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127. Smith's charges don't include this crime

Sat Jun 17, 2023, 11:01 AM

Jun 2023

Until someone indicts him for a violation of this crime, and convicts him for it, it's useless to speculate about the punishment he'd get for it.

I don't get people constantly wanting to put carts before horses.

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Should the death penalty be considered if nuclear secrets were sold to an enemy nation? [View all] kentuck Jun 2023 OP

Ha! America should count itself lucky if he gets even an ankle bracelet Walleye Jun 2023 #1

I agree with you. OLDMDDEM Jun 2023 #2

What does the relevant statute say nowadays? RockRaven Jun 2023 #3

18 USC Section 794 scipan Jun 2023 #23

Smith's charges don't include this crime ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #127

Maybe Kushner will flip on him, Beachnutt Jun 2023 #4

This is what I think too. Demobrat Jun 2023 #31

I believe this is why we have heard MontanaMama Jun 2023 #78

Last I heard they were building a house in Fla near people that didn't want them there SouthernDem4ever Jun 2023 #88

Yes, it was Florida. ShazzieB Jun 2023 #94

And, look what happened to Julius Rosenberg and Ethel Rosenberg. Frankly, I think Trump has RKP5637 Jun 2023 #5

But the Rosenberg's was when DENVERPOPS Jun 2023 #55

That's Right The Entirety Of The GOP Are Fascists MayReasonRule Jun 2023 #87

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2023 #108

Exactly. Goddessartist Jun 2023 #90

My father was a democratic politician for years and worked all the time with republicans way back. RKP5637 Jun 2023 #107

Maybe he has--And I even believe it's entirely likely that he has ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #129

It's a could, should, would question. CincyDem Jun 2023 #6

Good Synopsis. I Agree on All Counts. The Roux Comes First Jun 2023 #32

I am adamantly opposed to the death penalty, but for him I'd make an exception. Nevilledog Jun 2023 #144

The Orange spy violated the oath of office from the moment he took it gohuskies Jun 2023 #7

Don't know if we can say there won't be edisdead Jun 2023 #11

Agree, for J6 alone he deserves the firing squad, radius777 Jun 2023 #113

What would George Washington do, Original Constructionists? bucolic_frolic Jun 2023 #8

I don't believe in the death penalty, so No. edisdead Jun 2023 #9

I agree gratuitous Jun 2023 #12

TFG will never spend one day in prison, as much as I'd personally like to see it. COL Mustard Jun 2023 #93

I've given this some thought, too, Grammy23 Jun 2023 #98

First of all, he would not follow any rules made for him... kentuck Jun 2023 #103

Not at one of his houses, please jmowreader Jun 2023 #104

I think being confined to his house, with no freedom to travel COL Mustard Jun 2023 #111

That's what I meant. Grammy23 Jun 2023 #115

I think the best way to control his "verbal diarrhea" while not running into 1A rights issues- Prairie_Seagull Jun 2023 #132

Repeal the life-long Secret Service protection? kentuck Jun 2023 #138

It would be quite a simple matter to build a special one-man federal prison Mysterian Jun 2023 #122

Same GPV Jun 2023 #15

Agree, no death penalty. Also agree on life in prison with txwhitedove Jun 2023 #56

Same here. ShazzieB Jun 2023 #100

Good on you for being principled TheProle Jun 2023 #109

I oppose the death penalty Ohio Joe Jun 2023 #10

I don't believe in the death penalty. I hope he lives an unusually long life in solitary confinement Runningdawg Jun 2023 #13

Two recent deaths of inmates DENVERPOPS Jun 2023 #57

Oh, didn't know that's how McVeigh responded. Good. Bastard! electric_blue68 Jun 2023 #66

There are many DENVERPOPS Jun 2023 #75

There Are Murderous RW'rs whether by guns (a relatively small amount), or by policy in overturning.. electric_blue68 Jun 2023 #82

yeah, let's not put him out of his misery too fast MadameButterfly Jun 2023 #72

He's got 5 years left, if that. It's the cult he's leaving behind, the cult that has been growing Runningdawg Jun 2023 #142

The law should be followed AmBlue Jun 2023 #14

Spot on! triron Jun 2023 #105

I'd sooner see him live out his life. Yonnie3 Jun 2023 #16

He could have read only internet cynical_idealist Jun 2023 #30

COLORADO SUPER MAX HAS CELLS WAITING...... NC DENVERPOPS Jun 2023 #60

I like tfg's idea of a public firing squad for just that purpose. Omnipresent Jun 2023 #17

Robert Hanssen got Life, but only after Ilsa Jun 2023 #18

Didn't he just die this last week? DENVERPOPS Jun 2023 #63

Yeah, after decades... Ilsa Jun 2023 #99

Absolutely NowISeetheLight Jun 2023 #19

1- No, sarisataka Jun 2023 #20

Definitely should be an option JHB Jun 2023 #21

This would be very serious and most deservedly a harsh Emile Jun 2023 #22

I've brought up the Rosenbergs in the past, but aside from ... TreasonousBastard Jun 2023 #24

Yes there was hysteria but that was fueled by the fact that there were people stealing grantcart Jun 2023 #85

It was deemed appropriate punishment for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #25

I'd be a hypocrite if I said yes, because I don't believe in the death penalty, but LuckyCharms Jun 2023 #26

If there is proof he sold nuclear secrets, he'll deserve it. Although 400 years is OK. Silent Type Jun 2023 #27

I oppose the death penalty in ALL cases and for any and all crimes at all levels. PERIOD! Stinky The Clown Jun 2023 #28

