WASHINGTON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange plans to plead guilty as part of a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will allow him to go free after spending five years in a British prison, according to court documents.
I read the letter to the Mariana Islands judge that NBC linked to. Funny that the U.S. would actually be accommodating Assange now, by letting him do a pit stop court appearance en route to Australia, rather than have to go to the states and then fly back to Australia.
Thank goodness they've given up on their persecution of Assange.
That said, the Feds don't do altruism, so what's their motivation? Election politics? If so, I haven't heard Trump or the establishment GOP weigh in on Assange.
The topic has been covered by quite a few 'Stackers, so my plan was to link to them and the full ruling and let us chat about it in the comments of today's unrelated article. For Screamers reading the ruling, the dissent starts on page 35.
Congrats SC!! Come on everyone and go paid! That would be a heck of a way to get him back to Fine, or better than fine!
We got our horses moved to the new homestead this weekend. 16 hours to the old place and back in one shot to haul them at night so the global warming didn't get them lol. They like West Virginia!
Thanks for the weather meme. And this is not a pawsitivity post. My 80 ft more than 80 year old blue spruce came down during the haboob on Wednesday. Positivity in the form of - the lovely apple tree that it split in half stopped it from hitting my roof. Here's the headline. "Unbelievable" is right.
I have pictures of my trees and the brick walk it tore up. I had been sitting outside when it started to drizzle. Then the winds kicked up. I came inside and tried to decide if I should go into the cellar. It's a wine cellar, but large enough to live in for a while. I wondered what I should take with me besides a corkscrew and a glass -have to be civilized and not drink straight from the bottle even during armaggedon. By the time I decided, the trees were down, the winds were finished, and I was left mourning my beautiful tree. A crew came the next two days and removed most of the debris. My yard, which people have always commented on because it's green and pretty, now looks bereft. Trees are dying all around here anyway. So much for positivity, I guess.
SimComm , quick administrative?… does my subscription automatically renew?? I don’t want to stiff ya! I got a bit carried away with paid subscriptions… I feel guilty not paying, but…. I went a bit overboard and would do nothing but park my butt and “converse” all day if I read all my Substacks! Thanks for including Gary Varvel’s most excellent cartoon! I’m assuming you know that the “ Indianapolis Star” dropped him because of his religious “bent.” I’m really hoping our collective screaming ends in November!! Congrats on your #s!
Oh! LOL! Yes, in general your subs will auto-renew. When you're on one of those 'Stacks, you should be able to click your profile picture and then 'manage subscription' -- then you can cancel your paid subscription, which should continue until the end of the billing cycle.
Thanks! I’m just paring down… although I wish I could afford more! Unlike social media, I consider reading and discussing Substacks extremely worthwhile!
Your success can be directly attributed to your responses with each and every subscriber. Never get TOO BIG for that to stop and you will always stay on top. 😘
Julian Assange - WHAT? Watch your back, buddy. Don't park in trucks in your hotel parking lot, like the Boeing guy did. Not that I'm cynical or anything.
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WASHINGTON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange plans to plead guilty as part of a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will allow him to go free after spending five years in a British prison, according to court documents.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/julian-assange-reached-plea-deal-us-allowing-go-free-rcna158695
de facto 12 years in prison for journalism. That's how the mafia state rolls.
I read the letter to the Mariana Islands judge that NBC linked to. Funny that the U.S. would actually be accommodating Assange now, by letting him do a pit stop court appearance en route to Australia, rather than have to go to the states and then fly back to Australia.
"Tragically, as the plane departed............"
Oh please no…
He's already safely out of the UK -- which is sort of a crazy thing to say.
Not these days.
Thank goodness they've given up on their persecution of Assange.
That said, the Feds don't do altruism, so what's their motivation? Election politics? If so, I haven't heard Trump or the establishment GOP weigh in on Assange.
So everybody, what gives?
We're probably blowing tens of millions a year trying to prosecute a guy who's no longer relevant. At some point they just want to take the W.
I hope he's riding anything but Boeing.
