Should John L. Perry of NewsMax be tried for Sedition?

[Ian David]

Sedition
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se⋅di⋅tion
  /sɪˈdɪʃən/ Show Spelled Pronunciation Show IPA

–noun
1. incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.
2. any action, esp. in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion.
3. Archaic. rebellious disorder.

Synonyms:
1. insurrection, mutiny. See treason. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/treason?db=luna

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Newsmax Columnist: Military Coup May Be Needed 'To Resolve The Obama Problem'

In a column published yesterday, Newsmax's John L. Perry wrote that there is a "gaining" possibility that the military will stage a coup to "resolve the 'Obama problem.'"

Newsmax has apparently removed the column from its site. Links are now redirected to the homepage, and Perry's author page has no mention of his latest work.

The coup -- which would be "civilized" and "bloodless," according to Perry -- would consist of a "patriotic general" sitting down with the President and working out a new system in which "skilled, military-trained, nation-builders" would "do the serious business of governing and defending the nation" while Obama would still be allowed to make speeches.

Obama, he said, is inviting such a "family intervention."



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Going There
Josh Marshall | September 29, 2009, 11:09PM

A new Newsmax column advocates a military coup to unseat Obama or usher in a period of "shared responsibility" between military government and a ceremonial Obama presidency. "A coup is not an ideal option, but Obama's radical ideal is not acceptable or reversible."

The author, John L. Perry, claims not to be 'advocating', only describing what he says is already being considered and is the best option available. But give it a read and you be the judge.

And just so we're totally clear, no, I'm not expecting any military coups. This is just one more nugget to add to the backdrop list of incitement now coming from the right.


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Hat-tip to: http://twitter.com/RayBeckerman/statuses/4497791923

[mmonk]

1. Fined and removed from the job.

[MidwestRick]

2. Unless he...

...actually is in the process of making it happen, no he shouldn't. Merely reporting the odds of it happening isn't sedition.

[Ian David]

3. See also: Newsmax Columnist: Military Coup May Be Needed 'To Resolve The Obama Problem'

Newsmax Columnist: Military Coup May Be Needed 'To Resolve The Obama Problem' - ARTICLE REMOVED
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=6662848&mesg_id=6662848

Beyond The Pale -- The Treasonous Bloodlust of the GOP's Reichwing Lunatic Fringe
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8677859&mesg_id=8677859

[Phx_Dem]

4. If his treasonous incitement meets the legal definition, absofuckinglutely!

he should be tried for treason. This is getting way out of hand. Free speech doesn't mean you can advocate military coups.

[samsingh]

5. yes