ROWBRONCO Год назад +5

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

    • @24Wynn
      @24Wynn Год назад +2

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

  • @anwornation3399
    @anwornation3399 3 месяца назад +2

    People need to communicate freely, without government in their business, that's criminal

  • @hugoflorens5855
    @hugoflorens5855 2 года назад +17

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

  • @wordgeezer
    @wordgeezer 2 года назад +792

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

    • @simrdownmon6431
      @simrdownmon6431 2 года назад +11

      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
      @greedyfirstalgorithmlast26 2 года назад

      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
      @tonybenn1000 2 года назад +9

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

    • @Dan0TheMano
      @Dan0TheMano 2 года назад +8

      @@greedyfirstalgorithmlast26 that’s quite a story.

    • @roberthussey595
      @roberthussey595 2 года назад +4

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

  • @karensummers761
    @karensummers761 2 года назад +66

    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!

  • @deems7584
    @deems7584 2 года назад +10

    Good to see you Amy return to classic Democracy Now reporting and show quality. Where have you been???

  • @geoffreygreen3521
    @geoffreygreen3521 2 года назад +9

    Snowden is a real life hero

  • @stinksofbeefio
    @stinksofbeefio 2 года назад +321

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

    • @MSOetjen
      @MSOetjen 2 года назад +2

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

    • @londonuntergunther252
      @londonuntergunther252 2 года назад

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

    • @MSOetjen
      @MSOetjen 2 года назад +5

      @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
      @bperez8656 2 года назад +6

      He’s a hero

    • @eileenmc4746
      @eileenmc4746 2 года назад +2

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

  • @canuckinsk
    @canuckinsk 2 года назад +41

    Bravo for having these people on. This channel has been disappointing of late.

    • @Unfamous_Buddha
      @Unfamous_Buddha 2 года назад +7

      Yeah, I haven't watched DN for a while.

  • @mpk08540
    @mpk08540 2 года назад +13

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

  • @b.bailey8244
    @b.bailey8244 Год назад +11

    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.

  • @doreengordon1475
    @doreengordon1475 2 года назад +99

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

  • @SuhandiWijaya
    @SuhandiWijaya 2 года назад +3

    Free Assange!

  • @michaelgnit8476
    @michaelgnit8476 3 месяца назад +2

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

  • @LaurenEhle
    @LaurenEhle 2 года назад +3

    Geez I just appreciate all four of you so much.

  • @djnkosi
    @djnkosi 2 года назад +1119

    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
      @edredwhittingham4417 2 года назад +22

      Totally! This was an epoch-defining conversation!

    • @gonzpalacios7290
      @gonzpalacios7290 2 года назад +20

      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
      @wavelength7503 2 года назад +9

      @@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
      @gonzpalacios7290 2 года назад +1

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

    • @gonzpalacios7290
      @gonzpalacios7290 2 года назад +6

      @@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...

  • @riaagarwal6840
    @riaagarwal6840 2 года назад +6

    All these people are such amazing individuals. I wonder where they get their strength from.

  • @multipolarworldorder
    @multipolarworldorder 2 года назад +3

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

  • @clifforddriver9434
    @clifforddriver9434 5 месяцев назад +1

    Mr. Snowden is a real-time American hero. As a 72 year old man. Who happen to have been born a military brat. My father spent 27 years in the US Navy. Personally, i will sacrifice my life for the core principles Mr. Snowden stands for. That's the only thing I stand for.

  • @KristofKristoferos
    @KristofKristoferos 2 года назад +60

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

  • @roadArt132
    @roadArt132 2 года назад +177

    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
      @seawrightstudios 2 года назад +24

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

    • @alwayslernin4400
      @alwayslernin4400 2 года назад +15

      @@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
      @lauratanner8475 2 года назад +8

      He still looks young.

    • @jonathansanon157
      @jonathansanon157 2 года назад +1

      Where the documents

    • @monipenny408
      @monipenny408 2 года назад +4

      Ed truly is a patriot.

  • @jf7558
    @jf7558 2 года назад +20

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

  • @beckylieb2637
    @beckylieb2637 Год назад +4

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

  • @ranapour
    @ranapour 2 года назад +16

    These true heroes of humanity make humanity proud. These hero's have given up so much to protect our rights. The silent majority owe so much to these wonderful souls. Its our duty to fight for their freedom ❤. Thank you Democracy Now.

  • @louisepelte2942
    @louisepelte2942 2 года назад +22

    Free Assange and stand up for press freedom!

  • @rosequinn
    @rosequinn 2 месяца назад +1

    Just wonderful thank you all.

  • @dannybrooks2784
    @dannybrooks2784 Год назад +5

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

  • @westsidesmitty1
    @westsidesmitty1 2 года назад +543

    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.

    • @AbeldeBetancourt
      @AbeldeBetancourt 2 года назад +18

      Democracy Now IS corporate media.

