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2012-08-19 Britain

Assange berates United States from Ecuador embassy balcony

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Posted by Fred 2012-08-19 11:32|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top

#1 If the US was 1/3 as evil as Julian pretends, he would have had an unfortunate accident long ago. Go piss off the Russians or the Islamists.

Posted by SteveS 2012-08-19 12:18|| 2012-08-19 12:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Since he will be arrested if he leaves the Ecuadorian embassy, he can't go to Ecuador. He could, in theory, spend the rest of his ~~miserable~~ life in the embassy.

Sort of reminds me of the story of Cardinal Mindszenty of Hungary who spent 15 years in the US embassy. Except, of course, that Cardinal Mindszenty actually was a hero - he had been imprisoned and tortured by the communists. Unlike Julian, who is merely a legend in his own mind.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2012-08-19 12:31|| 2012-08-19 12:31|| Front Page Top

#3 I hope he has the "all Ecuadorian" cable TV package to keep his mind stimulated.

Posted by Capsu78 2012-08-19 13:02|| 2012-08-19 13:02|| Front Page Top

#4 Why can't he WikiLeak something useful, like Zero's academic records?

Posted by Glenmore 2012-08-19 13:02|| 2012-08-19 13:02|| Front Page Top

#5 Probably because he's a "former" Soviet asset.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2012-08-19 13:15|| 2012-08-19 13:15|| Front Page Top

#6 #5 Probably because he's a "former" Soviet asset. Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain

That would make it "Green-on-Blue" no ?

Posted by Besoeker 2012-08-19 13:19|| 2012-08-19 13:19|| Front Page Top

#7 There is a BIG difference between standing on a balcony at an embassy and standing on a mountain in Ecuador. One is safe, and the other gives the illusion of safety. Maybe Assange should contemplate that fine distinction. :-)

Posted by Raider 2012-08-19 13:19|| 2012-08-19 13:19|| Front Page Top

#8 This is really fascinating. This guy is such a maroon. Each step along the way gets closer and closer to exposing his (probably) Chinese handlers. So far, they have been perfect in enabling this little man without showing their hands.

Unless he does something really foolish, he will probably outlive the current Government of Ecuador at which point he will be kicked out and then the game will continue in Sweden.

Posted by rammer 2012-08-19 17:49|| 2012-08-19 17:49|| Front Page Top

#9 This is quite a small embassy. Once he's served his political purpose, the squatter will be kicked out - gently or not.

Posted by European Conservative 2012-08-19 18:28|| 2012-08-19 18:28|| Front Page Top

#10 Oh, I'll bet he's a fun guest...

Posted by tu3031 2012-08-19 21:17|| 2012-08-19 21:17|| Front Page Top

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