Wikileaks Founder Assange To Run For Senate In Australian Election

[simple1]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

What's that got to do for his credentials to represent his electorate interests? To me he appears to be totally self obsessed.

The Wikileaks organisation will have had zero impact on how governments work into the future, other than spending more time and money on further hardening secure communications and assessment of personnel.

Name a politician that represents the electorate's interests. Aren't they all self obsessed? Have a look at parliament question time every now and again and then have a think about who you think has credentials and looks after your interests. It's a joke and the current lot are pathetic. A protest vote can be a very useful tool.

During elections it used to be that the percentage of informal votes was listed. I used to enjoy seeing the percentage of informal votes in some electorates being more than some candidates. They don't do that anymore for some reason, maybe because it became too embarrassing to show the high percentage of disenchantised voters who decide that they don't want ANY of the cretins in parliament.

I don't care if Wikileaks has had an impact on govt's or not. It had an impact on the public, that is what matters.

I used to watch parliamentary question time & got to agree what a farce it's become

[OZEMADE]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

Assange has had ample oppotunity to state why he advertised US military movements he got of a US soldier and advertised it on Wickileaks, which put the lives of US, Aussie, English and other soldiers lives at risk. The man was in charge of the site and has a case to answer. He is not only a traitor to Australia, but also to the US, England and the other countries that had and have soldiers in that war zone.

Anything he gets he has coming to him. He like most rats want the cash and the glory, but when caught cry about the deaths he caused or possibly caused. He should be prosecuted to the highest degree and punished the same.

This bloke is not an underdog, he is a dog and Aussies wont support him. If he has nothing to worry about, let him come out from the Embassy in Britain and face up to what he said did not happen. Then it's fair play.

Edited February 4, 2013 by OZEMADE

[chooka]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

Assange has had ample oppotunity to state why he advertised US military movements he got of a US soldier and advertised it on Wickileaks, which put the lives of US, Aussie, English and other soldiers lives at risk. The man was in charge of the site and has a case to answer. He is not only a traitor to Australia, but also to the US, England and the other countries that had and have soldiers in that war zone.

Anything he gets he has coming to him. He like most rats want the cash and the glory, but when caught cry about the deaths he caused or possibly caused. He should be prosecuted to the highest degree and punished the same.

But the U.S say they don't want him, so I guess he has done nothing wrong. If he did all you have said and is a traitor to the U.S I am sure they will leave no stone unturned to get thier grubby little hands on him.

Julian you have my vote.

[Credo]

Personally, I think it will be great. He get muddle around in Australia's business. The US gov't should be happy. MP's seem to be pretty busy doing nothing.

[OZEMADE]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

Assange has had ample oppotunity to state why he advertised US military movements he got of a US soldier and advertised it on Wickileaks, which put the lives of US, Aussie, English and other soldiers lives at risk. The man was in charge of the site and has a case to answer. He is not only a traitor to Australia, but also to the US, England and the other countries that had and have soldiers in that war zone.

Anything he gets he has coming to him. He like most rats want the cash and the glory, but when caught cry about the deaths he caused or possibly caused. He should be prosecuted to the highest degree and punished the same.

But the U.S say they don't want him, so I guess he has done nothing wrong. If he did all you have said and is a traitor to the U.S I am sure they will leave no stone unturned to get thier grubby little hands on him.

Julian you have my vote.

The US Military (JAG) are at present putting together their case against the soldier that admitted leaking the info to Assange/Wikileaks. Once they have that dealt with they will want him and he will get what he has coming to him.

[chooka]

Yep a seat in Parliarment.

[simple1]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

Assange has had ample oppotunity to state why he advertised US military movements he got of a US soldier and advertised it on Wickileaks, which put the lives of US, Aussie, English and other soldiers lives at risk. The man was in charge of the site and has a case to answer. He is not only a traitor to Australia, but also to the US, England and the other countries that had and have soldiers in that war zone.

