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Thomas Hurt

(13,903 posts) Thu Nov 19, 2020, 11:20 PM Nov 2020

So just what does it take to get charged with sedition in this country?

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So just what does it take to get charged with sedition in this country? (Original Post) Thomas Hurt Nov 2020 OP

Depends which party you are in. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2020 #1

Well, first you have to be a Democrat padfun Nov 2020 #2

+1 superpatriotman Nov 2020 #5

Being white, male and rich gives you immunity kurtcagle Nov 2020 #3

If 70+% of people felt he were guilty, it might happen. When half Hoyt Nov 2020 #4

Eliot Rosewater

(31,109 posts)

1. Depends which party you are in.

Reply to Thomas Hurt (Original post)

Thu Nov 19, 2020, 11:22 PM

Nov 2020

padfun

(1,786 posts)

2. Well, first you have to be a Democrat

Reply to Thomas Hurt (Original post)

Thu Nov 19, 2020, 11:24 PM

Nov 2020

superpatriotman

(6,247 posts)

5. +1

Reply to padfun (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 19, 2020, 11:44 PM

Nov 2020

Beat me to it

kurtcagle

(1,602 posts)

3. Being white, male and rich gives you immunity

Reply to Thomas Hurt (Original post)

Thu Nov 19, 2020, 11:26 PM

Nov 2020

unless you are in league with people who aren't.

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)

4. If 70+% of people felt he were guilty, it might happen. When half

Reply to Thomas Hurt (Original post)

Thu Nov 19, 2020, 11:36 PM

Nov 2020

believe it’s white wing “patriotism,” it’s not going to happen.

Plus, I’m not sure all the crud that trump has pulled even meets the definition of sedition, even though it should. Fortunately, the ultimate jurors in this case have spoken through their votes.

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