The Chris Hedges Report: Julian Assange's father, John Shipton, speaks out

Julian Assange has spent over a decade fighting imprisonment, extradition, and CIA espionage. On Oct. 8, Chris Hedges and others will gather in Washington, DC, to demand Assange's release at the same time that protestors surround the British Parliament. For this special episode of The Chris Hedges Report, John Shipton, Assange's father, shares updates on the international campaign to free his son.
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[@user-rt3lb9oq6x]

Disgrace to the British government.

[@kathrynberridge840]

THIS BRITISH CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT IS A TORTUROUS REGIME!!!! CAMPAIGN NOW FOR JULIAN ASSANGE'S RELEASE AND THE ARREST OF ALL THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR "CRIMES AGAINST HUMAMITY"!!!!

[@catherinepohlman6957]

And to the Australian government, who continue to do nothing to help one of our own citizens.

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

I read, in a Techno-thriller novel some years ago, a British government official say to the protagonist, that "Sometimes Britain feels that it needs to do something to deserve - anew - the title of 'Perfidious Albion'."

[@henryvanes4113]

Usa considers themselves a Christian empire they are proving to the world that they don't like the truth Christianity stands for truth where does this leave the usa and the other country that go along with them .

[@jerryhall5709]

And to the Swedish government.

[@roki5941]

Throw all the war criminals in jail ! Bush, Blair, Biden etc ALL of them.

[@vikkiiam3083]

You forgot Obama , can’t forget him too !

[@roki5941]

@@vikkiiam3083 They are so many.. hard to remember all of them. The worst are always going in to our historybooks.

[@davidbarr2155]

Rope is cheap and gravity is free

[@roki5941]

@@davidbarr2155 I can pay for the rope.. so it will be free aswell.

[@denisegamey353]

Trudeau, Freeland

[@RR-ms2mt]

All the criminals are free but the journalist exposing their crimes is in a jail, democracy??? Shame on Australia for not saving their citizen... disgusting 🤮

[@heatherhall3452]

Australian Parliament has SOLD us out - changed the Australian Constitution without referendum in 1973 without our knowledge and turned Australia Government- Police - Courts etc into a Corporation illegally - operating under an ABN Operating under Maritime Law with a fictitious Queen of Australia

[@henryvanes4113]

It makes complicit of a criminal actions and that goes for both sides of politics . Stand up for the truth for one's.

[@merilee222]

And shame on the United States Government, my own government, for its own part in this, as well as the original cover up of the murder of civilians as documented on video and exposed by PvtFC Manning. Growing up I never imagined I could be so ashamed of my own country’s so-called leadership.

[@yaoliang1580]

Australia is the biggest puppet of the US. It is a criminal nation always supporting whatever crimes the US committed around the world

[@MortifiedU]

Australia doesn’t exist, we are a puppet to the evil empire.

[@harriet4564]

Assange is a HERO, beautiful soul, truthteller and real journalist! 🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eddserrano6967]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gerry4281]

It was encouraging to see the Mexican president speaking up for Julian’s release. October 8 is a big day to support Julian. All I can do is pray and tell anyone who will listen. For my 70 birthday, my son got me a Free Assange t-shirt. ❤

[@jono2233]

Viva Mexico! The old world IS falling apart as it must - to make way for a new better world. Power to the people! Viva La Revolucion!

[@fairenoughthenwhat]

What a great son you have.

[@zantecarroll4448]

yes i am praying too

[@zaharfortruth.5206]

where can we get Free Assange t-shirts?

[@gerry4281]

My son ordered it for me from somewhere in Burlington Ontario. I think it said Red Balloon. The t- shirt is basic black with large white block letters. Free press, Free Speech, Free Assange.

[@jackhammer8563]

Jesus Christ I still can't believe how many "journalists" in Amerikka are ignorant enough to applaud what is happening to Julian. 😱

[@Oppeldeldoc1]

I get a hundred messages a year from "liberal" Daily Kos, and not one is about this. They and others are too busy "defending democracy" by telling me to obsess over Donald Trump constantly.

[@duellingscarguevara]

And Australian.😡

[@lauramcconney9367]

Mainstream media has no real journalists left . They are just mouthpieces for the government! Real Journalists are all on Social media sites, the only place where truth can be found!!!

