maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, The Old Crem said: Hmm, so he met a woman and knocked her up whilst effectively in captivity and now he's a suicide risk. It's all about him and the man's a wizard at any major personal or health-related dodge that'll avoid him being held responsible for owt. Or am I just a tad cynical? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted January 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Hmm, so he met a woman and knocked her up whilst effectively in captivity and now he's a suicide risk. It's all about him and the man's a wizard at any major personal or health-related dodge that'll avoid him being held responsible for owt. Or am I just a tad cynical? Not particularly cynical in my view. He's just yet another self-absorbed twat, albeit one with a supposedly humanitarian agenda. However, the US isn't known for being what others might call 'fair' in its treatment of people it considers have acted treasonously. So personally I'm glad that so far the extradition attempt has failed. The things Assange and Manning (even Snowden) have exposed don't to me show that the US is exactly an unimpeachable 'good guy'. Illegal wars, unjustifiable invasions, questionable meddling in other nations affairs in general etc etc. Besides, they won't even countenance handing over Anne Sacoulas for a trial here. So fuck 'em. Balls, I got political. Damn. Still I suppose it's hard not to in a thread about Assange. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 4, 2021 3 hours ago, En Passant said: Not particularly cynical in my view. He's just yet another self-absorbed twat, albeit one with a supposedly humanitarian agenda. However, the US isn't known for being what others might call 'fair' in its treatment of people it considers have acted treasonously. So personally I'm glad that so far the extradition attempt has failed. The things Assange and Manning (even Snowden) have exposed don't to me show that the US is exactly an unimpeachable 'good guy'. Illegal wars, unjustifiable invasions, questionable meddling in other nations affairs in general etc etc. Besides, they won't even countenance handing over Anne Sacoulas for a trial here. So fuck 'em. Balls, I got political. Damn. Still I suppose it's hard not to in a thread about Assange. Anne Sacoulas, yeah...I heard a rumour all her kids got motorbikes for Christmas. Maybe it was just a rumour. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted January 4, 2021 3 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Anne Sacoulas, yeah...I heard a rumour all her kids got motorbikes for Christmas. Maybe it was just a rumour. Gawds Mary, you do have the absolute darkest sense of humour on occasion. Are you Jerry Sadowitz in disguise? I'll admit, that affair does rather jaundice me on any holier-than-thou US pronouncements (as if I weren't before). It's not as if they are even claiming our justice isn't up to their almighty standards and they want to ensure she faces a fair trial there, they've just let her walk. No crime committed in the US so no foul. And our lot just accept it. Rules of the game old chap, diplomatic immunity what what? And in the meantime 2 parents are grieving a kid who was killed by a woman driving on entirely the wrong side of the road. So yeah, fuck the US and their extradition request. Bugger all to do with Assange though, sorry about that. Oh, and incidentally, I erred, it can't even be treasonous of course, he's an Australian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,141 Posted January 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, En Passant said: Bugger all to do with Assange though, sorry about that. Oh, and incidentally, I erred, it can't even be treasonous of course, he's an Australian. That won't matter in a country where the Rolling Stones are accused of being "unAmerican". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 4, 2021 34 minutes ago, En Passant said: Gawds Mary, you do have the absolute darkest sense of humour on occasion. Are you Jerry Sadowitz in disguise? I'll admit, that affair does rather jaundice me on any holier-than-thou US pronouncements (as if I weren't before). It's not as if they are even claiming our justice isn't up to their almighty standards and they want to ensure she faces a fair trial there, they've just let her walk. No crime committed in the US so no foul. And our lot just accept it. Rules of the game old chap, diplomatic immunity what what? And in the meantime 2 parents are grieving a kid who was killed by a woman driving on entirely the wrong side of the road. So yeah, fuck the US and their extradition request. Bugger all to do with Assange though, sorry about that. Oh, and incidentally, I erred, it can't even be treasonous of course, he's an Australian. Indeed he is an Aussie, so assuming he's released and drives on local roads in the UK you'd assuming oncoming motorcyclists are safe, then! