Comments on: Commutation computations http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Amy - TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15640 Amy - TN Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:41:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15640 WITH THIS KIND OF ATTITUDE: "I just cancelled taking my grandsons to 4th of July fireworks. There is no longer any reason to celebrate. Our country is broken–and no one does a damn thing about it. What a sad, sad day in history. Posted By Karen Clark, Sacramento, CA : July 2, 2007 8:24 pm” If we all thought like you, there would be no reason to celebrate our FREEDOM because we WOULDN’T HAVE ANY. But fortunately we all don’t think like you. And I for one WILL NEVER let the actions of ONE MAN make me forget the sacrifices, bravery and courage of the many men and women who made it possible to say I’m a FREE AMERICAN. That is the most pathetic post I've ever seen on any blog board - SHAME ON YOU! You are a horrible example for your grandchildren. WITH THIS KIND OF ATTITUDE:

"I just cancelled taking my grandsons to 4th of July fireworks. There is no longer any reason to celebrate. Our country is broken–and no one does a damn thing about it. What a sad, sad day in history. Posted By Karen Clark, Sacramento, CA : July 2, 2007 8:24 pm”

If we all thought like you, there would be no reason to celebrate our FREEDOM because we WOULDN’T HAVE ANY. But fortunately we all don’t think like you. And I for one WILL NEVER let the actions of ONE MAN make me forget the sacrifices, bravery and courage of the many men and women who made it possible to say I’m a FREE AMERICAN. That is the most pathetic post I've ever seen on any blog board – SHAME ON YOU! You are a horrible example for your grandchildren.

]]> By: Ryan, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15634 Ryan, New York, NY Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:38:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15634 I'm amazed at the number of people who are misled by the low numbers for the Bush administration. Realize that he's got 16 more months and that the majority of pardons for every administration occur near the end of their last term since there isn't as much chance for backlash. I'm amazed at the number of people who are misled by the low numbers for the Bush administration. Realize that he's got 16 more months and that the majority of pardons for every administration occur near the end of their last term since there isn't as much chance for backlash.

]]> By: Brian Ortiz, Fayetteville, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15630 Brian Ortiz, Fayetteville, NC Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:29:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15630 It's called checks and balances morons. It's called checks and balances morons.

]]> By: The Heretik : Law and Order http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15608 The Heretik : Law and Order Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:39:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15608 [...] Cold Fury, JURIST, New York Times, About U.S. Politics, Democratic National Committee, FRAMESHOP, CNN Political Ticker, The Anonymous Liberal, The American Mind, GINA COBB, Economist’s View, The Raw Story, [...] [...] Cold Fury, JURIST, New York Times, About U.S. Politics, Democratic National Committee, FRAMESHOP, CNN Political Ticker, The Anonymous Liberal, The American Mind, GINA COBB, Economist's View, The Raw Story, [...]

]]> By: Rose, Corpus Christi, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15606 Rose, Corpus Christi, Texas Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:22:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15606 Uh, please remember that it was ARMITAGE who leaked the information. Not Libby. Not that it excuses Libby's obstruction of justice, it doesn't. But for those who have posted here to say that Libby was the leaker, you are just plain WRONG. Also, Sandy Berger committed much more serious crimes (stealing and destroying national archive records????) and got a slap on the wrist. Bush was right to commute the sentence (he DID NOT pardon him). Uh, please remember that it was ARMITAGE who leaked the information. Not Libby. Not that it excuses Libby's obstruction of justice, it doesn't. But for those who have posted here to say that Libby was the leaker, you are just plain WRONG.
Also, Sandy Berger committed much more serious crimes (stealing and destroying national archive records????) and got a slap on the wrist.
Bush was right to commute the sentence (he DID NOT pardon him).

