Trump revoking Brennan's security clearance was retaliation for criticism, a classic violation of free speech. Brennan will be fine. But Trump crossed another line. As pressure increases, he'll cross others. The Constitutional crisis is close. My latest:https://arcdigital.media/john-brennan-free-speech-and-the-coming-constitutional-crisis-6e4fed3fd1d4?source=friends_link&sk=53d4b4c73e235e62161b36ef1dddc44d …
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Nicholas Grossman Retweeted XBradTC, HSD
There are many ways a president could use clear Article II powers and violate free speech. Not mutually exclusive. Abuse of power, which featured in the impeachment cases against Nixon and Clinton, means legal Article II powers, used illegitimately.https://twitter.com/xbradtc/status/1030898830743498752 …
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Replying to @NGrossman81
Please explain precisely how Brennan's free speech rights were infringed.
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Punished by the government because he publicly criticized the government. It’s far from the greatest possible punishment, but it’s a punishment for speech. The biggest effect on free speech isn’t on Brennan, but lower level officials. I laid this out in detail in the article.
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Angle one: Free speech doesn't mean speech without consequence, right? Angle two: Lower level officials should learn that advocating for overthrow of gov't might have consequences re: their govt provided clearance.
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Angle one takes a principle from private actors responding negatively to someone's speech and misapplies it to the government. "Advocating for overthrow of gov't" is a bit much.
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