Re:Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
by FpUser on Friday December 10, 2021 @02:14PM
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>"The machine of Western Democracy"
While statistically better the democracy on its own does not stand for being "humane". Masses love government "being tough" and do not care much about them destroying lives.
Re:Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
by quest88 on Friday December 10, 2021 @12:13PM
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It sets precedent. One guy today, more tomorrow.
Re:Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
by 2Gkashmiri on Friday December 10, 2021 @12:30PM
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if "laws" cannot protect one man, why bother with the sham that is "democracy"? its not just in the US but rest of the countries as well. when "pride" of a democracy is greater than the life of a human, it is no better than china or north korea. there at least you have the expectation of their intentions, that you are on your own. "democracies" are supposed to protect the little guy regardless of the adversary. as the other commenter said, this sets the precedent for the rest of the world. now india can go ahead and do the same to its dissenters because america could do it.
Re:Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
by isk517 on Friday December 10, 2021 @01:33PM
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I would argue we bother with the sham because it is superior to the alternatives, the issue is human nature prevents us from ever truly reaching an ideal society. As long as there is someone standing is 3ft of shit for us to laugh we are comfortable and happy despite the fact that we ourselves are standing in 2ft of shit.
Re:Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
by 2Gkashmiri on Friday December 10, 2021 @01:50PM
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sure, we are willing to sacrifice assange for the greater good
Of course events like this have been happening for centuries, recent decades included. The people in various countries caught up in wars had their lives ruined or lost. At best, this was despite all efforts to safeguard them and a price to pay for some greater good, at worst footnote to some uncaring Grand Plan. The end result is the same though.
The machine of Western Democracy devours those who cross it hard enough. Maybe to protect those inside the bubble, or maybe because it's still floating in the same Big Bad World as the less democratic counterparts around the world.