    • @PaulThronson
      @PaulThronson 2 года назад +7

      @@AbeldeBetancourt "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
      @simrdownmon6431 2 года назад +21

      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
      @simrdownmon6431 2 года назад +11

      @@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
      @adamjzimmer 2 года назад +9

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

  • @CalmBeforeTheStorm76
    @CalmBeforeTheStorm76 2 года назад +89

    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
      @valeriehaider3273 2 года назад

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

    • @sueblood7793
      @sueblood7793 2 года назад

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

    • @G.Bfit.93
      @G.Bfit.93 2 года назад

      Never had a democracy

    • @zavaletj
      @zavaletj 2 года назад +1

      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
      @akbarfarzin9857 2 года назад

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

  • @Deebz270
    @Deebz270 2 года назад +6

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

  • @sgtlionDk
    @sgtlionDk 2 года назад +15

    "We are doomed to wake up one (dark) morning and wonder when and where our freedom died"
    Sibel Edmonds

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l Год назад +1

      We never had any freedoms, people only deluded themselves of the belief they had any. Unless your one of the elites or a puppet politician or their cronies and direct collaborators that is.

    • @tiemiahu9947
      @tiemiahu9947 Год назад

      WAKE UP AMERICA!! Its been dark since Hiroshima and Nagasaki?? And will remain that way until the greedy lying yanks are held accountable....

  • @sherronpitts3021
    @sherronpitts3021 2 года назад +497

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

    • @wallacewallaby5782
      @wallacewallaby5782 2 года назад +70

      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
      @jared_r 2 года назад +41

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

    • @RipTheJackR
      @RipTheJackR 2 года назад +13

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

    • @michaelfeeney9147
      @michaelfeeney9147 2 года назад +85

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

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice 2 года назад +55

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

  • @angelinaneves2282
    @angelinaneves2282 2 года назад +52

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

    • @dansiwek3593
      @dansiwek3593 2 года назад +3

      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.

  • @normaandersson
    @normaandersson Год назад +15

    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

  • @workingman6455
    @workingman6455 9 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @climategladiator
    @climategladiator 2 года назад +39

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

  • @ruthrudin8981
    @ruthrudin8981 2 года назад +3

    Assange needs to be freed too!

  • @pbradley6244
    @pbradley6244 4 месяца назад +1

    Support the journalist who writes truth to Power!

  • @aptorres01
    @aptorres01 2 года назад +17

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

  • @christinasuozzo
    @christinasuozzo 2 года назад +11

    Finally!! Amy Goodman had Glenn Greenwald on again.

  • @peterwakeman9930
    @peterwakeman9930 2 года назад +8

    Edward Snowden needs Nobel Peace Prize

  • @ysegrim9824
    @ysegrim9824 2 года назад +8

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

  • @lizarosa156
    @lizarosa156 2 года назад +1

    Free Assange and Edward Snowden that way to hold powerful person's responsible !!!!

  • @chris432t6
    @chris432t6 2 года назад +26

    If Julian is a criminal then we are all criminals.
    Thank you Edward.

    • @Detraf-ohw
      @Detraf-ohw 7 месяцев назад

      Seems clear to me that the whole purpose of this massive “intel” warrantless data scoop on US citizens is specifically so that the authoritarians in power can flip back thru the “find a crime” Rolodex on any & every citizen who makes waves at any point in the future & thumb a past crime committed & unbeknownst to them, documented. Or to ensure that a perfectly good conspiracy charge just waiting for it’s statute to expire, never goes to waste etc. etc. Therefore by virtue, unknowingly to us (you & I) relegating practically every one of us to becoming a potential criminal for something obscure & in our distant past.
      And if that weren’t possible because of expired statute limitations, a good ole public shaming smear campaign via leaked documents outlining past actions, affiliations, social media posts made as a much younger, naive person, and that maybe don’t align at all with your current, older & wiser mindset etc. is as effective a deterrent as the threat of incarceration.

  • @selwynr
    @selwynr 2 года назад +19

    Something like this on DN, which has lacked teeth for far too long? Well, I might start watching again... I sincerely hope this heralds your return to journalism.

  • @gloriousgreeneryltd.
    @gloriousgreeneryltd. 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for covering this.

  • @skylark7032
    @skylark7032 2 года назад +4

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

  • @nkq5568
    @nkq5568 2 года назад +44

    Greenwald's comment that we may have a democracy in name only should be a wake up call for us. What can we do to fight against this?

    • @MrDXRamirez
      @MrDXRamirez 2 года назад +2

      Assuming by some incredible revolution the NSA was abolished and with it the whole surveillance system that oppresses individuals, and this was done to save the current form of democracy you have now,---the right of free speech, right of property, right of security, you will still come up short of a complete and a full democracy.
      Government falls far short of its constitutional ideals, and in the American Constitution, articles and clauses presuppose a class system.

    • @federalreservebrown2507
      @federalreservebrown2507 2 года назад +1

      take it as fact, we are gonna have to be anti semitic to deal with this attack on humanity

    • @elviajove8289
      @elviajove8289 2 года назад +8

      Stop voting for the “lesser of 2 evils “. There’s only one corporate party and the “democrats “ are only there to crush 3rd parties and especially true Leftists.

