[gondramB]

I don't think it is treason or that it is wise for us to call it treason when someone criticizes the President, even if we believe that the criticism is untrue and hurts the morale of the country and the troops.

[yobid]

3 entries found for treason.
trea·son ( P ) Pronunciation Key (trzn)
n.
Violation of allegiance toward one's country or sovereign, especially the betrayal of one's country by waging war against it or by consciously and purposely acting to aid its enemies.
A betrayal of trust or confidence.

Middle English, from Anglo-Norman treson, from Latin trditi, trditin-, a handing over. See tradition.]

Main Entry: trea·son
Pronunciation: 'trEz-&noun
Function: noun
Etymology: Anglo-French treison crime of violence against a person to whom allegiance is owed, literally, betrayal, from Old French traïson, from traïr to betray, from Latin tradere to hand over, surrender
: the offense of attempting to overthrow the government of one's country or of assisting its enemies in war; specifically : the act of levying war against the United States or adhering to or giving aid and comfort to its enemies by one who owes it allegiance —trea·son·ous /-&s/ adjective

Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.

treason

n 1: a crime that undermines the offender's government [syn: high treason, lese majesty] 2: disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior [syn: subversiveness, traitorousness] 3: an act of deliberate betrayal [syn: treachery, betrayal, perfidy]

Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University

[JWinNC]

US CODE:

TITLE 18--CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART I--CRIMES

CHAPTER 115--TREASON, SEDITION, AND SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES

Sec. 2381. Treason

Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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I call it treason.

jw

[7thOF7th]

Since when does someone's entertainment talent rise to the level of international diplomacy prowess? These would be diplomats who's educational achievements end at most likely the 12th grade are merely posing while the liberal press gives them credibility. LET'S GET THIS COUNTRY BACK ON TRACK! Conservatives and Republicans need to constantly challenge these inept characters and vilify them whenever they spew their hyperbole and lies.