© UnknownJulian Assange
I was taken aback by Assange's use of what I suspect he thought was 'cryptic' language (read: flowery) and as most will recognise, cryptic language and masturbation have a lot in common - but something about what he said and how he said it just doesn't add up for me.
Firstly, if the United States really wanted to 'grab' him, they'd pull him off the street in London (or any other place he might travel to) or from his posh country home and yes, even in Australia... Anyone familiar with current events will already know that the U.S. government is one of the most prolific terrorist organisations in the world - regularly snatching people off the streets and using torture to justify their actions around the globe (but don't get me started).
Secondly, if the claims made by the two women in Sweden are actually subterfuge intended to get him back to the U.S., to answer for his involvement in the seemingly never-ending WikiLeaks, then, why not simply get two women in the U-Stated Nights to make the false claims? It's unlikely that a UK court would deny an extradition request from its partner in crime (war crime, that is).
No, I say these claims by the two women must have some merit.
Now, about that 'black box'... Christ! What was that all about? Was he trying to say he's not guilty? Why not just say that then? Does he seriously think that anyone else would think that the courts in Sweden are not 'open', or dare I say it, less open than those in the UK?
If I was being accused of rape or sexual assault and the charges were false, then, I would want to prove my innocence in a court as soon as possible. On the other hand, if I was guilty, I might start talking about 'black boxes' and engage in session of verbal masturbation.
But that's just me.
Ok..so one of "THE" most sexually liberal countries on the planet, (I mean in a good way) is suddenly on a witch hunt for one guy, who has overtly pissed off many world governments for the "sexual assault" of not wearing a condom. Lets not forget that these claims were already dropped by one prosecutor and then "picked up" by a more senior prosecutor to pursue. (Any one who is familiar with most western court systems would agree that dropping a case is usually determined by the higher ups in the first place.)
All of this happens shortly, (in world time) after the Swiss agreed (were pressured) to open some of the numbered bank accounts to USA perusal to catch tax evaders. hmmmm
I do agree with you that the USSA would normally just grab whomever they want and attach the electric leads to them, in this case there are too many eyes on Assange even for them. Far easier to have him discredited with a SEX CRIME, to destroy the credibility of the messenger. (after all it is easier to come back from a murder than a SEX CRIME)
In the case of the black box, if I were Assange, I would seriously cover my behind. Even though today he might be safe ish due to public scrutiny, but in a few years there will be a lot fewer eyes on him and the governments of the world.... just don't forget.
It may be that Assange as realized that he is playing the part of an unwilling conspirator. ...*cough Oswald...cough.... jack ruby....cough...
But...I guess we will never know....till later...
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