An interesting point was raised on the TV tonight.
If the US is going to prosecute Assange for publishing the cables,
then will they also prosecute the newspapers and TV stations that have
also published them ? Hmmmm interesting heh ?

Americas power is awesome, in many ways.
am a an of America, and afraid of them.
This man stole nothing.
He published evidence others took.
Every now and again we say we will protect whistle blowers.
We never do.
Gillard like leaders all over the world, dances at the end of an American string, then, Rudd like,sends Kev out to remind us of basic law.
Is the crime the theft.
Is it the publication.
Or is it those in country's all over the world who had hidden agendas and even lie and deceive us all.
This mornings age newspaper shows the dangerous bending over for America.
How can the world be free if we are to forget both the worst of our enemy's,and our growing resemblance to them?

It looks like the tide has well and truly turned for Ms Gillard in the wake of her hasty condemnation of Julian Assange.
The open letter sent to her is now backed by over 4000 signatories.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/wikileaks/gillard-left-to-face-backlash/story-fn775xjq-1225967930434

Good link Poirot. It is not surprising that Gillard jumped to stroke the ego of the US, the alliance is an important one but real friendships also involve friendly critical feedback when required. AND importantly representation of an Australian citizen at consular level is now reportedley being guaranteed. Australia can be a SOLID ally without lying down on all aspects of US foreign policy. A true friend is an honest one.

Not everyone will agree but I am pleased to see support for Wikileaks is widespread.

No joy for me in seeing Gillard get it so wrong.
I have said it from her first day in power, I do not like her or trust her.
In fact she will go the Rudd way maybe this term.
We need to remind America, it is their words leaked, their wrongs we are hearing about.
And while every country, us too, spy's on every one else, America must face its problems.
ALP fellow Travlers, note please defending Julia will not change growing perceptions , it is in fact the even worse opposition nothing else, keeping us in power.
She can not rally us in time those who oppose my views the most will remove her.

The following may be of interest to some:

http://newmatilda.com/2010/12/09/enough-sausages-assange

by Ben Pobjie.