- Christine Assange subjected to yet more character assassination, by leading writer Archived Message
Posted by margo
on November 6, 2019, 11:56 am, in reply to "Nils Melzer subjected to abusive interview on ABC.."
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Can't be bothered to listen to this sort of self-satisfied line of questioning which is the signature tune of 'safe pair of hands'-type hacks - thanks for heads-up, David! On another note, Julian's mother Christine Assange - a focused and tireless supporter for her son on social media (@AssangeMrs) - has had a run-in with Paris-based author Diana Johnstone (author of "Hillary Clinton, Queen of Chaos" etc). Johnstone wrote the article about Julian entitled "Lynching of the Charistmatic Geek". Christine Assange was really angry at the way Johnstone (unthinkingly, lazily) described her, using the same characterisations as The Guardian and other media have used to paint Julian as some eccentric geek wierdo not worthy of respect, product of a strange 'outsider' family that's OK to toss aside with sneers and witty turns of phrase. Given how media smear (led from the front by The Guardian) has been absolutely key to robbing Assange of public support - it's correct and beyond time, imo, that Christine Assange sets the record straight. [Having seen on video Assange's half-brother and his cousin - in London alongside gentlemanly father John Shipton (at Roger Waters concert and last night's concert in front of the Home Office) - you realise he comes from a family of gentle giants. Assange's family is actually his strong point and until now he forbid them from stepping into the public eye because he was worried for their safety.] Christine Assange debunked the assertions here:  Previous Message@AssangeMrs: My RESPONSE to lies & smears published about me & Julian by 'writer' at Centre For Global Research on Globalism, Diana Johnstone Note: She did not fact check with me prior to publication & admits to using Wikipedia as her source Neither I nor my son Julian have ever been members of a "cult"! I challenge writer Diana Johnstone to substantiate her false claim with credible evidence! Wikipedia, internet goss & troll smear are NOT credible sources as any real journalist would know Smear published about me & Julian's childhood by writer Diana Johnstone: 'Mother went from husband to husband' FACTS *I've married twice *Second time in my 60s *I did not live with anyone between my husbands Smear published about me by Diana Johnstone: 'Mother always on eccentric fringe' FACTS: *I was a stay at home mum. *I freelanced part time in theatre/puppetry/childrens entertainment Johnstone appears disparaging of stay-at-home mothers & artists Smear published about me by Diana Johnstone: 'Natural father left behind' FACTS *I had brief relationship at 19 with Julian's father, ending 6 months before his birth * I did not prevent a father/son relationship *I facilitated contact btw them when Julian was 25 Smear by Diana Johnstone: Julian had 'no family' FACTS: Julian had family who loved him very much & spent time with him, including a Grandad & Nanna who took him camping & fishing. Loved children become resilient adults I could go on and debunk many more smears but have chosen to leave it there." |