Anything he gets he has coming to him. He like most rats want the cash and the glory, but when caught cry about the deaths he caused or possibly caused. He should be prosecuted to the highest degree and punished the same.

This bloke is not an underdog, he is a dog and Aussies wont support him. If he has nothing to worry about, let him come out from the Embassy in Britain and face up to what he said did not happen. Then it's fair play.

For reasons I cannot understand some Australians are saying they will vote for him without even sighting his proposed party constitution. People voted for the Greens and did not read their constitution, so I suppose it's not surprising.

Let's see if the Electoral Commission will register the Wikileaks Party with him as the leader

Edited February 4, 2013 by simple1

[OZEMADE]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

Assange has had ample oppotunity to state why he advertised US military movements he got of a US soldier and advertised it on Wickileaks, which put the lives of US, Aussie, English and other soldiers lives at risk. The man was in charge of the site and has a case to answer. He is not only a traitor to Australia, but also to the US, England and the other countries that had and have soldiers in that war zone.

Anything he gets he has coming to him. He like most rats want the cash and the glory, but when caught cry about the deaths he caused or possibly caused. He should be prosecuted to the highest degree and punished the same.

This bloke is not an underdog, he is a dog and Aussies wont support him. If he has nothing to worry about, let him come out from the Embassy in Britain and face up to what he said did not happen. Then it's fair play.

For reasons I cannot understand some Australians are saying they will vote for him without even sighting his proposed party constitution. People voted for the Greens and did not read their constitution, so I suppose it's not surprising

Well he would have to run for the Libs as Labour is on the way out in a big way and good riddence.

Edited February 4, 2013 by OZEMADE

[simple1]

An article reviewing the challenges that Assange faces to be eligible for a senate seat below:

http://mashable.com/2012/12/13/assange-australian-senate/

[midas]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

Assange has had ample oppotunity to state why he advertised US military movements he got of a US soldier and advertised it on Wickileaks, which put the lives of US, Aussie, English and other soldiers lives at risk. The man was in charge of the site and has a case to answer. He is not only a traitor to Australia, but also to the US, England and the other countries that had and have soldiers in that war zone.

Anything he gets he has coming to him. He like most rats want the cash and the glory, but when caught cry about the deaths he caused or possibly caused. He should be prosecuted to the highest degree and punished the same.

This bloke is not an underdog, he is a dog and Aussies wont support him. If he has nothing to worry about, let him come out from the Embassy in Britain and face up to what he said did not happen. Then it's fair play.

You are rather conveniently overlooking crimes of a far more serious nature.

http://www.opednews....130131-410.html

Edited February 4, 2013 by midas

[Rancid]

Great post. The Dems are history, the Geens were on the upper then fell apart when Khun Bob retied and has since gone loonie, just look at their immigration policy ! Only leaves Crazy Kater for the protest vote, he will do well in QLD I think.

Gillard is a nasty b!tch and Abbot is a freak show, and that is insulting freaks.

If Rudd or Turnbal was the leader of their parties, I would bet that either would win. It would have been good if they both left and made their own alternative party, that would win the election for sure.

Turnbal, yeah just what the world and Australia needs is another Goldman Sachs Crook running a country, banker party time. Rudd was booted as he was incompetent and his party hated him. Gillard is a back stabber and equally incompetent. Abbott is also a worry, but the worry we will be getting regardless as he is the least obnoxious choice. Funny how politics in most countries has devolved into that now.

As to Julian, supposedly a free country, let him run, if the punters don't want him he won't get in will he? Hardly an issue to get excited about, like Europe is going to black ban us, yeah right. Most of the EU are overpaid, unelected, bureaucrats, hardly the home of democracy, and not an issue to Oz.

[FDog]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

Assange has had ample oppotunity to state why he advertised US military movements he got of a US soldier and advertised it on Wickileaks, which put the lives of US, Aussie, English and other soldiers lives at risk. The man was in charge of the site and has a case to answer. He is not only a traitor to Australia, but also to the US, England and the other countries that had and have soldiers in that war zone.