]]> By: Robert Williams. Southern Pines, North Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15594 Robert Williams. Southern Pines, North Carolina Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:39:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15594 How much longer will the citizens of this country stand by and watch as our freedoms are squandered. Bysh, Chenet and EVERYONE who supports them should be held to the test. Fred Thompson and Rudi just threw away their political futures. The amount of housecleaning, the amount of reconcilliation necessary can only be handled by Obama or Hillary. Line from a movie states "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore." Althought I am 100% disabled, I just gave my pledge for a monthly pledge to support Hillary. Elect her and we get Bill also. Two for the price of one. I make it a daily routine to write at least two political comment letters per day and send them to Washington. I am old enough, I don't woory for myself. I am freightened to the core about what lies ahead for my children and their children. We are headed in the same direction as pre-war Germany. To simply sit back and expect others to fix our problems is so wrong. Call or write your representatives at least twice a day. Eventually even the deaf and blind in Washington will understand and begin planning the space to incarcerate GWB and his bunch of cronies who lie at the first chance given them. How much longer will the citizens of this country stand by and watch as our freedoms are squandered. Bysh, Chenet and EVERYONE who supports them should be held to the test. Fred Thompson and Rudi just threw away their political futures. The amount of housecleaning, the amount of reconcilliation necessary can only be handled by Obama or Hillary. Line from a movie states "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore." Althought I am 100% disabled, I just gave my pledge for a monthly pledge to support Hillary. Elect her and we get Bill also. Two for the price of one. I make it a daily routine to write at least two political comment letters per day and send them to Washington. I am old enough, I don't woory for myself. I am freightened to the core about what lies ahead for my children and their children. We are headed in the same direction as pre-war Germany. To simply sit back and expect others to fix our problems is so wrong. Call or write your representatives at least twice a day. Eventually even the deaf and blind in Washington will understand and begin planning the space to incarcerate GWB and his bunch of cronies who lie at the first chance given them.

]]> By: Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15584 Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:12:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15584 Look at the numbers, Bush is conservative in his pardons and sentence commuting. I'm sure no one will make a big deal out of how many pardons Clinton dealt out. Libby was handed an unusual sentence for the crimes he committed. He still pays a $250,000 fine, and the felony stays on his record. His reputation is shattered and he will never work "this side" of town again. He is not off the hook. Libby has paid dearly for his misdeeds already. And it is not justice if the same kind of crimes historically have much lesser punishments given. Look at the numbers, Bush is conservative in his pardons and sentence commuting. I'm sure no one will make a big deal out of how many pardons Clinton dealt out.

Libby was handed an unusual sentence for the crimes he committed. He still pays a $250,000 fine, and the felony stays on his record. His reputation is shattered and he will never work "this side" of town again. He is not off the hook.

Libby has paid dearly for his misdeeds already. And it is not justice if the same kind of crimes historically have much lesser punishments given.

]]> By: Judy, Pickaway,WV. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15582 Judy, Pickaway,WV. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:08:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15582 My question is, if Scooter is just a fall guy, then who is the one who gave away Ms. Plame's cover. If government can't produce the one responsible, how can I believe that there is anything but a cover up. President Bush should be called "King George" . Why isn't Dick Cheney or "doughboy" Karl Rove being put on the hot seat? I can't wait for this administration to be gone. My question is, if Scooter is just a fall guy, then who is
the one who gave away Ms. Plame's cover. If government can't produce the one responsible, how can
I believe that there is anything but a cover up. President
Bush should be called "King George" . Why isn't
Dick Cheney or "doughboy" Karl Rove being put on the
hot seat? I can't wait for this administration to be gone.

]]> By: Joy Hiers Geneva, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15579 Joy Hiers Geneva, OH Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:06:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15579 When are the American people (all of them) going to realize that both political parties are flawed. It doesn't matter if they are Democrats or Republicans - they all smell the same - just like rotten food. We to have a way to start over in this country while there are still people who believe in the REAL American Way. When are the American people (all of them) going to realize that both political parties are flawed. It doesn't matter if they are Democrats or Republicans – they all smell the same – just like rotten food.

We to have a way to start over in this country while there are still people who believe in the REAL American Way.

