[antocv]

Imagine if the picture showed Snowden with two bodyguards, Secret Service types with sunglasses, or hackers with green-hair and piercing, or a stereotypical Russian and a Chinese next to him, what image in the popular psyche is more favorable to win him sympathy and show him in a positive light?

Perhaps it was unintentional and Im reading too much into it, but still its better than being shown alone. He has somebody at his side, and usually women seem more careing and concerned. This isnt a piss- or penis-length fight as is usually the case when it comes to debates on power in society.

Or do I just fail at psyops?

[jasonkolb]

That's a very interesting take on it, thanks for the explanation. Whether or not is intentional, you're probably right about the effect on the audience.