[@weblightstudio8215]

It is problem with everything from religion to politics and ethics. People understand an abstract world so facts just add to the distortion. Your reality is just as flawed but somewhere else

[@rigorocks23]

thats because in america there are no real journalist in mainstream media.

[@joylarson9040]

We are truly living in "1984" Julian must be freed!

[@johnconlon9652]

Brave New World.☘🏴

[@davidalexanderlourie4371]

I think we need to acknowledge Julian Assanges parents for raising such a son and instilling the values and giving space to develop the capacity to put those into practice.

[@jacpratt8608]

🤨

[@ruthwhall3020]

I truely have total respect to his father for his eloquence on getting his message over with out getting aggressive or losing his composure, my love and support goes out to this family . Free Julian Assange 💙

[@denisegamey353]

Absolutely

[@Maureen_Schilder]

I often think of this; surely he was raised by parents with the utmost integrity ... bless their souls.

[@TheJunkalos]

Hearing him talk about his son being imprisoned, seeing him following and fighting for his son WHOSE ALIVE makes me feel sad in a way... i can't imagine what he is going thru. Mexico is with you sir, during this troublesome time and after! Love from Mexico 🌮

[@bereal6590]

Mexico must be a very good country ✌

[@msbramble176]

Thanks Mexico!

[@katersization]

I think if there was not a ruling 3 letter oligarch in the United States, I could say the same about Us. God be with Assange, his wife, his children, and his loved ones. We are not all deluded, thank God.

[@jessatabbah3001]

Induxions I met him a couple of weeks ago in Melbourne to hear him speak along with David Mcbride who is on trial for exposing Australian soldiers in Afghan war crimes and QC Greg Barnes and you are so right I cried listening to him speak about how he’s supporting his son, how proud he is when Julian stood up for himself in London court and I think it broke a few hearts at the events. Such a humble man and god bless all of Mexico and beautiful people support Julian. It’s disgusting the Australian government not providing any support. Free Julian Assange

[@mitchellrotoloni2912]

lol the taco emoji

[@teresasteele5327]

I will never quite get my head around the fact this corruption against an innocent man can be played out in plain sight. #FreeAssange

[@kingdomfor1]

That's because we don't live in a free world , the will of the people is no longer important to our governments. We the people are of little significance to the world leaders .

[@msbramble176]

Goes to show how confident the corrupt have become. As long as they keep the public in fear they can do what they like with impunity.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

RFK Jr has announced that as president he would drop charges against Julian Assange.

[@pseudo_ra]

Julian Assange is a global hero and it’s crazy that this crucial trial is going unnoticed by the masses. It’s just sad. Free this man at once you criminals.

[@janeyuin4594]

Free Julian Assange ✌️✌️✌️

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

Agreed but sadly the masses have submitted to the dumbing down agenda for decades.

[@crossx695]

Amazing, Assange was very happy to spread stuff about others wrong doing or what he considered to be wrong doing but when anything is said about his actions he is up in arms

[@alessandroricci7294]

@@crossx695 such is good people's life: always ready to help others, but when you need it? Few, if any, are there to help, none of those who actually could do something.

[@damienlabenz]

Iam a coward eo begin with, but I understand the concept of a Hero. A Hero is a dead man. You got to ask yourself if he is going to be classified as a Hero (after we al are gone and dead) what is that going to make you today?

[@krisquigley4497]

It's rare to see this level of courage now. It gives me hope.

[@andrewgumra852]

if the Nobel panel for peace had any credebility left they should have given this year's price to Julian Assage, but these folks are all bought and in bed with Uncle Salty,Julian has done andsuffered a100 times more than the Rats they chose this year, however the master must be very happy with the choices they made

[@raymondjames5035]

Julian is my hero.

[@karenhertz3258]

Me, too! I've been with Julian Assange since Day One! My main HERO in these times!

[@robertlloyd60]

I am still disgusted by the corporate journalists obvious indifference towards their fellow journalist. As I see it you cannot call yourself a journalist and ignore this obvious attack on your colleague and autonomy. Thank you Chris and Real News Network for responsible and objective reporting. Too bad you are the exception and not the rule.

[@momwithaplan1287]

Sadly, We don’t really have independent journalist any longer. We have corporate mouthpieces and “Opinion hosts” that spread their BS propaganda to the masses on MSM. JS! FREE Assange NOW!