]]> By: John, Kittanning Pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15570 John, Kittanning Pa Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:54:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15570 It's outrageous that this president is allowed to get away with yet another mocking of our system of laws. I guess there is nothing we as common citizens can do but wait till the next president is elected. I hope we learned from this coward not to make the same mistake. It's outrageous that this president is allowed to get away with yet another mocking of our system of laws. I guess there is nothing we as common citizens can do but wait till the next president is elected. I hope we learned from this coward not to make the same mistake.

]]> By: Tim Combs, Cincinnati Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15558 Tim Combs, Cincinnati Ohio Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:44:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15558 It's ironic that the ONLY person convicted in a case where a CIA agent was outed had nothing to do with it. The prosecution was on a witch hunt. The president was correct in commuting the sentence. It's ironic that the ONLY person convicted in a case where a CIA agent was outed had nothing to do with it. The prosecution was on a witch hunt. The president was correct in commuting the sentence.

]]> By: Stephen, Birmingham, Alabama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15551 Stephen, Birmingham, Alabama Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:37:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15551 I am personally glad to see the president use this power the right way this time. This was truly a case that should have never been brought to the courts in the first place. It amazing the number of people who are not educated about the facts of the case. All presidents, democract or republican, have used this power when they felt it was needed. I support this case and in fact was angry that Bush allowed it to go on this long. I still believe a full pardon should have done but Bush doesn't have the guts for that. I am personally glad to see the president use this power the right way this time. This was truly a case that should have never been brought to the courts in the first place. It amazing the number of people who are not educated about the facts of the case. All presidents, democract or republican, have used this power when they felt it was needed. I support this case and in fact was angry that Bush allowed it to go on this long. I still believe a full pardon should have done but Bush doesn't have the guts for that.

]]> By: Fred Dunn, San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15537 Fred Dunn, San Antonio, TX Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:28:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15537 Just another example of Empirer "Dick" Cheney's lapdog choosing not to comply with the law because they "are above it". This is not a democratic government it is more of an empirical government of "do as I say not as I do". Don't blame 'W' for this as he doesn't have the intelligence to think this up, rather blame his partner in crime "Dick". Just another example of Empirer "Dick" Cheney's lapdog choosing not to comply with the law because they "are above it".
This is not a democratic government it is more of an empirical government of "do as I say not as I do".
Don't blame 'W' for this as he doesn't have the intelligence to think this up, rather blame his partner in crime "Dick".

]]> By: Robert Edwards, Hampton Bays, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15532 Robert Edwards, Hampton Bays, NY Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:21:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15532 Wake up boys and girls. We all knew President Bush would pardon, or commute his sentance. He is beyond being a lame duck President. Was anyone really surprised, if you were, what planet have you been living on? Wake up boys and girls. We all knew President Bush would pardon, or commute his sentance.

He is beyond being a lame duck President.

Was anyone really surprised, if you were, what planet have you been living on?

]]> By: Enuf is Enuf, Greenwood, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15530 Enuf is Enuf, Greenwood, IN Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:20:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15530 Paris Hilton went to jail for God's sake. What the hell is going on with the White House. Scooter Libby IS convicted of obstruction in the judicial system. This was a Republican prosecutor and a Republican judge but they don't know as much as Bush? The process wasn't even finished. They were in the appeal process and stil are! What about all the other people who have been convicted? What about their families? What about the two border guards, Campios and Ramos who are jail -- railroaded by Johnny Sutton? Where was Bush's compassion on that issue. These people are such babies. They can do the crime but not the time. There is one bright side -- now the prosecutor can give Libby full immunity to spill his guts on the real story -- who orchestrated this cover up in the WH. And when he refuses he will go to jail then... good booty food for the prison population *s* I am so sick of this government. What happened to a country that believes in following the law. "Illegal" people get a free pass for entering illegally, forging documents, stealing identities? But what about ordinary Americans that don't have big lobbyist to back us up? We get "F)&(&ed" and we don't even get kissed. Paris Hilton went to jail for God's sake. What the hell is going on with the White House. Scooter Libby IS convicted of obstruction in the judicial system. This was a Republican prosecutor and a Republican judge but they don't know as much as Bush? The process wasn't even finished. They were in the appeal process and stil are! What about all the other people who have been convicted? What about their families? What about the two border guards, Campios and Ramos who are jail - railroaded by Johnny Sutton? Where was Bush's compassion on that issue. These people are such babies. They can do the crime but not the time.
There is one bright side - now the prosecutor can give Libby full immunity to spill his guts on the real story - who orchestrated this cover up in the WH. And when he refuses he will go to jail then... good booty food for the prison population *s*
I am so sick of this government. What happened to a country that believes in following the law.

