baddog Posted 11 hours ago Report Posted 11 hours ago 44 minutes ago, UT alum said: I have a hard time listening Agree Quote
Reagan Posted 10 hours ago Author Report Posted 10 hours ago 8 hours ago, baddog said: You are correct. It is called sedition. I will use my terms accordingly. "Article III, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution defines treason against the United States as either levying war against them or giving aid and comfort to their enemies. It also states that a person can only be convicted of treason based on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or a confession in open court, and Congress has the power to declare the punishment for treason." This levying war, not only war but the courts have used rebellion also, could be with bullets are actions taken by individuals against the US (rebellion) through subterfuge. I would think that what obama and his cronies did to sabotage a Presidency and have attempted coup against a sitting President could possibly defined an act of war. I did a little research. Examples: Based on available records, treason convictions in the U.S. have almost always occurred during or in connection with recognized wars or rebellions that courts treated as equivalent to "levying war." For example: Whiskey Rebellion (1794): Two individuals, John Mitchell and Philip Weigel, were convicted of treason for their roles in an armed uprising against federal tax collection in Pennsylvania. This was not a war with a foreign enemy but an internal rebellion, interpreted as "levying war" against the United States. Both were pardoned by President George Washington. Aaron Burr’s Conspiracy (1807): Burr was tried for treason for allegedly plotting to seize territory and form a separate nation. The Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Marshall, acquitted Burr, ruling that conspiracy alone did not constitute "levying war" unless there was an actual assemblage of armed forces. This case, though not resulting in a conviction, occurred outside a formal war and clarified that treason requires overt acts, not just planning. Shays’ Rebellion (1786-1787): John Bly and Charles Rose were convicted of treason and hanged for participating in an armed uprising in Massachusetts against state authorities. This was prosecuted under state law, not federal, and occurred before the U.S. Constitution was ratified, but it was considered "levying war" against the state. Thomas Dorr (1844): Dorr was convicted of treason against Rhode Island for leading an armed attempt to overthrow the state government during the Dorr Rebellion, a non-war context involving a dispute over suffrage. He was sentenced to life in prison. John Brown (1859): Brown was convicted of treason against Virginia for his raid on Harpers Ferry, an attempt to incite a slave rebellion. This was prosecuted under state law and occurred in a non-war context, though it was treated as "levying war" against the state. While state-level convictions like those of Dorr and Brown occurred in non-war contexts (rebellions treated as "levying war" against the state), federal treason convictions have consistently been tied to wartime or rebellion scenarios. So, yes, either treason or sedition can be used concerning obama and others. baddog 1 Quote
OlDawg Posted 9 hours ago Report Posted 9 hours ago 1 hour ago, Reagan said: "Article III, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution defines treason against the United States as either levying war against them or giving aid and comfort to their enemies. It also states that a person can only be convicted of treason based on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or a confession in open court, and Congress has the power to declare the punishment for treason." This levying war, not only war but the courts have used rebellion also, could be with bullets are actions taken by individuals against the US (rebellion) through subterfuge. I would think that what obama and his cronies did to sabotage a Presidency and have attempted coup against a sitting President could possibly defined an act of war. I did a little research. Examples: Based on available records, treason convictions in the U.S. have almost always occurred during or in connection with recognized wars or rebellions that courts treated as equivalent to "levying war." For example: Whiskey Rebellion (1794): Two individuals, John Mitchell and Philip Weigel, were convicted of treason for their roles in an armed uprising against federal tax collection in Pennsylvania. This was not a war with a foreign enemy but an internal rebellion, interpreted as "levying war" against the United States. Both were pardoned by President George Washington. Aaron Burr’s Conspiracy (1807): Burr was tried for treason for allegedly plotting to seize territory and form a separate nation. The Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Marshall, acquitted Burr, ruling that conspiracy alone did not constitute "levying war" unless there was an actual assemblage of armed forces. This case, though not resulting in a conviction, occurred outside a formal war and clarified that treason requires overt acts, not just planning. Shays’ Rebellion (1786-1787): John Bly and Charles Rose were convicted of treason and hanged for participating in an armed uprising in Massachusetts against state authorities. This was prosecuted under state law, not federal, and occurred before the U.S. Constitution was ratified, but it was considered "levying war" against the state. Thomas Dorr (1844): Dorr was convicted of treason against Rhode Island for leading