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In reply to the discussion: President Correa on Assange in a recent interview. [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)5. I knew someone would do that
But that does not make every single incident in the US State Department Reports wrong. And it has plenty of credibility with sane people the world over.
And there is Amnesty International.
Really, claiming Ecuador is more respecting of Human Rights than the US is delusional and a sign of rabid US hate. The US can speak with authority on human rights, too. Maybe there was some slippage during the Bush Administration.
The US does not control South America but if you are going to say it does, then current Ecuador would also be a "US puppet."
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"..because our country is a peaceful territory committed to justice and truth”
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jul 2012
#1
I guess you know that any report on human rights by the US State Dept. on other
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#4
Indeed. Routine torture in prisons, massive numbers imprisoned, prosecution of whistleblowers,
Luminous Animal
Jul 2012
#14
So you admit he is correct when he claims the US is attempting to prosecute him.
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#43
UN Secretary General, Ban commends Ecuador’s efforts on democracy, human rights, environment
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#15
No, he has the power, as does any leader of a Democratic nation, to hold accountable
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#21
Thanks for adding the link, sabrina. I've watched all of Assange's shows.
Luminous Animal
Jul 2012
#7