Re:Assange weasels out of pledge to surrender if Manning rec...
by jonny_storm on Thursday January 19, 2017 @10:50AM
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I'm not certain Assange has "weaseled" anything in this particular case. Had he not sought an exchange?
The logic of this article would have Assange extraditing himself to the US in 2045 had Manning's sentence not been commuted. What would be the point of Assange handing himself over, in either case?
As it stands, Assange would be a fool to allow extradition now; if Manning goes free anyway, what use is there in Assange's martyrdom?
Re:Assange weasels out of pledge to surrender if Manning rec...
by ChuckMcM on Thursday January 19, 2017 @01:28AM
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I can't say I'm actually surprised here. I don't know if Mr. Assange appreciates the optics of this move on his part, time will tell on how that plays out.
Re:Assange weasels out of pledge to surrender if Manning rec...
by Chris2048 on Friday January 20, 2017 @05:25AM
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Things like the indiscreet way certain material was released (I agree, some of the cables embarrassed the US, but with no clear reason for WL to release them), and some of the politics around its personnel (Assange should never have pledged to submit to the US, them seemingly tack on more conditions).
The logic of this article would have Assange extraditing himself to the US in 2045 had Manning's sentence not been commuted. What would be the point of Assange handing himself over, in either case?
As it stands, Assange would be a fool to allow extradition now; if Manning goes free anyway, what use is there in Assange's martyrdom?
Maybe it's time for WikiLeaks alternatives?...