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		mmaunder 8 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ross Ulbricht granted a full pardon I wonder if Assange will get the pardon he’s campaigning for: https://www.action.assangecampaign.org.au/

dynamite-ready 8 months ago [–]

I'd wager the chances of that happening are much lower under this current administration. Surprised Biden didn't consider it though.

toyg 8 months ago | [–]

Neither Obama nor Biden would ever pardon Assange, because it would not win them any votes with the constituencies they are really after. At least Manning carried some trans votes.

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