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How on earth has Julian assange been arbitrarily held??

176 replies

StealthPolarBear · 04/02/2016 13:21

Surely if you choose to resist arrest in this way then it is your choice?
Glad rhe police continue to say he will be arrested.

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StealthPolarBear · 04/02/2016 13:31

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glenthebattleostrich · 04/02/2016 13:34

Because he says so and he is JULIAN ASSANGE therefore it must be true.

FairNotFair · 04/02/2016 13:36

I can't understand it either. Surely he's just avoiding lawful arrest?

Apparently the police haven't been stationed outside the Ecuadorian embassy for several months Confused So how would they know if he tried to sneak away in a craven and cowardly manner?

aginghippy · 04/02/2016 13:36

Also he has the money to pay expensive lawyers to say they agree with him.

StealthPolarBear · 04/02/2016 13:40

Yeah and what's he actually meant to have done? Sexually assaulted a woman or two, stop bloody whining

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FairNotFair · 04/02/2016 13:40

"Julian Assange" is an anagram of "Sausage La Jinn".
And "Alien An Ass Jug".

FairNotFair · 04/02/2016 13:41

Oh, he's all about the truth, is Julian. Truth and openness.
Unless it adversely affects him, of course.

chantico · 04/02/2016 13:42

I don't get it either.

He has chosen to hole up somewhere where he cannot be arrested.

No one is detaining him there.

There is a valid warrant for his arrest, and for as long as that exists he is liable to be detained by the police if/when discovered by them.

As long as the Swedes seek his extradition, there aren't any options for the British authorities other than to co-operate.

Tiggeryoubastard · 04/02/2016 13:42

It's also an anagram of deluded spoiled cowardly twat. Almost.
Seriously though, it's fucking ridiculous. And the fact that some are actually going along with it is scary and appalling.

FairNotFair · 04/02/2016 13:49

Oh good God - John Pilger is on BBC News comparing Assange with... wait for it.. Aung San Suu Kyi.

Cos they is just the same, innit.

Tiggeryoubastard · 04/02/2016 13:51

I'm just listening in disbelief. Is Pilger even from this planet?

FairNotFair · 04/02/2016 13:54

Other people that Assange is not like: Malala Yousafzai; the Dalai Lama; OliviaMumsnet; Cecil the Lion.

aginghippy · 04/02/2016 13:55
Confused

Maybe they are the same if you believe that men have a human right to use women's bodies for sex. If so, you might see Assange as a defender of that right.

hefzi · 04/02/2016 14:27

Other people that Assange is not like: Malala Yousafzai; the Dalai Lama; OliviaMumsnet; Cecil the Lion.

^^Brilliant, Fair Grin!

squeaver · 04/02/2016 14:30

Does anyone know how the UN even got involved in the first place?

squeaver · 04/02/2016 14:32

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Snoopadoop · 04/02/2016 14:33

I don't get it at all and I don't see why it's the UN's business at all. The UN are a bit of a joke really.

SunnyL · 04/02/2016 14:36

Man I knew I could rely on mumsnet for some sane discussion of this horrible man.

Horrible excuse of a man.

IamTheWhoreofBabylon · 04/02/2016 14:44

There is a twat man on sky news just now arguing that he should be given compensation
Why doesn't he get arrested and prove his innocence
News reader is at least arguing the womans case

SunnyL · 04/02/2016 15:31

Technically he doesn't have to prove his innocence - it is for the Swedish authorities to prove his guilt. However his refusal to engage with the justice system means these women who have accused him will ever see justice - whether he is guilty or not.

He is an arrogant nasty man who believes the laws don't apply to him.

Owllady · 04/02/2016 15:35

I think he though the lucius malfoy look would fool everyone

LurkingHusband · 04/02/2016 16:08

FairNotFair

Other people that Assange is not like: Malala Yousafzai; the Dalai Lama; OliviaMumsnet; Cecil the Lion

Absolute brilliance ! Not sure what your vice is, so here's a lucky dip

Biscuit Wine Brew Cake Chocolate

And what a great idea for a thread ! A list of brave, inspirational people, still alive, who are not like JA. In the slightest.

PerspicaciaTick · 04/02/2016 16:14

The reason he is a bit like Aung San Suu Kyi is because the same UN committee also ruled that she had been arbitrarily detained when she was placed under house arrest. So there you have it...both arbitrarily detained...peas in a pod.

StealthPolarBear · 04/02/2016 18:32

I was arbitrarily held at the post office the other day in a long queue. Woe is me. Yes I could have walked out I suppose but then my parcel wouldn't have been sent

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Husbanddoestheironing · 04/02/2016 18:39

It's a relief to find some sanity on this issue. Thanks mumsnetters Smile WTF is going on at the UN?!