Anything he gets he has coming to him. He like most rats want the cash and the glory, but when caught cry about the deaths he caused or possibly caused. He should be prosecuted to the highest degree and punished the same.

This bloke is not an underdog, he is a dog and Aussies wont support him. If he has nothing to worry about, let him come out from the Embassy in Britain and face up to what he said did not happen. Then it's fair play.

Perhaps you should contact the Feds to tell them what you know because Gillard came out early and said he should be charged before consulting with the Feds who told her he had in fact not committed a crime at all.

Just another mistake by Gillard. Abbott no better. If the major parties actually tried to do something instead of bitching at each other then people like Assange wouldn't even be considered for parliament. Just goes to show how inept the current politicians are and the contempt that people hold for them.

They obviously learnt nothing from the Pauline Hanson days.

[lemoncake]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

Assange has had ample oppotunity to state why he advertised US military movements he got of a US soldier and advertised it on Wickileaks, which put the lives of US, Aussie, English and other soldiers lives at risk. The man was in charge of the site and has a case to answer. He is not only a traitor to Australia, but also to the US, England and the other countries that had and have soldiers in that war zone.

Anything he gets he has coming to him. He like most rats want the cash and the glory, but when caught cry about the deaths he caused or possibly caused. He should be prosecuted to the highest degree and punished the same.

This bloke is not an underdog, he is a dog and Aussies wont support him. If he has nothing to worry about, let him come out from the Embassy in Britain and face up to what he said did not happen. Then it's fair play.

Perhaps you should contact the Feds to tell them what you know because Gillard came out early and said he should be charged before consulting with the Feds who told her he had in fact not committed a crime at all.

Just another mistake by Gillard. Abbott no better. If the major parties actually tried to do something instead of bitching at each other then people like Assange wouldn't even be considered for parliament. Just goes to show how inept the current politicians are and the contempt that people hold for them.

They obviously learnt nothing from the Pauline Hanson days.

I think every country goes through a period now and then when there are no real or likeable leaders.

I do not think Gillard is as stupid as some like to call her, after all she managed to back stab Rudd and form a government.

I personally can not stand her, one thing that really annoys me is her voice and accent, but at least she is not wanted by another country for alleged rape.

[geriatrickid]

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

You assume Julian's an underdog and not a narcissistic manipulative specimen and, you voice the opinion of a older male.

I am sure there are a large number of women that do not share your views.

They will think about his treatment of women before they vote for him.

Not every Australian male is easily conned or suckered, although judging by the number of Australians ripped off in Patong, I do wonder if the sun makes some Australians susceptible.

IMO the public support for Assange isn't there. In case you missed it, there is a shift to a law and order sentiment. Have a look at the news and you'll see people that would otherwise be your "liberal" sympathizers of underdogs demanding the imposition of draconian laws to curb house parties that go wild. Years ago, no one would have though about giving the police the powers proposed now. By the same token, the typical taxpayer doesn't care about Assange. Why should they?The man has not done anything for Australia and only rediscovered his patriotism once he got into trouble. It is not as if Assange has a history of working for the betterment of Australia. The man never did anything on behalf of any Australian has he? Did he work for some group helping the poor or disadvantaged? Did he help the elderly or the infirm? Did he advance science or the humanities? He did however, manage to party heartily and to allegedly use the wikileaks funds for his own personal benefit. His former colleagues do not speak highly of the man and have exposed a lot of sordid details that Assange fought hard to keep concealed. Isn't it slightly curious that Wikileaks insiders have not really taken to the man's defense with gusto?

Edited February 5, 2013 by Scott

[FDog]

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

You assume iJulian s an underdog and not a narcissistic manipulative specimen and, you voice the opinion of a older male.

I am sure there are a large number of women that do not share your views.