"Illegal" people get a free pass for entering illegally, forging documents, stealing identities? But what about ordinary Americans that don't have big lobbyist to back us up? We get "F)&(&ed" and we don't even get kissed.

]]> By: Gregory Simmmons Minneapolis Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15527 Gregory Simmmons Minneapolis Minnesota Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:19:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15527 Why would any other country believe that we speak with the tongue of democracy when we lick our lips with the abuse of power, and corruption. Why would any other country believe that we speak with the tongue of democracy when we lick our lips with the abuse of power, and corruption.

]]> By: David Donley, Falls Church VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15506 David Donley, Falls Church VA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:59:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15506 The Bush Administrations legacy continues. Start a war that has no merit, lie to the people, claim executive privilage when you have paper that will convict you, claim that anyone who does not agree with you is unpatriotic, and now let someone who commits high treason off the hook. When future historians read how the American people have voted for our leadership, they are going to vomit. How we let this corrupt administration continue to bully over us and do what they please is beyond me. We as a people need to come together and rise against the government and toss them out on their butts. We are supposed to be the example to the rest of the world how a government is supposed to run. We are not in a democracy, we are in a dictatorship. Bush does whatever he wants to do and nobody stands up and says "The King has no clothes!". Well, I'm saying it. Bush is a criminal. He eas killed over 3000 American soldiers in a war that was started because "Saddam had weapons of mass destructions". When it turned out that there were no WMD's, Bush's comments on live TV, "So, don't you think that the world is a safer place without Saddam Hussein?" Sorry George, The world will only get safer when you sir are out of office. Then the WAR PIGS WILL HAVE NO POWER. The Bush Administrations legacy continues. Start a war that has no merit, lie to the people, claim executive privilage when you have paper that will convict you, claim that anyone who does not agree with you is unpatriotic, and now let someone who commits high treason off the hook. When future historians read how the American people have voted for our leadership, they are going to vomit. How we let this corrupt administration continue to bully over us and do what they please is beyond me. We as a people need to come together and rise against the government and toss them out on their butts. We are supposed to be the example to the rest of the world how a government is supposed to run. We are not in a democracy, we are in a dictatorship. Bush does whatever he wants to do and nobody stands up and says "The King has no clothes!". Well, I'm saying it. Bush is a criminal. He eas killed over 3000 American soldiers in a war that was started because "Saddam had weapons of mass destructions". When it turned out that there were no WMD's, Bush's comments on live TV, "So, don't you think that the world is a safer place without Saddam Hussein?" Sorry George, The world will only get safer when you sir are out of office. Then the WAR PIGS WILL HAVE NO POWER.

]]> By: Ramon, NYC, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15501 Ramon, NYC, NY Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:53:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15501 What happened to a government by the people. Shouldn't we have all voted on this first. What happened to a government by the people. Shouldn't we have all voted on this first.

]]> By: connie NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15483 connie NY Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:29:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15483 what a shocker, i cant wait to see him OUT of office! what a shocker, i cant wait to see him OUT of office!

]]> By: Ron B. Pueblo, Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15472 Ron B. Pueblo, Colorado Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:21:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15472 This is what happens when you have a clueless and shameless President. This proves even more that there is no such thing as an HONEST POLITICIAN and who says crime doesn't pay. Its a real blessing that the BUSH ERA is SHAMEFULLY COMING TO AND END. GOD BLESS AMERICA. This is what happens when you have a clueless and shameless President. This proves even more that there is no such thing as an HONEST POLITICIAN and who says crime doesn't pay. Its a real blessing that the BUSH ERA is SHAMEFULLY COMING TO AND END. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

