Comments on: Libby commutation: Washington responds http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Andy_Nashville,TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15981 Andy_Nashville,TN Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:14:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15981 No question that the power to commute exists in the executive branch. The question is why was this man's sentence commuted. The connection of this entire event with the unnecessary invasion of Iraq and covering up the tunnel vision of this administration to justify that invasion just keeps getting worse. My Dad always said if you lie once you have to lie to cover that one and lie to cover that one. Bill Clinton was a liar but he is not responsible for sending our troops to Iraq. Thousands of young men have died because of this administration's ego. Perhaps Cheney's business dealings cancel out the Clinton administration's. But lying about an inappropriate sexual act hardly compare to sending my friends and fellow citizens to die for a cause that has less and less credibility and started with a lie to try to create some credibility in the first place. No question that the power to commute exists in the executive branch. The question is why was this man's sentence commuted. The connection of this entire event with the unnecessary invasion of Iraq and covering up the tunnel vision of this administration to justify that invasion just keeps getting worse. My Dad always said if you lie once you have to lie to cover that one and lie to cover that one. Bill Clinton was a liar but he is not responsible for sending our troops to Iraq. Thousands of young men have died because of this administration's ego. Perhaps Cheney's business dealings cancel out the Clinton administration's. But lying about an inappropriate sexual act hardly compare to sending my friends and fellow citizens to die for a cause that has less and less credibility and started with a lie to try to create some credibility in the first place.

]]> By: E, Anchorage AK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15965 E, Anchorage AK Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:24:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15965 Bedtime for democracy! Bedtime for democracy!

]]> By: milo Atanta GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15952 milo Atanta GA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:52:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15952 7 years later, I still believe George W. Bush stole the first election, and most probably the second, and the blatent disregard of justice from the top will hopefully come back to kick him in the ass, so all you smart people up there in Washington, need to get to work and take this deck of cards down, where it belongs, no doubt Libby will be pardoned in the end, so he can resume a life in the tragedy which is inherent in the political process churning its way to destroy our country, and ultimately make Jesus return sooner than later. Justice is a crock of crap, but you can't take any of it with you, they will find out. 7 years later, I still believe George W. Bush stole the first election, and most probably the second, and the blatent disregard of justice from the top will hopefully come back to kick him in the ass, so all you smart people up there in Washington, need to get to work and take this deck of cards down, where it belongs, no doubt Libby will be pardoned in the end, so he can resume a life in the tragedy which is inherent in the political process churning its way to destroy our country, and ultimately make Jesus return sooner than later. Justice is a crock of crap, but you can't take any of it with you, they will find out.

