• Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    This is a real win for Biden. Despite all of Trump’s praise for Wikileaks, he did nothing about Assange.

    Of course, this wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t an election year, but it’s still a win.

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      6 months ago

      In my opinion, absolutely. His legal exile lasted far too long… I think most people won’t even know this happened unless the late night shows pick it up.

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        I wonder how many people even remember who he is without a refresher at this point. The general public’s memory is short.

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        6 months ago

        …especially once they’re serving their* second term.

        [edit] they’re, their, there