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In reply to the discussion: Economic Treason: The definition of "treason" and could Republicans be guilty of this crime (Part 2) [View all]Samantha
(9,314 posts)44. Oops, responded above before I saw this
This is getting interesting.
Today I see the Republicans are trying to change the subject. They are getting too much adverse heat and cannot win the debate. I think we should stay on it and not be swayed to start talking about bringing up the Grand Bargain again, which they mentioned, because that is just a diversionary tactic.
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Economic Treason: The definition of "treason" and could Republicans be guilty of this crime (Part 2) [View all]
Samantha
Oct 2013
OP
You can't criminalize legislators' actions in proposing or voting on a bill
pinboy3niner
Oct 2013
#6
I liked the words "betraying America" because that is exactly what they are doing
Samantha
Oct 2013
#25
Of course you grant this same right for those that disagree with Dem policies, right?
Nuclear Unicorn
Oct 2013
#40
So in your opinion we citizens should sit quietly in the bleachers and say nothing but hope
Samantha
Oct 2013
#20
While it is arguable that what the Repubs are doing is "equivalent" to treason,
Nye Bevan
Oct 2013
#8
Yeah, and when we were fighting WW2 the Japanese printed all sorts of unflattering
Nuclear Unicorn
Oct 2013
#41
I thought it was an excellent question and planned to see what I could find as well
Samantha
Oct 2013
#43