]]> By: Bill Denton, Los Angeles, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15898 Bill Denton, Los Angeles, California Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:38:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15898 What hyperbole...all you screaming commenters....get a grip...this was small potatoes compared to the Clintons...unauthorized, they actually removed FBI files of 700 Americans, including their IRS info, which is a felony, trying to find information on a select few targets, with the files scattered about like so many anthrax spores. One more than one occasion, they had sensitive information that had been strategically mislaid, later claming it was a "bureaucratic snafu"...Bush isn't the worst president, not by a long shot, nor is he close to being the best..but he has tried to keep our economy flowing, keep us safe, and protect our rights (why aren't you all screaming about the Supreme Court eminent domain decision, courtesy of the lefties on the Court...easily the worst decision of the past 50 years...that strikes at the heart of personal property rights??) and he has largely succeeded (low inflation, low interest rates, unprecedented succession of quarterly economic growth), with the exception of the Iraq war...no question a HUGE debacle. I'll be the first to admit that Clinton was internationally one of our most charismatic presidents, and STILL the trend line of terrorism was increasing during his administration...what we're facing today was going to happen regardless of who was/is in office. If all of you read more, you would know that our freedoms are under much more risk from the Dems on so many legislative fronts...stop squawking like a bunch of magpies, just because everyone else is...You're coming off like a bunch of clueless whiners. You call yourselves Americans? You sound like Canadians!! What hyperbole...all you screaming commenters....get a grip...this was small potatoes compared to the Clintons...unauthorized, they actually removed FBI files of 700 Americans, including their IRS info, which is a felony, trying to find information on a select few targets, with the files scattered about like so many anthrax spores. One more than one occasion, they had sensitive information that had been strategically mislaid, later claming it was a "bureaucratic snafu"...Bush isn't the worst president, not by a long shot, nor is he close to being the best..but he has tried to keep our economy flowing, keep us safe, and protect our rights (why aren't you all screaming about the Supreme Court eminent domain decision, courtesy of the lefties on the Court...easily the worst decision of the past 50 years...that strikes at the heart of personal property rights??) and he has largely succeeded (low inflation, low interest rates, unprecedented succession of quarterly economic growth), with the exception of the Iraq war...no question a HUGE debacle. I'll be the first to admit that Clinton was internationally one of our most charismatic presidents, and STILL the trend line of terrorism was increasing during his administration...what we're facing today was going to happen regardless of who was/is in office. If all of you read more, you would know that our freedoms are under much more risk from the Dems on so many legislative fronts...stop squawking like a bunch of magpies, just because everyone else is...You're coming off like a bunch of clueless whiners. You call yourselves Americans? You sound like Canadians!!

]]> By: Charles F. Pierce, Otego, N. Y. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15867 Charles F. Pierce, Otego, N. Y. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:41:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15867 To the many who say "Impeach Bush and Cheney now!" Bush would just laugh at Congressmen because two thirds of the Senate would have to agree for conviction; and, the judge would be the Chief Justice appointed recently by Bush. Republicans continue to protect Bush as a wild animal protects its young! Voting in November 2008 is critical to gaining enough of a majority for removal from office. The entire World awaits our actions. Sometimes success has to be a last minute thing. No two persons deserve removal from office as having the most corrupt, immoral, incompetent administration ever than Wartime Deserter W. Bush and Cheney! We must do it efficiently. To the many who say "Impeach Bush and Cheney now!"

Bush would just laugh at Congressmen because two thirds of the Senate would have to agree for conviction; and, the judge would be the Chief Justice appointed recently by Bush. Republicans continue to protect Bush as a wild animal protects its young!

Voting in November 2008 is critical to gaining enough of a majority for removal from office. The entire World awaits our actions. Sometimes success has to be a last minute thing.

No two persons deserve removal from office as having the most corrupt, immoral, incompetent administration ever than Wartime Deserter W. Bush and Cheney! We must do it efficiently.

]]> By: Malmesbury, UK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15845 Malmesbury, UK Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:00:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15845 Why can you pardon this man and condemn to death so many in Texas? Who are you fooling with this? I have lost all respect. I was looking forward to when you left office based on other inept decisions. It MUST come sonner. Why can you pardon this man and condemn to death so many in Texas? Who are you fooling with this? I have lost all respect. I was looking forward to when you left office based on other inept decisions. It MUST come sonner.