SimulationCommander will probably do a post on it soon, but this is the document with the Supreme Court's decision on the Murthy v. Missouri case.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-411_3dq3.pdf
The topic has been covered by quite a few 'Stackers, so my plan was to link to them and the full ruling and let us chat about it in the comments of today's unrelated article. For Screamers reading the ruling, the dissent starts on page 35.
congratulations! and here's to the next 6,000 subscribers. thank you for your commitment to the truth and to joy!
Hard to decide the best one here! The kid with brain cancer is the winner for me!
Bravo, man! Exceptional.
It's a testament to the quality of your insight and writing.
Great videos. Now make one where the government does a magic act and makes itself disappear. PLEASE!
Congrats SC!! Come on everyone and go paid! That would be a heck of a way to get him back to Fine, or better than fine!
We got our horses moved to the new homestead this weekend. 16 hours to the old place and back in one shot to haul them at night so the global warming didn't get them lol. They like West Virginia!
6,000 makes you a full colonel. Congratulations Simulation Colonel!
That would make us the Screamer Brigade.
Or, you are Simulation Captain and we are Task Group Screamer.
Either way, congratulations.
Screamer Brigade has a nice ring.
lol, like
Doggie bringing home a friend. I think the cats have spread the word that I'm a feeding station again.
Thanks for the weather meme. And this is not a pawsitivity post. My 80 ft more than 80 year old blue spruce came down during the haboob on Wednesday. Positivity in the form of - the lovely apple tree that it split in half stopped it from hitting my roof. Here's the headline. "Unbelievable" is right.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/unbelievable-video-shows-massive-dust-storm-rolling-across-new-mexico/ar-BB1oFyic
WOW that is nuts! Did you get pictures?!!??
I have pictures of my trees and the brick walk it tore up. I had been sitting outside when it started to drizzle. Then the winds kicked up. I came inside and tried to decide if I should go into the cellar. It's a wine cellar, but large enough to live in for a while. I wondered what I should take with me besides a corkscrew and a glass -have to be civilized and not drink straight from the bottle even during armaggedon. By the time I decided, the trees were down, the winds were finished, and I was left mourning my beautiful tree. A crew came the next two days and removed most of the debris. My yard, which people have always commented on because it's green and pretty, now looks bereft. Trees are dying all around here anyway. So much for positivity, I guess.
At least you and the house are ok!!!
Yes, thanks for the thought. My sanity, on the other hand... There's that other hand again.
6025 on 6/24. I don't know numerology or something. I knew you when. You go, boy.
Congrats on the numbers SC, well-deserved!
SimComm , quick administrative?… does my subscription automatically renew?? I don’t want to stiff ya! I got a bit carried away with paid subscriptions… I feel guilty not paying, but…. I went a bit overboard and would do nothing but park my butt and “converse” all day if I read all my Substacks! Thanks for including Gary Varvel’s most excellent cartoon! I’m assuming you know that the “ Indianapolis Star” dropped him because of his religious “bent.” I’m really hoping our collective screaming ends in November!! Congrats on your #s!
I think that it does, but I also think that it sends you a notice like a week beforehand. If you want I could check out when that's going to happen?
Edit: Even better, I was able to disable the autorenew for your subscription specifically, so you won't be charged!
WAIT! I was just asking about Substacks , I m paring down but not you!
Oh! LOL! Yes, in general your subs will auto-renew. When you're on one of those 'Stacks, you should be able to click your profile picture and then 'manage subscription' -- then you can cancel your paid subscription, which should continue until the end of the billing cycle.
Thanks! I’m just paring down… although I wish I could afford more! Unlike social media, I consider reading and discussing Substacks extremely worthwhile!
OK, well I turned your auto-renew back on -- it looks like it will happen on August 13 :)
Thanks! I need to be better at keeping track!
Your success can be directly attributed to your responses with each and every subscriber. Never get TOO BIG for that to stop and you will always stay on top. 😘
I have been known to hold off on publishing articles because I won't be around afterward to chat about them......
It shows. Congratulations!
Julian Assange - WHAT? Watch your back, buddy. Don't park in trucks in your hotel parking lot, like the Boeing guy did. Not that I'm cynical or anything.
agree
Congratulations my good friend