an armed attempt to overthrow the state government during the Dorr Rebellion, a non-war context involving a dispute over suffrage. He was sentenced to life in prison. John Brown (1859): Brown was convicted of treason against Virginia for his raid on Harpers Ferry, an attempt to incite a slave rebellion. This was prosecuted under state law and occurred in a non-war context, though it was treated as "levying war" against the state. While state-level convictions like those of Dorr and Brown occurred in non-war contexts (rebellions treated as "levying war" against the state), federal treason convictions have consistently been tied to wartime or rebellion scenarios. So, yes, either treason or sedition can be used concerning obama and others. SCOTUS has ruled that motives can’t be questioned for official acts of a POTUS. This was an official act by Obama. It wasn’t an attack on America itself. It was a political hit job. Very different. This doesn’t mean others are protected in the same fashion as the SCOTUS ruling only applies to POTUS. But, I still don’t see treason or sedition being applied. I could see some type of falsifying documents charge for those involved besides Obama. Only the far right fringe would say differently. Just another flashy object that continues to help erode the people’s trust in their government. Trump would do well to take away all their security clearances immediately which is in his authority. I believe he already has for Brennan. Not sure on others. I’d also make sure Obama (and Clinton/s) was not allowed any classified info. He’s a simple civilian now like the rest of us. Quote
Boyz N Da Hood Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago Funny how ppl claim to be libertarian, yet defend damn near every move the right makes... sinks that whole "i chose the candidate who aligns best with my views" or the big Ole "lesser of the 2 evils"! America is doomed, blame Obama Biden Conald or whoever... doubt anytime in my lifetime this country will be united. The right is MAGA or get out, even legal ppl. Left pushes nonsense and can't figure it out... yet common sense folks won't neither, blessed to say I work my azz off for mine and dont depend on whoever is in office to get me through... if i want it ima go work for it... both parties divide and conquer and the likes of many on this site want us to get on board with their master lol! Ready for Midterms! Get some new ppl in office Quote
5GallonBucket Posted 25 minutes ago Report Posted 25 minutes ago 46 minutes ago, Boyz N Da Hood said: Funny how ppl claim to be libertarian, yet defend damn near every move the right makes... sinks that whole "i chose the candidate who aligns best with my views" or the big Ole "lesser of the 2 evils"! America is doomed, blame Obama Biden Conald or whoever... doubt anytime in my lifetime this country will be united. The right is MAGA or get out, even legal ppl. Left pushes nonsense and can't figure it out... yet common sense folks won't neither, blessed to say I work my azz off for mine and dont depend on whoever is in office to get me through... if i want it ima go work for it... both parties divide and conquer and the likes of many on this site want us to get on board with their master lol! Ready for Midterms! Get some new ppl in office Do you have anyone in mind that aligns 100% to you and your beliefs….if so please share Quote
Boyz N Da Hood Posted 19 minutes ago Report Posted 19 minutes ago 3 minutes ago, 5GallonBucket said: Do you have anyone in mind that aligns 100% to you and your beliefs….if so please share Definitely not 100%!!.. to say hillary,biden, Kamala or conald is anything close and the best America has to offer is honestly sad... lifelong politicians "pedo joe" as he was called, bankrupt felons. Womanizers etc All a joke Quote
Boyz N Da Hood Posted 16 minutes ago Report Posted 16 minutes ago 7 minutes ago, 5GallonBucket said: Do you have anyone in mind that aligns 100% to you and your beliefs….if so please share I personally like candidates from either side who stands up against their party and stand their ground... (very rare) Usually within no time they're on board after they get their backroom kickbacks.. Quote
OlDawg Posted 11 minutes ago Report Posted 11 minutes ago 1 hour ago, Boyz N Da Hood said: Funny how ppl claim to be libertarian, yet defend damn near every move the right makes... sinks that whole "i chose the candidate who aligns best with my views" or the big Ole "lesser of the 2 evils"! America is doomed, blame Obama Biden Conald or whoever... doubt anytime in my lifetime this country will be united. The right is MAGA or get out, even legal ppl. Left pushes nonsense and can't figure it out... yet common sense folks won't neither, blessed to say I work my azz off for mine and dont depend on whoever is in office to get me through... if i want it ima go work for it... both parties divide and conquer and the likes of many on this site want us to get on board with their master lol! Ready for Midterms! Get some new ppl in office Libertarians align more closely with conservatives as far as government is concerned. Shouldn’t be surprising at all. Quote
Boyz N Da Hood Posted 5 minutes ago Report Posted 5 minutes ago 3 minutes ago, OlDawg said: Libertarians align more closely with conservatives as far as government is concerned. Shouldn’t be surprising at all. Very surprising! Conservatives today are not really "Conservative" Fiscally Conservative? OBBB, they're excited bout adding debt lol Midterms should be interesting. Hopefully gridlock Quote
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