]]> By: Joe Shepard, Spring Lake North Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15807 Joe Shepard, Spring Lake North Carolina Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:21:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15807 Ah--MR in New York, the right wing liberal hysteria is in full voice today, isn't it? You can't argue the facts, so you argue the person by calling me names?? Very adult. Go back and reread my original post. I neither approved nor disapproved of Bush's actions. I simply stated a fact--the commutation is completely legal. And, its not a case of being legal for Bush/Republicans and not for anyone else ( Democratic liberals). Do we really want to go back and investigate just how many pardons/commutations were granted by Presidents in the past oh, 50 years or so? Do we wish to investigate the crimes which required a presidential pardon/commutation? How about we begin by checking into the pardons/commutations made by that absolute paragon of virtue and truth--the impeached Bill Clinton? No? I didn't think so. To quote a man far wiser than either of us: " From the cowardice that fears new truth; from the mediocrity that accepts only half-truth, and from the arrogance that thinks it knows all truth, Dear God, please deliver me. " Ah–MR in New York, the right wing liberal hysteria is in full voice today, isn't it? You can't argue the facts, so you argue the person by calling me names?? Very adult. Go back and reread my original post. I neither approved nor disapproved of Bush's actions. I simply stated a fact–the commutation is completely legal. And, its not a case of being legal for Bush/Republicans and not for anyone else ( Democratic liberals). Do we really want to go back and investigate just how many pardons/commutations were granted by Presidents in the past oh, 50 years or so? Do we wish to investigate the crimes which required a presidential pardon/commutation? How about we begin by checking into the pardons/commutations made by that absolute paragon of virtue and truth–the impeached Bill Clinton? No? I didn't think so. To quote a man far wiser than either of us: " From the cowardice that fears new truth; from the mediocrity that accepts only half-truth, and from the arrogance that thinks it knows all truth, Dear God, please deliver me. "

]]> By: Lucas Augusto . San Francisco . CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15798 Lucas Augusto . San Francisco . CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:59:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15798 To all people who voted for Bush in 2000 just because he seemed more "likable" than Gore. To all the people who voted for Nader in 2000 to protest the "alternatives". To all the people who did not even bother to vote all... All I have to say is: YOU ARE REAPING WHAT YOU SOWED. I do feel sorry for America. Too bad too many people don't mind spending days in line just to get an iPhone instead of caring about good government and respect for the rule of law. Unfortunately, I do fear for the future of iur great country. To all people who voted for Bush in 2000 just because he seemed more "likable" than Gore.

To all the people who voted for Nader in 2000 to protest the "alternatives".

To all the people who did not even bother to vote all...

All I have to say is: YOU ARE REAPING
WHAT YOU SOWED.

I do feel sorry for America. Too bad too many people don't mind spending days in line just to get an iPhone instead of caring about good government and respect for the rule of law.

Unfortunately, I do fear for the future
of iur great country.

]]> By: Dr. Bruce Mims, Lakewood, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15792 Dr. Bruce Mims, Lakewood, CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:48:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15792 I find this series of events, occuring against the backdrop of the Fourth of July's symbolic significance amusing and ironic. In fact, I presently find nothing else more hypocritical. At times like these, I guess we must all reflect upon the words of Thomas Jefferson: ..."But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security"... Enough said? I find this series of events, occuring against the backdrop of the Fourth of July's symbolic significance amusing and ironic. In fact, I presently find nothing else more hypocritical.

At times like these, I guess we must all reflect upon the words of Thomas Jefferson:

..."But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security"...

Enough said?

]]> By: kay, durham nc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15783 kay, durham nc Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:32:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15783 When will the two border patrols time be commuted? I think a lot of people now will just ignore the law because apparantly it doesn't mean anything any more. When will the two border patrols time be commuted? I think a lot of people now will just ignore the law because apparantly it doesn't mean anything any more.

]]> By: Margaret Johnson-Dennis, Warsaw, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15751 Margaret Johnson-Dennis, Warsaw, Illinois Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:06:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15751 What an outrage! This morning I heard on the local news about a fellow who was sentenced to 32 years in prison on drug and gun violations. Now that's excessive!!! What an outrage! This morning I heard on the local news about a fellow who was sentenced to 32 years in prison on drug and gun violations. Now that's excessive!!!