They will think about his treatment of women before they vote for him.

Not every Australian male is easily conned or suckered, although judging by the number of Australians ripped off in Patong, I do wonder if the sun makes some Australians susceptible.

IMO the public support for Assange isn't there. In case you missed it, there is a shift to a law and order sentiment. Have a look at the news and you'll see people that would otherwise be your "liberal" sympathizers of underdogs demanding the imposition of draconian laws to curb house parties that go wild. Years ago, no one would have though about giving the police the powers proposed now. By the same token, the typical taxpayer doesn't care about Assange. Why should they?The man has not done anything for Australia and only rediscovered his patriotism once he got into trouble. It is not as if Assange has a history of working for the betterment of Australia. The man never did anything on behalf of any Australian has he? Did he work for some group helping the poor or disadvantaged? Did he help the elderly or the infirm? Did he advance science or the humanities? He did however, manage to party heartily and to allegedly use the wikileaks funds for his own personal benefit. His former colleagues do not speak highly of the man and have exposed a lot of sordid details that Assange fought hard to keep concealed. Isn't it slightly curious that Wikileaks insiders have not really taken to the man's defense with gusto?

You are proof you have no idea how Australians think. Simply becaue a govt has treated an individual badly is enough for Aussies to get on his side. We hate people using power to get to individuals. Any person that bucks the system is thought of fondly. Jeez just look at how we have immortalised Ned Kelly.

It does not matter one iota whether he helped the infirm or disadvantaged. It does not matter a fig if he has done nothing for the betterment of Australia. The simple fact that the govt has gone after him is enough for a lot of the public to get on his side.

Edited February 4, 2013 by FDog

[midas]

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

You assume iJulian s an underdog and not a narcissistic manipulative specimen and, you voice the opinion of a older male.

I am sure there are a large number of women that do not share your views.

They will think about his treatment of women before they vote for him.

Not every Australian male is easily conned or suckered, although judging by the number of Australians ripped off in Patong, I do wonder if the sun makes some Australians susceptible.

IMO the public support for Assange isn't there. In case you missed it, there is a shift to a law and order sentiment. Have a look at the news and you'll see people that would otherwise be your "liberal" sympathizers of underdogs demanding the imposition of draconian laws to curb house parties that go wild. Years ago, no one would have though about giving the police the powers proposed now. By the same token, the typical taxpayer doesn't care about Assange. Why should they?The man has not done anything for Australia and only rediscovered his patriotism once he got into trouble. It is not as if Assange has a history of working for the betterment of Australia. The man never did anything on behalf of any Australian has he? Did he work for some group helping the poor or disadvantaged? Did he help the elderly or the infirm? Did he advance science or the humanities? He did however, manage to party heartily and to allegedly use the wikileaks funds for his own personal benefit. His former colleagues do not speak highly of the man and have exposed a lot of sordid details that Assange fought hard to keep concealed. Isn't it slightly curious that Wikileaks insiders have not really taken to the man's defense with gusto?

Correct me if If I am wrong but I also believe you are a male although I have no knowledge if you are young or old, although that's irrelevant anyway.

In any case, you and I both ( as males ) have very limited insight into the real feelings of women over this matter.

However I do believe one person who has a deep understanding about the farce these allegations represent is Naomi Wolf, who herself in her own words has” spent two decades traveling the world reporting on and interviewing survivors of sexual assault “.

I have followed all her writing and contributions regarding the Julian Assange case and equally I believe a lot of women will take notice of her scathing attack’s on those that are pursuing him.

My favourite passage that she wrote was this

Anyone who works in supporting women who have been raped knows from this grossly disproportionate response that Britain and Sweden, surely under pressure from the US, are cynically using the serious issue of rape as a fig leaf to cover the shameful issue of mafioso-like global collusion in silencing dissent. That is not the State embracing feminism. That is the State pimping feminism.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/naomi-wolf/jaccuse-sweden-britain-an_b_795899.html

[simple1]

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

You assume iJulian s an underdog and not a narcissistic manipulative specimen and, you voice the opinion of a older male.