[@jasonlacroix6083]

Only 30k people will view this. That's all Chris's videos ever get. Half of America's citizens think he's a communist.

[@jacpratt8608]

why don't you report on the 70+ Australian journalists who bought pages of newspaper space for a couple of days last year to advertise their support.

[@LabGoats]

@@jasonlacroix6083 And sadly we don't even know what the word 'communism' means in the USA. Most of us equate it with 'authoritatian dictatorship' thanks to 100 years of Red Scare propaganda.

[@spottymaldoon4427]

All power to the Mexican President for his support of Julian. Shame on Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party for his abysmal lack of support. British justice is a sham.

[@rykson161]

All the while the British government and legal system is protecting that child molester , the partner and friend of Epstein !

[@THEROOTMATTERS]

You thing British justice is a sham, wait until you see American justice if Julian is extradited here. Do not let the fact, that some well liked individuals will be involved in the sham, deter your thinking on this heinous crime against Julian. BUT DO ALLOW YOUR ORIGINAL THOUGHTS ABOUT THOSE PPL CHANGE FROM WHAT YOU THOUGHT PRIOR TO. WE HAVE DEVILS IN OUR GOVERNMENT WHO WANT TO HIDE THE EVIL DEEDS SANCTIONED BY USA GOVERNMENT. TAKE NOTE OF EXACTLY WHO THEY ARE. FREE JULIAN ASSANGE IMMEDIATELY

[@dnickaroo3574]

Julian Assange (and Chelsea Manning) revealed War Crimes of the US. 1) Murder of Journalists and civilians; 2) Use of the most extreme forms of Torture; 3) US Defence Contractors have engaged in Child Trafficking (selling them as slaves, and harvesting their body organs). They have been doing this for decades.

[@-M0LE]

Starmer is a z!0nist

[@postscript5549]

Julian's father is so polite, modest, pleasant. I don't know HOW he maintains his composed demeanor. I admire him. I am so sorry for the family's suffering.

[@JC-hu1wd]

Stand up and protest wherever you are on October 8

[@msbramble176]

I will. In Melbourne Australia! Princes bridge 11am.

[@tigressnsnow]

@@msbramble176 Where in Qld. Do you know?

[@msbramble176]

@@tigressnsnow There is a QLD group that does regular gatherings but not sure for this day. You can find details for various parts of the Australian campaign by going to the Australian Assange Campaign website. I am not sure if my link got through. If nothing happens in QLD you can get something up.

[@tigressnsnow]

@@msbramble176 Thank you

[@msbramble176]

@Michelle Kosik There will be a free Assange group somewhere in colarado. Try to make contact with them and get something going.

[@leftykeys6944]

The implications of this stellar journalist undergoing years of arbitrary torture are frightening.

[@loop1479]

Have you noticed in the past 2 1/2 years we have all become assange?

[@dnickaroo3574]

The BBC, The Guardian, the ABC, Corporate Media in the US are all willing participates in the persecution of Julian Assange.

[@pseudo_ra]

I feel for this man! You raised a stellar human being and it breaks my heart that such a great human is being punished for questioning power. We are with you! #freeassange #freepress

[@Research0digo]

@pseudo_ra Did you attend any rallies, personally? (Why not?)

[@VV-sn3fh]

Julian is being treated worse than a criminal. 😢 it is extremely upsetting for me. I don’t believe in God but in my heart I wish this father and Julian’s wife all the strength and best wishes so Julian is set free soon. Those beautiful kids are growing up without a father because we live in a world where the real criminals are free. Love you Julian Assange.

[@wetguavass]

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange awarded ‘keys to Mexico City’ Assange’s brother says the move has reinvigorated the campaign to free Julian

[@paulineomalley5012]

It's worse than "malice", what they're doing to Julian - it's sheer EVIL!!! As his Dad said, they're slowly murdering him...😢 Thank you Mexico!

[@jillgaumet8416]

It was an honor meeting you at the Feb 2020 hearing, Mr Shipton. You emmanate warmth and humanity. Alas, Julian's foes are souless, and thus unmoved. The truth is starting to shine through the cracks, and critical mass is growing. We shall NOT BE DEFEATED!!!

[@janedoe5048]

This is the time to hit American streets a let the general public know America is holding a political prisoner.

[@jimcarrington6744]

Yes, like Leonard Peltier!

