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[Funky Papa]

I take Swedish authorities will now investigate the alleged victims, right?

 

[empty vessel]

Yes I think it's a stretch when there is absolutely no evidence for it. The most logical explanation is a couple of girls decided to try to get some money/ fame out of framing him.

There is evidence for it.

http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2259550/military-plan-destroy-wikileaks

I would expect, since the release of the Apache helicopter attack video and the Afghanistan war logs, that the desire to discredit Wikileaks has increased exponentially since this document was leaked. (Although I'm not sure why everybody is referencing the CIA; it could be any number of American intelligence/defense agencies, and most likely the Pentagon.)

 

[mello]

Something tells me they (CIA) might have been trying to scare him.

They weren't trying to scare him. They were trying to damage him, and I think it'll work out for them in the long run.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

CIA! USA! ILLUMINATI! It's all real folks

 

[mello]

There is evidence for it.

http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2259550/military-plan-destroy-wikileaks

I would expect, since the release of the Apache helicopter attack video and the Afghanistan war logs, that the desire to discredit Wikileaks has increased exponentially since this document was leaked. (Although I'm not sure why everybody is referencing the CIA; it could be any number of American intelligence/defense agencies, and most likely the Pentagon.)

But can we really credit that report? Wikileaks leaked that report themselves, it could just be to cover there own arse.

 

[Mumei]

Oh, empty vessel. You make all these discussions better. <3

 

[Leviathan1]

They weren't trying to scare him. They were trying to damage him, and I think it'll work out for them in the long run.

Both. Either way it looks like the first stage in an epic war between the Pentagon and Wikileaks. Even Assange noted that this is the "first one".

 

[Fireblend]

Someone make a "deal with it" gif with this picture please:

:lol

 

[Zaptruder]

But can we really credit that report? Wikileaks leaked that report themselves, it could just be to cover there own arse.

I'm sure they have some method of certifying the genuine nature of leak. Otherwise you'd be able to say that about everything they leak.

"Oh, it's just wikileaks making shit up again."

 

[chaostrophy]

I wonder...if this was an intelligence operation, is the Swedish government going to get involved? Countries tend to get upset when foreign powers manipulate their justice systems, right?

 

[Arozay]

Maybe he originally founded Wiki-leaks as a stepping stone to his future rapes so that he would have enough enemies to make the accusations look like an attack on his credibility.

 

[farnham]

so sweden is not playing the game i assume. :lol :lol

 

[Forsete]

I take Swedish authorities will now investigate the alleged victims, right?

Eh, dont bet on it. :/

 

[Future]

Definitely shady. Of course he gets a warrant for probably the only crime that can't easily be proven. CIA gettin it done

 

[hydrophilic attack]

I wonder...if this was an intelligence operation, is the Swedish government going to get involved? Countries tend to get upset when foreign powers manipulate their justice systems, right?

Nah. Swedish authorities have been pushovers to the demands of USA (CIA) for years. Just look into the deportations of the Egyptians Ahmed Agiza and Mohammed al Zery in 2001.

 

[zoukka]

This is sad. Even though the scam? gets revealed, people will remember the accusations. Which is the goal of someone I'm sure.

 

[The Faceless Master]

The arrest warrant filed Friday had also mentioned a molestation charge, but molestation -- which is not limited to child victims in Sweden -- is not a crime punishable behind bars in Sweden.

wait, what?

 

[Ushojax]

except to any individual of rational, inquisitive mind, who will greet any further accusations with "not this shit again" in lieu of concrete evidence.

:lol Have you just arrived on Earth? Most people are gullible, blinkered morons. This story will have damaged Assange's reputation already. Nothing the intelligence agencies haven't done before.

 

[Corky]

wait, what?

err thats obviously not correct whoever wrote it

 

[archnemesis]

wait, what?

I'm pretty sure they're wrong. Molestation ("sexuellt ofredande" in Swedish) results in fines or prison sentences of up to 2 years.

 

[dave is ok]

Edit: Late

 

[fortified_concept]

So it's over already? Wow that was sad. Oh well at least CIA managed to make some headlines about the "rape" not to mention that half of the guy's interviews won't be about the documents anymore but about this bullshit. His reputation has been damaged nevertheless. Pretty pathetic distraction but still a distraction.

