American presidential candidate jailed for anti-war speech

[cindy25]

he was jailed under the Wilsonian espionage act of 1917, an act still on the books. and an act Michelle Bachman wants to strengthen (Freedom watch 11/30)

Obama seems to be moving much faster lately, faster than even Dubya, to restrict liberty


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Debs

[crazyfacedjenkins]

The US is a dead empire, nice while it lasted

[BuddyRey]

I'm surprised they haven't come after Ron Paul yet.

[cindy25]

I'm surprised they haven't come after Ron Paul yet.

wait until the 2nd Korean War starts, and he makes an anti-war speech

[FrankRep]

:eek:

Eugene V. Debs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Debs)



Eugene Victor Debs (November 5, 1855 – October 20, 1926) was an American union leader, one of the founding members of the International Labor Union and the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), and several times the candidate of the Socialist Party of America for President of the United States.[2] Through his presidential candidacies, as well as his work with labor movements, Debs eventually became one of the best-known socialists living in the United States.

In the early part of his political career, Debs was a member of the Democratic Party of the United States. He was elected as a Democrat to the Indiana General Assembly in 1884.

[cindy25]

:eek:

Eugene V. Debs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Debs)



Eugene Victor Debs (November 5, 1855 – October 20, 1926) was an American union leader, one of the founding members of the International Labor Union and the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), and several times the candidate of the Socialist Party of America for President of the United States.[2] Through his presidential candidacies, as well as his work with labor movements, Debs eventually became one of the best-known socialists living in the United States.

In the early part of his political career, Debs was a member of the Democratic Party of the United States. He was elected as a Democrat to the Indiana General Assembly in 1884.

not defending his politics, except his positions against Wilson's war and draft

but I do defend his right to free speech. I would not want Bernie Sanders or Barnie Frank arrested for speaking either

[Slutter McGee]

The US is a dead empire, nice while it lasted

Not yet. Too much political turmoil in the country, and some elements of liberty poking its head through the storm.

Not dead yet. Thirty years left at this rate would be my guess.

Sincerely,

Slutter McGee