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On the other hand, this is a President who would like to frame the limits of dissent.

Last week he said, "So I ask all Americans to hold their elected leaders to account, and demand a debate that brings credit to our democracy--not comfort to our adversaries."

You grasp that last phrase is code. Wikipedia tells us:

Article Three [of the Constitution] defines treason as only levying war against the United States or "in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort," and requires the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or a confession in open court for conviction.


The President is not a sloppy speaker. I mean, he is--but only when speaking impromptu. This was scripted. Was he threatening to indict those who color outside his lines as traitors?

So I ask you--and don't forget, your phone may very well be among the millions illegally tapped: Did you say anything incriminating? Could you have given Aid and Comfort to our enemies? Or are you one of those nice sheep who feels very, very protected by our government?
 
 
 
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