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originally posted by: MystikMushroom
Would you run for POTUS if you email server was hacked and there were things on there that could send you to jail?
Would you press on, not knowing EXACTLY who had what, and what they were going to do with it?
originally posted by: RickinVa
I doubt if he has anything the FBI doesn't already have.
Releasing it will only serve to ruin her publicly, won't do much for the FBI investigation. They already have enough to recommend charging her at this point.
originally posted by: BrokedownChevy
Nothing will happen because of this. People just don't give a damn anymore. Even if it's legit the media won't say much about it and it'll go away like everything else.
originally posted by: atomish
originally posted by: RickinVa
I doubt if he has anything the FBI doesn't already have.
Releasing it will only serve to ruin her publicly, won't do much for the FBI investigation. They already have enough to recommend charging her at this point.
Would releasing this stuff prematurely potentially hinder the FBI in any way though?
While I have mixed feelings and am on the fence about the man, I'm always a little suspicious of Assange's motives.
ETA: Your edit about her being able to prepare a defense kinda answers my question.
originally posted by: everyone
originally posted by: atomish
originally posted by: RickinVa
I doubt if he has anything the FBI doesn't already have.
Releasing it will only serve to ruin her publicly, won't do much for the FBI investigation. They already have enough to recommend charging her at this point.
Would releasing this stuff prematurely potentially hinder the FBI in any way though?
While I have mixed feelings and am on the fence about the man, I'm always a little suspicious of Assange's motives.
ETA: Your edit about her being able to prepare a defense kinda answers my question.
And a very fair point it is i agree. These sort of things especially in politics are like playing poker and you do not want to show your hand unless you absolutely have to. Especially so if you know your dealing with a seasoned criminal, you would need to think ahead.
originally posted by: everyone
a reply to: Vector99
It cant come soon enough. keeping a eye on this thanks!
That being said, I'm really hoping she gets indicted as well as anyone connected. And before anyone chimes in with "What about Bush/Cheney/Powell/Rove/Reagan/Skywalker" or any other likely criminal you can think of, my answer is YES, THEM TOO.
All of these politicians and beauracrats that think they are above the law (and so seem to be) need to face the music, parties be damned. I don't care what your affiliation is, if you used your position of power to take advantage of or otherwise harm your fellow citizens, you should pay.
originally posted by: MystikMushroom
Would you run for POTUS if you email server was hacked and there were things on there that could send you to jail?
Would you press on, not knowing EXACTLY who had what, and what they were going to do with it?