| brad... | Tired of lawmakers getting away with insider trading, lying and breaking laws that would put me in jail. We need term limits, stronger regulation on lawmakers themselves and put a few of their asses in jail. I can think of more than a dozen of both republicans and democrates that shouldn't be walking free right now. |
| kvas... | This is a Trumped up charge, which automatically means it's a lie. It's sad that this traitorous president diverts attention from his sedition by pointing his perverted finger at Democrats who are trying to prevent his destruction of American democracy. Sadder still that his naive and gullible followers will believe him. |
| beck... | Trump says stupid things but come on, why would these senators say such a thing? They are causing so much chaos in our country and feeding into the crazies! We just don’t need this. |
| dkes... | It is treasonous. Military follows direct of the President and ANYONE attending to re-direct is unlawful |
| sing... | Bogus accusation. Legal precedent allows refusal of illegal orders. |
| bret... | This question is complete nonsense. The statement made by the elected officials is completely correct. Trump's response is frightening. The US could easily see similar horrors as Tanzania if congress doesn't reign in Trump's power grab. Military personnel must absolutely uphold the constitution and refuse unlawful orders. Should they not, American civilians may soon be laying dead in the streets. |
| tuck... | The only ones committing sedition are the orange one and his cronies. Our lawmakers and military have the power to remove them. They need to step up and save this country from this tyranny |
| beap... | This is a blatant lie. |
| jrv1... | I thought the President posted someone else’s statement about hanging. But no none should infer harm to others. What the congress people did was despicable. Asking someone to jeopardize their career by disobeying a command is childish. We need adults in our government |
| fcse... | Trump completely lost it. It’s disgraceful and dangerous rhetoric from the President. He can’t control himself. When will Congress invoke the 25th Amendment since the Cabinet won’t. |
| jeff... | For us to go to war our law makers must approve the formal declaration. To hold them at any standards less than we hold our military to is wrong. If anything the standards should be even higher. |
| jjpl... | I wish I could comprehend the mindset of the 28.7% of people who agree with this? |
| 29ry... | It's a poor question. Is the presumption that what the Dem politicians said was "seditious?" It's clearly not, but what if a politician did something actually treasonous, like provide Russia classified information or advocate for Russian war aims in Ukraine? Then, the question becomes interesting. |
| cger... | Democrats are DESPICABLE. They undermine America in EVERY way possible. From INTENTIONALLY allowing millions of unvetted illegal aliens to break our immigration laws and invade our country to egging our military forces to disregard orders to clean up our country from the chaos and anarchy they create. |
| mdul... | The military operates under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), completely separate from the system used outside the military and for good reason. However, the real question here is whether it is sedition (defined as, "conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch") to remind active duty military and intelligence officers of their oaths to the Constitution and their duty to refuse unlawful orders. The answer to that is plainly, no. |
| becc... | I am not sure why Trump didn't get the death penalty then when he encouraged the insurrection at the Capital! |
| jimk... | What a weak question. The real question is do you think Trump is fomenting violence, or do you think service members are being given illegal orders. |
| ebon... | This question is ridiculous. Are you truly asking if innocent Americans should be executed for requested that military officials follow the law over the president’s. He is an elected president, not a monarch or czar |
| nanc... | Our First Amendment is very clear and limits how much the government can punish seditious speech. trump is showing his inability to cope. He’s off the rails. |
| srda... | To refuse a violation of the Constitution is not seditious. Just the opposite. Sickening behavior. |
| sand... | Impeach Trump. |
| ent.... | I do t think this issue is about who does accusations of sedition apply to — it’s more about trump’s reaction to restatement of a legitimate legal fact—that military personnel are bound to disregard illegal orders. |
| smil... | Law makers functioning in official capacities must be free to express their views. |
| atli... | Why is it that the knee jerk reaction of the most powerful elected officials is to kill someone? Bizarre. |
| john... | The question does not address the issue. The question should be about the validity of Trump’s accusation. |
