C-D Posters, Shape Up - Sarcasm Can Get You 8-Years in Jail (illegal, examples)

[Darkatt]

Originally Posted by NoJiveMan

I think I'd rather allow a government person decide what is and what is not, rather than an armchair forum decider.

Again, I have to ask.... Really?

You mean you are incapable of ascertaining the difference between what is, and what isn't a threat?

[BruSan]

Originally Posted by lionsgators

why would anyone threaten physical violence on a politician? they are all a bunch of human highlight reels of failure, and eventually they'll die of natural causes. well, that, or they'll die of embarrassment. I'm kidding. these people have no shame.

Hey Nojiveman; another tiddly little sarcasm, but nonetheless, the poster intended sarcasm as he knows full well the very idea of a politician dying of embarassment is a full blown irony.

[pknopp]

Originally Posted by BruSan

Were it only that simple but you are ignoring the reality of the times where a silly post like that HAS been a harbinger of death for innocent folks.

You want ALL your freedoms maintained without any responsiblity being required by those who have them by default or would you rather they EARN the damn things and show worthiness on a continuing basis?

And others have done things without a word of warning. Obviously that means those who do not make threatening posts or statements must also be looked at with a careful eye.

Or so the NSA argument goes.

[NoJiveMan]

Originally Posted by pknopp

That is an understandable over reaction to the mess we are learning that our government is in. These sorts of statement have been made forever.

I can just imagine some busy body on the internet today would want someone arrested over this statement.

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. When you give up that force, you are ruined."

Would a quotation of "push back hard, and blood in the streets" catch anyone's attention? Not disturbing enough I would imagine, it'll be just one of those we'll wait and see what happens, huh?

Civil disobedience is fine, political dissent is fine too, but how far are some people willing to take it?

[NoJiveMan]

Originally Posted by Darkatt

Again, I have to ask.... Really?

You mean you are incapable of ascertaining the difference between what is, and what isn't a threat?

No.
But I believe our government might take statements more seriously than either of us can imagine.

[pknopp]

Originally Posted by NoJiveMan

Would a quotation of "push back hard, and blood in the streets" catch anyone's attention? Not disturbing enough I would imagine, it'll be just one of those we'll wait and see what happens, huh?

Civil disobedience is fine, political dissent is fine too, but how far are some people willing to take it?

It would seem to catch your attention, not mine.

[BruSan]

Originally Posted by lionsgators

I'd say he was attempting to be sardonic, not sarcastic. and I, was just being patronizing.

Regardless; this is making my day. But then I'm easily amused after four cups of coffee. Ya think it might be the caffiene?

[lionsgators]

Originally Posted by BruSan

Regardless; this is making my day. But then I'm easily amused after four cups of coffee. Ya think it might be the caffiene?

you know how I know you're not a left wing nut job? because you are familiar with beverage refills. most liberals are unfamiliar with this concept.

[theunbrainwashed]

Originally Posted by BruSan

Regardless; this is making my day. But then I'm easily amused after four cups of coffee. Ya think it might be the caffiene?

I know you're Canadian, BruSan, but maple syrup does not belong in coffee

[lionsgators]

Originally Posted by theunbrainwashed

I know you're Canadian, BruSan, but maple syrup does not belong in coffee

a canadian? brusan, please tell me that you know that terrance and phillip are the most famous canadians. that joke didn't go over too well with the poster from montreal, but hey, that's french canada for ya.