Before we talk treason, it’s important to remember that Michael Moore declared Bradley Manning’s status an official “hero” the moment he pleaded guilty to leaking piles of classified documents to WikiLeaks. So, assuming that President Obama had the constitutional power to just shut down the government at will, would the GOP accuse him of treason?
The real question isn’t about the GOP’s hypothetical reaction to such a shutdown, but why Moore is buying into the idea that today’s government shutdown doesn’t already belong to President Obama. He’s vowed to veto any continuing resolution that touches one hair on the head of his precious Obamacare, despite a majority of the American people supporting at least a delay in its implementation.
Would letting the government shut down be an act of treason? #SitRoom
— Jordy Sloan (@sloanj1400) September 30, 2013
We don’t recall anyone being hanged for treason the last 17 times the government shut down, but that hasn’t convinced these folks that a shutdown isn’t a betrayal of the United States. At least “committing treason” is a nice break from the monotony of “taking the country hostage.”
https://twitter.com/mike_br/status/384778268886302720
Gov't #shutdown is TREASON! Legislators need to use process, not dirty tricks that affect unrelated issues to make their #greedy point.
— Harrison Funk (@harrisonfunk) September 30, 2013
GOP is purposely with malice creating chaos for this country, coming very close to treason.
— true2thespirit (@true2thespirit) September 30, 2013
@edshow Are the Republicans practically committing treason against the American people? Happy about government shut down? #TeamEdShow
— Aria Ahrary (@aria_ahrary) September 30, 2013
Last I checked, attempting to "shut down the government" was a sign of treason isn't it? Why aren't any senators being arrested right now?
— Eric Ruppel (@CoachRuppel) September 30, 2013
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#GOP is promoting a new form of #government. Let's call it #Republicanism. Willfully shutting down #USAGovt looks a lot like #TREASON to me!
— Bobbie H (@stowawaybear) September 30, 2013
https://twitter.com/Little___Sister/status/384794170331627520
.@edshow Its called treason, #edshow. Economic treason if they actually allow a shutdown or default. Economic treason.
— jhwygirl (@jhwygirl) September 27, 2013
Tell Boehner NOT to commit TREASON and political suicide. Sign to tell him to keep the government open. http://t.co/BNFXNk1hdw
— James Martin ??? (@JimMartin2011) September 30, 2013
My question is; how is a premeditated government shutdown by the house leader NOT an act of treason? #CNN #foxnews #america
— PoorRighteousTeacher (@DurtieSweat) September 30, 2013
Correction: you must have meant “Senate leader.” Where was Harry Reid all weekend anyway while the House was passing a bill to keep the government running?
It should be considered treason for a small group of political radicals to #shutdown the US govt during WARTIME! #msnbc #EdShow #cnn
— For the 99% (@GoMidClass) September 30, 2013
@edshow DOJ should be very busy suing not only TX, but FL, and how about the GOP for treason against the POTUS? #TeamEdShow
— Marilyn Bush #GoingGreen? (@marilynrbush) September 30, 2013
Wow, you can commit treason against a person now?
These racist GOP pigs will pay for their crimes and should be charged with treason.
— Center Lane (@jbasmajianjr) September 30, 2013
I think our #ARMED FORCES should occupy the #NATIONS Capital and these #GOP #anarchists should be #TRIED for TREASON! #p2 @AP @OFA #DCA
— Michael D Schmidt (@mdswvguy) September 30, 2013
@PressSec GOP swore to defend the constitution. ACA is part of that. Defunding it is a violation of their oath of office & treason.
— Hannibal Lecter (@popepimpsalot) September 30, 2013
The nation’s taking the switching off of Panda Cam really hard. And yes, there’s already a petition to have the House GOP arrested for treason, but sign quickly if you want to: we don’t know if the White House’s awesome petition site will be a victim of the shutdown too.
Sign the petition to Prosecute House of Representatives for Treason https://t.co/KD0p8msMoA #govtshutdown
— maremeyer (@maremeyer) September 30, 2013
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