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Poiuyt

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4. I think he would need to conspire to use force in the overthrown of the U.S. government

Reply to BigOleDummy (Original post)

Fri Nov 13, 2020, 12:22 PM

Nov 2020

It's not enough to advocate overthrowing the government. He would need to be involved in planning, acquiring or distributing weapons, etc. with the purpose of taking down the government. Otherwise it's protected free speech.

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At what point does it become Sedition? [View all] BigOleDummy Nov 2020 OP

To me, it's damn close, and Trump is the Ringmaster keeping it going! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2020 #1

There's no question. It's sedition. It was treason long ago. And the immorality started lindysalsagal Nov 2020 #2

We've been moving step-by-step to the "bad" side...... MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #3

"We've dodged a bullet with Biden coming in"... I'm worried we might not be so lucky next time. BComplex Nov 2020 #5

Jury Nullification maxsolomon Nov 2020 #8

I think he would need to conspire to use force in the overthrown of the U.S. government Poiuyt Nov 2020 #4

At the point where violence or force is advocated or solicited. marybourg Nov 2020 #6

"Force" is the key word there. Bonhomme Richard Nov 2020 #7