Assange: the Empire will not Bend.

OPINION

The latest appeal from the US for the prosecution/extradition of Julian Assange has been granted and is truly based on spurious grounds. Rather than on the grounds of violating the antiquated Espionage Act, the focus has shifted to the issue of his mental health. The psychiatrist who has worked with Assange for well over a year has stated that mentally and emotionally, he could not withstand the sadistic and well-known barbaric US prison system;  suicide is likely. The US prosecution is challenging this decision.

One can honestly say that many issues are on trial in this case. First is the UK legal system. There is no evidence that Assange committed any crime. Secondly, the prosecution's star witness has recanted his testimony, telling the world he was offered a deal if he would lie to the courts. Thirdly, the Spanish security firm that can be traced back to the CIA and a dead Casino Zionist performed illegal surveillance within the Ecuadorian Embassy, listening in on Assange and his legal team. Many visitors of Assange, including journalists, had their phones hacked and spied on ever since while he was in the embassy. These are all violations of the UK's due process, yet the courts continue to lick the boots of the US State Department. In effect, this entire extradition hearing is one giant clown show, where the actual Law has nothing to do with it.

This clown- case is not just about one man. This case is about a functioning fourth estate: a free press and freedom of speech. If Assange is successfully prosecuted, this will cause a domino effect, punishing and canceling investigative and independent journalism. If you are aware of history, without a free press criticizing and revealing the actions of governments, we no longer have a democracy but a totalitarian state.

The UK Justice system is virtually on trial here as well. How many laws will they break to keep a journalist in a high-security prison without a single charge? How many Laws will they overlook to please their masters: the US Empire?

If I remember correctly, the UK passed a law that the country would not extradite a political prisoner. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this law remains in effect. No matter how you argue it, Assange is a political prisoner.

In October, the US prosecution will state their case to the High Court. From what sparse information I possess, this argument will be the validity of the psychiatrist's assessment of Julian Assange. If he is suicidal and is mentally capable of standing trial in the United States and survive in a High Max prison. Most of the planet is aware of the US prison system. For the most part, it's barbaric and cruel.

Following this trial resembles the antics of what was once called the “Theatre of the Absurd.” Men and women wearing wigs and black gowns dramatically spouting their cases in Shakespearean fashion. The old saying that “the law is an ass” is consistent with this current travesty of justice.

The Empire, despite its lies and wars crimes, will not bend on this case.

Considering the current crackdown in terms of censorship on antiwar voices and criticisms of the government, it appears we are heading towards a form of totalitarianism: One narrative, one rule, and the imprisonment of dissent.

This is what the Julian Assange case is about: human rights, freedom of the press and free speech, and the right to talk Truth to power. Without these Rights, we do not have a democracy but an authoritarian regime.