Julian Assange arrested (merged)

Platapus · 12-03-10, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

if I had a nickel for every time some dude decided we were done before I was completely satisfied...

My doctor asked me if I suffered from Premature Ejaculation.

I told him, I don't; but my wife does.

<rimshot>

Thank you, you have been a great thread. I will be here all weekend.

Be sure to tip the veal and try the waitress.

frau kaleun · 12-03-10, 11:50 PM

A man went to the doctor for his annual checkup. The doctor asked him if he had any medical complaints, and the man - somewhat bashfully - answered in the affirmative.

"Well then, what seems to be the problem?" the doctor asked.

The man quietly explained that the problems were of a rather intimate nature, and after much prompting, finally elaborated on the exact nature of his complaint. After many "hmms" and "ahas" and a thorough physical, the doctor excused himself from the room. When he returned he handed the man a sheet of paper.

"I've written down my diagnosis and some suggestions that might help you out," he said. "Make a followup appointment for one month from now and if things haven't improved we'll try something else." The man took the paper, read it over carefully, thanked the doctor, and dutifully made another appointment on his way out of the office.

Late one Friday afternoon a month later the doctor opened the door of the exam room to find the same man sitting there in full fancy dress - starched white shirt, elegant walking stick, and a black tuxedo complete with bow tie, cummerbund, tails and even a top hat.

"Good morning," the doctor said, all cool professionalism. "Have you been following the suggestions I gave you?"

"Yes, I have," the man replied. "But they haven't helped a bit."

"Well, that's too bad. But don't worry, there are other things we can try... therapy, medications..." At this the doctor paused and smiled. "But I see it hasn't interfered with your social life," he continued. "Looks like you've got a very special evening planned."

"No, nothing special," the man answered. "And my social life is crap. But I finally decided that if I was gonna be impotent, I was sure as hell gonna look impotent."

Platapus · 12-04-10, 12:18 AM

A pun at maturity is fully groan.

News Flash: A crate load of Viagra has been stolen from a distribution warehouse - police are looking for hardened criminals.

krashkart · 12-04-10, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

News Flash: A crate load of Viagra has been stolen from a distribution warehouse - police are looking for hardened criminals.

Hospitals in the region have been asked to be on the lookout for unusual cases of priapism. If your erection lasts for more than four hours, please seek immediate medical help.

Skybird · 12-05-10, 06:26 AM

This German essay , entitled "The loneliness of a superpower", sees it slightly different, saying that although the leak is a diplomatic disaster, it reveals how much healthy reason the diplomatic service of the United States is revealing in its assessements, even if officially these assessements are lied about. It also shows how sensibly and carefully and often cleverly the US is acting in world policies, in the background, and that the world without the US's attempts without doubt would be a much worse place. Finally it is pointed out that the American diplomatic assessments often seem to collide with the much more self-decepting assessements by the Europeans, an example given in the form of Turkey that many Europeans tend to see as a great chance for the EU while the US already rates it as an islamistic regime falling into the realm of ultra-fundamentalists that do openly desire for the destruction of European value culture and takeover of Europe by Osman empire 2.0.

In general the essay says the reveleations by wikileaks for the most are a compliment for the healthy reason of the US diplomatic service. I have sympathy for that view, although there are obviously exceptions from the rule..

I do not have so much problems with most of the leaked revelations by content. I only wish and demand that official policies would be more in consistency with these. Transparency is what it is about. And if that sends a message of the US/ther West using tougher policies, then this would send a message to the international bullies. At least a more powerful message than the endless appeasement attempts of the Europeans who always talk soft and nice even when getting spit in their faces. No reliable principles, no spine, its own rules opportunistically manipulated whenever it sees fit
- that is the EU.

Capt. Morgan · 12-05-10, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

...Finally it is pointed out that the American diplomatic assessments often seem to collide with the much more self-decepting assessements by the Europeans, ...

It would be tremendously intersting to read some European diplomatic cables and see how well they conform to their nations public stance. I'm willing to bet that they privately agree on a great many more points than they do in public.

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...I do not have so much problems with most of the leaked revelations by content. I only wish and demand that official policies would be more in consistency with these.....