Btw it seems that my comment directed to DennisK4 was pretty accurate.

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

Yes I think it's a stretch when there is absolutely no evidence for it. The most logical explanation is a couple of girls decided to try to get some money/ fame out of framing him.

Umm...yeah...as far as I know, I don't think the founder has a lot of money. Fame? Do we know these girls' names? And why him? It's not like he's a head of state or a famous Hollywood celebrity or something.

Why him of all people? -> Wikileaks

Does smack of clandestine activities. And why a rape charge? Well...CIA has been known to do weirder shit (proposed Cuba invasion plans, odd tests, political assassinations, etc etc etc)

 

[Dennis]

So it's over already? Wow that was sad. Oh well at least CIA managed to make some headlines about the "rape" not to mention that half of the guy's interviews won't be about the documents anymore but about this bullshit. His reputation has been damaged nevertheless. Pretty pathetic distraction but still a distraction.

Btw it seems that my comment directed to DennisK4 was pretty accurate.

You are still rambling about the CIA like a tin-foil hat wearing madman?

Show me the evidence. Do you know what the word "evidence" means? It does not mean: "hmmm, we don't really know what hapened here so lets ju.......OMG CIA!"

 

[MIMIC]

:lol He's suspected of rape?

O RLY

 

[Tim the Wiz]

The CIA blackmailed him and he folded. If they were behind the charges.

 

[fortified_concept]

You are still rambling about the CIA like a tin-foil hat wearing madman?

Show me the evidence. Do you know what the word "evidence" means? It does not mean: "hmmm, we don't really know what hapened here so lets ju.......OMG CIA!"

I was right about the alleged rape being fake while you were still whining about "conspiracy nuts". Like I was making informed assumptions then I'm commenting based on the most possible explanation now. Cry moar.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Thread title still the same? Clearly the mods are on Langley's payroll...

 

[fortified_concept]

The CIA blackmailed him and he folded. If they were behind the charges.

Nah, I doubt a determined person like him would give up that easily. Afterall he's more like a spokesperson for the organization so I doubt he'd singlehandedly make decisions or give up information.

 

[empty vessel]

Thread title still the same? Clearly the mods are on Langley's payroll...

Ha. It's sad, but that's how propaganda of this kind works. Everybody on the main OT page who reads that but who doesn't click in the thread will now have some vague impression that Wikileaks is headed by a rapist.

Headlines make for effective propaganda, details--including corrections--don't.

Edit: And changed. That's one thing I love about this place.

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

Maybe in a bizzaro scenario....

The Founder created these allegations and they women are on HIS payroll and he's using this so that by having it look like the CIA is trying to discredit him, HE'S ACTUALLY DISCREDITING THE CIA!

ZOMG!

 

[Tim the Wiz]

Nah, I doubt a determined person like him would give up that easily. Afterall he's more like a spokesperson for the organization so I doubt he'd singlehandedly make decisions or give up information.

Getting charged with rape tends to thaw such resolve. But yes, it could have just been an exercise in getting some stink on him. People will associate rape with him from now on regardless of merit. I just can't see it as an isolated incident. Much too coincidental.

 

[Hex]

If anything I think that this was a warning.
To the red white and blue sheep that think that the US is above such things, you need to go back to history class.

 

[Dambrosi]

Thread title still the same? Clearly the mods are on Langley's payroll...

Well, they've changed it now, but the damage is done.

 

[Igo]

So it's over already? Wow that was sad. Oh well at least CIA managed to make some headlines about the "rape" not to mention that half of the guy's interviews won't be about the documents anymore but about this bullshit. His reputation has been damaged nevertheless. Pretty pathetic distraction but still a distraction.

Btw it seems that my comment directed to DennisK4 was pretty accurate.

You gets it.

 

[Joel Was Right]

Well, they've changed it now, but the damage is done.

The only way to redeem the situation and cause havoc is for him to uncover video footage of these two women meeting someone, being paid in cash after a discussion and the next day going to the police station. Later on, this man would be identified to be working for [fill in blank], a group with an interest seeing WikiLeaks cease its classified releases. This video would then be released on major news networks.

Later that night, the head of the CIA announces his resignation, and will be officially described as "unrelated" to the unfolding scandal revolving around WikiLeaks.

