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Docreed2003

(16,858 posts)
2. How anyone, especially those on the left, could continue to view assange
Sun May 28, 2017, 10:12 AM
May 2017

As some bastion of truth standing against corruption is beyond me. This guy has shown his true colors and true loyalties.

politicat

(9,808 posts)
11. I think in exchange for disaster relief capital.
Sun May 28, 2017, 11:29 AM
May 2017

Ecuador had a devastating earthquake shortly before they took on their houseguest. Like a full percent of their population dead, 5% badly injured, 10% homeless, and rebuilding took a giant chunk of their annual GDP. Plus, like most South American countries, they've got a distrustful history with the IMF.

They were in a position where a few hundred million oligarch dollars with minimal interest or strings could do a lot of good.

And recently, they've re-structured their currency to be a very good one for money-laundering, on the bitcoin model.

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
7. And let's think about that. The administration he chooses to support is this one!?!?
Sun May 28, 2017, 11:15 AM
May 2017

How screwed up is that?

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
12. Because he hates Hillary. He's only defending Kushner because it means being against the Democrats.
Sun May 28, 2017, 12:31 PM
May 2017

Before the election, he did an interview with IIRC The Guardian and was asked about whether Trump would be dangerous as POTUS. His answer?

"For Trump, I don't know. But..." And then began an epic rant against HRC.

SonofDonald

(2,050 posts)
6. Let's see....
Sun May 28, 2017, 11:12 AM
May 2017

Gives our secrets to the russians, suspected of child molestation, hiding out in an embassy.

Yeah he's worth listening to.

Sure he is.

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