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panfluteman

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46. Borders on Treason??? Heck, it IS Treason!!!

Sat Nov 21, 2020, 11:01 AM

Nov 2020

When you come to think of it, our constitutional democracy, our democratic system of government in which the people choose their leaders, is what defines us as a nation - it's what we are most known and admired for, and the main positive thing we have to give to the world. And so, if Trump is trying to subvert a free and fair election, which was one of the most secure in American history, he is effectively pitting himself against the United States as its enemy.

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Hoyer on Trump election challenges: 'I think this borders on treason' [View all] jalan48 Nov 2020 OP

Hear, hear! Poiuyt Nov 2020 #1

All I have heard to date are words. Words, Words and more Words from the echo chamber. olegramps Nov 2020 #28

Exactly. For 4 years. Not pointing fingers it's just that the Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #39

Get rid of the Electoral College, and there would be no issue with this election or 2016 or 2000. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2020 #2

You know it is never going away in our lifetimes. maxsolomon Nov 2020 #21

Lots of things I thought I'd never see in my lifetime. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2020 #42

We need more support for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact dlk Nov 2020 #35

That proposal would bypass the EC. It can work. n/t Eyeball_Kid Nov 2020 #37

There are so many red states that will never voluntarily relinquish power Qutzupalotl Nov 2020 #44

Does treason really have a border? Arne Nov 2020 #3

apparently Trump trumps treason with a virtual wall. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2020 #18

Strong words from Hoyer. Awesome! Wicked Blue Nov 2020 #4

Even Closer To Sedition ProfessorGAC Nov 2020 #5

Sedition but not close to treason (as defined in the constitution) grantcart Nov 2020 #36

So, make a criminal referral to the new DOJ. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 2020 #6

It's about time Dems started calling this what it is - sedition/treason. kysrsoze Nov 2020 #7

Exactly BigOleDummy Nov 2020 #8

And so we are doing what exactly about this? birdographer Nov 2020 #9

Political pressure. We have no power to oust him. I hope the DA's and courts expose his crimes after jalan48 Nov 2020 #11

same old, same old... stillcool Nov 2020 #20

We've got Tillis here. Useless. birdographer Nov 2020 #24

More like sedition or insurrection Augiedog Nov 2020 #10

Clearly. dalton99a Nov 2020 #12

AMEN STENY.....Now what can we do about it? spanone Nov 2020 #13

Precisely Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #38

Censure? Better than nothing. Might take a weekend to compose. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #41

maybe we need "Trump lost!" yard signs bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #14

He will pardon himself, Pence will pardon him and nothing will happen to him. NT SayItLoud Nov 2020 #15

Agreed Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2020 #16

Why not take the word "Borders" out? Just plain "This is treason" Escurumbele Nov 2020 #17

Trumps' treason crossed the border years ago and is now... Gary 50 Nov 2020 #19

Goddamn right it does! As sure as God made little green apples. PatrickforO Nov 2020 #22

Borders? smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #23

It's always conditioned by democrats. geesh. triron Nov 2020 #27

Yep. Sedition/ treason. I don't care what you call it legally. We're watching a crime syndicate Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #25

Borders????? (nt) Richard D Nov 2020 #26

Glad someone is saying it Bettie Nov 2020 #29

Yay! Hallelujah for Steny Hoyer speaking KPN Nov 2020 #30

And also those helping him. nt ooky Nov 2020 #31

Good Snackshack Nov 2020 #32

Biden doesn't want to ruffle any feathers right now. It's his Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2020 #43

Well then VA_Jill Nov 2020 #33

Send a sternly-worded letter while Putin must be scoffing to the point of asking for some air Lock him up. Nov 2020 #34

Attempting to overthrow the Government is treason. Sprite Nov 2020 #40

Sure seems like it to me. calimary Nov 2020 #45

Borders on Treason??? Heck, it IS Treason!!! panfluteman Nov 2020 #46

Agreed. This is antithetical to the values of our democracy. I also believe it is sedition, and he c-rational Nov 2020 #47

Another strong voice, like William Cohen. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #48

Finally! They are saying out loud what everyone here has for weeks! sarchasm Nov 2020 #49