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In reply to the discussion: Something is NOT RIGHT. Mueller let Trump get away with TREASON. Just like Flynn wasn't charged [View all]lapucelle
(18,252 posts)125. You think the problem with the "naysayers" is that they're looking at the Constitution?
The Constitution contains the legal definition of treason. It's the first place anybody should look.
Many people here are already aware that the word "or" appears in the Treason Clause; they are equally aware of what the word "or" means.
Treason against the United States, shall consist only
in levying war against them,
OR
in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.
in levying war against them,
OR
in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.
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Something is NOT RIGHT. Mueller let Trump get away with TREASON. Just like Flynn wasn't charged [View all]
triron
Jul 2019
OP
For the umpteenth time, Mueller didn't indict him because the OLC memos
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jul 2019
#8
And some others. Mueller also didn't have to indict Trump to accomplish what I said.
triron
Jul 2019
#11
Bullshit. I wish people would stop acting like you must have proof of a crime to indict.
Solomon
Jul 2019
#34
" I wish people would stop acting like you must have proof of a crime to indict."
AncientGeezer
Jul 2019
#38
What do you think probable cause is? Stop and Frisk. Do you support that?
AncientGeezer
Jul 2019
#98
Former prosecuter from SDNY says most indictments are the result of circumstantial evidence
Cetacea
Jul 2019
#130
That's the key question. While Mueller might have been constrained from indicting trump,
Hoyt
Jul 2019
#29
Of course there is...I guess President's sons are above the law too now.
Nevermypresident
Jul 2019
#51
actually...you don't need a "declared enemy" since RUSSIA'S attack declared themselves
Baltimike
Jul 2019
#24
Attacking our elections systems is tantamount to an attack on democracy and our national security.
triron
Jul 2019
#105
Thanks. And besides we will never declare war against a rival nuclear power. Won't happen.
triron
Jul 2019
#107
and beside that, acting like they can't declare on war on US is pretense...and deza. nt
Baltimike
Jul 2019
#111
I think these naysayers are referring to the treason as defined in the U.S. constitution
triron
Jul 2019
#115
You think the problem with the "naysayers" is that they're looking at the Constitution?
lapucelle
Jul 2019
#125
There is "such a thing as needing Congress to declare a [war]" to charge treason.
lapucelle
Jul 2019
#122
Why are there DUers still using diminutive terms to describe Russia's attack on our democracy with
triron
Jul 2019
#76
Treason is a crime with very specific and narrow elements that must be fulfilled.
lapucelle
Jul 2019
#124
I believe with all my heart that Mueller--a ReTHUG--is deliberately protecting Trump.
She_Totally_Gets_It
Jul 2019
#42
There's a difference between what *I* believe and what Mueller says the facts are...
She_Totally_Gets_It
Jul 2019
#60
He followed a memo that is not law and not in the sacred constitution as far as I know
Meowmee
Jul 2019
#59
I agree. Trump pulled a double whammy on our nation and is getting away scott free so far.
triron
Jul 2019
#90
rump and company destroyed evidence, lied and obstructed justice.....and all of it worked up to a
UniteFightBack
Jul 2019
#80
Why? There is already abundant evidence Trump committed treason (more than once).
triron
Jul 2019
#116