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In reply to the discussion: Ecuador cools on Edward Snowden asylum as Assange frustration grows [View all]Cha
(299,013 posts)48. I saw that and weirdly didn't even blink an eye.. but maybe I should have.. WTH!
According to the Journal, Assange wrote Ecuador's government on Monday to say he hoped he hadn't embarrassed them, apologizing "if we have unwittingly causing Ecuador discomfort in the Snowden matter." (He also held a conference call with reporters that day.) It seems it didn't work.[...]
By Thursday, Correa said in a press conference, "What is the validity of a safe conduct pass issued by a consul in London for someone to leave from Hong Kong to Moscow? None."
By Thursday, Correa said in a press conference, "What is the validity of a safe conduct pass issued by a consul in London for someone to leave from Hong Kong to Moscow? None."
"Unwittingly"? Yeah, you're witless alright, Assange.
Ecuador Spikes Halts Snowden's Asylum Because Julian Assange Is a Fame Hog
http://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-spikes-halts-snowdens-asylum-because-julian-assange-183954173.html
So how the hell did Assange get hold of an Ecuadorian Travel Pass?!!
thanks flamingdem
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So this meeting is really just a schmooze fest where they'll come up with a document
flamingdem
Jun 2013
#7
that's what i think. I think someone will throw down some harrowing insults toward the u.s...
allin99
Jun 2013
#10
I rechecked and Maduro will be in Moscow on Monday -- He may take Snowden back w/him under diplo
flamingdem
Jun 2013
#12
I think that's exactly what happened...Julian broke into the good stationery and plugged in the fax,
msanthrope
Jun 2013
#30
Has the dude even taken a shower since he's been holed up in the the Ecuador embassy in London?
Cali_Democrat
Jun 2013
#46
So my point was to wonder if the Embassy suffices for Ecuadoran "soil" as well nt
flamingdem
Jun 2013
#24
Three or four days of not getting enough sleep would seem like torture to most.
randome
Jun 2013
#54