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I wonder what Assange's economic philosophy is. Is he a socialist? That would explain why he is so convinced the capitalist US is the main danger in the world t
by woodandsteel 10y ago
I wonder what Assange's economic philosophy is. Is he a socialist? That would explain why he is so convinced the capitalist US is the main danger in the world today. I have noticed that many socialists are friendly toward Putin's Russia, even though it is very far from being socialist, because it's the US's enemy.
On the other hand, he claims to be opposed to all big, oppressive governments. So is he a libertarian? But then he would be friendlier toward the US than Russia.
Maybe he doesn't have an economic philosophy. But that would be crazy, because econmics is so important for so many things involving human well-being.
Anybody know where Assange stands on this?
- ramblerman 10y agoWhy do people always look for a motive in his 'latest' leak. Democrats turned on him when he leaks Clinton's emails so he must be pro trump (As stupidly demonstrated by Bill Maher in his interview) The assumption seems to be that he has perfect information on everybody in the world and is cherry picking for some grand motive. I think he just publicizes what he can get his hands on, and there isn't much more to it than that.
- woodandsteel 10y agoI don't assume we should automatically trust or distrust him. The problem is I just don't understand enough about his motivations to decide whether or not to trust him. The reason I am asking about his economic philosophy is it often influences people's decisions on matters of public importance, like releasing information to the public. If I understood his economic philosophy, it might help me understand his motives and so whether or not to trust him. On the other hand, it might not help. And you have to admit, he's a unique individual. Aren't you at all curious to understand him?