Through cross examination, its later discovered that one of these women was an American who later attained Swedish citizenship, and that one of her brothers is serving in Afghanistan currently. It's established that she never actually met the WikiLeaks founder.

The twist would be that a former girlfriend of Assange from his early teens reveals that he was sexually aggressive and at times forced himself upon her, resulting in their eventual breakup.

 

[squicken]

This guy could a use a digicam and record himself kidnapping, murdering, dismembering, and eating someone. And post it on Youtube from a Wikileaks PC.

He could then claim that the CIA digitally altered the film, inserting him and his voice into the video. He could then claim they hacked into his computer sytem to upload the video.

And he would never be convicted of any crime in most of the world. People will now forever automatically assume he is a target of US intelligence, and any possible negative news is simply a plant by those groups.

 

[Jerk]

Maybe in a bizzaro scenario....

The Founder created these allegations and they women are on HIS payroll and he's using this so that by having it look like the CIA is trying to discredit him, HE'S ACTUALLY DISCREDITING THE CIA!

ZOMG!

For some extra mind-fuckery, this may all be a CIA plot to irrevocably tarnish him and boost themselves.

 

[MCX]

Charge the two bitches who cried rape.

 

[Pctx]

This guy is going to get off'ed by Jason Bourne drones here in the next couple of months. Mark my words.

 

[Funky Papa]

This guy could a use a digicam and record himself kidnapping, murdering, dismembering, and eating someone. And post it on Youtube from a Wikileaks PC.

He could then claim that the CIA digitally altered the film, inserting him and his voice into the video. He could then claim they hacked into his computer sytem to upload the video.

And he would never be convicted of any crime in most of the world. People will now forever automatically assume he is a target of US intelligence, and any possible negative news is simply a plant by those groups.

I think he has a sweet bank robbing career ahead of him, maybe with some actual raping on the side. Are you ready to take it in the name of justice and freedom? You could post your experiences on GAF, and maybe sell the history to TMZ. "Julian Assange robbed a bank and raped me afterwards, but nobody will believe me".

 

[Jerk]

Charge the two bitches who cried rape.

They did not cry rape, the 'voiced concerns.'

Swedish law protects them.

 

[BertramCooper]

I love how people are absolutely CONVINCED it was the CIA. :lol

Nice try, Mr. Panetta. The collective genius of NeoGAF has figured out your dastardly scheme.

 

[teiresias]

:lol :lol :lol

Blame the alleged victims or the big bad government without any evidence because some of you have a hardon for this guy. SMH @ this thread.

:lol :lol You were saying?

The beginning of this thread is full of so many that need to be eating crow right now.

 

[Dabanton]

looks like they've got him

edit: hah I guess the level of suspicion wasn't quite as high as previously reported lol

So you would celebrate that would you?

smh

 

[Leviathan1]

The CIA can go way OTT sometimes. I wouldn't put this past them. Someone here linked to the Sarah Palin email hack story that I just read through. You remember the kid who hacked her email? The CIA sent a team of agents to raid his dorm room during a party (specifically to attract media attention) and then gave him two years in prison. For hacking someone's email account. Two years in prison.

 

[Barkley's Justice]

sounds desperate on Their part.

 

[Amir0x]

I love how people are absolutely CONVINCED it was the CIA. :lol

Nice try, Mr. Panetta. The collective genius of NeoGAF has figured out your dastardly scheme.

It's the other side of the retard America coin - the liberals version of OBAMA IS A MUSLIM. Anti-Americanism by any other name.

 

[Slayven]

The CIA can go way OTT sometimes. I wouldn't put this past them. Someone here linked to the Sarah Palin email hack story that I just read through. You remember the kid who hacked her email? The CIA sent a team of agents to raid his dorm room during a party (specifically to attract media attention) and then gave him two years in prison. For hacking someone's email account. Two years in prison.

Her being a governor had nothing to do with the severity of the charges?

 

[Amir0x]

Her being a governor had nothing to do with the severity of the charges?

also he hacked someone's e-mails. Just because he hacked someone's account who I don't like doesn't mean I don't want him punished harshly. Everyone has an e-mail and when someone hacks it, I want them prosecuted and made an example of. It's a good message to send.