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Related: About this forumWhat would it take for the Ecuadorians to rescind sanctuary for Assange?
With the Swedes and the Americans waiting outside the front door of the embassy, of course.
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What would it take for the Ecuadorians to rescind sanctuary for Assange? (Original Post)
matt819
Jan 2017
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Phoenix61
(17,641 posts)1. Not to be cynical
Money. Lots of money spread around to the right people.
matt819
(10,749 posts)2. US foreign aid to Ecuador
amounts to a rounding error - $26 million. http://us-foreign-aid.insidegov.com/q/53/1590/How-much-money-does-the-U-S-give-to-Ecuador
Surely there's a billionaire out there who could cough up another $26 million with one condition.
Raster
(20,999 posts)3. I'm sure Julian will just sneak out the back door of the Ecuadorian Embassy...
...and make his way over to the Russian Embassy... I bet they've already got a luxury suite waiting for him....Stoli, caviar and an autographed portrait of his patron.
Spasiba, Comrade Assange!
DFW
(56,520 posts)4. Probably something as basic as getting tired of his antics
I'm sure he's not the most welcome guest they've entertained.
Jose Garcia
(2,847 posts)5. Ecuador will be electing a new President next month