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snot

(11,804 posts)
3. Good for them, but
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 08:21 PM
22 hrs ago

where the h*ll were they when Assange was debanked, persecuted, and finally confined for 14 years until he finally "pled" to the following plea (in its totality):

"conspiracy to obtain documents, writings, and notes connected with the national defense, and willfully communicate documents relating to the national defense, from a person having both lawful and unauthorized possession of same".

i.e., as he put it, he pled guilty to journalism. That conduct is all it takes to violate the Espionage Act.

By failing to stand up for Assange and too often even printing blatant, easily disproved lies about him and his work, these other journalists made their own bed (meanwhile helping to drive readers/viewers toward alternative new sources).

Here's hoping they grow spines.

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Thank you Judge Paul Friedman! FakeNoose 23 hrs ago #1
An "inquisition board"? That sure fits. yonder 22 hrs ago #2
Good for them, but snot 22 hrs ago #3
'Way worse' J_William_Ryan 19 hrs ago #4
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