]]> By: j.carroll, San Gabriel, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15748 j.carroll, San Gabriel, CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:03:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15748 Bush didn't waste any time did he? Ya gotta rescue those good soldiers that lied for ya.Clinton lied about a sexual indescretion. He was impeached. Cheney, Bush, Rove, et.al violate the law everyday, ignore the constitution, and are laughing their way through it all. Tell me why Bush and Cheney don't deserve at least the same (numerous times over)that Clinton got? Impeach! Bush didn't waste any time did he? Ya gotta rescue those good soldiers that lied for ya.Clinton lied about a sexual indescretion. He was impeached. Cheney, Bush, Rove, et.al violate the law everyday, ignore the constitution, and are laughing their way through it all. Tell me why Bush and Cheney don't deserve at least the same (numerous times over)that Clinton got? Impeach!

]]> By: Matt, Glendale, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15745 Matt, Glendale, CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:03:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15745 What the heck is OUR problem? If a man (our pres) breaks every possible criminal law in the book, what would it take for US TO stand up for our rights and put him on trial. Yes Impeachment for god's sake. What the heck is OUR problem? If a man (our pres) breaks every possible criminal law in the book, what would it take for US TO stand up for our rights and put him on trial. Yes Impeachment for god's sake.

]]> By: jon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15741 jon Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:58:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15741 C'mon folks. This was a tactical move. By commuting his sentence, Bush guarantees that Scoot still has the right to plead the fifth if hauled before congress. The 250k is already paid for by cronies, the feleony record covered by his future lobbying opportunities. This was a BRILLIANT MOVE. C'mon folks. This was a tactical move. By commuting his sentence, Bush guarantees that Scoot still has the right to plead the fifth if hauled before congress. The 250k is already paid for by cronies, the feleony record covered by his future lobbying opportunities.

This was a BRILLIANT MOVE.

]]> By: Erica Bloomington, Indiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15739 Erica Bloomington, Indiana Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:56:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15739 Why no balance Warren from Houston et others? Why because no Fairness Doctrine! Thought you folks on the right liked it that way! No need to give equal time to both sides of an issue. That's why you can have markets where it 24/7 right wing radio. It's why you can have Fox News..er Faux News (hey if you can call CNN Clinton News Network I can mangle Fox's name too). You want equal time? You want equal coverage? Then support bringing back the Fairness Doctrine. That way when Hardball gives Ann Coulter an entire hour to rant, they need to give someone like Rachel Maddow or Stephanie Miller a whole hour to talk. Oh...and what Bush did yesterday once again shows his lack of leadership and respect for the rule of law. IMHO. Erica Why no balance Warren from Houston et others? Why because no Fairness Doctrine! Thought you folks on the right liked it that way! No need to give equal time to both sides of an issue. That's why you can have markets where it 24/7 right wing radio. It's why you can have Fox News..er Faux News (hey if you can call CNN Clinton News Network I can mangle Fox's name too).

You want equal time? You want equal coverage? Then support bringing back the Fairness Doctrine. That way when Hardball gives Ann Coulter an entire hour to rant, they need to give someone like Rachel Maddow or Stephanie Miller a whole hour to talk.

Oh...and what Bush did yesterday once again shows his lack of leadership and respect for the rule of law. IMHO.

Erica

]]> By: Jeannie Newman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15734 Jeannie Newman Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:55:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15734 Let me get this straight - Clinton gets impeached for lying about an affair, and Libby gets a commutation for lying to a Federal prosecutor about outing a CIA operative. Where are the family values in that????? Let me get this straight – Clinton gets impeached for lying about an affair, and Libby gets a commutation for lying to a Federal prosecutor about outing a CIA operative. Where are the family values in that?????

]]> By: BA, Minneapolis, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15727 BA, Minneapolis, MN Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:47:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15727 There is no one more corrupt than a Republican and they are all corrupt. There is no one more corrupt than a Republican and they are all corrupt.

