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In reply to the discussion: 'There is no other word for it:' Former Bush ethics czar says FBI uncovering evidence of treason [View all]defacto7
(13,485 posts)13. Considering the pain and death they've caused
push the consequences to their fullest extent.
For it to be treason, war would have to be defined to include cyber warfare, our relationship with Russia would have to be defined as in a state of war, or there would have to be a redefining of the constitution or an amendment to it. There would be years of hashing it out but considering the nature of the attack on our democracy I wouldn't doubt that it's time to reset the definitions. New times, new words.
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'There is no other word for it:' Former Bush ethics czar says FBI uncovering evidence of treason [View all]
Grizzled Ol Granddad
Mar 2017
OP
This whole thing is so unbelievable: that so many Republicans would put themselves and/or party
C Moon
Mar 2017
#7
I was told treason is only applied to the military. But con man may broaden the definition.
SleeplessinSoCal
Mar 2017
#15
The Rosenbergs were convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Espionage, not treason
jmowreader
Mar 2017
#28
Treason definition cut-and-paste, + Rosenbergs espionage 1951 not treason
ColemanMaskell
Mar 2017
#36
I am trying to retrace where the idea that treason only pertained to the military came from.
SleeplessinSoCal
Mar 2017
#45
Depending on what actions are proven, it would be interesting to see the possible charges...
HopeAgain
Mar 2017
#23
DJT is a nightmare come true, but -- Pence? Paul Ryan? Is that a path forward?
ColemanMaskell
Mar 2017
#38
Of course it is. It was obvious to anyone paying attention since the platform change at the RNC. nt
SunSeeker
Mar 2017
#32
treason also includes "adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort"
ColemanMaskell
Mar 2017
#58
I'd say Vlad supported the election of DJT, but probably does not specifically support him now
ColemanMaskell
Mar 2017
#62
Fun to see GWB on a late night show, happy as a clam not to be viewed as the super villain anymore.
ColemanMaskell
Mar 2017
#53
We dont need a special prosecutor thats not beholden to the Repugnants as they knew about Russias
cstanleytech
Mar 2017
#54