]]> By: Springfield MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15470 Springfield MO Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:20:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15470 Thank you baby bush you just gave the democrats the white house in 2008!!! Whoopee Thank you baby bush you just gave the democrats the white house in 2008!!! Whoopee

]]> By: gerald miller, Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15460 gerald miller, Fl Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:08:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15460 There was never a doubt in my mind that Libby would ever serve a day in prison. There was a deal from the beginning that he wouild take the fall, and then Bush would either pardon or commute his sentence. Bush has absolety no regard for the laws of our country. He does whatever he wants to do. Too bad we have to put up with him till the end of his term. There was never a doubt in my mind that Libby would ever serve a day in prison. There was a deal from the beginning that he wouild take the fall, and then Bush would either pardon or commute his sentence. Bush has absolety no regard for the laws of our country. He does whatever he wants to do. Too bad we have to put up with him till the end of his term.

]]> By: Jan, Nashua, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15442 Jan, Nashua, NH Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:33:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15442 I think the much more interesting number is, How many Presidents stepped in for people who worked for their adminstration and prostituted our justice system in their behalf? It's not the Constitution that's wrong; it's the Presidents who pardon their own to avoid justice who are wrong. And they should be separated out from the pack so we know who they are. I think the much more interesting number is, How many Presidents stepped in for people who worked for their adminstration and prostituted our justice system in their behalf?

It's not the Constitution that's wrong; it's the Presidents who pardon their own to avoid justice who are wrong.
And they should be separated out from the pack so we know who they are.

]]> By: jan w. skjølberg, oslo, norway http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15438 jan w. skjølberg, oslo, norway Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:28:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15438 this just adds to the impression around the world that the u.s goverment is a big-boys-club that elevates its self over both justice, truth and people. im sad on your behalf. js this just adds to the impression around the world that the u.s goverment is a big-boys-club that elevates its self over both justice, truth and people.

im sad on your behalf.

js

]]> By: Bobby Coggins, Franklin, North Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15428 Bobby Coggins, Franklin, North Carolina Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:07:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15428 The President has righted a terrible wrong. The above figures reveal this President has exercised pardons and commutations at a rate that is 11th out of the 11 Presidents listed. Check out <a href="http://www.reason.com/news/show/121162.html" rel="nofollow">my analysis</a>, one that CNN won't do, due to their political leanings. The President has righted a terrible wrong.
The above figures reveal this President has exercised pardons and commutations at a rate that is 11th out of the 11 Presidents listed. Check out my analysis, one that CNN won't do, due to their political leanings.

]]> By: Rick Knecht, Anchorage Alaska http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15425 Rick Knecht, Anchorage Alaska Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:07:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15425 Libby was less guilty than the man who gives the orders in the White House. Yes- Dick Cheney is the one who deserves a prison term. Libby was less guilty than the man who gives the orders in the White House. Yes- Dick Cheney is the one who deserves a prison term.

]]> By: ANONYMOUS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15424 ANONYMOUS Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:07:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15424 What a horrible mistake the Bush administration is and always will be. I'm sitting at home with my 3-month old baby while my husband fights a war based off these cowards and their lies. I will be forever proud that I did not vote for these incompetent traitors of our country. Let freedom ring and learn from our mistakes my fellow Americans! What a horrible mistake the Bush administration is and always will be. I'm sitting at home with my 3-month old baby while my husband fights a war based off these cowards and their lies. I will be forever proud that I did not vote for these incompetent traitors of our country. Let freedom ring and learn from our mistakes my fellow Americans!

]]> By: Avid R Solo Georgetown, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15389 Avid R Solo Georgetown, Texas Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:27:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15389 Border Agents Compion and Ramos are still in jail and Scooter gets a "free pass" What a travesty of justice!! Border Agents Compion and Ramos are still in jail and Scooter gets a "free pass" What a travesty of justice!!

