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Swagman

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12. I know you are not but the hatred for Assange is so deep even on DU
Fri Aug 17, 2012, 01:35 AM
Aug 2012

that they make it up as they go along or compartmentalize the issues.

Ecuador has done nothing but act lawfully and the USA has the same provisions for seeking asylum.

Obtaining Asylum in the United States

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=dab9f067e3183210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f39d3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

If Julian is only wanted for questioning Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #1
Res judicata: the extradition request has been held valid by the courts struggle4progress Aug 2012 #3
The Guardian reported that the Ecuadorian Embassy offered an opportunity JDPriestly Aug 2012 #17
The UK is free to expel Ecuador's diplomatic staff and withdraw its recognition of the embassy struggle4progress Aug 2012 #2
Article 29 from link below Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #5
Assange is not a diplomatic agent. Moreover, the courtesies and immunities customarily struggle4progress Aug 2012 #11
and Ecuador has acted lawfully and as it must under it's own laws Swagman Aug 2012 #13
Incorrect: Ecuador has not acted unlawfully Swagman Aug 2012 #6
I'm not saying that Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #9
I know you are not but the hatred for Assange is so deep even on DU Swagman Aug 2012 #12
Ecuador already has no leg to stand on struggle4progress Aug 2012 #10
Will any Embassy or diplomat be secure Downwinder Aug 2012 #4
Makes one wonder. Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #6
and there are DUers who seek the same Swagman Aug 2012 #8
Ecuador made an offer earlier to host the web site. Downwinder Aug 2012 #14
yes it will backfire badly and create problems worldwide for British emabssies and probably Swagman Aug 2012 #15
The best outcome Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #16
Sweden sent a prosecutor to Serbia earlier this year to interview an alleged murderer Swagman Aug 2012 #18
Locking - does not fit the SoP for Good Reads. REP Aug 2012 #19
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