Libby’s amnesty
Libby’s amnesty
Tried phoning the White House to weigh in with my comment that Bush shows no respect for the rule of law by commuting Libby’s sentence. After a minute of ringing and no answer, I hung up. Sent an emai
Tried phoning the White House to weigh in with my comment that Bush shows no respect for the rule of law by commuting Libby's sentence. After a minute of ringing and no answer, I hung up. Sent an email.
White House phone for comments: 202-456-1111
White House email for comments: comments@whitehouse.gov
8:00 am
A quick reading of articles on the Libby amnesty - er, sentence commutation - increases our perspective of this affair. As Governor of Texas, Bush wrote how he respected verdicts and proceeded to sign 152 death warrants. No problem there with killing possibly innocent people nor with possible excessive punishments for criminals. 152 people. Did he not sign any?? Let me know.
I see others are also noting that Libby could implicate Bush and Cheney in crimes if he is not given protection. Indeed, by not granting a full pardon, Bush ensures Libby will keep quiet for the eventual pardon as Bush leaves office. Also Libby can take the 5th when/if questioned by Congressional committees - but would not be able to if pardoned. Sweet. These guys are not shy. They are not as concerned about public opinion as they are about protecting their secrets. Their criminal secrets.
White House phone for comments: 202-456-1111
White House email for comments: comments@whitehouse.gov
8:00 am
A quick reading of articles on the Libby amnesty - er, sentence commutation - increases our perspective of this affair. As Governor of Texas, Bush wrote how he respected verdicts and proceeded to sign 152 death warrants. No problem there with killing possibly innocent people nor with possible excessive punishments for criminals. 152 people. Did he not sign any?? Let me know.
I see others are also noting that Libby could implicate Bush and Cheney in crimes if he is not given protection. Indeed, by not granting a full pardon, Bush ensures Libby will keep quiet for the eventual pardon as Bush leaves office. Also Libby can take the 5th when/if questioned by Congressional committees - but would not be able to if pardoned. Sweet. These guys are not shy. They are not as concerned about public opinion as they are about protecting their secrets. Their criminal secrets.
