actual statute requires use of force
If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, or to oppose by force the authority thereof, or by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States, or by force to seize, take, or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof, they shall each be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2384
insurrection IMO does not
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2383
Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
Here he is..... .with his clothes on .....cackle
Ukranian Volodymyr Zelensky 2019 Presidential inauguration with Lt. Col. Vindman (far left)
If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States"Conspire to Overthrow" does not require force.
No, it does not require force. It certainly may include force as a method but does not require it.
But admittedly, insurrection is less murky. Trying to explain the various definitions and kinds of force to a jury would be a chore.
I take that back, I missed on of the ‘by forces’ ...you are right.