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Cleita

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20. It seems we are losing our innocence.

Reply to KoKo (Reply #9)

Sun Aug 19, 2012, 08:26 PM

Aug 2012

Our system of government worked until it became corrupted by greed and military prowess.

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Chris Hayes on Julian Assange from Today's Show [View all] KoKo Aug 2012 OP

When I have to pay 15% just to "true up" an underpayment for one year.... NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #1

NYC_SKP KoKo Aug 2012 #2

Hahahaha! Why, yes! NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #4

No Problem..we all have these "lapses" from time to time............ KoKo Aug 2012 #8

I thought it was just me and I must be going mad Swagman Aug 2012 #3

It's frightening to ME that this stuff against Assange is going on! KoKo Aug 2012 #9

It seems we are losing our innocence. Cleita Aug 2012 #20

yes..it's been going downhill for awhile now... KoKo Aug 2012 #27

THANK YOU Harry Truman Iggy Aug 2012 #36

More Americans failing to understand the Swedish legal process. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #5

If anyone thinks this is really about rape they don't know movonne Aug 2012 #6

And more people unacquainted with logic Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #7

Under normal circumstances these things would be important. Gregorian Aug 2012 #10

No Offense: "Spider Jerusalem" for your DU Handle...but USA is Waiting Like Spider KoKo Aug 2012 #11

Which is why he's being extradited to Sweden on rape charges. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #12

"Spider" ...then both of us since 2001 and we are now at WAR with Each Other.... KoKo Aug 2012 #21

Because I'm capable of nuanced thought? Possibly? Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #24

lol's.. I've never been accused of not being "nuanced" and apparently, neither have you.. KoKo Aug 2012 #34

Supporting Assange is some kind of litmus test now for posting here, or for being a Democrat? lightcameron Aug 2012 #17

No, lightcameron. It is not a 'litmus test'. The Doctor. Aug 2012 #31

It's possible people are so overwhelmed with news they aren't up to speed on Assange Issues... KoKo Aug 2012 #37

That's rather simplistic thinking at best. mythology Aug 2012 #54

Ummm.... wow. The Doctor. Aug 2012 #55

I'm out here in Cha Aug 2012 #13

Cha....I'm asking. Why do you think Assange and Manning have so much support KoKo Aug 2012 #14

Yes, KoKo, I have a different opinion on this.. Cha Aug 2012 #22

Thanks Cha...but, you are NOW the Majority on DU and those of us who post info & links KoKo Aug 2012 #23

Excellent post. lightcameron Aug 2012 #16

Wrong! The US can't extradite him from UK, or Sweden, or anywhere else., HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #45

I find this to be nonsensical and absurd and paranoid. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #46

They have in the past. HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #49

"Spider" I think this goes beyond your good description of Legalize...just saying/n/t KoKo Aug 2012 #18

Are you being deliberately ignorant? The Doctor. Aug 2012 #25

No, but I think you're apparently being deliberately ignorant Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #26

Putting it Plainly! After the Wars after 9/11 would you trust any of these countries KoKo Aug 2012 #28

I'm not sure what Sweden had to do with any of that Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #29

Surely you've seen the Articles about Sweden Renditioning Captives for Bush/Rove? KoKo Aug 2012 #30

I've seen one instance of extraordinary rendition in 2001. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #32

UK has harder extradition laws than Sweden. Remember they kept Pinochet....... KoKo Aug 2012 #39

There is no longer any question of your ignorance, because I KNOW this has been explained to you. The Doctor. Aug 2012 #33

The US would have to give reason to extradite to Sweden as well Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #35

We have an arrangement with Sweden. The Doctor. Aug 2012 #47

"An arrangement". Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #48

You were poorly informed about Mckinnon. The Doctor. Aug 2012 #51

I live in the UK. I'm aware he's still here. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #52

Then his was a poor choice of example. The Doctor. Aug 2012 #53

I think you didn't take time to read Poster "Doctor" comments though... KoKo Aug 2012 #38

I took the time to read. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #40

Well...then all I can say to you...If I was Assange...I would fear for my life KoKo Aug 2012 #42

This kid needs to do his research. lightcameron Aug 2012 #15

BUT...the WORLD MEDIA of the "Paid for Access" have a huge Disinfo Campaign KoKo Aug 2012 #19

Paid or not, there's a huge disinfo campaign going on. HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #50

He was 'questioned' - he was let go - xchrom Aug 2012 #41

You are correct...and I could find link...but I'd do work and no one would believe KoKo Aug 2012 #43

It's ok koko - they know. xchrom Aug 2012 #44