I am sure there are a large number of women that do not share your views.

They will think about his treatment of women before they vote for him.

Not every Australian male is easily conned or suckered, although judging by the number of Australians ripped off in Patong, I do wonder if the sun makes some Australians susceptible.

IMO the public support for Assange isn't there. In case you missed it, there is a shift to a law and order sentiment. Have a look at the news and you'll see people that would otherwise be your "liberal" sympathizers of underdogs demanding the imposition of draconian laws to curb house parties that go wild. Years ago, no one would have though about giving the police the powers proposed now. By the same token, the typical taxpayer doesn't care about Assange. Why should they?The man has not done anything for Australia and only rediscovered his patriotism once he got into trouble. It is not as if Assange has a history of working for the betterment of Australia. The man never did anything on behalf of any Australian has he? Did he work for some group helping the poor or disadvantaged? Did he help the elderly or the infirm? Did he advance science or the humanities? He did however, manage to party heartily and to allegedly use the wikileaks funds for his own personal benefit. His former colleagues do not speak highly of the man and have exposed a lot of sordid details that Assange fought hard to keep concealed. Isn't it slightly curious that Wikileaks insiders have not really taken to the man's defense with gusto?

Correct me if If I am wrong but I also believe you are a male although I have no knowledge if you are young or old, although that's irrelevant anyway.

In any case, you and I both ( as males ) have very limited insight into the real feelings of women over this matter.

However I do believe one person who has a deep understanding about the farce these allegations represent is Naomi Wolf, who herself in her own words has” spent two decades traveling the world reporting on and interviewing survivors of sexual assault “.

I have followed all her writing and contributions regarding the Julian Assange case and equally I believe a lot of women will take notice of her scathing attack’s on those that are pursuing him.

My favourite passage that she wrote was this

Anyone who works in supporting women who have been raped knows from this grossly disproportionate response that Britain and Sweden, surely under pressure from the US, are cynically using the serious issue of rape as a fig leaf to cover the shameful issue of mafioso-like global collusion in silencing dissent. That is not the State embracing feminism. That is the State pimping feminism.

http://www.huffingto...n_b_795899.html

You need to read Naomi Wolf's recent article attacking the US Administration "War on Terror". Whether you agree with her or not it's no surprise she supports Assange.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/feb/03/jsoc-obama-secret-assassins

[ggold]

IF he does run and win, it would create a bit of a political problem for Australia. Because he is wanted by Sweden, so if Sweden was to make an extradition request Australia would have to reject it, which in turn creates problem with Sweden and who ever else who might be on the side of Sweden.

US may want to assist to see him locked up and what would Australia do then? say NO to US? the only military friend Australia really has.

If he cares for Australia, i do not think he should run and i do not think people should vote for him.

So, for the 'good of the nation' he should just shut up and sink into the darkness? Let's drop any pretense of being independent and simply kow-tow to the US or Sweden?

No, thanks. I'd rather people like Assange rock the boat than we just become puppets of the US to an even greater extent

lets see what what you will say when US will turn its back on Australia and so will half of Europe, Will you be of the same opinion?

May be UK can send another governor, that would help

It's all a political storm in a tea cup. With China emerging as a super power, America will need all the allies it can get in the region. If anything I bet Sweden is breathing a sigh of relief, It was after all the UK government that bent over backwards to try and extradite him, and are now stuck with Assange holed up in that Embassy. Just so the UK could show they know how to kiss the American ar*e!

[chuckd]

Will even one of you Assange apologists provide a link that proves the US has either indicted Assange or issued an arrest warrant for him?

Forget the conspiracy theories and give some thought to Assange's obvious paranoia.

[Scott]

I have deleted one off-topic post. Please try to stay on the topic of the thread, which is about Assange's run for a political office. Re-trying his legal situation is off-topic.

