This is how history works. The victors determine how the story is told. If these guys had been successful rest assured no matter how wrong they were they would have painted themselves heros.
But I get your point. Unfortunately idiocy isn't a solid defense for treason.
I'm with you, I have a pretty high end gaming PC up in my office and honestly if rather game on my PS5, from my bed. It's soooooo cozy.