]]> By: Vincent King Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15723 Vincent King Phoenix, AZ Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:40:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15723 Honestly, Isn't ANYONE going to ask??? I mean the man was convicted of lying to a grand jury who was investigating the exposing of a covert CIA operative. So, he was convicted, and his sentence has not been commuted. Well, at this point, I guess the question doesn't matter. But I will ask it anyway... "WHY" did he lie? Why. Honestly, Isn't ANYONE going to ask??? I mean the man was convicted of lying to a grand jury who was investigating the exposing of a covert CIA operative. So, he was convicted, and his sentence has not been commuted. Well, at this point, I guess the question doesn't matter. But I will ask it anyway... "WHY" did he lie? Why.

]]> By: Mike Columbus, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15721 Mike Columbus, Ohio Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:40:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15721 Equal treatment? Did Bill Clinton spend any time in jail for perjury? THEN SCOOTER LIBBY SHOULDN'T EITHER! Anyone care to respond with a logical, well thought out argument for why he should, given the statement above? If not, then I assume that you agree that either the treatment was fair or that Bill Clinton should also spend 30 months in jail. Please, don't scream Valerie Plame. The claim the he exposed her is not only unproven, but proven to be untrue. In other words: Scooter Libby is guilty of perjury but only because he was tried for a crime which he did not commit. This is in direct contrast to Mr. Clinton who WAS guilty of the crime for which he was called to testify. Please, someone clear this up so that I can understand and join you in your disgust at the unfairness of it all. Equal treatment?

Did Bill Clinton spend any time in jail for perjury?

THEN SCOOTER LIBBY SHOULDN'T EITHER!

Anyone care to respond with a logical, well thought out argument for why he should, given the statement above?

If not, then I assume that you agree that either the treatment was fair or that Bill Clinton should also spend 30 months in jail.

Please, don't scream Valerie Plame. The claim the he exposed her is not only unproven, but proven to be untrue. In other words: Scooter Libby is guilty of perjury but only because he was tried for a crime which he did not commit. This is in direct contrast to Mr. Clinton who WAS guilty of the crime for which he was called to testify.

Please, someone clear this up so that I can understand and join you in your disgust at the unfairness of it all.

]]> By: Veronica Feinstein, Stamford, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15716 Veronica Feinstein, Stamford, CT Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:35:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15716 Oh goody!! Chimpy has once again given the citizens of this country the finger! I feel so warm and fuzzy now that our system of justice doesn't apply to the criminals in the White House! Gee, I wonder if I lie to federal investigators if I can get my sentence commuted ... how about it Chimpy? Just as the right-wing claims President Clinton "taught" our children about oral sex, Chimpy & Co. consistently show our children that the rule of law is like a promise - they are made to be broken ONLY if you are an old, white rich guy; he consistently shows our children that, hey, it's okay to lie! Congrats with that Chimpy! Oh goody!! Chimpy has once again given the citizens of this country the finger! I feel so warm and fuzzy now that our system of justice doesn't apply to the criminals in the White House! Gee, I wonder if I lie to federal investigators if I can get my sentence commuted ... how about it Chimpy?

Just as the right-wing claims President Clinton "taught" our children about oral sex, Chimpy & Co. consistently show our children that the rule of law is like a promise – they are made to be broken ONLY if you are an old, white rich guy; he consistently shows our children that, hey, it's okay to lie! Congrats with that Chimpy!

]]> By: Chris, Oakboro, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15711 Chris, Oakboro, NC Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:24:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15711 Why does this surprise anyone? He is going to protect himself, his corrupt administration, his rich cronies and their oil war. He will pardon Libby for everything before he leaves office and these are the people who claim the moral high ground! Why does this surprise anyone? He is going to protect himself, his corrupt administration, his rich cronies and their oil war. He will pardon Libby for everything before he leaves office and these are the people who claim the moral high ground!

]]> By: Tony Rizzuto, Atlanta, Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15707 Tony Rizzuto, Atlanta, Georgia Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:11:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15707 the last I heard both Guiliani (declared)and Fred Thompson (waiting to declare)were Repubican candidates for the 2008 presidential election. Perhaps the whinning repugs should get their facts straight. Oh wait they still believe Bush and Cheney are the best Administration this country has ever had. the last I heard both Guiliani (declared)and Fred Thompson (waiting to declare)were Repubican candidates for the 2008 presidential election. Perhaps the whinning repugs should get their facts straight. Oh wait they still believe Bush and Cheney are the best Administration this country has ever had.