| andr... | This is a deeply deceptive question in this context, as the lawmakers in question were urging others to follow the rule of law, not doing anything to explicitly harm the interests of the nation. They were urging legality and constitutionality vs a lawless president. |
| smoo... | The Dems have turned this country into a freak show. Grow the fuck up! We're all sick and tired of the games they are playing and yes hang them from the highest tree!!!! |
| bjef... | Yes, but there is a big caveat: sedition is sedition even if it's the acting president of the US who, pretty much, is the only person in the last 6 years or so of actually trying again and again to over throw the constitution. |
| ansh... | 🍊💩 |
| jeda... | They are elected officials of our nation. They should be held to the same standard. |
| mcma... | It’s very clear Trump wants to kill democrats. He’s basically told us and publications acting like this is worth debating should close |
| mori... | You avoided the real question. Is it appropriate for the president to talk about hanging people who are using their freedom of speech rights. It is in fact also legally correct what they're saying as well |
| bfph... | The rhetoric is pathetic. The Dems are totally out of line for suggesting troops disobey orders but I’m not sure what can actually be done about it |
| meli... | Baby cry baby needs to shut up |
| usct... | Trump uses words he cannot define. The code of military justice allows disobedience of unlawful orders. Following orders got Nazis hung at Nuremberg. Plus, the oath of service personnel is to the United States Constitution, not to Trump. Expressing an opinion is not sedition. Disagreeing with Trump is not treason. |
| wtpr... | Politicians are corrupt and never held accountable. They are public servants like military are as well. The threat of death would keep the corruption from happening. Especially as they lie and pad their pockets like Pelosi. |
| aunt... | Members of the military take a vow to UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION. If they are given orders in violation/illegal orders, they should be supported in their refusal |
| ocds... | Stupid question. The real question should be how ridiculous is the Orange buffoon? Or Does violent rhetoric from the president help or hurt the country? Or how many children did Orange Guy molest? 10-20; 21-50; 50+? |
| blik... | They left the Military, returned to civilian status. However, they have seriously degraded their own status as Honorable Veterans, and only the leftwingers with TDS will continue to give them respect deserving of an Honorable Veteran. Shame. |
| msyk... | But this questions seems a really odd take on this story, because it gives the impression that sedition was actually involved. How in the world could it be considered seditious to remind military personnel of their oath of service and the requirements of the Uniform Code of Military Justice not to obey unlawful orders? |
| cats... | Trump is insane or senile or both. He freaks anytime someone disagrees with him. |
| came... | What these lawmakers are doing is treason |
| spro... | Trump is trolling and got you folks on the left again, you are born suckers. He simply said what the law was and you all took the bait…again 😂 These lawmakers who made the video suggesting but not naming one illegal command should know our real enemies are watching and stop with the clown show. Political hacks with no substance or policies, just hating, fighting and resisting Trump is all they know how to do. It’s kind of sad and giving us some good laughs on the right. |
| twin... | This president is a hater and putin puppet. He does not uphold the laws of our country and wants to change all laws for his benefit and NOT the benefit of our country. Shame on him! He needs to be impeached! |
| lnsd... | Trump is dangerous. Congress should consider the 25th Amendment. |
| delo... | Hurtful words never ends well |
| lora... | Yes, these six Senators should be arrested for treason and insurrection by making these remarks on a video. These Senators know that this will stimulate some radical from persons who have mental issues. Trump is right in this case since these officials should know better. |
| andr... | This seems like another wild exaggeration from Trump for political means. Similar to the Democrats push to call the 2020 election fallout "insurrection". This is all political theater. No different than when Trump does it vs the Dems. |
| vita... | They take out an oath to protect the country and uphold the constitution just as military people do what the fuck is the difference? |
| donn... | Of course! Sedition is traitorous!!!what these lawbreaking numbskulls say is asking for rebellion against our duly elected President AND country!!!!Get over it, loser demoRATS. |
| chiu... | Communist libs will say anything. They have no agenda themselves but to try to trash Trump. Sorry state of affairs. |