]]> By: Jerald Wonders-Tamez Janesville, WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15386 Jerald Wonders-Tamez Janesville, WI Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:25:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15386 WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN BEFORE THE BUSH CRIME FAMILY IS HELD TO ACCOUNT FOR ANYTHING!!! I am so OUTRAGED I can hardly contain my self. Bush continues to be the arrogant little dictator and ignore the AMERICAN people's will. The republicans should be ashamed that this is the man that represents thier party. But we all know that will not happen. The decider seems to think that he and the rest of those liars in the white house are above the law and should not be accountable for any crime. I really think that he is planning to turn this country into an empire and he will be president for life. He claims to be doing what the American people what but which American people is he talking about. I think I know, rich white neocons. God help us all. WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN BEFORE THE BUSH CRIME FAMILY IS HELD TO ACCOUNT FOR ANYTHING!!! I am so OUTRAGED I can hardly contain my self. Bush continues to be the arrogant little dictator and ignore the AMERICAN people's will. The republicans should be ashamed that this is the man that represents thier party. But we all know that will not happen. The decider seems to think that he and the rest of those liars in the white house are above the law and should not be accountable for any crime. I really think that he is planning to turn this country into an empire and he will be president for life. He claims to be doing what the American people what but which American people is he talking about. I think I know, rich white neocons. God help us all.

]]> By: P. Spitler, Sacramento, Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15362 P. Spitler, Sacramento, Ca Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:51:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15362 At first I was outraged, then I saw the list of presidential pardons, and shoot, its a bit of a tradition. Yes, Libby committed a crime (lesser compared to leaking US spy info), yet Bush has the right to commute or pardon him. Its the way it goes in the Beltway. At first I was outraged, then I saw the list of presidential pardons, and shoot, its a bit of a tradition. Yes, Libby committed a crime (lesser compared to leaking US spy info), yet Bush has the right to commute or pardon him. Its the way it goes in the Beltway.

]]> By: Diane Peterson Haddock Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15351 Diane Peterson Haddock Georgia Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:39:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15351 These are the times that try mens soul's. And our president just kicked democracy in the face. These are the times that try mens soul's. And our president just kicked democracy in the face.

]]> By: Eric, LA, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15342 Eric, LA, CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:32:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15342 Bush is a traitor to this country, plain and simple! Bush is a traitor to this country, plain and simple!

]]> By: Kevin Eyre, Arlington, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15332 Kevin Eyre, Arlington, WA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:15:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15332 This is beyond partisan politics, in my opinion. This is one of the President's most audacious abuses of power yet. Of course, I'm not shocked. I hold the Democrats equally responsible. They were voted into majority power. Implicit with this victory was the expectation that this administration would finally be taken to task, but it was off the table as soon as the election took place. Of course the President felt empowered and invincible. It's time for checks and balances, folks. Forget the politics. When our foundational laws fall, guess what happens next? This is beyond partisan politics, in my opinion. This is one of the President's most audacious abuses of power yet. Of course, I'm not shocked. I hold the Democrats equally responsible. They were voted into majority power. Implicit with this victory was the expectation that this administration would finally be taken to task, but it was off the table as soon as the election took place.
Of course the President felt empowered and invincible.
It's time for checks and balances, folks. Forget the politics. When our foundational laws fall, guess what happens next?

]]> By: Sandy Panner, Riddle, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15330 Sandy Panner, Riddle, OR Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:06:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15330 Libby was convicted for lying to investigators. Help me remember...how much jail time did President Clinton serve for lying under oath? Libby was convicted for lying to investigators. Help me remember...how much jail time did President Clinton serve for lying under oath?

]]> By: Rick Stelmach, Alameda CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15329 Rick Stelmach, Alameda CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:06:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15329 I am flat out disgusted and completely disenchanted with this country and the greedy men that have amBUSHed it. The Bush administration has done this to me and many. Their corruption knows no bounds it seems and they could care less who knows it. The untouchables. I am flat out disgusted and completely disenchanted with this country and the greedy men that have amBUSHed it. The Bush administration has done this to me and many. Their corruption knows no bounds it seems and they could care less who knows it. The untouchables.

