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94. We have to be at a declared war against someone for treason to be charged.

Tue Jan 12, 2021, 12:44 PM

Jan 2021

The last time that happened was in June, 1942 when we declared war on Bulgaria, Hungary and Rumania. The last time sedition was effectively used was when Wilson threw Socialist party leaders in jail for refusal to back the U.S. in WW I. So a long time for either of those.

What was done at the Capitol building was vandalism and in some cases theft. Even trespassing or illegal entry does not fly since it appears they were let in by police. The DOJ will look at some other charges for a few of them such as conspiracy but in the end I doubt those will go to court.

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Florida man accused in Capitol lectern theft allowed to go free on bond [View all] Zorro Jan 2021 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #1

His wife is a doctor and he is a stay at home Dad. Freedomofspeech Jan 2021 #3

His wife is also a big MAGAt. There was a video on Twitter of her screaming "foul" scarletwoman Jan 2021 #36

My God... Freedomofspeech Jan 2021 #38

Let's hope Dr. MAGAt's medical practice goes to hell. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #66

Yes...Florida never disappoints. Freedomofspeech Jan 2021 #69

She works for Davita. Scruffy1 Jan 2021 #76

Let's see how long that lasts... MontanaMama Jan 2021 #90

No, stay at home dads stay at home. dchill Jan 2021 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #97

I'm guessing he's not that into staying at home. dchill Jan 2021 #98

No, that's another guy who was identified by his ex-wife. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #25

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Yup. He's a stay at home dad. His wife works full-time as a doctor. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #30

Wonder Rebl2 Jan 2021 #35

Yes - see my post #36: scarletwoman Jan 2021 #37

And all 7 of them Traildogbob Jan 2021 #43

The wife is a nutter too Marrah_Goodman Jan 2021 #84

That is just b.s. Freedomofspeech Jan 2021 #2

This is not the end of it FDR4President Jan 2021 #4

Did he return the lectern? MiniMe Jan 2021 #5

He put it up for bid on Ebay... magicarpet Jan 2021 #15

Ebay took the sale down. I'm sure Speaker Pelosi didn't buy it back. Where did you see that? scarletwoman Jan 2021 #32

No.. no ,.. I was just kidding,. magicarpet Jan 2021 #33

Okay, you're forgiven. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #39

. magicarpet Jan 2021 #42

That's 100% false greenjar_01 Jan 2021 #75

See comment #33 ... two comments down.... magicarpet Jan 2021 #79

The lectern was found over in the Senate side of the building Greybnk48 Jan 2021 #61

The Tee, shorts and flip flops say it all. We need to make this serious for him. marble falls Jan 2021 #6

Well, he does live in Florida...! thecrow Jan 2021 #34

Yeah, people in my area wear their pajamas to Walmart! Oh wait, japple Jan 2021 #57

👍👍👍👍🤣🤣 eom Karma13612 Jan 2021 #82

this is true keithsw Jan 2021 #64

Too bad Mr. Flipflop didn't drop the lecturn and break all those bones in both feet. Just sayin'. nt Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #44

On a video! marble falls Jan 2021 #46

These fuckers are going to get off with a slap on the wrist. njhoneybadger Jan 2021 #7

I hope not. Harker Jan 2021 #17

A freaking signature bond njhoneybadger Jan 2021 #21

It's Kabuki Theater. Seattle man charged with assaulting a federal officer released to his wife progree Jan 2021 #51

I think you are correct. If they were black, it would be a different story. C Moon Jan 2021 #80

In other countries this would NOT happen. NT SayItLoud Jan 2021 #8

Other bdamomma Jan 2021 #89

Daddy done fucked up big time.... magicarpet Jan 2021 #9

Raising his own little trumps birdographer Jan 2021 #56

Signature bond ROR EarthFirst Jan 2021 #10

"He'd like to just get home to his family." Tell that to the family of Brian Sicknick. DemoTex Jan 2021 #11

Damn right. Thank you. Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #45

exactly what I was thinking Skittles Jan 2021 #60

He wants to go home to his family.. CatMor Jan 2021 #12

I'm sure the Capital Police Officers Deuxcents Jan 2021 #13

That's the system snowybirdie Jan 2021 #14

He's an insurrectionist, not some run of the mill petty thief. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #24

The goons in armor with zip-tie restraints scare me a lot more than this idiot groundloop Jan 2021 #16

A smile and a wave don't allow him to part company Harker Jan 2021 #19

Being killed by accident by a nit wit'll make you as dead a any other shooter. Get them all. marble falls Jan 2021 #48

Agreed greenjar_01 Jan 2021 #77

Good thing they didn't find any pot on him.... Yeehah Jan 2021 #18

Hey judge did you apaologize to him as well on the way out as well. Fullduplexxx Jan 2021 #20

Probably took him out for Burger King. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #27

Now they can keep an eye on him bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #22

WHAT THE FUCK!? SunSeeker Jan 2021 #23

yah that's totally fucked up, even if the FBI keeps further charges handy ancianita Jan 2021 #53

When will he be on Fox? hibbing Jan 2021 #28

I sure he is an "anti-antifa". NCjack Jan 2021 #85

It's like a college prank. JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #29

and so it begins. who is the judge? IcyPeas Jan 2021 #31

impeach his ass nt abakan Jan 2021 #41

A Trump appointee. DonViejo Jan 2021 #50

Oh yeah that's the way to punish them! abakan Jan 2021 #40

You may wish to eliminate the judicial system. former9thward Jan 2021 #54

It does not follow LanternWaste Jan 2021 #58

There is also such a thing as being a danger to the community or a flight risk Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #62

This guy is neither...he's a fucking clown greenjar_01 Jan 2021 #78

I have no desire to eliminate the Judicial branch... abakan Jan 2021 #86

And they are not charged with "sedition" or "treason" former9thward Jan 2021 #92

Maybe not but what do you call what they did? abakan Jan 2021 #93

We have to be at a declared war against someone for treason to be charged. former9thward Jan 2021 #94

Ok abakan Jan 2021 #95

And this is what a Moscow Mitch NHvet Jan 2021 #47

Good point. FailureToCommunicate Jan 2021 #73

Shit. He should be in jail. 58Sunliner Jan 2021 #49

Why do they feel the need to always say "Father of five"? rpannier Jan 2021 #52

Possible Quiverfull dog-whistle... Crash2Parties Jan 2021 #55

But when they say it about a woman of color Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #87

tRump federal judge appointments will pay off for these terrorists Cozmo Jan 2021 #63

He needs to be home with his kids twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #65

Track him and see where it leads. ffr Jan 2021 #67

IOKIYAR badboy67 Jan 2021 #68

The white terrorists get "signature bonds". I'll bet that black/brown/muslim folks don't get a iluvtennis Jan 2021 #70

He needs to apply for political asylum Turbineguy Jan 2021 #71

I believe a little ad121rome Jan 2021 #72

He might want to find a different attorney swag Jan 2021 #74

This is Bull crap. Eom Karma13612 Jan 2021 #81

This pisses me off. He is clearly a danger to our democracy Marrah_Goodman Jan 2021 #83

Could the FBI be freeing some to watch who they contact? Liberty Belle Jan 2021 #88

Wow! That's some strict "Law and Order" administering' right there. RVN VET71 Jan 2021 #91

"He'd like to just get home to his family," said his attorney, David Bigney. DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #96