Begging your pardon...
Jul. 2nd, 2007 04:21 pmMany people are saying, "I told you so" with regard to Bush's action on behalf of his pal, Scooter.
I, for one, was pleasantly surprised. I expected a full pardon. But Bush only commuted the sentance. Libby is not fully exonerated, he will still pay (too light) consequences of $200,000 fine and two years probation. Libby remains a convicted felon.
That is an interesting message. "I'll cover your ass part way, but not all the way." Hmmm. Kinda like "Have fun, but don't get caught!"
I, for one, was pleasantly surprised. I expected a full pardon. But Bush only commuted the sentance. Libby is not fully exonerated, he will still pay (too light) consequences of $200,000 fine and two years probation. Libby remains a convicted felon.
That is an interesting message. "I'll cover your ass part way, but not all the way." Hmmm. Kinda like "Have fun, but don't get caught!"