We'll take you more seriously when you're in a position of power where you can put these desires into effect with the wave of a pen. There is a big difference

We'll take you more seriously when you're in a position of power where you can put these desires into effect with the wave of a pen. There is a big difference between the inner thoughts people entertain, and discussions and negotiations where people actively consider pursuing illegal actions. If you began meeting with friends about how to assassinate the president and the authorities found out, I'm pretty sure you'd get a legitimate knock on the door from the Secret Service.