On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 22:13:21 -0500, "Swingman" wrote:

Libby (Liebowitz) being 'excused' was another example of the
pre-Iranian-invasion arrogance, rivaling the 1936 mood in pre-WW2 Europe.

Nothing new under the sun ... Bush has a way to go (but he still has time).

I contend that this is new.
How may presidents in your list commuted the sentence of someone who
was supposed to go to jail within a matter of days after being denied
bail while awaiting an appeal?
My guess is none of them.
How many presidents in your list pardoned (or commuted the sentence
of) someone who's case was still active and under appeal?
My guess is none of them.
Libby's crime is fairly minor compared to those committed by some who
have been pardoned by previous presidents. The problem is that the
way it was handled (and the timing) makes some of us believe that this
is simply another instance of the President protecting his
administration and his Vice President. I think it has very little to
do with Libby.
Everyone expected Libby would be pardoned. I guess we just thought
GW would be a little more subtle about it.

In the Presidential Pardon game you can be verily judged by the sleaze bags
you "excuse".

Sadly, Dubya's pardon list may actually be the highlight of his
administration!


Mike O.