| sara... | Going down a dictator’s path if we allow people to violate the constitution. Very dangerous. |
| agba... | It is not sedition for these Democratic representatives to inform/remind the troops about the law and constitution. |
| dk30... | Yes. Those 6 should be in prison! |
| luke... | Sedition? Traitors? (cough-cough) Anyone remember January 6th? |
| ayes... | This is crazy! Nobody should be put to death for attempting to stand up for their rights and the rights of others. For anyone to even suggest a thing is hideous |
| gabr... | Just dumb. As a veteran, I know that when we are in, we are taught to refuse illegal orders. If you are asked to do something illegal, you can (and should) refuse. Right? Right?? |
| asma... | What ridiculousness is this?!?! People are allowed to speak their opinions in this country. Or at least they used to be, without threats of hanging!!!!! Wtaf?! |
| coj1... | It is not sedition to disobey unlawful orders, in fact it is illegal to knowingly obey unlawful orders. |
| sale... | Even more so. |
| chri... | Hard to believe anyone supports Trumps comments on this issue. What has happened to America?! |
| suet... | I don’t feel that these statements were at all seditious. These individuals were reminding those who have taken oaths to uphold the constitution and laws have the right to say no. |
| dkow... | For sedition by someone in the general public; probably not. Sedition by federally elected or appointed officials; yes, absolutely |
| alex... | HE IS A FUCKING DICTATOR YOU MORONS! I KNOW YOU ALL HAVE BELOW 100 IQ, BUT FOR FUCK SAKE DO YOU WANT AMERICA TO BE THE NEXT RUSSIA? |
| jmla... | Trump’s defiance of court orders and threats of death and violence against government officials who simply state what the law is under the UCMJ, Article 92, IS THE REAL TREASON! He knows nothing about the Code of Military Justice! He is not just a Moron. He is pure evil. |
| dral... | If elected officials, paid by the us government, perform sedicous acts they should be prosecuted |
| susa... | You missed the boat on this question. The question should be: should the President of the United States be calling for the execution of members of Congress who do not agree with his actions and directives. |
| mars... | The issue here is not whether this was sedition (it’s not) but the fact that POTUS is calling for the EXECUTION of lawmakers!! |
| mars... | Disobeying illegal orders is not sedition. Military personnel and elected members of Congress take an oath to the Constitution. Appointed officials do the same as does the president. With only a very few exceptions elected and appointed Republicans have failed to uphold their oath. They have no courage to do the right thing, instead they bow down to Trump because of their cowardice and loss of moral and ethical compass. They don’t have a monopoly, Democrats aren’t clean either. |
| pfor... | We shouldn't even be having this conversation. Trump is way over the line in his rhetoric! What an absolute embarrassment. And the 'silent' Republicans are nearly as bad. |
| kath... | Yes, however the Military definition is not what pres trump is suggesting- the expectation of not following unlawful orders is a tenet of military leadership. The military serves the constitution NOT a president. If anyone meets the definition of crimes against democracy and the constitution it is Donald trump and his wholly unqualified cabinet. For them I would be happy to see military justice handed out |
| agar... | he is a crazy man, get him out of office |
| hine... | Freedom of speech applies equally to all Americans. If that type of speech is seditious in a military court then it should be in a civil court too. The problem with “freedom” of speech is whether it is only allowed in a form of peaceful protest as written in the same article of Constitution or whether the speech was done intentionally to incite non-compliance with the law. Stating the obvious isn’t against the law. But stating it with the intent to imply that the opposite is what has happened is sedition, and because of their public positions it is manipulation of the public with intent to cause anarchy. |
| robl... | Any person who works for and represents the government should face the same standard and codes |
| kelt... | these people have high offices and made rebellious statements |
| thom... | Get real. Are these the days of Napoleon Bonaparte? |
| cove... | As a law enforcement officer, I can tell you this is why our legal system is failing. When civilian lawmakers encourage defiance, it only makes law enforcements job that much harder. I'm not saying they deserve the death penalty, but this country needs to have law and order. |
| tpgr... | This is a form of checks and balances for the military just like the three co-levels of government are (were) a form of checks and balances within the government. |
| debb... | He doesn’t like what he hears & this is the stupid response he throws out there. Just a little cuckoo |
