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In reply to the discussion: Why does Julian Assange want to go to Ecuador? [View all]jeff47
(26,549 posts)67. Again, running makes no sense if your claims are true.
That's what the British courts have decided, Assange is wanted for questioning, no charges have been brought.
Sweden issued an arrest warrant in December 2010. Those are charges.
Up until now, Assange was at least among people who spoke his language
Which is why he's trying to flee to Ecuador. Makes perfect sense.
If you are being investigated and possibly indicted for "rape" in Sweden, they'll hold you in prison right until you are acquitted. And yes, this can take years.
If you are an utter moron. Because the Swedish equivalent for a motion to dismiss would be trivial to create, and would have to be granted if your claims about Swedish rape law were true.
I fully understand that you love the guy. Doesn't mean he's perfect. The sooner you stop grasping at conspiracy theory straws, the less you'll be hurt. If you'd like any examples, talk to those of us who strongly supported John Edwards.
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It would be a lot smarter to go to a country without an extradition treaty with America. nt
hack89
Jun 2012
#54
Actually, check out the stats for retiring to Ecuador. It honestly sounds like the next Costa Rica
riderinthestorm
Jun 2012
#7
No, rape laws are widly different. They go from non-existent to what's on the books in Sweden.
jeff47
Jun 2012
#47
Then you'd have an incredibly easy time showing how their rape law doesn't apply
jeff47
Jun 2012
#61
As far as I remember, the bombing of Libya happened more like 198 days rather than years ago
reorg
Jun 2012
#53
Well, he certainly probably assaulted more women, if you count that as an "accomplishment".
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2012
#30