how is it that nobody ever came forward to smear, slander, shout-down or besmirch Edward Snowden?
no disgruntled ex or jealous friend trying to cash in on his meteoric notoriety, as would be the case for just about anyone else even outside of third-rail realms that he dwelt in?
how is it that he is completely insulated from any and all repercussions from his actions and words?
could it be because his narrative is completely protected by the media, nay, even "curated," to use a woke term?
because he's an actor?