I have no problems with it either. It's kind of like having everyone stop and turn over their cards in the middle of an especially tense poker hand.

These revelations have certainly changed the game - and I'd say for the better - a dose of truth right now might help the NATO nations make some decisions based on expediency rather then political maneuvering back home.

It's also interesting that immediately after their release, Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan, where he thanked Ambassador Karl Eikenberry for his work and cancelled a planned visit with Karzai.

I am sincerely hoping that the next le Carré is presently combing through these cables for material.

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Originally Posted by heartc

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(BTW, afaik the bank has not yet been identified. Just for the record.)

Yes, you're right. Assange mentioned that he has a lot of Bank of America material, but has repeatedly refused to state that this material will be the content of his up-coming bank realease.

Personally I am looking forward to this release more than any other, and I was also half-joking about this release being the ultimate cause of his demise.

Jimbuna · 12-05-10, 04:16 PM

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange accused of rape.

Thats one bit of news he wouldnt want leaked.

12-04-10, 12:18 AM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,380 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	A pun at maturity is fully groan. News Flash: A crate load of Viagra has been stolen from a distribution warehouse - police are looking for hardened criminals. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-05-10, 06:26 AM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,664 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	This German essay , entitled "The loneliness of a superpower", sees it slightly different, saying that although the leak is a diplomatic disaster, it reveals how much healthy reason the diplomatic service of the United States is revealing in its assessements, even if officially these assessements are lied about. It also shows how sensibly and carefully and often cleverly the US is acting in world policies, in the background, and that the world without the US's attempts without doubt would be a much worse place. Finally it is pointed out that the American diplomatic assessments often seem to collide with the much more self-decepting assessements by the Europeans, an example given in the form of Turkey that many Europeans tend to see as a great chance for the EU while the US already rates it as an islamistic regime falling into the realm of ultra-fundamentalists that do openly desire for the destruction of European value culture and takeover of Europe by Osman empire 2.0. In general the essay says the reveleations by wikileaks for the most are a compliment for the healthy reason of the US diplomatic service. I have sympathy for that view, although there are obviously exceptions from the rule.. I do not have so much problems with most of the leaked revelations by content. I only wish and demand that official policies would be more in consistency with these. Transparency is what it is about. And if that sends a message of the US/ther West using tougher policies, then this would send a message to the international bullies. At least a more powerful message than the endless appeasement attempts of the Europeans who always talk soft and nice even when getting spit in their faces. No reliable principles, no spine, its own rules opportunistically manipulated whenever it sees fit - that is the EU. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

12-05-10, 04:16 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,661 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Wikileaks founder Julian Assange accused of rape. Thats one bit of news he wouldnt want leaked. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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12-03-10, 11:50 PM	#2
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	A man went to the doctor for his annual checkup. The doctor asked him if he had any medical complaints, and the man - somewhat bashfully - answered in the affirmative. "Well then, what seems to be the problem?" the doctor asked. The man quietly explained that the problems were of a rather intimate nature, and after much prompting, finally elaborated on the exact nature of his complaint. After many "hmms" and "ahas" and a thorough physical, the doctor excused himself from the room. When he returned he handed the man a sheet of paper. "I've written down my diagnosis and some suggestions that might help you out," he said. "Make a followup appointment for one month from now and if things haven't improved we'll try something else." The man took the paper, read it over carefully, thanked the doctor, and dutifully made another appointment on his way out of the office. Late one Friday afternoon a month later the doctor opened the door of the exam room to find the same man sitting there in full fancy dress - starched white shirt, elegant walking stick, and a black tuxedo complete with bow tie, cummerbund, tails and even a top hat. "Good morning," the doctor said, all cool professionalism. "Have you been following the suggestions I gave you?" "Yes, I have," the man replied. "But they haven't helped a bit." "Well, that's too bad. But don't worry, there are other things we can try... therapy, medications..." At this the doctor paused and smiled. "But I see it hasn't interfered with your social life," he continued. "Looks like you've got a very special evening planned." "No, nothing special," the man answered. "And my social life is crap. But I finally decided that if I was gonna be impotent, I was sure as hell gonna look impotent."