I think we’ll see what types of groups and individuals line up to support Assange, Manning, et al. Here is an eager one:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-30/chavez-praises-wikileaks-for-bravery-while-calling-on-clinton-to-resign.html
You’re right, though somehow it didn’t hurt the Kenyan Pirate to have the praise of Chavez.