]]> By: Don Howard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15706 Don Howard Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:10:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15706 Before there's anymore breathless anchors screaming about Mr Libby's commutation of his prison sentence, have some of your research people go back and take a close look at the myriads of pardons granted by Pres Bill Clinton. Where was the righteous indignation? Spare me, please! Hooray for President Bush! Before there's anymore breathless anchors screaming about Mr Libby's commutation of his prison sentence, have some of your research people go back and take a close look at the myriads of pardons granted by Pres Bill Clinton. Where was the righteous indignation? Spare me, please!
Hooray for President Bush!

]]> By: Tres Seymour, Munfordville, KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15703 Tres Seymour, Munfordville, KY Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:04:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15703 A response to the Bush Administration, in the words of Thomas Jefferson: "The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government." "Great innovations should not be forced on slender majorities." "Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit: by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, its necessary consequence." And good advice to Americans: "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." "Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." (Impeach!) "When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred." 1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10...11..... A response to the Bush Administration, in the words of Thomas Jefferson:

"The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government."
"Great innovations should not be forced on slender majorities."
"Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit: by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, its necessary consequence."
And good advice to Americans:
"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent."
"Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." (Impeach!)
"When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred."

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]]> By: Joe Cortese, Chicago, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15704 Joe Cortese, Chicago, Illinois Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:04:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15704 President Bush's commutation of Libby's sentence is morally and ethically indefensible. This action demonstrates this President's world view, that there are two world's one for himself and his crony's and one for the rest of us. This action illustrates, that in Bush's view the elite escape consequences, just as he escaped Viet Nam and the consequences of being AWOL. Bush's actions and Thompson,s and Roy Blunt's comments supporting Bush's communtation, repeatedly demonstrates that the current Republican Ideology is bankrupt and flawed beyond repair.Democrats need to put impeachment back on the table! President Bush's commutation of Libby's sentence is morally and ethically indefensible. This action demonstrates this President's world view, that there are two world's one for himself and his crony's and one for the rest of us. This action illustrates, that in Bush's view the elite escape consequences, just as he escaped Viet Nam and the consequences of being AWOL. Bush's actions and Thompson,s and Roy Blunt's comments supporting Bush's communtation, repeatedly demonstrates that the current Republican Ideology is bankrupt and flawed beyond repair.Democrats need to put impeachment back on the table!

]]> By: Penelope Pitstop, New york http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15699 Penelope Pitstop, New york Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:02:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15699 As a (legal) European citizen living her for 13 years now, this is the point where I say 'sayonara america.' This is not the country I moved to and it is only getting worse. And to think, I was once proud of the idea that my children would grow up under the American judicial and political system. More fool I. I urge anyone else with alternative routes to follow suit. It's only going to get worse. As a (legal) European citizen living her for 13 years now, this is the point where I say 'sayonara america.' This is not the country I moved to and it is only getting worse. And to think, I was once proud of the idea that my children would grow up under the American judicial and political system. More fool I. I urge anyone else with alternative routes to follow suit. It's only going to get worse.

]]> By: Bob, Irving, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15696 Bob, Irving, TX Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:59:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15696 For all the conservatives saying that all of the responses are from liberals, are you saying that GOP Fred Thompson and Rudy Guiliani are liberals. Oh, that's right you are. Yes all presidents and governors, etc. have the power to commute and pardon and every one has used that. Sometimes for good cases sometimes not. As to the gentleman from Carolina pointing to Congress for not enforcing laws (esp. illegal immigrants), please re-read the Constitution: it is the President's Executive Branch that is responsible for enforcing laws. So blame Bush, Cheney and their predecessors not the GOP controlled previous Congress or this Democratic controlled Congress. For all the conservatives saying that all of the responses are from liberals, are you saying that GOP Fred Thompson and Rudy Guiliani are liberals. Oh, that's right you are. Yes all presidents and governors, etc. have the power to commute and pardon and every one has used that. Sometimes for good cases sometimes not.

