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In reply to the discussion: Julian Assange row: Britain seeking diplomatic solution in Ecuador standoff [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)13. What exactly is the comparison with Pinochet? nt
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Julian Assange row: Britain seeking diplomatic solution in Ecuador standoff [View all]
alp227
Aug 2012
OP
But the question is do they mean Diplomacy with or without a gun to the head?
cstanleytech
Aug 2012
#2
"Diplomatic solution" and "threatening to violate the embassy" rarely coexist. (nt)
Posteritatis
Aug 2012
#5
It occurred to me this morning that it may be that the reason that the extradition to
JDPriestly
Aug 2012
#7
wouldn't it be more fair to say that its assange thats fighting hard to resist, then sweden fighting
Bodhi BloodWave
Aug 2012
#8
Considering that I don't know what evidence they might have its impossible
Bodhi BloodWave
Aug 2012
#27
the First Amendment is applicable in the US. other countries have their own constitutions
Bacchus4.0
Aug 2012
#21
and the US is free to decide how they want to charge him(assuming they do)
Bodhi BloodWave
Aug 2012
#19
I'm not concerned with whether or not Assange should face trial for rape...
AntiFascist
Aug 2012
#20
Britain rejects the very diplomatic solution it says it seeks: Safe passage for Assange.
Comrade Grumpy
Aug 2012
#9
Obviously the U.S. wants Assange... trying to cover up torture and death by drones
lib2DaBone
Aug 2012
#12