Because [Donald Trump] so clearly - through his words and actions and the type of people that turn up at his rallies - represents people who are not the middle, not the upper middle educated class, there is a fear of seeming to be associated in any way with them, a social fear that lowers the class status of anyone who can be accused of somehow assisting Trump in any way, including any criticism of Hillary Clinton.
Julian AssangeI don't like the word transparency; cold dead glass is transparent. I prefer education or understanding, which are more human.
Julian AssangeThat is vaguely conspiratorial, in a networking sense. We have published their meeting notes.
Julian AssangeWe don't have sources who are dissidents on other sources. Should they come forward, that would be a tricky situation for us, but we're presumably acting in such a way that people feel morally compelled to continue our mission, not to screw it up.
Julian AssangeIf you want a vision of the future, imagine Washington-back ed Google Glasses strapped onto vacant human faces - forever.
Julian AssangeDonโt damage computer systems you break into (including crashing them); donโt change the information in those systems (except for altering logs to cover your tracks); and share information.
Julian AssangeLet us not compare Edward Snowden's situation with that of Chelsea Manning or Jeremy Hammond, who is also imprisoned in the United States. As a result of WikiLeaks' hard work, Edward Snowden has political asylum, has travel documents, lives with his girlfriend, goes to the ballet and earns substantial speaking fees. Edward Snowden is essentially free and happy. That is no coincidence. It was my strategy to undo the chilling effect of the 35 year Manning sentence and it has worked.
Julian Assange