[@marywest6844]

On my reflecting Americans themselves. Are literally prisoners many of them. Coming to many of us too, if we don,'t make big shake up.

[@adinahaun6001]

Julian’s situation is tragic beyond measure, both for himself and his family, but for all who believe in freedom of information in a free society.

[@cheri238]

Julian Assange is a hero. The injustices of these elites with their powers of GREED and distortion both here ins USA, UK, Australia, others is a disgrace to all of us. May we all join forces with every ounce of being to lift the voices up for Julian Assange. Thank you again, Chris for all you have done to educate people and also to Julian's Father for this discussion. ♥️🌎

[@jasonlacroix6083]

I'm so tired of listening to the real patriots and their right to bear arms, while the only patriot alive sits in a cage because of his right to a free press. It is clear, after ten years, that talking doesn't work.

[@jacquelinegraham2622]

We the People have to fight..the elites

[@cheri238]

​@@jacquelinegraham2622 We have many who are still trying.

[@caseytithof]

Mr. Hedges thank you for all that you have done for so many people, if not all. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelgnit8476]

Thanks, Chris, for giving the right people voices that our western societies ignore. Free Assange

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

Thank you for keeping the spotlight on this travesty and the upcoming actions. Free Assange Now.

[@mammaliandischarger]

Free Julian! He will be remembered regardless of thier perversion of human rights and the law.

[@paulettemaximun2505]

Revealing Truth needs to be applauded. What a great Dad.

[@lilyfuzz1]

the whole thing is laughable but for the inhumane impact on Julian and his family.

[@jacpratt8608]

I'm amzed he can still laugh. Many would only cry.

[@msbramble176]

and the consequences for democracy

[@grantbablitz9835]

It's time for everyone in the world to demand freedom and justice for Julianne Assange. "As a" Canadian I fear the consequences if American agencies can extend their legal arm all the way to Australia. Free speech in Canada will become a practice of the past!

[@doneldamacdonnell8602]

This Canadian wholeheartedly agrees !!!

[@JK-nb3gy]

The price of freedom is vigilance. There is hope, with the internet, they cannot control all the narrative . But is a hard reality to accept- that you don't run your govt but your govt runs you and it has done so by controlling the media. Look at our weak govt not speaking out against his detention/extradition. We have been asleep at the wheel.

[@ritawatermann1327]

This Canadian agrees too!

[@sylviewalker7560]

Julian Assange is Australian. How can he possibly owe fealty or allegiance to the USA??? All Australian citizen and journalists owe allegiance to the USA??? Super confused...

[@catherinepohlman6957]

@@sylviewalker7560 Our government has always acted as if we were an American outpost. They did NOTHING to help any of the Australian citizens in Guantanamo Bay and they are happy to hand Julian Assange to the US on a silver platter. Australian citizenship is worth very little if you need protection from the US or the UK.

[@nikollezeinikolle6519]

Julian is my hero! Thank you all for fighting for him. #FreeAssangeNOW

[@KevinFitzMauriceEverett]

A perfect example of what is wrong with everything about big tech and big government.

[@MIOLAZARUS]

The grace and kindness of John Shipton is beyond amazing. I can't believe this is happening to Julian.

[@coding7196]

This case is so disgusting, it is unbelievable. This case also shows that we are at the end of this development; the Western countries are being run by crooks. My heart goes out to Mr. Shipton; he is really brave and he's a good man to support his tormented son.

[@marywest6844]

Crooks as well as cowards.

[@giselameunier3845]

his son was stupid not to stay in Germany, he likes troubles apperently

[@jacquelinegraham2622]

USA.and UK criminals.. getting away with it

[@Oo7Hola]

The Roman Empire never went away

[@SuperReznative]

Real super -heroes....." Evil prevails when good men(women) do nothing ." Shalom

[@lauramcconney9367]

Free Assange Now!!!

[@donnrutherford7059]

How many crimes is Julian going to have to endure from this corrupt persecution of his basic civil and legal rights Before he is freed as he must be

[@gordonjreeves5651]

👏 BRAV-OOOO - THANK U 😊 CHRIS 🙏 for continuing to spotlight this ⚖️ Consummately Courageous ⚖️ 👪 family. 👏

[@barrydouglas6276]

John Shipton struck me as well informed, well spoken and invested not only in his son's interests but also those of broad society. So why is this the first time that I have seen and heard him? In fairness some print enterprises have quoted him but his personality is (surprise) best revealed in person. Thanks to Chris Hedges and RNN for bringing this important guest to my lounge. I also learned the word adumbrate so my thanks for that too;)

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

👍 Great. Glad you pointed out this word. It's going to be my new catch word. Every time I use it I hope it breaks a clink in their chain of incarceration on the Right Honourable Julian Assange.

