WikiLeaks -Corrupt major US bank next

wyatt earp · November 30, 2010, 15:53

And again.........

By Sahil Kapur
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 -- 11:13 am

In an interview published Monday, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange revealed that his whistleblower website intends to publish a trove of secret documents exposing the corruption of a major American bank.

He declined to say which bank, but he offered what may be a telling hint last year as to who the megaleak will target.

"At the moment, for example, we are sitting on 5GB from Bank of America, one of the executive's hard drives," Assange told the technology site Computer World in an article published on October 9, 2009.

The Wikileaks chief continued: "Now how do we present that? It's a difficult problem. We could just dump it all into one giant Zip file, but we know for a fact that has limited impact. To have impact, it needs to be easy for people to dive in and search it and get something out of it."

The Internet has been abuzz with speculations as to which bank the famous -- or notorious -- website will expose. Although Assange's hint is far from a dead giveaway, his strategic approach to publishing secrets suggests that his next target may well be Bank of America, the nation's largest bank in terms of assets.

Speaking to Andy Greenberg of Forbes, Assange said the leak -- to be unveiled early in 2011 -- "will give a true and representative insight into how banks behave at the executive level in a way that will stimulate investigations and reforms."

It would blow the lid off an "ecosystem of corruption," he added.

Read article here:
US Bank next on list

renaissance_warrior · November 30, 2010, 19:38

Well let me tell you this; BOA will be a bit more aggressive than The Meat Puppet has been. This guy is totally nuts.

Bawana jim · November 30, 2010, 20:14

I think Julian Assange will be dead long before 2011.

jim

**Jen** · November 30, 2010, 21:57

Quote:

corruption of a major American bank..

Wait.. aren't they all corrupt?

Fox News - Arrest warrant issued for Wikileaks Founder for Sex Crimes

Topbanana · November 30, 2010, 22:08

Very convenient timing for a sex charge isn't it?

This is very much a holding charge due to US pressure.

SWOHFAL · November 30, 2010, 22:19

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Originally posted by Topbanana
Very convenient timing for a sex charge isn't it?

This is very much a holding charge due to US pressure.

The guy does look like a perv... I was surprised he actually is alleged to like women.

ftierson · November 30, 2010, 22:27

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Originally posted by SWOHFAL
The guy does look like a perv... I was surprised he actually is alleged to like women.

Perv or not, it doesn't mean that what he says is incorrect...

And, convenient timing with the sex charges, you know...?!

Forrest

SWOHFAL · December 01, 2010, 00:21

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Originally posted by ftierson

Perv or not, it doesn't mean that what he says is incorrect...

And, convenient timing with the sex charges, you know...?!

Forrest

Wikileaks is supposed to be bigger than him, so who cares if he gets pinched? It might keep him out of the spotlight for a while, but if he didn't do anything, it shouldn't be an issue.

juanni · December 01, 2010, 06:09

Quote:

Originally posted by SWOHFAL

Wikileaks is supposed to be bigger than him, so who cares if he gets pinched? It might keep him out of the spotlight for a while, but if he didn't do anything, it shouldn't be an issue.

Well he has done lots of things to piss off the wrong people.
That is more than enough to get a conviction on something, anything,

.....................juanni

starbuck · December 01, 2010, 06:32

Most of this stuff is probably crap, but they may have found something because its very hard to find good wikileak torrents now.

SWOHFAL · December 01, 2010, 16:49

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Originally posted by juanni

Well he has done lots of things to piss off the wrong people.
That is more than enough to get a conviction on something, anything,

.....................juanni

I expect him to be dealt with extra-judicially.

November 30, 2010, 15:53	#1
wyatt earp Registered FALaholic #: 8158 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 544	WikiLeaks -Corrupt major US bank next And again......... By Sahil Kapur Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 -- 11:13 am In an interview published Monday, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange revealed that his whistleblower website intends to publish a trove of secret documents exposing the corruption of a major American bank. He declined to say which bank, but he offered what may be a telling hint last year as to who the megaleak will target. "At the moment, for example, we are sitting on 5GB from Bank of America, one of the executive's hard drives," Assange told the technology site Computer World in an article published on October 9, 2009. The Wikileaks chief continued: "Now how do we present that? It's a difficult problem. We could just dump it all into one giant Zip file, but we know for a fact that has limited impact. To have impact, it needs to be easy for people to dive in and search it and get something out of it." The Internet has been abuzz with speculations as to which bank the famous -- or notorious -- website will expose. Although Assange's hint is far from a dead giveaway, his strategic approach to publishing secrets suggests that his next target may well be Bank of America, the nation's largest bank in terms of assets. Speaking to Andy Greenberg of Forbes, Assange said the leak -- to be unveiled early in 2011 -- "will give a true and representative insight into how banks behave at the executive level in a way that will stimulate investigations and reforms." It would blow the lid off an "ecosystem of corruption," he added. Read article here: US Bank next on list

November 30, 2010, 19:38	#2
renaissance_warrior Registered FALaholic #: 13689 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 8,558	Well let me tell you this; BOA will be a bit more aggressive than The Meat Puppet has been. This guy is totally nuts. __________________ "In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot." - Mark Twain “The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself.” - John Adams "The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome becomes bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance." ~ Cicero , 55 BC ~

November 30, 2010, 22:08	#5
Topbanana Registered FALaholic #: 20443 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 3,289	Very convenient timing for a sex charge isn't it? This is very much a holding charge due to US pressure. __________________ God created the Earth, Mauser drew the property lines.

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starbuck Registered FALaholic #: 26466 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 710	Most of this stuff is probably crap, but they may have found something because its very hard to find good wikileak torrents now. __________________ In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught.

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November 30, 2010, 20:14	#3
Bawana jim Registered FALaholic #: 17482 Join Date: May 2005 Location: west coast Posts: 5,348	I think Julian Assange will be dead long before 2011. jim