Wikileaks Founder Threatens to Release 'Doomsday' File - Polidicks

[QUOTE]Julian Assange, creator of the WikiLeaks website responsible for releasing classified government cables and documents online, announced over the weekend that he has a “poison pill” insurance file that will be released if he is arrested, killed or if his website is taken off the internet. In dialogue that sounds as if it was taken from a summer blockbuster movie, Julian has called these encrypted and uncensored documents his “doomsday files” and warned the public, “We have over a long period of time distributed encrypted backups of material we have yet to release. All we have to do is release the password to that material, and it is instantly available.” According to a New York Post interview with Nigel Smart, professor of cryptology at Bristol University, these files are security protected to such an extent that they are nearly impossible to break into unless you have the “key” to do so. This new warning is not the only noise coming from Assange who is currently hiding from sexual assault charges somewhere in London. Late Friday, the British publication The Guardian had its readers submit questions to Assange, which he then answered online. One question asked if the Australian native wished to return home and what his thoughts are on the fact that he could potentially be arrested. Assange responded: “I am an Australian citizen and I miss my country a great deal. However, during the last weeks the Australian prime minister, Julia Gillard, and the attorney general, Robert McClelland, have made it clear that not only is my return is impossible but that they are actively working to assist the United States government in its attacks on myself and our people. This brings into question what does it mean to be an Australian citizen - does that mean anything at all?” This statement prompted Australian Attorney General Robert McClelland over the weekend to publically respond to these allegations with: [Mr. Assange] “is entitled to the same rights as any other Australian citizen. This includes the right to return to Australia and also to receive consular assistance while he is overseas if that is requested." It seems, however, that the controversial WikiLeaks leader is taking precautionary steps by opening up bank accounts in different countries and staying out of sight from authorities. His job has become increasingly difficult as U.S. Internet providers have withdrawn their contracts from the website as public outcry and government pressure have increased. The latest company to cut ties is Pay Pal who stopped working with Assange just within the past few days. Despite all of these new hurdles, cables continue to be leaked. According to Assange the end is nowhere near in sight. WikiLeaks still has documents relating to Guantanamo Bay, a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan that killed civilians and documents from a U.S. Bank. [/QUOTE] Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, is threatening the world governments. How is he threatening them? Apparently he has been given a file that, if released, could destroy the world. He says if he is to be arrested by INTERPOL or killed off by a government agency or by independent 'do-righters', he will have the 'Doomsday File' released, which would in turn, be revenge against the government agency that imprisoned him. If you ask me, the government should leave him the fuck alone. I don't want to grow up in a post-apocalyptic world... Your thoughts? Sources: [url]http://www.examiner.com/news-in-national/wikileaks-founder-threatens-to-release-doomsday-file[/url] [url]http://visiontoamerica.org/story/wikileaks-will-release-encrypted-doomsday-file-if-site-blocked.html[/url] [url]http://bigjournalism.com/dloesch/2010/12/06/wikileaks-founder-to-release-doomsday-file-if-punished/[/url] [QUOTE=Sokrates;26543485]This was news from yesterday I belive, before he was arrested.[/QUOTE]

This guy's a fucking asshole. Shoot him, now. How can he release something when he's fucking [B]dead[/B]? Yay, boxes!!!

I bet it's a troll face jpeg

[QUOTE=faze;26543438]This guy's a fucking asshole. Shoot him, now. How can he release something when he's fucking [B]dead[/B]?[/QUOTE]Because he's not the one releasing them; he is not the only one in Wikileaks.

The insurance file will certainly harm relations, though I think it's too early to assume the worst. It is an insurance file, and thus the act of making it valid as insurance would require people to actually fear its release. If that is the goal then I automatically assume it's not as bad. The fear of action is better then the action itself.

Do it

[QUOTE=Sgt Doom;26543449]Because he's not the one releasing them; he is not the only one in Wikileaks.[/QUOTE] He founded the site knowing what its purpose was, he's upholding its...values.

[QUOTE=faze;26543438]This guy's a fucking asshole. Shoot him, now. How can he release something when he's fucking [B]dead[/B]?[/QUOTE] Dead hand technique cum gargler. I disagree with some of what he has released but war crimes should not be swept under a fucking rug, they need to be thrown into the light.

[QUOTE=faze;26543460]He founded the site knowing what its purpose was, he's upholding its...values.[/QUOTE] Martyrdom is not a value of Wikileaks.

"currently hiding" How old is this? He has been arrested and the key hasn't been released..

[QUOTE=faze;26543460]He founded the site knowing what its purpose was, he's upholding its...values.[/QUOTE]Yeeeees, but shooting him will not stop the leaks, as there are many other people working for Wikileaks.

