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In reply to the discussion: We've moved into a new category...Treason [View all]The Mouth
(3,118 posts)112. Treason is very narrowly defined.
In fact it has been literally impossible to commit since 1945, as it requires a declaration of war.
Even the Rosenbergs were not convicted of treason, and the I've gotten into near fights with 'nam vets when I pointed out that waht Jane Fonda did was not treason. ONLY with a declaration of war can a person be guilty of it.
Treason is *NOT* merely something that harms the country. It was very narrowly defined in the Constitution because the writers of same had seen the word used to describe any enemy of the state.
I't is entirely possible that espionage has been committed and is being committed, still a capital offense. Sorry to piss on everyone's parade
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I do remember seeing some not-pleasant pictures (BW). And yes, video was an anachronism.
erronis
Jul 2018
#28
"Treason is to betray your country and go against the governing body whereas espionage
RKP5637
Jul 2018
#7
Definitely at this stage, especially after yesterday. ... and the GOP pending attempt to
RKP5637
Jul 2018
#12
It's incredible!!! I'm really wondering if Trump IS a russian operative with something up
RKP5637
Jul 2018
#26
I have been in favor of the guillotine for the orange one and his co-conspirators
mnhtnbb
Jul 2018
#58
The positive outcome of this scenario would be to finally pit him against Congress
Saguaro
Jul 2018
#71
If Tribe doesn't know the definition of "war" in the Constitution sad for him.
former9thward
Jul 2018
#48
We could (maybe should) declare war and take out their comms and electricity non-militarily.
greyl
Jul 2018
#86
The topic is treason and the definition of war. Are you intentionally missing the point?
greyl
Jul 2018
#88
Perhaps. I will allow there is a risk to enlarging the definition of treason.
TomSlick
Jul 2018
#116
Yes, yes, yes, the constitutional purists continue to correct our def'n of treason
Mr. Ected
Jul 2018
#16
Yes, It is treason, not "#Collusion, #conspire, and #traitor" AND they did not influence the
Amaryllis
Jul 2018
#74