    • @MrDXRamirez
      @MrDXRamirez 2 года назад +4

      @@elviajove8289 cheers to that. A toast to you for that thought.

    • @ferrugoog
      @ferrugoog 2 года назад

      What can we do? Firstly we could exercise our vote. tRump was “elected” by 27% of eligible voters. Secondly we can show up at our MOC’s office and let them know what we want. Those two things would be a good start.

  • @ayeewtasko2601
    @ayeewtasko2601 2 года назад +3

    Free Assange, Pardon Snowden!!

  • @charlesmckenzie6533
    @charlesmckenzie6533 2 года назад +6

    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.

  • @georgepaul5843
    @georgepaul5843 Год назад

    Democracy Now: Superlative job, all of you.

  • @Dan.50
    @Dan.50 2 года назад +4

    The best thing I've seen on DN in years.

  • @hiyou9296
    @hiyou9296 2 года назад +113

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

  • @lindapratt119
    @lindapratt119 2 месяца назад

    What a hero you are Edward!!! thank you for having the courage to act for the benefit of all of us! We all need to find our courage to act now as courageously as you have. THANK YOU!

  • @crpth1
    @crpth1 3 месяца назад

    Wow! Absolute golden panel of guests.

  • @ant-space
    @ant-space 2 года назад +32

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

  • @therevolutionwill23
    @therevolutionwill23 2 года назад +103

    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
      @Windband1 2 года назад +7

      Don't get used to it. ; )

    • @giannirocco7492
      @giannirocco7492 2 года назад +6

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

    • @kwnorton5834
      @kwnorton5834 2 года назад +1

      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
      @gilaliz1970 2 года назад

      What show?

    • @simrdownmon6431
      @simrdownmon6431 2 года назад +8

      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.

  • @XRP747E
    @XRP747E 2 месяца назад

    A very important discussion, indeed.
    Thank you to all whistle-blowers, journalists and people of integrity everywhere. Probity is rapidly being overridden by the weak nature of meism and the associated corruption and greed. This has become increasingly obvious since the time of this conversation. Thank you all - and long live Democracy Now.

  • @molliestanton8457
    @molliestanton8457 2 года назад +2

    Thank-you, Amy Goodman, for hosting Mr. Snowden, Mr. Hedges, a d Mr. Greenwald. Clarifying conversation! How ironic that Edward Snowden sought asylum in Russia from the US, and now the US is doing the same things as Russia.

  • @DariusSarrafi
    @DariusSarrafi 2 года назад +182

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

    • @danielmarsala849
      @danielmarsala849 2 года назад +5

      Donziger & Hale

    • @dansiwek3593
      @dansiwek3593 2 года назад +5

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

    • @AudioPervert1
      @AudioPervert1 2 года назад +3

      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
      @safanamakhdoomable 2 года назад +7

      I love Glenn and Chris and omg

    • @SmellsLikeContentt
      @SmellsLikeContentt 2 года назад

      @@AudioPervert1 You should check out The Baffler.

  • @defianceforhumanity
    @defianceforhumanity 2 года назад +230

    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
      @Shawouin 2 года назад

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

    • @defianceforhumanity
      @defianceforhumanity 2 года назад +6

      @@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
      @paladro 2 года назад +1

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

    • @Shawouin
      @Shawouin 2 года назад +1

      @@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
      @princejellyfish3945 2 года назад +4

      @@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

  • @abdulshakoor582
    @abdulshakoor582 2 года назад +2

    Finally Democracy Now coming back to their senses.

  • @sloopycat1954
    @sloopycat1954 2 года назад +1

    Thankyou to Edward Snowden and Julian Assange for exposing the establishment.

  • @simonrodriguez4685
    @simonrodriguez4685 2 года назад +18

    Glenn back in Democracy Now after years went by. He used to be a regular. Hopefully he’s back to stay, DN! needs him badly.

    • @PolishLucy1221
      @PolishLucy1221 2 года назад +6

      I guess you haven't seen his new grift he's a regular on Fox

    • @eliazarmarcano5616
      @eliazarmarcano5616 2 года назад +4

      @@PolishLucy1221 true.guy is a right wing apologist now.

    • @simonrodriguez4685
      @simonrodriguez4685 2 года назад +5

      You guys might be a lost case, but Glenn continues to report on what he’s always reported.
      DN! are what moved to the right, joining the blue-anon conspiracy theories, and covid big pharma sponsored hysteria for putting in place control mechanisms.
      It’s been painful to witness DN!’s downfall.

  • @wildthing3455
    @wildthing3455 2 года назад +3

    Free Assange! Let Snowden come home!

  • @josephware5663
    @josephware5663 Год назад +1

    True American hero...Edward Snowden

  • @goodmorning192
    @goodmorning192 Год назад +1

    # top Journalists, who have not sold their morality to the powerful. This is great. I love these guys.