Performer Robert Foster's punchline: "It's seems journalism's become a dangerous profession, risking ostracism, extradition to provide a clear picture of the war we live in...Telling the truth has become a revolutionary act. So let us salute those who disclose the necessary facts."

His hero Assange shows up about five minutes in and utters two short lines. No doubt Assange's appearance was an advisor's idea of garnering support from the youngs. But the newscast didn't need Assange in person to beat the drum of support.

It's probably a good time to remind Assange that celebrity's a drug and to plead not to let the notoriety go to his head.