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Title: ‘Low-level Bush Propagandist’ Calls For Wikileaks Founder To Be Kidnapped
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RAWSTORY
URL Source: http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0802/lo ... s-wikileaks-founder-kidnapped/
Published: Aug 3, 2010
Author: Stephen C. Webster
Post Date: 2010-08-03 12:15:45 by Brian S
Keywords: None
Views: 14192
Comments: 24
Should the founder of one of the world's most important Web sites be spirited away from his home country by the U.S. military? That's what one so-called "low-level Bush propagandist" advocated on behalf of in Monday's Washington Post. Marc Thiessen, a former Bush speechwriter, claimed in a Post op-ed that because Wikileaks has published classified information, they should be considered in violation of the espionage act and taken down using "military assets," even if that means kidnapping founder Julian Assange from an undisclosed location within the European Union -- which would be a violation of international and domestic laws. He writes: Assange is a non-U.S. citizen operating outside the territory of the United States. This means the government has a wide range of options for dealing with him. It can employ not only law enforcement but also intelligence and military assets to bring Assange to justice and put his criminal syndicate out of business. The first step is for the Justice Department to indict Assange. Such an indictment could be sealed to prevent him from knowing that the United States is seeking his arrest. The United States should then work with its international law enforcement partners to apprehend and extradite him. Assange seems to believe, incorrectly, that he is immune to arrest so long as he stays outside the United States. He leads a nomadic existence, operating in countries such as Sweden, Belgium and Iceland, where he believes he enjoys the protection of "beneficial laws." (He recently worked with the Icelandic parliament to pass legislation effectively making the country a haven for WikiLeaks). The United States should make clear that it will not tolerate any country -- and particularly NATO allies such as Belgium and Iceland -- providing safe haven for criminals who put the lives of NATO forces at risk. With appropriate diplomatic pressure, these governments may cooperate in bringing Assange to justice. But if they refuse, the United States can arrest Assange on their territory without their knowledge or approval. This is the same individual who once criticized the Army's field manual rules for interrogations because anyone can read it. He made the bizarre claim while simultaneously promoting the abuse of detainees through torture. In a February appearance on MSNBC, he repeated the fallacious claim that torture helped prevent a terrorist attack on the Library Tower in Los Angeles -- a building which President Bush once famously called the "Liberty Tower," sparking confusion that ultimately led to the claim of preventing an attack being thoroughly disproved. Thiessen's latest campaign was an attempt to mislabel the lawyers who defend Guantanamo Bay inmates, painting them as terrorist sympathizers. Comedy Central host Jon Stewart challenged Thiessen on that point during an interview in March, asking whether any defense attorney who represents a pedophile also qualifies as a pedophile sympathizer. Thiessen did not directly answer the question. Time Magazine was quick to fire back over his latest screed calling for the kidnapping of Julian Assange: To be clear, Assange's crime, according to Thiessen, is intentionally receiving and republishing classified information, something that is done with some regularity in the United States by respectable and responsible reporters working for top flight news organizations. To adopt Thiessen's view, one would effectively have to reject the Supreme Court's opinion in New York Times Co. v. United States, the so-called Pentagon Papers case from 1971. Concurring in that case, Justice Potter Stewart observed, "In the absence of governmental checks and balances present in other areas of our national life, the only effective restraint upon executive policy and power in the area of national defense and international affairs may lie in an enlightened citizenry -- in an informed and critical public opinion which alone can here protect the values of democratic government.. . . . Without an informed and free press, there cannot be an enlightened people." As Salon writer Glenn Greenwald summarized in mid-July, "When The Washington Post hired torture advocate and low-level Bush propagandist Marc Thiessen as an Op-Ed columnist, it got exactly what it apparently wanted: a regular dose of falsehood-filled neoconservative tripe."
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#1. To: Brian S (#0)
Agreed. Kidnapped and shot while trying to escape.
Being a Democratic shill means you check your humanity at the door.
Just think. When the One World Order (RINO)/The Third Way (Dim) global government is a reality instead of a fascist wet dream,the world government will be able to go anywhere in the world to arrest anybody that criticizes it. What a wonderful world it will be then! We will all have the all the freedom we need,including the freedom to not have to make any personal decisions on our own. The wonderful mens and wimmins from de gubbermint be dare to make dem fo us! As the great philosopher Michael Jackson used to sing: "We iz da wurld..... We iz da peep-pulls....."
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
Don't tell me,let me guess. All you want for Christmas is a long leather coat and a new set of jack boots,right?
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
There is but one penalty for treason sneaky. Being a Democratic shill means you check your humanity at the door.
I don't think those people were being executed for treason. However, for people like you it's a trivial point.
"How many confirmed NV Mig kills do YOU have general? I only have three." - Mad Dog, the syphilitic psychopath
What a wonderful world it will be then! We will all have the all the freedom we need,including the freedom to not have to make any personal decisions on our own. The wonderful mens and wimmins from de gubbermint be dare to make dem fo us! As the great philosopher Michael Jackson used to sing: "We iz da wurld..... We iz da peep-pulls....." That's funny sh*t. How the Dem/Left don't see the rabid fascism of those they worship just blows me away. I dunno if it's Stockholm Syndrome, "We iz da peep-pulls" syndrome, or merely just ignorance X stupidity.
