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by aclevernickname 4782 days ago
Anonymous is an enemy of the state. Also, some of the US Government's own citizens are joining this enemy of the state, making them enemy combatants. It is lawful (meaning: within the bounds of international convention) for a government to infiltrate an enemy, and even lead its enemies' campaigns, if it means that the government utimately prevails by doing so.

If you're going to be an enemy of the state, expect the state to react accordingly. They hold no quarter for terrorists since the Dubya Administration.

Sabu was a friend of the United States Government. Benedict Arnold was a friend of the British Crown. both are cheered by their supporters, and derided by their enemies.

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Enemy of a couple corporations, sure. Enemy of the state, how?
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/28/3002 28 USC § 3002 (15) “United States” means— (A) a Federal corporation;

Yes, they're enemies of many corporations.

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The state is run by corporations. Haven't you heard?

I think you'd still have to be an employee of one of the relevant corporations for a term meaning 'treason' to apply.