[@touchofclassfun6984]

Thanks for speaking out Chris !!

[@BeeBlot]

It's amazing his father can keep a sense of humor given everything they've done to his son.

[@youtubeone2231]

Very well said to Julian's father. This truth MUST get out.

[@raymondjames5035]

Who else but the Great Satan would punish the truth.

[@margaretmaryyoung6991]

To watch his son suffer..so horrible! Free Julian. This HAS GOT TO END! ENOUGH!!#!!

[@lucianacolombo7251]

'Julian is our hero.' So we too can be like Julian and STAND UP by breaking the yoke of fear, conformity, enchaining materialism, indocrination, quiescence to the immoral authorities, the psychopats, that for too long we have let enslave us! We are into the 'Great Awakening' that comes through the collective immense pain and suffering of all living beings, not FORGETTING THE ANIMALS. Disregard of loving reverence and respect of the rights of anyone, beyond name and form, has brought all of us into the present world situation. Let us take individual responsibility for it. Let us AWAKE, UNITE and FIGHT for Julian Assange's FREEDOM! A victory for all of us!

[@adamiskandar5107]

Remember, not to then support the warmongers on the coming war with China. I hope you choose to unite with the rest of the world to frustrate the warmongers so we can all live in peace.

[@jeanneelliott7243]

It is a horrible injustice against Julian and humankind. I pray for Julian and his family, who are tortured in this insane process.

[@kinky_Z]

24:05 - this is where John Shipton, speaking so eloquently about a "moral trajectory", begins to bring tears to my eyes...and an aching in my heart...

[@leonardmead1425]

it's got to be the end of the world. This kind of shit can't go on much longer.

[@rlbrown1009]

Torturing & imprisoning journalists for telling the truth, standing up for justice is horribly deplorable, not to mention illegal so why is it happening? This is completely unacceptable!

[@tomcoxon1]

Julian should unite us all, no matter what your party politics are, he is in prison for exposing the military atrocities of the latest most powerful country in the world. Time to act.

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

Great idea 💡 A 21st century Jesus.

[@DarelGabriel]

Dear Chris Hedges, Thank you. I'm so glad to find you in a forum where I can hear your commentary on a regular basis.

[@PhatLvis]

This man can still write a righteous screed.

[@chriskeene241]

Omg yes. I would go to his church

[@brianwheeldon4643]

Thank you Chris, John Shipton and TRNN. Essential listening and necessary information to put pressure on UK, USA, and western governments complicit in Julian's persecution. Thanks again

[@sjelinelukiman673]

AUKUS

[@dustykashifeathers858]

Julian Assange will be honorably remembered for as long as there'll be humans on this planet; his legend will outlive the forgettable names of petty politicians for millennia to come.✨✨✨.

[@RR-ms2mt]

They have the audacity for spreading democracy in the rest of the world, hypocrits

[@debravictoria7452]

I believe that's just a cover story.

[@Jay-kk3dv]

Wow he sounds so much like Julian. "After awhile words fail you, how to describe such grotesque injustice" That is so true. At the right time, God will give you those words. I know Julian's spirit is strong. The strength in the people who support Julian will keep him alive. There will be a time when the world is ready to embrace Julian again and these criminals will have to face their crimes. He will have his second coming.

[@thebreeze6765]

Eternal thanks for the work you do Cris Hedges. Shining a light on the Truth and on the difficult road to Freedom for Julian Assange.

[@collinshardyproust]

It’s horrible, the way this man has been persecuted relentlessly! 😣

[@jjgrenwich264]

I hope I see him freed in my lifetime. If not, then he becomes a martyr for the truth. Either way, he is a hero.

[@adamiskandar5107]

So dangerous for the establishment!

[@christinemei1989]

Why does the Australian government not to intervene on behalf of its own citizen?