[chuckd]

Will even one of you Assange apologists provide a link that proves the US has either indicted Assange or issued an arrest warrant for him?

Forget the conspiracy theories and give some thought to Assange's obvious paranoia.

And will you provide a link that proves the USA has no intention whatsoever of trying to get him if he is stuck in a jail cell in Sweden and that they will categorically not give him the Bradley Manning treatment?

So your answer to my question is...no, there are no links.

Edit in: Sorry, Scott. Posted before I saw your post.

Edited February 5, 2013 by chuckd

[Scott]

I have deleted some more off-topic posts and a continued re-hash of his alleged crimes will not be tolerated.

Everyone seems to 'know' that Sweden, the US and the UK are all out to get him, but no one seems to be able to support that allegation. It's Wikileaks--surely there is a document or two between all these gov'ts to prove they are out to get him. But this has been discussed ad nauseum, in other thread and is OFF-TOPIC here.

[FDog]

I have deleted some more off-topic posts and a continued re-hash of his alleged crimes will not be tolerated.

Everyone seems to 'know' that Sweden, the US and the UK are all out to get him, but no one seems to be able to support that allegation. It's Wikileaks--surely there is a document or two between all these gov'ts to prove they are out to get him. But this has been discussed ad nauseum, in other thread and is OFF-TOPIC here.

Ok well I know this will be removed with warning but if off topic posts are removed because they respond to an off topic post. Why isn't the original post asking the question removed? Wouldn't that be logical?

[FDog]

IF he does run and win, it would create a bit of a political problem for Australia. Because he is wanted by Sweden, so if Sweden was to make an extradition request Australia would have to reject it, which in turn creates problem with Sweden and who ever else who might be on the side of Sweden.

US may want to assist to see him locked up and what would Australia do then? say NO to US? the only military friend Australia really has.

If he cares for Australia, i do not think he should run and i do not think people should vote for him.

And if the red headed immigrant muppet cares for Australia she will not run again either and I don't think people should vote for her. I think Julian is the best thing for Australia at the moment. Who the individual Australian citizens vote for has absolutely nothing to do with the U.S and who cares if they don't like the Australian peoples choice. The U.S can try but can't dictate who our politicians will be just so it fits thier personal agenda, Australia is a domocracy and until it become a law that will can only vote for U.S appointed candidates the U.S can bugger off.

If Julian was in my electorate he would have my vote.

Well the US keeps asking Australia to help them and we keep doing so and rely on their good word. Of course that 'good word' was lost when GWB lied to us, and everyone else. But not to worry, when the US wants our help again we'll come running like a lapdog.

Assange being in the Senate won't make a difference to US/Oz relations. After all, the oz govt won't have a choice, we do have a separation of powers where the govt don't have a say in the judicial system and it has already been decided he has broken no oz law.

[Scott]

I have deleted some more off-topic posts and a continued re-hash of his alleged crimes will not be tolerated.

Everyone seems to 'know' that Sweden, the US and the UK are all out to get him, but no one seems to be able to support that allegation. It's Wikileaks--surely there is a document or two between all these gov'ts to prove they are out to get him. But this has been discussed ad nauseum, in other thread and is OFF-TOPIC here.

Ok well I know this will be removed with warning but if off topic posts are removed because they respond to an off topic post. Why isn't the original post asking the question removed? Wouldn't that be logical?

Your post should be deleted, but I will try to explain. Sometimes someone uses an example to support their position. Posting solely about the example is off-topic.

[beechguy]

IF he does run and win, it would create a bit of a political problem for Australia. Because he is wanted by Sweden, so if Sweden was to make an extradition request Australia would have to reject it, which in turn creates problem with Sweden and who ever else who might be on the side of Sweden.

US may want to assist to see him locked up and what would Australia do then? say NO to US? the only military friend Australia really has.