]]> By: Rick Stelmach, Alameda CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15327 Rick Stelmach, Alameda CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:05:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15327 I am flat out disgusted and completely disenchanted with this country. The Bush administration has done this to me and many. Their corruption knows no bounds it seems and they could care less who knows it. The untouchables. I am flat out disgusted and completely disenchanted with this country. The Bush administration has done this to me and many. Their corruption knows no bounds it seems and they could care less who knows it. The untouchables.

]]> By: Joe Miller - Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15326 Joe Miller - Chicago Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:04:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15326 SO CORRUPT. CHENEY IS THE ONE WHO BELONGS IN JAIL. AS SOON AS THE GUY WHO TOOK THE FALL FOR THEM EXHAUSTS HIS APPEAL, THE LET HIM WALK. UNBELIEVABLE! SO CORRUPT. CHENEY IS THE ONE WHO BELONGS IN JAIL. AS SOON AS THE GUY WHO TOOK THE FALL FOR THEM EXHAUSTS HIS APPEAL, THE LET HIM WALK.

UNBELIEVABLE!

]]> By: Dug Corpolongo Albuquerque NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15304 Dug Corpolongo Albuquerque NM Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:38:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15304 I wonder what Scooter Libby had on Bush and/or Cheney that would make them willing to take the political fallout that will inevitably result from commuting his sentence? I wonder what Scooter Libby had on Bush and/or Cheney that would make them willing to take the political fallout that will inevitably result from commuting his sentence?

]]> By: john doe tampa fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15302 john doe tampa fl Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:38:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15302 why don't we just expose all undercover officers true identity and put their lives in danger and do nothing to the people who expose them. a felony is a felony. there are several people from past administrations or friends of presidents who were sent to prison for comitting crimes. what a place we live in when our leaders are expected to lead us equally and fairly and their neither equal or fair. i was a bush supporter but maybe he went to far with this incident. why don't we just expose all undercover officers true identity and put their lives in danger and do nothing to the people who expose them. a felony is a felony. there are several people from past administrations or friends of presidents who were sent to prison for comitting crimes. what a place we live in when our leaders are expected to lead us equally and fairly and their neither equal or fair. i was a bush supporter but maybe he went to far with this incident.

]]> By: Gary Turner, Bozeman, Montana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15297 Gary Turner, Bozeman, Montana Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:36:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15297 Since our liberal bloggers here are so 'smart' (apparently smarter even than the Founders of the Constitution)why don't they stop whining and start a movement for an amendment to the constitution to limit the President's powers? But do your homework first and see how many pardons have been doled out by past democrat presidents. Anyway, Bush would do well to also pardon a couple of Border Patrol agents. Maybe justice system reforms need to start in the 'lower courts' based on the Founder's actual intentions. Since our liberal bloggers here are so 'smart' (apparently smarter even than the Founders of the Constitution)why don't they stop whining and start a movement for an amendment to the constitution to limit the President's powers? But do your homework first and see how many pardons have been doled out by past democrat presidents. Anyway, Bush would do well to also pardon a couple of Border Patrol agents. Maybe justice system reforms need to start in the 'lower courts' based on the Founder's actual intentions.

]]> By: rob, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15279 rob, PA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:21:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15279 what a shocker! they should all be tried for treason, war crimes and the like. sometimes i feel like we're in oz, "dont pay attention to the man behind the curtain"....inundated with images of party girls gone bad, while the country's leaders make a mockery out of the "democracy" ...question is, will the people arise from the oil fume haze before its too late? what a shocker! they should all be tried for treason, war crimes and the like. sometimes i feel like we're in oz, "dont pay attention to the man behind the curtain"....inundated with images of party girls gone bad, while the country's leaders make a mockery out of the "democracy" ...question is, will the people arise from the oil fume haze before its too late?

]]> By: Edward Charles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15270 Edward Charles Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:17:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15270 How much more proof is needed until Americans realize America is a failed state? The president has too much power! He declares war without any justification, lies to Americans again and again, and now this. Well I have had enough. I'm leaving. How much more proof is needed until Americans realize America is a failed state? The president has too much power! He declares war without any justification, lies to Americans again and again, and now this. Well I have had enough. I'm leaving.

