by Paul G.
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August 29, 2006

George W. Bush: Loyal to a Fault (AND to a Felon)

July 02, 2007 06:12 PM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 28

President Bush has commuted the prison sentence awarded to "Scooter" Libbey, after his conviction on charges of   obstruction of justice and lying to Federal investigators. He remains subject to two years probation and a quarter-million dollar fine. Bush says that he "respects" the court's verdict, but that he considered Libbey's sentence to be excessive.

Comments? 

 

Comments: 28

Jack C. Jul 2, 2007, 6:33pm UTC
Ford pardoned Nixon. We are in in an unpopular war that we desperately need to get out of. The price of oil has soared and the middle class takes it in the seat of the pants. History repeats itself.
V. Hughes Jul 2, 2007, 6:35pm UTC
Hello to all,

Again King George shows his disdain for the American System of Justice. He said "the sentence was excessive" and his friend "scooted" out of jail time. What about all those folks doing excessively long jail terms for tiny amounts of marijuana (some convicted in the 70s and still in prison).

To those who are going to support the King and insult those of us who can recognize a Despot - they can rest assured that their King would never help them get out of jail.

Namaste, Wayne
V. Hughes Jul 2, 2007, 6:37pm UTC
To Jack,

This wasn't a pardon and Nixon was never sentenced to jail time. "Scooter" went through legitimate legal action where a judge passed a legitimate sentence.

Namaste, Wayne
Ron B. Jul 2, 2007, 6:40pm UTC
I am not surprised. Besides, the precedence is set should anything happen to Rove.
V. Hughes Jul 2, 2007, 6:43pm UTC
Hello Ron,

Oh man, I never considered that. Excellent point.

Namaste, Wayne
Samuel G. Jul 2, 2007, 7:11pm UTC
Scooter Libby represents the face of this administration, guilty of so many transgressions without penalty. Perhaps the civil litigation will bring justice to those who have been hurt by the criminal acts of Libby and his yet undisclosed co-conspirators.

In addition to the personal harm to Valerie Plame, all of us have lost a resource in the era of terrorism from weapons of mass destruction. Anyone serious about protecting America would not place retaliation above the safety of the country. Commuting the sentence of Scooter Libbey only serves to expose the triviality with which the President and Vice President treat national security. A travesty to be sure.
Richard B. Jul 2, 2007, 7:19pm UTC
So!

What's the surprise here?

As Hubbard says - Be Loyal.
Richard B. Jul 2, 2007, 7:29pm UTC
An ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness. - Elbert Hubbard
Carolyn G. Jul 2, 2007, 7:59pm UTC
This is not surprising. I've said all along that they were hoping to drag this out until Bush left office then he would pardon Libby. That went down yesterday since the judge ordered Libby to prison. Libby has way too much on Mr. Bush, Mr. Cheney, and Mr. Rove. I believe the deal was that unless Libby were pardoned he would have given up the lot of them in exchange for the same thing Bush just gave him.
Penny G. Jul 2, 2007, 8:40pm UTC
Not at all surprising. Libby is the fall guy, and I'm sure the deal was worked out before he was officially charged.
Jeannie B. Jul 2, 2007, 8:44pm UTC
Hated to see the fall guy get the shaft while his puppeteers went scot-free, but...

This is yet another case of "the law doesn't apply to me" from the current administration.
Carolyn G. Jul 2, 2007, 9:32pm UTC
Jeannie: I don't think Libby was ever in any danger of jail time despite the sentence. He had way too much on too many people and he knew where all of the figurative bodies were buried. That information could have been used to ensure he didn't serve jail time if he gave them up. Bush had to know this. I'm sure this deal was cut at the very beginning and was Mr. Libby's payoff for keeping his mouth shut.
Richard B. Jul 2, 2007, 10:03pm UTC
Yep!

Loyality.

Libby did what he was told to do and why would anyone except the result to not be as it is.
you can bet Libby knows where all the skeletons are hidden and exactly who put them in which closet!
Lyn Owen Jul 2, 2007, 11:37pm UTC
It sigures that Bush would help the guy who knows alot of stuff about alot of stuff.
veronica z. Jul 3, 2007, 12:14am UTC
bush at it again
Donna M. Jul 3, 2007, 12:27am UTC
I have to wonder why NO ONE reminded the President of HIS own words when this first came up....this is the same man who veto'ed the stem cell research bill and is fighting for Abortion to be illegal - both moral decisions...I guess he is only concerned about the American People and their moral responsibilities - he and his administration have a direct line to God Almighty and they do not have to be accountable...

Most disgusting man in the White House I have ever known...and hope he is the last bad egg - I don't give a dam which party they belong to - if they are anywhere connected with anyone in this administration - we are in for a very bad time....
ty phoon Jul 3, 2007, 1:28am UTC
Legally, Bush did nothing wrong. It is his constitutional power to pardon or cummute whoever he choses. But just because it is legal does not make it right. This is a mockery of justice.
Greg Schiller Jul 3, 2007, 6:53am UTC
Dept of Justice, List of Clinton Pardons January 2001
John Coonen Jul 3, 2007, 8:22am UTC
Hey, G. Gordon Libbey sure fit the profile for a commuted sentence - he knows too much, and don't be surprised if there are someone's campaign funds he'll be using to pay off that $250,000 fine either.

George'll show us he's no lame duck, indeed. I voted for the man, but am looking forward to turning the page on this chapter.

- Independent Conservatives, unite, before we become untied.
Richard B. Jul 3, 2007, 10:14am UTC
I, being a republican have never voted for George W. Bush as he was AWOL in the Champagne Unit of the Texas Air Nation Guard and failed at every job he ever held.
Carolyn G. Jul 3, 2007, 7:57pm UTC
Greg dear? Clinton has nothing whatever to do with Libby. Try staying on subject. Mr. Clinton had an illicit blowjob too. Does that mean Mr. Bush is entitled to get one and lie about it too? Nobody here is arguing that Mr. Bush is not fully entitled to do what he did. We are questioning his integrity and his intelligence, not his right to grant whatever amnesty/pardon/commutation he wishes.

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