The WikiLeaks founder has been held in a prison outside London for the last five years and fought extradition to the United States.
  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
    343·
    6 months ago

    This is a real win for Biden. Despite all of Trump’s praise for Wikileaks, he did nothing about Assange.

    Of course, this wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t an election year, but it’s still a win.

    • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
      20·
      6 months ago

      In my opinion, absolutely. His legal exile lasted far too long… I think most people won’t even know this happened unless the late night shows pick it up.

      • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
        181·
        6 months ago

        I wonder how many people even remember who he is without a refresher at this point. The general public’s memory is short.

      • androogee (they/she)@midwest.socialEnglish
        207·
        6 months ago

        This shit is so frustrating.

        YOU apathetic fuckers don’t PAY ATTENTION when it’s not an election year.

        Stuff is still happening when you aren’t looking at it.

        • Cryophilia@lemmy.world
          32·
          6 months ago

          Apathetic voters are too stupid to have developed an understanding of object permanence yet.

      • NauticalNoodle@lemmy.ml
        54·
        6 months ago

        …especially once they’re serving their* second term.

        [edit] they’re, their, there