WikiLeaks founder chooses to blackmail

[Guest053011]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1825922/

At the centre of a tightening web of death threats, sex-crime accusations and high-level demands for a treason trial, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange threatened to unleash a “thermonuclear device” of completely unexpurgated government files if he is forced to appear before authorities.

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Moron much? You can't wave a red flag like that in front of so many national governments. By saying so publicly he's forcing their hand, as acquiescence sets a new standard of blackmail against government.

I wouldn't be surprised if he dies in an unexplained car accident...

A modern Rasputin in the making.

[terbul]

It's going to make a great book/movie someday.

[ClairJordan]

Originally Posted by terbul

It's going to make a great book/movie someday.

He's already starring in his own movie. I read a profile article about him the NY Times and it had the same tone.

A number of high-profile U.S. figures, including Republicans Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich, have called for the prosecution of Mr. Assange.

Get out!

Bill Mahr is going to have fun with this one.

[charlestudor2005]

Originally Posted by ClairJordan

Bill Mahr is going to have fun with this one.

Unfortunately, Bill's show ended a couple of weeks ago. I'll have to settle for Jon Stewart. Almost as good.

[macksback]

He is just an attention whore.I wish the media would not cover it.

[gnadfly]

I've got a "guess the contents of the encrypted file" thread going in Houston-Sandbox.

My top 3 guesses:

1) Obama's Nigerian Birth Certificate
2) The Neimann-Marcus $250 chocolate chip cookie recipe.
3) Cross reference of all the multiple handle accts here on eccie

[Rudyard K]

Originally Posted by gnadfly

I've got a "guess the contents of the encrypted file" thread going in Houston-Sandbox.

Maybe CT's enjoyable encounter review.

[KylieHutchence]

How discourteous.

[Guest053011]

WikiLeaks founder denied bail ahead of hearing

The allegations that Assange raped and sexual molested one woman and sexually molested and unlawfully coerced another stem from a "dispute over consensual but unprotected sex," Stephens said.

http://news.sympatico.ctv.ca/home/wi...olice/bbc2c8e3

Somehow it doesn't surprise me that a megalomaniac would commit such an awful act. I think an added charge of treason is appropriate.

[Egrbvr]

So far, he has disclosed that people on opposite sides and "friends" talk about each other, sometimes in frank and less than flattering terms...yawwwwn.
It's a bit like somebody getting drunk at a party and making bitchy comments in too loud a voice. Nobody is shocked that such things happen. But it's still awkward to be overheard by the person you are talking about.

[discreetgent]

Originally Posted by Lauren Summerhill

I think an added charge of treason is appropriate.

On what grounds? He is neither a US citizen nor has he ever sworn allegiance to the US so by definition he can't be a traitor. Seems like there isn't any way the US can bring any other charges against him either.

[..]

Originally Posted by Lauren Summerhill

Somehow it doesn't surprise me that a megalomaniac would commit such an awful act. I think an added charge of treason is appropriate.

meh. and exactly how much sleuthing did it take on these potential honey pots before reaching such brilliant unshakable theory / conclusion?

[Can I Play Too???]

Originally Posted by Lauren Summerhill

WikiLeaks founder denied bail ahead of hearing

The allegations that Assange raped and sexual molested one woman and sexually molested and unlawfully coerced another stem from a "dispute over consensual but unprotected sex," Stephens said.

http://news.sympatico.ctv.ca/home/wi...olice/bbc2c8e3

Somehow it doesn't surprise me that a megalomaniac would commit such an awful act. I think an added charge of treason is appropriate.

Apparently, it is a crime to go bb in Sweden. The condom busted and they decided to proceed w the sex regardless of not having a raincoat. She was so distraught that she went and bought him breakfast the next day. In the first case, it was the woman running the seminar they were all attending.


Also, prob because you're a Canuck, you've never heard of The Freedom of Information Act?

[..]

the hilarity continues:

http://m.boingboing.net/2010/12/07/u....html#comments

[pjorourke]

Originally Posted by Lauren Summerhill

WikiLeaks founder denied bail ahead of hearing

The allegations that Assange raped and sexual molested one woman and sexually molested and unlawfully coerced another stem from a "dispute over consensual but unprotected sex," Stephens said.

http://news.sympatico.ctv.ca/home/wi...olice/bbc2c8e3

Somehow it doesn't surprise me that a megalomaniac would commit such an awful act. I think an added charge of treason is appropriate.

What a surprise. Thumb your nose at various world governments and they come down on you like a ton of bricks. Imagine that.