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Originally Posted by DrPhil
LOL. I can see why Drolefille perceived a particular tone in Ghostwriter's post. The power of the written word.
As MysticCat seems to have figured out, I think Ghostwriter was simply using this instance to make case that a "good lawyer" can argue anything even if it doesn't make sense at face value (and even if the lawyer himself/herself doesn't personally agree with it). I definitely see that point but that's where the splitting hairs comes in and I agree with MysticCat that attempting to make such a case doesn't mean it will be done effectively. Whether it is done effectively in terms of outcome is what makes the difference and arguably makes one a "good lawyer."  Lawyers can sell it, even as eloquently and convincing as possible, but it doesn't mean that anyone will really buy it.
It's good to know that this Assange(?) dude is now in custody. I hope no one really believes that his arrest isn't tied to the WikiLeaks, as officials claim. There are few coincidences in life. |
Oh that post I didn't have a tone issue with, I just made a snarky comment about the fact he was actually talking with one. The first post where he's guns a-blazing has the tone issue.
I don't even know about the rape charges. I hate to doubt a victim, but there have been such conflicting stories about what the victims have said, and how the prosecutors in Sweden have handled this that I don't even know what the facts are.