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LetMyPeopleVote

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4. Now imagine if Watts had written it in seashells.

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Thu May 7, 2026, 06:43 PM

6 hrs ago

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In 1966, Robert Watts said if he were forced to carry a rifle, the first man he’d want “in his sights” was LBJ.

The Supreme Court said that was political hyperbole, not a true threat.

Now imagine if Watts had written it in seashells.

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The Comey indictment could be upended by this 2015 Supreme Court precedent [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Apr 30 OP

Comey's speech is protected by the First Amendment. It is not a "true threat" and cannot justify federal prosecution. LetMyPeopleVote Apr 30 #1

Wow, even Earl Warren said Watts' speech against LBJ was legal, political hyperbole AZJonnie Apr 30 #2

Idiots. n/t Ms. Toad Apr 30 #3

Now imagine if Watts had written it in seashells. LetMyPeopleVote 6 hrs ago #4