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In reply to the discussion: Why the Ecuadorians are stalling on Assange's asylum request [View all]Gregorian
(23,867 posts)3. But doesn't the treatment of Bradley Manning play a role?
Interesting statements. I look forward to any conversation this board may have on this subject.
I think it's fair to say that if Bradley Manning has been treated so poorly, Assange can expect similar treatment, and is attempting to avoid such mistreatment. Not to mention the fact that much of this case is related to the US military.
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Why the Ecuadorians are stalling on Assange's asylum request [View all]
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
OP
Julian Assange has not been charged with any crime. In Sweden or the U.S.
Manifestor_of_Light
Aug 2012
#1
There is a valid Swedish arrest warrant - that's why he skipped town in the first place.
hack89
Aug 2012
#5
Indeed--Assange's own lawyer testified to the fact that he warned his client that
msanthrope
Aug 2012
#13
And what are the charges? Two years, a crazy lawyer, Karl Rove behind the scenes, and
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#15
You are incorrect. He did not 'run'. He remained in Sweden after having spoken to the
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#26
So Americans are not talking about it because we are stupid and ignorant? OK. nt
hack89
Aug 2012
#40
It is where I am. A big topic of conversation. But then my friends and associates don't
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#43
As there are differences between the criminal justice systems in the UK and Sweden,
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#6
The UK ruled incorrectly. It happens. And in the case of the UK it is questionable whether
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#16
Res judicata. The warrant was upheld 24 February 2011; on appeal to the High Court,
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#18
Being entitled to a fair hearing and getting one are two very different things. So far
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#19
Your article quotes private trade groups such as Council of Americas and
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#21
Which also has the potential to influence Ecuador to cave to the those wishing to persecute Assange.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Aug 2012
#29
Bradley Manning is a member of the US military, anticipating trial before a court martial
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#7
Perhaps you believe Rove has magic powers? If memory serves, he was a campaign adviser
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#20
Rove, after quitting his job as 'Bush's Brain' later became Sweden's 'Fredrik Reinfeldt's Brain'.
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#25
How exactly did the prosecution of Assange help Reinfeldt win in 2010?
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#27
What?? Who said anything about this affecting the Reinfeldt election? Where did you get
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#28
"Reinfeldt ... hired ... Rove as a ... consultant to help with the election ... in 2010"
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#30
Yes, proving his close relationship, in 2010 with the 'Ronald Reagan' of Sweden.
sabrina 1
Aug 2012
#38
The Latin American theory of diplomatic asylum is not typically available for common crime;
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#34
Well Sport, just because you use a ton of words doesn't make you articulate....
HERVEPA
Aug 2012
#55