If he cares for Australia, i do not think he should run and i do not think people should vote for him.

And if the red headed immigrant muppet cares for Australia she will not run again either and I don't think people should vote for her. I think Julian is the best thing for Australia at the moment. Who the individual Australian citizens vote for has absolutely nothing to do with the U.S and who cares if they don't like the Australian peoples choice. The U.S can try but can't dictate who our politicians will be just so it fits thier personal agenda, Australia is a domocracy and until it become a law that will can only vote for U.S appointed candidates the U.S can bugger off.

If Julian was in my electorate he would have my vote.

Well the US keeps asking Australia to help them and we keep doing so and rely on their good word. Of course that 'good word' was lost when GWB lied to us, and everyone else. But not to worry, when the US wants our help again we'll come running like a lapdog.

Assange being in the Senate won't make a difference to US/Oz relations. After all, the oz govt won't have a choice, we do have a separation of powers where the govt don't have a say in the judicial system and it has already been decided he has broken no oz law.

Well that's funny, if GW lied, then Bill Clinton must have too. I was in Kuwait in 1998, and they made a point to issue MOPP gear, and to have practice evacuations of embassy personel. Far as Assange, I don't think the guy can do much else, so just as well to make him a politician.

[thaibeachlovers]

I'd love it if he won a seat. That'd really get up Julia's nose!

[BradinAsia]

Cannot understand why anyone would vote for Assange, other than a throw away "protest" vote. Regards Australian collaboration with the US are people seriously stating that Australia does need the benefits of the ANZUS Treaty. One of the benefits is access to the Echelon network SIGNIT, good idea to understand what this contributes to Australian economic and defense national security.

Because Australians support the underdog and a sense of fair play, which he certainly hasn't had

Assange has had ample oppotunity to state why he advertised US military movements he got of a US soldier and advertised it on Wickileaks, which put the lives of US, Aussie, English and other soldiers lives at risk. The man was in charge of the site and has a case to answer. He is not only a traitor to Australia, but also to the US, England and the other countries that had and have soldiers in that war zone.

Anything he gets he has coming to him. He like most rats want the cash and the glory, but when caught cry about the deaths he caused or possibly caused. He should be prosecuted to the highest degree and punished the same.

This bloke is not an underdog, he is a dog and Aussies wont support him. If he has nothing to worry about, let him come out from the Embassy in Britain and face up to what he said did not happen. Then it's fair play.

You have your opinion, but a lot of folks will disagree with your views and your reasoning.

For me, anyone (such as Assange) who has the courage of his convictions to expose the underhanded dealings of the superpower power brokers very much deserves the support of all who cherish freedom and human rights.

Assange has put his neck on the line for the benefit of mankind. We should all support him to the extent of our ability.

[BradinAsia]

Will even one of you Assange apologists provide a link that proves the US has either indicted Assange or issued an arrest warrant for him?

Forget the conspiracy theories and give some thought to Assange's obvious paranoia.

Looks like a smoke screen argument to me.

The 800-lb gorilla in the room is the world's one superpower that has other countries falling over each other in their scramble to kiss the superpower's arse.

It's best to keep focused on the 800-lb gorilla before he completely ruins our world.

[simple1]

Will even one of you Assange apologists provide a link that proves the US has either indicted Assange or issued an arrest warrant for him?

Forget the conspiracy theories and give some thought to Assange's obvious paranoia.

Looks like a smoke screen argument to me.

The 800-lb gorilla in the room is the world's one superpower that has other countries falling over each other in their scramble to kiss the superpower's arse.

It's best to keep focused on the 800-lb gorilla before he completely ruins our world.

I am not a cheer leader for the US. However, when the US makes mistakes it does try to rectify them, unlike many others. When countries stop trying to leverage off US/Western shared intrinsic values & support you can guarantee their will be a whole world of hurt.

Right now I cannot see any workable alternative political philosophy or leadership outside of the Western democracies; can you?