Same here. Elessar Zappa Jun 2023 #33

Same. I oppose the death penalty, even for HIM. groundloop Jun 2023 #51

I am against the death penalty DENVERPOPS Jun 2023 #65

Thank you -- I agree! markpkessinger Jun 2023 #77

I could not agree more. ShazzieB Jun 2023 #102

I'm a peacenik, but hanging is too good for Traitor Tot. OMGWTF Jun 2023 #29

For years have said though against death penalty gibraltar72 Jun 2023 #34

Better than a Death Penalty Postal Grunt Jun 2023 #35

Perfect 👍 Duppers Jun 2023 #42

Taking away his money is a temporary solution IzzaNuDay Jun 2023 #61

Yes republianmushroom Jun 2023 #36

Even for him Bettie Jun 2023 #37

I think the only way the the orange traitor will ever stay quiet pandr32 Jun 2023 #38

Forbid journalists visits in the prison. Duppers Jun 2023 #45

Yes, and also limit his contact to other prisoners. pandr32 Jun 2023 #110

I'm okay with it after he spends a little time in prison. LiberalFighter Jun 2023 #39

No, the death penalty is a barbarous relic Celerity Jun 2023 #40

Because the law sees the charges differently, a death penalty can't be considered. ancianita Jun 2023 #41

The death penalty is wrong. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2023 #43

just-justice Jean Genie Jun 2023 #44

Absolutely! Bird Lady Jun 2023 #46

He should be drawn and quartered. Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #47

If you're asking Moi, Mme. Defarge Jun 2023 #48

My view of the perfect outcome... boyedav1969 Jun 2023 #49

Yes. roamer65 Jun 2023 #50

It's a good point but I'm not Upthevibe Jun 2023 #52

! 3825-87867 Jun 2023 #53

A strong argument. kentuck Jun 2023 #83

No chance KentuckyWoman Jun 2023 #54

Yes, but the moderating interests in American (Democratic) politics would never allow it Mr. Ected Jun 2023 #58

Always been against the death penalty but KS Toronado Jun 2023 #59

THIS ⬆⬆. Duppers Jun 2023 #112

You only have to hang mean bastards, ECL213 Jun 2023 #62

Execution is the easy way out...ESPECIALLY for him. yonder Jun 2023 #64

I don't support the death penalty but certain crimes try my principles! electric_blue68 Jun 2023 #67

No, I am not in favor of the death penalty. For anything. JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2023 #68

Whatever punishment would be applied to you or me Greybnk48 Jun 2023 #69

Think of the psychological benefit. kentuck Jun 2023 #70

If that is what we do to traitors, them all I ask is that the 🍊 blob gets treated the same FlyingPiggy Jun 2023 #71

Anyone that should dare to be the President of the United States... kentuck Jun 2023 #74

Agreed!! Maybe a harsher sentence for him considering the magnitude of his actions FlyingPiggy Jun 2023 #79

I'm against the death penalty, BUT I'm 100% sure that the next Repube president will pardon his LaMouffette Jun 2023 #73

But if there's no one to pardon... 3825-87867 Jun 2023 #84

He always wanted law and order, punishing criminals, police brutality, tough sentences IronLionZion Jun 2023 #76

Execution would be fitting . . . Richard D Jun 2023 #80

It certainly was for the Rosenbergs. But I oppose it on principle. n/t TygrBright Jun 2023 #81

No. But solitary confinement might be a good alternative. Oopsie Daisy Jun 2023 #86

Without a cell phone in solitary he would die faster than being on dearth row SouthernDem4ever Jun 2023 #89

I believe you're right about that. LOL! 🤣 Oopsie Daisy Jun 2023 #95

Welcome to DU SouthernDem4ever Jun 2023 #96

Thanks! Oopsie Daisy Jun 2023 #97

Firing Squad. MOMFUDSKI Jun 2023 #91

No, I am against the death penalty in all cases. Demsrule86 Jun 2023 #92

20 year prison sentence BlueIdaho Jun 2023 #101

Thinking about the best way to handle TFG, is to bluestarone Jun 2023 #106

Show me evidence and I'll discuss it. brooklynite Jun 2023 #114

Otherwise...? kentuck Jun 2023 #116

You can discuss whatever you want. brooklynite Jun 2023 #118

That is your opinion. kentuck Jun 2023 #131

man that's a tough question......... Takket Jun 2023 #117

Personally I don't make exceptions mvd Jun 2023 #119

§2385. Advocating overthrow of Government Rhiannon12866 Jun 2023 #120

I'm pretty much against the death penalty Wednesdays Jun 2023 #121

The penalty for victims of a national security breach is death so why not? live love laugh Jun 2023 #123

In this point in history The Grand Illuminist Jun 2023 #124

Those are very provocative words. kentuck Jun 2023 #133

Not about provocation. The Grand Illuminist Jun 2023 #141

no moonshinegnomie Jun 2023 #125

What did other traitors get? That's exactly what orange guy should get too. FlyingPiggy Jun 2023 #126

No. H2O Man Jun 2023 #128

How are you, H2O Man? kentuck Jun 2023 #135

The documents contain information enemies could use to destroy the USA. Kid Berwyn Jun 2023 #130

And make him a martyr to his cult? Yavin4 Jun 2023 #134

He may be a martyr already? kentuck Jun 2023 #136

If he gave nuclear secrets away, yes. GoodRaisin Jun 2023 #137

Of course not. kentuck Jun 2023 #139

Prison is all that remains that is remotely reasonable, GoodRaisin Jun 2023 #140

No, the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment. lees1975 Jun 2023 #143

Everyone has a line that no one will cross... The Grand Illuminist Jun 2023 #145

Hell yes! Emile Jun 2023 #146