Truth, Power and Julian Assange

Lefties frequently claim that "speaking truth to power" is a revolutionary act.

But, of course, it isn't at all. Power already knows the truth. It is the powerless that don't know, because the Power owns the means of disseminating lies, half-truths, titillating stories and propaganda, 24/7.

Speaking truth to the powerless is more revolutionary, although usually futile.

But, if you speak truth about Power to the powerless, that is when you get slammed.

And as they crucify you, the powerless will crowd around and jeer and cheer, because they believe what Power tells them. Same as it ever was.

Julian Assange is screwed.