I must say - there just may be more traitors in gubmint and the media who deserve the same above fate than there is lead. I'm more a traditionalist, so I'd prefer rope.
No, you're more an asshole.
Were you ever in the music or song writing business? ... e_type_jagoff to Mudboy lol
This isn't your teeny-bopper Twitter account, twit.
No, you're more an asshole. Hey Abu...you're a tough guy behind that computer monitor.
Being a Democratic shill means you check your humanity at the door.
However, for people like you it's a trivial point. Ha! Agreed. It was beyond trivial and I made my point.
Being a Democratic shill means you check your humanity at the door.
Ok. Thanks.
Were you ever in the music or song writing business? ... e_type_jagoff to Mudboy lol
You need to start showing respect for people here.
Being a Democratic shill means you check your humanity at the door.
Go fuck yourself. Liberator's a dipshit.
Were you ever in the music or song writing business? ... e_type_jagoff to Mudboy lol
When Jonathan Pollard could vote, you both voted for the same candidates.
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that isn't the response I was looking for. Try again.
Being a Democratic shill means you check your humanity at the door.
Actually,they were. The Nazi's considered Jews,Gypsies,Slavs,homosexuals,etc,etc,etc to be a danger to the existence of the German State. In other words,traitors.
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
The RINO left are even blinder. Not only don't they see it,they don't even understand they are leftists!
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
I was referring to the results of a legal trial. But, you're right, they were definitely executed for being declared enemies of the state. A disturbing number of people seem to want that kind of "justice" to happen here.
"How many confirmed NV Mig kills do YOU have general? I only have three." - Mad Dog, the syphilitic psychopath
Germans had some really cool tanks and planes.... Just damn if that Amerikan money does'nt go far. Oh wait,....I forgot,....and weaponized Uranium,....and infrared trigger devices, Just damn if that Amerikan money don't go far. Parrot:....oops,....I dropped my paperclip : )
The fascists in charge of the government get to decide what is legal and what is illegal. That's why they want to be in charge. They want to use the power of the government to do their personal bidding. A disturbing number of people seem to want that kind of "justice" to happen here. It saddens me to do so,but I have to agree with you on this one. The ironic part is both branches of the ruling political party in this country have their own idea of who should be brought to justice. The victims will be different,but the "justice" will be the same flavor regardless of which branch is left standing when the music stops playing. And 99% of them are too bleeping blinded by partisanship to see it. They are too busy being "good little Germans/Soviets".
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
Not to mention the niftiest uniforms going. They were so nifty that retards today are still wearing them. Hell,half the attraction that brings people to the American Nazi Party is that they like to play dress up.
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
They were so nifty that retards today are still wearing them. Hell,half the attraction that brings people to the American Nazi Party is that they like to play dress up. speakin of dress up......after the below,...its no wonder America gets Sarah Palin.
If one considers the ancient Jewish writings which became the Torah/Talmud, This Propaganda racket has been going on way to long.
#2. To: Brian S (#0)
#3. To: Nebuchadnezzar (#1)
Agreed. Kidnapped and shot while trying to escape.
#4. To: sneakypete (#3)
#5. To: Nebuchadnezzar (#4)
#6. To: sneakypete (#2)
Just think. When the One World Order (RINO)/The Third Way (Dim) global government is a reality instead of a fascist wet dream,the world government will be able to go anywhere in the world to arrest anybody that criticizes it.
#7. To: Nebuchadnezzar, sneakypete (#4)
#8. To: Liberator (#7)
I'm more a traditionalist ...
#9. To: Abu el Boner (#8)
No, you're more an asshole.
#10. To: Abu el Banat (#8)
I'm more a traditionalist ...
#11. To: Skip Intro (#5)
I don't think those people were being executed for treason.
#12. To: Nebuchadnezzar (#10)
#13. To: Abu el Banat (#12)
Ok. Thanks.
#14. To: Nebuchadnezzar (#13)
#15. To: Brian S, *WikiLeak - Jon Pollard Fans* (#0)
Toss: ADL,CAIR and the Vatican into the pit they belong in.
#16. To: Abu el Banat (#14)
Go fuck yourself. Liberator's a dipshit.
#17. To: Skip Intro (#5)
I don't think those people were being executed for treason.
#18. To: Liberator (#6)
How the Dem/Left don't see the rabid fascism of those they worship just blows me away.
#19. To: sneakypete (#17)
Actually,they were. The Nazi's considered Jews,Gypsies,Slavs,homosexuals,etc,etc,etc to be a danger to the existence of the German State. In other words,traitors.
#20. To: Nebuchadnezzar (#4)
#21. To: Skip Intro (#19)
I was referring to the results of a legal trial.
#22. To: Parrot with speed dial (#20)
Germans had some really cool tanks and planes....
#23. To: sneakypete (#22)
Not to mention the niftiest uniforms going.
#24. To: sneakypete (#21)
The fascists in charge of the government get to decide what is legal and what is illegal. That's why they want to be in charge. They want to use the power of the government to do their personal bidding.
and then the numerous bibles which support some 400 Christian sects
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