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted January 4, 2021 37 minutes ago, Toast said: That won't matter in a country where the Rolling Stones are accused of being "unAmerican". Despite what it may appear from these boards, I don't hate the place, my father and uncle lived there for decades and I spent a fair amount of time there myself in various locations, Missouri, even Texas and California and I thought the people were mostly wonderful. But they do have a propensity for being a little, hm, not cosmopolitan maybe? Insular? Don't know exactly but something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted January 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Indeed he is an Aussie, so assuming he's released and drives on local roads in the UK you'd assuming oncoming motorcyclists are safe, then! Jerry! It is you and icm £5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, En Passant said: Jerry! It is you and icm £5. The Cumbrian accent (even when posting) suggests you've no £5 to claim. I will admit - however - that Sadowitz is one comedian I make an effort to see live and when I do the man cracks me up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted January 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: The Cumbrian accent (even when posting) Not a trace Eliza. Though you can keep the fiver, I knew well enough the fallacy of my claim. 6 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Sadowitz is one comedian I make an effort to see live and when I do the man cracks me up. Unsurprising really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted December 10, 2021 Put him back on suicide watch after this. Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules - BBC News 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,745 Posted December 12, 2021 Apparently he had a mini-stroke in October that has left him with memory problems and signs of neurological damage: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10300037/Julian-Assange-stroke-Belmarsh-prison-Fianc-e-blames-extreme-stress.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,642 Posted December 12, 2021 6 hours ago, arghton said: Apparently he had a mini-stroke in October that has left him with memory problems and signs of neurological damage: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10300037/Julian-Assange-stroke-Belmarsh-prison-Fianc-e-blames-extreme-stress.html They're playing it up. I imagine as a tactic to try and play in his favour against an extradition to the U.S. given the recent ruling. My personal hunch is there's nothing immediately wrong with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,728 Posted June 17, 2022 Britain orders extradition to USA for Julian Assange: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-17/julian-assange-extradition-ordered-uk-united-states/101115392 This happen when war crimes become state secrets. we are on the right path.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,588 Posted February 20 Assange too ill to attend last-ditch court bid against extradition, lawyer says. BBC are literally liveblogging this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sod's Law 447 Posted February 20 3 hours ago, ladyfiona said: Assange too ill to attend last-ditch court bid against extradition, lawyer says. BBC are literally liveblogging this. I thought the man with the big grey beard in the picture at the top of the live feed actually was Assange for a second. Really wouldn't surprise me if that's how he looked these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted February 20 3 hours ago, ladyfiona said: Assange too ill to attend last-ditch court bid against extradition, lawyer says. BBC are literally liveblogging this. Haven't read the entire thing, but the bits at the top seem to suggest he's "ill" so not at court, rather than he's at death's door and not able to attend court. The fact they say they're not sure whether he'll attend court tomorrow suggests it may be a bug, rather than something more sinister. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted February 21 In Sydney atm and actually passed demonstrators with banners in support of him (he's an Aussie after all) in the city today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BonScott 122 Posted February 21 He should be freed immediately, the public has the right to know everything and anything our elected politicians get up to in their working lives, Julian Assange is a hero, a true beacon for the free press we deserve 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad252 807 Posted February 21 This is my favourite comedy clip about Assange, including Micky Flanagan's description of him and the late Sean Lock's "what Assange sounds like": 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,141 Posted February 21 23 minutes ago, Brad252 said: This is my favourite comedy clip about Assange, including Micky Flanagan's description of him and the late Sean Lock's "what Assange sounds like": I've never watched that programme. Are women not allowed to speak in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted February 21 1 hour ago, Brad252 said: This is my favourite comedy clip about Assange, including Micky Flanagan's description of him and the late Sean Lock's "what Assange sounds like": One of the many times Sean Lock made me weep laughing, the first time I saw that skit. God I miss that bloke. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted May 20 Decision day on extradition: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqvve2xe2dzo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted May 20 Wins right to bring new appeal. https://news.sky.com/story/julian-assange-wins-high-court-bid-to-bring-appeal-against-extradition-to-us-13140017 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted June 25 Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed in US plea deal - BBC News 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