[QUOTE=Devodiere;26543470]Martyrdom is not a value of Wikileaks.[/QUOTE] He's a tratior to the world, he may not be releasing the info, but he's running a site knowing what people are using it for. For fuck's sake, he founded a site called wiki[B]leaks[/B]. He can't argue that he doesn't know what the fuck's going on.

This was news from yesterday I belive, before he was arrested.

Normally I don't make video game references, but this reminds me of episode 2 when alyx has the stolen combine files, or whatever.

[QUOTE=faze;26543480]He's a tratior to the world, he may not be releasing the info, but he's running a site knowing what people are using it for. For fuck's sake, he founded a site called wiki[B]leaks[/B]. He can't argue that he doesn't know what the fuck's going on.[/QUOTE] He is doing nothing more than what newspapers have done for decades, the only people who can be called traitors are the people who get hold of secret info and pass it onto him.

[QUOTE=Jsm;26543491]He is doing nothing more than what newspapers have done for decades, the only people who can be called traitors are the people who get hold of secret info and pass it onto him.[/QUOTE] He's turning governments against each other. Leaked info about the US protection of Baltic countries against Russia? What the fuck's that? He knew shit like that would get out, and he perpetuated it. He also is threatening to leak the [B]doomsday[/B] file, whatever the fuck that is. But still, [B]he[/B] is going to leak it.

[QUOTE=faze;26543480]He's a tratior to the world, he may not be releasing the info, but he's running a site knowing what people are using it for. For fuck's sake, he founded a site called wiki[B]leaks[/B]. He can't argue that he doesn't know what the fuck's going on.[/QUOTE] What, Leaking information means you have a death wish now? He knows what is going on and actively supports it, what he supports however is not something worth killing him over. You have a very loose definition of traitor to the world you know that?

[QUOTE=faze;26543438]This guy's a fucking asshole. Shoot him, now. How can he release something when he's fucking [B]dead[/B]?[/QUOTE] No, but his friends can :smug:

[QUOTE=faze;26543480]He's a tratior to the world, he may not be releasing the info, but he's running a site knowing what people are using it for. For fuck's sake, he founded a site called wiki[B]leaks[/B]. He can't argue that he doesn't know what the fuck's going on.[/QUOTE] I see you hating on wikileaks :colbert:

[QUOTE=soderholm13;26543504]I see you hating on wikileaks :colberT:[/QUOTE] Yep.

If he seriously thinks he can threaten the public or the government out of arresting him he's a complete idiot. [B]E:[/B] Also, this is genuine terrorism, whether his arrest has good cause or not he should have to defend himself in court.

[QUOTE=Denicide;26543508]he's a complete idiot.[/QUOTE] Fixed.

[QUOTE=faze;26543494]He's turning governments against each other. Leaked info about the US protection of Baltic countries against Russia? What the fuck's that? He knew shit like that would get out, and he perpetuated it. He also is threatening to leak the [B]doomsday[/B] file, whatever the fuck that is. But still, [B]he[/B] is going to leak it.[/QUOTE] He is not turning governments against each other, Wikileaks are publishing what they are given. Why do people have so much trouble understanding this? Judging from all the other stuff they have released over the years they really will release ANYTHING if they can verify its real.

He supposedly will release a file that will end us all most likely being something that will cause a huge war and all you rebel angsty teens want him to release it?

[QUOTE=Jsm;26543526]He is not turning governments against each other, Wikileaks are publishing what they are given. Why do people have so much trouble understanding this? Judging from all the other stuff they have released over the years they really will release ANYTHING if they can verify its real.[/QUOTE] alot of people are sheep [editline]7th December 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=Soldier32;26543545]He supposedly will release a file that will end us all most likely being something that will cause a huge war and all you rebel angsty teens want him to release it?[/QUOTE] Yes

information on its own can do no bad it's how that information is used it's not the responsibility of the information publisher to ensure that it's only used for good nor is it the responsibility of the information publisher to ensure that the information they publish is only about good things it's the fault of other men for doing deeds that do harm when they come to light

any kind of doomsday file is something we need to know about anyway i abhor the idea that the governments in the world all can just keep nice little secrets even though we give them sovereignty to do so

So it seems Facepunch is in favor of Wikileaks' existance, even though it doesn't allow a government to have secrets. FYI - Transparent governments don't work.

[QUOTE=Jsm;26543526]He is not turning governments against each other, Wikileaks are publishing what they are given. Why do people have so much trouble understanding this? Judging from all the other stuff they have released over the years they really will release ANYTHING if they can verify its real.[/QUOTE] they're being irresponsible for publishing it, a lot of the stuff they pump out aren't even about human rights violations, most of them are just unflattering statements and evidence about governments worldwide.

[QUOTE=faze;26543559]So it seems Facepunch is in favor of Wikileaks' existance, even though it doesn't allow a government to have secrets. FYI - Transparent governments don't work.[/QUOTE] well what did we ever do without faze, award winning political scientist