I could argue that adding the fact that a lot of PhD students receive DARPA funding and trying to mingle it with corporate funding is problematic on the same gr

I could argue that adding the fact that a lot of PhD students receive DARPA funding and trying to mingle it with corporate funding is problematic on the same grounds, as it adds context that I don't feel worthwhile, because it distracts. The attempt to put all context into all discussions is obviously futile. Adding relevant context is a worthwhile way of debate, but not necessarily part of any particular statement. Assange doesn't see that piece of info as relevant. Trying to turn this on the person is not a way to go in my opinion. Prove a lie before. Interacting with his statements (and be it "I think he's overinterpreting and I won't further engage"), is the way to go. (To add context: I live in Berlin, a person in a rain coat and an umbrella on a sunny day is nothing special.)