[@catherinepohlman6957]

They never do. They were happy to leave Australian citizens to rot in Guantanamo Bay and in refugee camps in the Middle East (including children). They won't lift a finger to help any ordinary Australian citizen detained without just cause in either the US or the UK. Worse, they will cheerfully repeat whatever propaganda the US spouts about any ordinary Australian citizen the US has decided they don't like. And, once upon a time, they were perfectly happy to provide Nazi war criminals with safe haven.

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

They are part of the US/UK globalist cabal, and also very much under the thumb of both countries. Not that this excuses them. Their behavior is despicable.

[@maryhalverson5713]

The Australian government is as corrupt as the ghouls running the UK and USA.

[@jacpratt8608]

and why are the replies to this blocked out? 3 guesses. you'll probably get it in one.

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@jacpratt8608 Odd disappearances of comment replies are happening everywhere.

[@louislucas9446]

So dignified and eloquent. What has been perpetrated is truly heinous.

[@johnfromojai1]

Thank you for the reminder that Julian is a possible turning point where we can reject the brutality of of our current governmental systems.

[@sigmacentauri6191]

I love Chris Hedges. The composure that he speaks with holds such confidence of conviction. I salute 🫡 a real American 🇺🇸 thinker.

[@aussiegardener1773]

God bless Julian, his wife, children and extended family. I am a an Aussie who always proudly support Julian. I am so angry at how he has been treated. Murderers get better treatment and lessor sentences! !!!!

[@AM11222]

This is heartbreaking and unjust. Thank you for updating us.

[@tedtoews9889]

The world needs a free and active Julian Assange now more than ever!

[@arnystieber732]

Another excellent interview with a guest most in the U.S. will never hear. So glad Chris does what he does with such skill.

[@postscript5549]

Thank you Mr. Hedges for covering this story.

[@desertrose57]

Praying for Julian Assange!🙏🏼

[@CharliefromAussieland]

AMAZING words from a father about his own son, right in the middle of this present DARK age of "democracy" and political manipulation. I'd truly wish I have a father like him...

[@katersization]

His sense of humor must keep Him from going crazy. Keep going. Stay with him.

[@mibar5821]

#FreeAssange #ProsecuteWarCriminalsNotJournalists

[@nancyk7954]

This all needs to end now. I look to the day Julian is free again. It will come. For those who cannot be in DC on the 8th of Oct, I hope this will be live on You Tube for us to be there in spirit.

[@pullmanstandard81203]

Thank You, Real News Network. And of course Thank You, Chris Hedges.

[@janeyuin4594]

Yeah👏👏👏

[@heatherhall3452]

Julian Assange will come home 🙏🏽✝️❤️

[@StraussBR]

Wondeful person mr Shipton is easy to see who Julian got his principles from

[@gladeloy3341]

FIGHT LIKE YOU'RE ALREADY DEAD LIVE LIKE YOU'VE ALREADY WON

[@adamiskandar5107]

Only if, it is on the side of Righteousness!

[@gladeloy3341]

@@adamiskandar5107 but of course !

[@albaron7694]

Julian is a Hero who must get Nobel Peace Prize, not in Jail. Peoples of the world are proud of him. What we see in these western democratic countries about julian is disgusting. Julian must be free immediately.

[@janeyuin4594]

Yeah👏👏👏✌️✌️✌️

[@lloydmilton]

For the US powers that be :- If you are afraid of the truth then look at yourself and make the change so going forward you act with integrity and do not need to be afraid of the truth! A wise man once said to me "don't do something you don't want to read about on the front page of a newspaper!".

[@CHIVAC0LA]

My support from Mexico. Free Julian.

[@patriceortovent6451]

Australian must and will defend the cause of Julian Assange, just as the people all over the world have to join is this battle for justice. The wrong must be right once and for all and it belongs to the people at large to lead the fight since it belongs to the people to carry such a task. The system cannot do it, the power is with the people, it is just a question of awareness, organization and agitation, the state is powerless when the people decide to organize to act resolutely. The position of journalism is also in question since the main media remains silent to serve the interests of the oligarchs and the financial system world wide which is corrupted and act against the rightful demands of the people for justice and a progressive and fair outlook. The story of Julian Assange and his struggle is the story of the people themselves, our struggle to abolish a system which has only negativity to offer to humanity. Julian Assange will win at the end simply because it cannot be in any other way short of witnessing the crumbling down of the all social structure.

