Overthrow the U.S. government (cocaine, dictator, economy, states)

[Consent Withdrawn]

Originally Posted by NomadRefugee

Well i'm not talking about whether or not we should overthrow the U.S. Government. Although I definitely think it would be in the people's best interest 100% to do so.

I'm talking about the idea that someone who brings up such ideas gets labeled a "terrorist" or "domestic terrorist".

I think it's absolutely ridiculous and it stomps on our free speech. We should be able to discuss government overthrow all we want if the US is really a free country.

Hey Nomad, I couldn't agree with you more. Indeed many of the statements made by the Founders would be considered terroristic in today's hyper sensitive environment. I mean, just read some of Jefferson's statements in the Declaration of Independence. But of course it does serve in the best interest of the State to keep people quiet for fear of being labeled a terrorist because it keeps people under control.

[d-boy-80]

Sure we could overthrow the government. But who would take its place? The teaparty and Sarah Palin? No thanks, I would rather have this government. Now if it were a party that has never had any relation to the Republicans or Democrats then......that would never happen though.

[Boompa]

Advocating the violent overthrow of the elected government is TREASON, those who advocate it are Traitors and should be dealt with as traitors

[ovcatto]

Originally Posted by Consent Withdrawn

...many of the statements made by the Founders would be considered terroristic in today's hyper sensitive environment.

At the time the "Founders" made those statements they were BEING treasonous!

By the way, let's not confuse terrorism with any act of insurrection.

[Consent Withdrawn]

Originally Posted by plwhit

What did Thomas Jefferson have to say?

“Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.”

“Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government...”

"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty."

"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical."

A true patriot......

It's sad how far we've devolved. Today, most of the incontinent sheeple on CD would be whooping and cheering, as they hang Thomas Jefferson in the public square for treason.

[d-boy-80]

Originally Posted by Boompa

Advocating the violent overthrow of the elected government is TREASON, those who advocate it are Traitors and should be dealt with as traitors

No, its not. Advocating the overthrow of the government is a right we have in this country. So we are not traitors for practicing our right.

[ovcatto]

Originally Posted by Consent Withdrawn

...would be whooping and cheering, as they hang Thomas Jefferson in the public square for treason.

I don't know about treason but as a slave owner...

[Neuling]

Originally Posted by d-boy-80

No, its not. Advocating the overthrow of the government is a right we have in this country. So we are not traitors for practicing our right.

Hm, but the American people have elected that government, it is not in power because of a coup, nor does it hinder planned elections

[ovcatto]

Originally Posted by Neuling

Hm, but the American people have elected that government, it is not in power because of a coup, nor does it hinder planned elections

Don't start adding common sense to this discussion!

[ovcatto]

Originally Posted by d-boy-80

Advocating the overthrow of the government is a right we have in this country. So we are not traitors for practicing our right.

So, what is the point of advocating something that would be illegal if put into action?