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druidity33

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70. Any terrorist is an enemy. WOT, remember? nt.

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Mon Sep 23, 2019, 08:36 PM

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Governor Weld: "Pressuring a foreign country to interfere is treason," Penalty is death [View all] grantcart Sep 2019 OP

And, don't give me this "not a declared war" BS NewJeffCT Sep 2019 #1

U.S. Constitution backs you up Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2019 #3

Okay. How do you define "enemy" then? onenote Sep 2019 #6

Putin has attacked the basis of our democracy Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2019 #17

Weld's comments were about Trump and the Ukraine, not Russia. onenote Sep 2019 #24

Weld's comments were goofy Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2019 #43

I would say it aids Russia and Putin ArcticFox Sep 2019 #53

that may be what Weld was thinking Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2019 #59

it's not what Weld was thinking. onenote Sep 2019 #72

"...engaged in hostilities, whether or not lawfully authorized, with the United States." LanternWaste Sep 2019 #62

Hostilities any conflict subject to the laws of war. onenote Sep 2019 #63

Any terrorist is an enemy. WOT, remember? nt. druidity33 Sep 2019 #70

I would say Russia is definitely in a state of open hostility with us. OliverQ Sep 2019 #71

Yet we allow travel and trade. We maintain diplomatic relations. We cooperate on various matters onenote Sep 2019 #73

Russia is an enemy and withholding Ukraine foreign aid helps Russia sharedvalues Sep 2019 #76

Here is the declaration of punishment. rsdsharp Sep 2019 #33

punishment enid602 Sep 2019 #48

No, it's not "supposed" to be death by hanging. onenote Sep 2019 #67

Here, here! triron Sep 2019 #4

Is our relationahip with Ukraine today the same as our relationship with Japan in 1941? onenote Sep 2019 #5

Treason is not going to be attached in this instance grantcart Sep 2019 #13

Have you considered that maybe, sarisataka Sep 2019 #23

+1000!!! KPN Sep 2019 #32

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to elleng Sep 2019 #45

Weld is just confirming.... TheRealNorth Sep 2019 #2

So now is the penalty going to be a sternly worded letter? triron Sep 2019 #7

I just wish the politicians and courts had the nerve not_the_one Sep 2019 #8

Wondered when we would get here. triron Sep 2019 #9

Shall we institute our own sarisataka Sep 2019 #21

Okay, Okay, Okay DENVERPOPS Sep 2019 #25

In my view, if there is proof, they pretty much have to or they are guaranteeing that KPN Sep 2019 #36

knr triron Sep 2019 #10

I would love to see that! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #11

Fry his fat orange ass in the electric chair, and put it on pay per view, we could pay off the natio Meadowoak Sep 2019 #81

I wouldn't call it treason. Definitely abuse of the office though. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2019 #12

Correct but it is a "High Crime" grantcart Sep 2019 #15

Oh, yes. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2019 #16

The definition and evidence requirement of treason is very specific in the constitution grantcart Sep 2019 #18

Plus Ukraine couldn't be described as an enemy, even informally. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2019 #19

Neither could Russia grantcart Sep 2019 #20

Imagine the ad revenue KFC could get, "Trump's last meal" leftstreet Sep 2019 #14

:-) Captain Zero Sep 2019 #26

I think you just won the Internets! colorado_ufo Sep 2019 #29

Keep pushing the possibilitiy of the death penalty. world wide wally Sep 2019 #22

What about sedition Captain Zero Sep 2019 #27

Please don't hold your breath. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2019 #28

Okay. Please proceed! n/t slumcamper Sep 2019 #30

Hehe! Wawannabe Sep 2019 #79

Normally I am opposed to the death penalty but I will waive my objections if he is convicted. LonePirate Sep 2019 #31

That was a nice gesture. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #34

Nope, this is exactly why The Mouth Sep 2019 #35

👍 NurseJackie Sep 2019 #64

That's a hardcore tweet Renew Deal Sep 2019 #37

I like it -- even if it is a pipedream! KPN Sep 2019 #38

Reality is overrated Bonx Sep 2019 #39

Lol ... yes it is ... at least sometimes. KPN Sep 2019 #41

Before you line him up against the wall for the firing squad infullview Sep 2019 #40

Here is the video Renew Deal Sep 2019 #42

I hate to say this but Doreen Sep 2019 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2019 #50

I realize that but what I am saying Doreen Sep 2019 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2019 #54

The Espionage Act might be better suited. CCExile Sep 2019 #46

Bloodthirsty Republicans are no surprise sarisataka Sep 2019 #47

Treason? Hell, we can't even start impeachment proceedings. brutus smith Sep 2019 #49

Brutal Wawannabe Sep 2019 #80

I am totally against the death penalty... Canoe52 Sep 2019 #51

Can somebody copy Miguelito Loveless Sep 2019 #55

K&R Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2019 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Sep 2019 #57

I think outing a spy to the country where they are spying is treason. Buckeyeblue Sep 2019 #58

Well, at least the R's know how to not mince words. I wish our Dems would pick up a few pointers. Crunchy Frog Sep 2019 #60

Recommended. H2O Man Sep 2019 #61

It is. triron Sep 2019 #65

Weld is wrong about the penalty. Death is only one of several options. onenote Sep 2019 #66

kick for visibility triron Sep 2019 #68

So now we have one thread here supporting to kill politicians, and another one against it... TomVilmer Sep 2019 #69

I'd love to throw the switch. roamer65 Sep 2019 #74

Like the BZZZZZZZIT from a blue bug light only 1000X louder.... magicarpet Sep 2019 #85

Just said the same thing on "The last Word". triron Sep 2019 #75

How could that be? Been hearing for MONTHS from the anti-impeachment Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2019 #77

String him up! Wawannabe Sep 2019 #78

Oh how I wish Trump got the death penalty. Kablooie Sep 2019 #82

and as he is lined up in front of the firing squad, the nation would yell at the top of their lungs: BigBearJohn Sep 2019 #83

If Republicans were smart, they'd reconsider having a primary William Seger Sep 2019 #84

kick for visibility triron Sep 2019 #86

kick again triron Sep 2019 #87

knr triron Sep 2019 #88