]]> By: David G, Moore SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15269 David G, Moore SC Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:17:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15269 30 months too long????????? The victom's "sentence" was for life. 30 months too long?????????

The victom's "sentence" was for life.

]]> By: Karl Bralich, yosemite, cq http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15264 Karl Bralich, yosemite, cq Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:12:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15264 It's one thing to pardon someone. Quite another to pardon someone who has evidence against you. those numbers don't tell the whole story It's one thing to pardon someone. Quite another to pardon someone who has evidence against you.

those numbers don't tell the whole story

]]> By: Paulo, Acworth, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15225 Paulo, Acworth, GA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:48:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15225 Libby's new nickname should be "skater". This administration has just surpassed Nixonian levels of corruption. Will any of these guys ever except personal responsibility for their crimes? Can they be held accountable for <i>anything</i>? Libby's new nickname should be "skater".

This administration has just surpassed Nixonian levels of corruption. Will any of these guys ever except personal responsibility for their crimes? Can they be held accountable for anything?

]]> By: Billie, Owensboro,Ky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15204 Billie, Owensboro,Ky Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:33:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15204 Now, that President Bush has commuted the sentence for Scooter Libby he can finally do what is right for those 2 border patrol officers. If Libby can stay out of jail because of all the good he has done in the past....surely these officers can be treated fairly and equally. Now, that President Bush has commuted the sentence for Scooter Libby he can finally do what is right for those 2 border patrol officers. If Libby can stay out of jail because of all the good he has done in the past....surely these officers can be treated fairly and equally.

]]> By: MJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15183 MJ Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:21:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15183 Wayne Witherspoon, Phoenix, Az needs to stop drinking the kool-aid. There are young men and women being killed everyday because of the lies of this administration. Their blood is on your hands and those who keep this conquest going. Wayne Witherspoon, Phoenix, Az needs to stop drinking the kool-aid. There are young men and women being killed everyday because of the lies of this administration. Their blood is on your hands and those who keep this conquest going.

]]> By: Stephanie E. Tucker, Richmond Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15154 Stephanie E. Tucker, Richmond Virginia Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:04:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15154 Is anyone really surprised by this? This sort of thing is so typical of this administration(and really most politicians). I would have been surprised if Bush had not pardoned or commuted Libby. I can't wait to see the outcome of the next presidential election. The Republicans can only do so much damage control... Is anyone really surprised by this? This sort of thing is so typical of this administration(and really most politicians). I would have been surprised if Bush had not pardoned or commuted Libby. I can't wait to see the outcome of the next presidential election. The Republicans can only do so much damage control...

]]> By: Don Davis, Indianapolis, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15140 Don Davis, Indianapolis, IN Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:57:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15140 This "investigation" was political theater. This network as well as the rest call this trial "the cia leak trial." It was a travesty of justice. The special prosecutor knew A YEAR before Libby was charged who leaked the name and that even then it was not a crime. The only reason he went on was to find anything else they could make look like a crime. Democrats screamed like stuck pigs when the clintons were investigated like this. Starr was ripped to shreads because the only charges were seperate from the reason for the origional investigation. It was all political, and it is fitting to have a political conclusion. Libby should have never been charged, much less sent to prison. Bush did the absolutely correct thing! Good Job! This "investigation" was political theater. This network as well as the rest call this trial "the cia leak trial." It was a travesty of justice. The special prosecutor knew A YEAR before Libby was charged who leaked the name and that even then it was not a crime. The only reason he went on was to find anything else they could make look like a crime. Democrats screamed like stuck pigs when the clintons were investigated like this. Starr was ripped to shreads because the only charges were seperate from the reason for the origional investigation.

It was all political, and it is fitting to have a political conclusion. Libby should have never been charged, much less sent to prison. Bush did the absolutely correct thing! Good Job!

]]> By: bill, Palo Alto, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15136 bill, Palo Alto, CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:56:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/commutation-computations/#comment-15136 The important thing is to look at the numbers and not the case...god it is good to be an American where STATS are everything and contents is of NO value. The important thing is to look at the numbers and not the case...god it is good to be an American where STATS are everything and contents is of NO value.

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