• WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      Notice how you’re angry at the people who released the info instead of the people who were corrupt and deplorable? PsyOps mission accomplished!

      My understanding is that, while it’s likely the source of those leaks was Russia, it’s never been proven wikileaks withheld info about Republicans. I’ve seen the claims dozens of times, but never the evidence, so please share if you do… Otherwise, it’s insane to hate a journalist for withholding information they don’t have, just because it hurts your preferred political party.

      EDIT T+2hrs: 35% downvotes and zero replies or supporting evidence. FYI I asked the same thing on Reddit about a dozen times over the last decade, and the result was always the same — If your position is “I can find no evidence for my claims, and don’t know why I hate WikiLeaks or Assange. I just do.” then you’re probably a psychological warfare victim…

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      10 months ago

      First, no he did not. He released information relating to government officials engaging in misconduct. Hillary Clinton had been a government official for a long time, Trump had not. Of course youre more likely to get that kind of information on her and not him.

      But even if he had, having a political allegiance is not a crime punishable by prison as far as I know.

      • fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de
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        10 months ago

        He released information relating to government officials engaging in misconduct

        … at precisely the right time to maximise the effect of the release and diminish her chances at winning the election.

        No whistleblowers shouldn’t go to prison, I’m glad Assange is going home but I do dislike him immensely.