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 Julian Assange, Unsavory Couch SurferPosted on Mar 21, 2011
Be glad that Wiki-wizard Julian Assange isn’t your houseguest, for a number of startling reasons dramatized (or spoofed, rather) in this sendup created by a “Colbert Report” insider, some news-savvy performers and a really awkward Warhol wig. For some actual Assange house-arrest weirdness, click here. Perhaps this provided part of the inspiration for the below clip. —KA YouTube via Gawker: Advertisement Previous item: 'Left, Right & Center': Libya Showdown; Japan Fallout; Budget Ideologies Next item: Patriotic Teen Fails Spanish New and Improved CommentsWe are launching a major overhaul of our comments section. In addition to more robust spam filtering and moderation, new features include the ability to rate other comments, sort how they are displayed and respond directly via e-mail or in a thread. Unfortunately, commenters will lose their existing Truthdig identities. It's a pain, we know, but on the plus side you will now be able to log in with a plethora of options, including Google, Twitter, Facebook and Disqus accounts. Before launching this system we spent months in discussion with our top commenters. We listened to the feedback and we hope you like what we've come up with. Please direct any problems or concerns to us via our contact page. |
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By Tony Vodvarka, March 23, 2011 at 12:25 pm Link to this comment
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I entirely agree with the posts above. There is nothing more cowardly than an American “liberal”, entirely without backbone or principle and always hedging his/her bets.
Report thisBy drbhelthi, March 23, 2011 at 3:55 am Link to this comment
Perhaps the same “agent group” did this staged debacle, as did the
fraudulent Osama bin Laden Video debacles.
Obviously, Truthdig is being overtaken by the genuine anarchist
entourage, which international entourage, HQ in Wash DC, has been
partially revealed by the Wikileaks entourage.
I have wondered how long it would be until the leadership of Truthdig
Report thiswould be given the choice of _______ , or else, by pawns of the USGov
shadow government.
By John Halle, March 22, 2011 at 5:12 pm Link to this comment
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As should be obvious, Mr. Scheer is throwing in his lot with his pal Arianna on the
“respectable” left in circulating this offensive and tedious hit against Assange.
While there’s some decent stuff here, most notably Hedges, the presence of
Report thisestablishment liberals like Eugene Robinson and E.J. Dionne (recently singing the
praises of David Broder) is more than enough grounds for suspicion that truthdig,
like Huffpo, is just another temporarily left leaning outlet whose ultimate purpose
is selling out to the highest bidder.
By gerard, March 22, 2011 at 3:00 pm Link to this comment
‘This is nothing but a mediocre travesty, and a discredit to Truthdig that they would give it space at this particular time. Is Truthdig trying to be sure to be “above reproach” when the crunch comes?
Report thisIt certainly appears that that is the case, and I don’t admire that stance. Rather, I see it as an attempt to discredit WikiLeaks in general, Assange in particular and, in spite of making noises in support of freedom of information, attempting to equivocate and, if necessary, to refuse to stand up and support transparency in government.
By Night-Gaunt, March 22, 2011 at 2:12 pm Link to this comment
Nothing has been proven with the tortured Bradley Manning anymore than with Julian Assange so it is irrelevant to me his personal habits in this case. I can quite easily condemn them if he crossed the line with those women but it shouldn’t be used as an anvil and boat hook to reel him in to the Corporate United States of the Holy Military.
Report thisBy Octopodian, March 22, 2011 at 9:59 am Link to this comment
I loved Frank Sinatra’s music, but I’m not so sure I would have wanted him to date my sister.
Report thisBy JJN, March 22, 2011 at 9:15 am Link to this comment
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Not funny at all, more whining humor from the self absorbed dwindling middle class.
Bradley Manning sits naked in a cell, Assange is threatened with treason even though he’s not an citizen.
Keep laughing America.
Report thisBy Anarcissie, March 22, 2011 at 6:39 am Link to this comment
More celebrity culture.
Report thisBy getreal1, March 22, 2011 at 2:48 am Link to this comment
Pvt.Bradley Manning is the hero, who took the brunt of the risk and now the torture routine at Quantico. Julian Assange, although he has some redeeming qualities, actually does have some unsavory aspects about him. He has always been the go-between. His role in this affair requires a lot less risk.
Report thisBy JRCH, March 21, 2011 at 11:21 pm Link to this comment
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He’s a hero, you people are disgusting for mocking him. He’s the only one who’s given us an ounce of pure truth in this entire disaster that embodies the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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