The 'Seditious Six'
They ought to explain, on the record, what they were up to, because it sure wasn't an honest and independent urge to simply recite a piece of military law. We know that much for sure.
The “Seditious Six” can’t backpeddle any faster.
After participating in a scripted video in which they openly messaged the military to disobey orders of President Donald Trump, they’d have you believe now that all they were doing was simultaneously concluding that it was time to recite — to no one in particular — existing law about lawful and unlawful orders.
As Properly Subversive pointed out only a few hours after they made their statements, it was a bullshit move.
The “Seditious Six,” shown above, are:
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA)
Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH)
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO)
Sen. Kelly, because of his long tenure in the military, is under heightened scrutiny by military justice rules. Not sure how that will play out because military rules are a thing in their own right.
But all six are rightfully receiving side-eye criticism. If they were not encouraging the military to disobey “illegal” orders from President Trump, what exactly were they trying to do? What’s the point they were trying to make? At least one of the six has said she is unaware of any orders given by President Trump that were unlawful.
Some of my friends on the Democratic side of the fence think I’m all wet in criticizing them. One friend, who is a respected political dude in Nevada, said:
I thought you were a champion of the 1st Amendment, Sherm? Nothing they said was slanderous, illegal, or seditious. They simply said troops mustn’t obey “illegal” orders. They never said they shouldn’t obey any orders, nor did they say they shouldn’t obey Trump. In fact, they never mentioned Trump. I know you can do better and be better than this.
Of course, I am a champion of the First Amendment. Thanks for pointing that out.
But that’s not the point here.
No one, including my Nevada friend, believes these six legislators woke up one day and said: ”You know what? This is a good day to recite the law on lawful and unlawful military orders. Gee, I hope someone else feels the same, so we can put the clips together for greater emphasis.”
No, this was a coordinated message.
It looks seditious, and I think most fair-minded people would have the same questions.
Let’s get all six on stage with a hard-nosed panel of journalists and flesh it out.
Who wrote the script?
Who asked you to read it?
What orders were unlawful?
Hell yes, I believe in the First Amendment. I want more speech, not less.
Statement On Kelly
Here is the official statement on Sen. Mark Kelly, above, from the Department of War.
The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures. This matter will be handled in compliance with military law, ensuring due process and impartiality. Further official comments will be limited, to preserve the integrity of the proceedings. The Department of War reminds all individuals that military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ for applicable offenses, and federal laws such as 18 U.S.C. § 2387 prohibit actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces. Any violations will be addressed through appropriate legal channels. All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful. A servicemember’s personal philosophy does not justify or excuse the disobedience of an otherwise lawful order.
What AI Says
If you Google the word “seditious” today, AI will give you this response:
Seditious describes language or actions that incite rebellion against a government or authority. It involves overt conduct, such as speech or organization, that tends toward insurrection, such as subverting a constitution or opposing the execution of a law by force. A recent example is the accusation of seditious behavior against several Democratic lawmakers for a video advising service members to refuse illegal orders, a claim that has sparked debate about the boundaries of free speech versus incitement.
The “Seditious Six” know now they’re political stunt crossed the line of free speech and into dangerous territory that could reasonably lead them to charges of insurrection.
No other way to see it.
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