[@lindagriffiths8926]

What a lovely lovely man, it's easy to see why Julian has the courage he does. Bless you both 🙏 and all the Very best for 8th October's event's. Time is ripe to see 👀 Truth win out. Liars, cheaters, corruption and fake 'justice' need to be shown the red card... Ousted! Or outed for utter inhumanity to human's. 🙏💡✌💜✌💡🙏

[@richardgietzen4591]

The one thing I think Assnage really needs to remember : it is not personal : Perhaps : Assnage never though that he would be persecuted so badly, as an American I think of him as a hero . Thank you Mr. Assange for your sacrifice

[@dz-media]

It is not what?

[@adamiskandar5107]

I wonder how many who liked your comments did so because you think Assange is a hero and ignored the part that you advised the Assange family not to take the persecution of Assange: 'It is not personal'? IMHO, your comment is akin to the Western propaganda machine; state some half truths and facts but slip in the 'lie' to condition the masses to keep to the narrative.

[@richardgietzen4591]

The man is a hero and has more courage than I have , he is stand up for the freedoms you and I enjoy and should get all our support . The system is making an example of him . I lost relatives fighting the Germans in Ww2 but don't hate all germans.

[@saciji]

Thank you Mr Hedges. Not enough coverage. If it could be packaged as a soap opera maybe it would reach a wider audience 🙏💓

[@greylady4818]

A tic tock video might do it but it would be shadow banned.

[@rohanmarkjay]

That was a good interview. Assanges father seems to be just as good as Assange. We need hear more like these interviews from Assanges father. Its great listening to such an erudite and well learned man.

[@dubchile]

Good on you Chris for putting this up, passing the word and stepping out to voice your beliefs where it really counts...out on the streets. Thank you for being one of the strong few in our midst and not one of the indifferent many. God bless you sir 🙏

[@SuperIliad]

“Without debate, without criticism, no administration and no country can succeed-and no republic can survive. That is why the Athenian lawmaker Solon decreed it a crime for any citizen to shrink from controversy.”-John F. Kennedy.

[@irenet3204]

Pray Julian Assange could be released and be free to live happily with his family members! God bless Julian always! 🙏🙏🙏

[@AjniraBloom]

As absurd as the situation is, I still cannot get why Mr Shipton appears as if he's gossiping at a cocktail party. We are devastated over the injustice that Julian has had to endure. Thank you for your work and voice Chris. Very much appreciated.

[@andrewfung1672]

Will the new Australian goverment PLEASE act to free Julian Assange?

[@jacpratt8608]

there is none. its smoke and mirrors. that big island is a colony of the US. they just keep going West, bloody cowboys.

[@belle6071]

"One who champions truth is a Champion to all human beings." The apple has not fallen far from the tree. Blessings to the Father and the Son. Amen.

[@yananneteoh9818]

Julian Assange must be free 💓🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@JamieNixx]

#FreeAssangeNow

[@jaiapeace7992]

Julian Assange is an inspiration . A true hero . There is only one Julian Assange. I will share this with all. Julian exposed so very much truth. Let people know how to help. Keep the people for help. Julian is so loved. Thank you I pray for his freedom and him always❤

[@fairenoughthenwhat]

That was simply brilliant. Thank you.

[@weblightstudio8215]

What has happened to Julian is a message to us. It is a very effective message and people are listening. Julian was naive. He believed behind the corruption were well intended people when there was just self-interest

[@adamiskandar5107]

I don't think Julian was naive. He was brave.

[@weblightstudio8215]

@@adamiskandar5107 Julian was naive. He thought the world would be better off if he unveiled all this corruption. Then he thought he would be protected by people's good will and altruism. He discovered all that is mostly self interest

[@adamiskandar5107]

@@weblightstudio8215 Like I said, I believe he was brave. Are you equating people's freedom/free speech and democratic rights to people's good will and altruism? If people cannot defend free speech and always constraint by the government's decree on National security, what democracy are you talking about? I think people are fighting for Julian Assange's freedom mainly because what he revealed was clear evidence of government's war crimes, a case of being persecuted by the governments of US, UK and Australia.

[@thinkingallowed7042]

@@weblightstudio8215 I agree.

[@mariakocini9312]

All AUSTRALIA should unite for the freedom of Julian,His a Hero. 🙏 for him

[@scole781]

Prayers for Mr.Shipton and his whole family. This military veteran fought for freedom, of all people, everywhere.