As to the gentleman from Carolina pointing to Congress for not enforcing laws (esp. illegal immigrants), please re-read the Constitution: it is the President's Executive Branch that is responsible for enforcing laws. So blame Bush, Cheney and their predecessors not the GOP controlled previous Congress or this Democratic controlled Congress.

]]> By: Davis, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15691 Davis, Los Angeles, CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:53:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15691 My mind has changed! Gitmo must remain open! It's truly the only punishment that befits this administration. The sooner we see Bush and Cheney on their way to Cuba in orange jumpsuits, the better. My mind has changed! Gitmo must remain open! It's truly the only punishment that befits this administration. The sooner we see Bush and Cheney on their way to Cuba in orange jumpsuits, the better.

]]> By: MR, New York city http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15690 MR, New York city Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:52:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15690 The ignorance that Mr. Sheppard shows is typical of the ignorant and the arrogant. They know nothing and think they know everything which is the only thing that Republican Conservatives show they know how to do. If the commutation was to buy Libbys silence its obstruction of justice and Bush is halfway to removal from office. Other than that Sheppard doesnt seem to think that Bush's refusal to commute the sentence of a convicted rapist in 1997 when DNA evidence proved his innocence because he said he would not interfere with the decision of a judge and jury and the commuation of Libby's sentence is perfectly in line with Republican conservative neo-fascim, lying and hypocrisy. The ignorance that Mr. Sheppard shows is typical of the ignorant and the arrogant. They know nothing and think they know everything which is the only thing that Republican Conservatives show they know how to do. If the commutation was to buy Libbys silence its obstruction of justice and Bush is halfway to removal from office. Other than that Sheppard doesnt seem to think that Bush's refusal to commute the sentence of a convicted rapist in 1997 when DNA evidence proved his innocence because he said he would not interfere with the decision of a judge and jury and the commuation of Libby's sentence is perfectly in line with Republican conservative neo-fascim, lying and hypocrisy.

]]> By: Sheryl, Oakland, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15689 Sheryl, Oakland, California Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:51:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15689 Ammaazzzing!!! The "throw away the key" party just revealed how corrupt they really are and how hypocritical they are. Criminals: Make sure you change to the GOP party so you can get away with everything. Ammaazzzing!!! The "throw away the key" party just revealed how corrupt they really are and how hypocritical they are.
Criminals: Make sure you change to the GOP party so you can get away with everything.

]]> By: Alexander, Bakersfield CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15687 Alexander, Bakersfield CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:47:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15687 I think it's about time the neo-cons went home to Fox News. All of your comments disgust me. I think it's about time the neo-cons went home to Fox News. All of your comments disgust me.

]]> By: MR New York City http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15686 MR New York City Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:45:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15686 If Bill from New York has any dirt on Hillary or Bill he should do what any good American ( as opposed to a Republican Conservative) would do and take it to the authorities. If not he should shut his mouth and keep his Freudien fantasies to himself and his psychiatrist. If Bill from New York has any dirt on Hillary or Bill he should do what any good American ( as opposed to a Republican Conservative) would do and take it to the authorities. If not he should shut his mouth and keep his Freudien fantasies to himself and his psychiatrist.

]]> By: MR, New York City http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15681 MR, New York City Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:41:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15681 when is Nancy Pelosi going to show some backbone and do what the situation calls for. Having John Conyers initiate impeachment hearings against BOTH Bush and Cheney and ask Fitzgeralds office to investigate whether there is any evidence that Bush bought Libby's silence or for knowledge Libby has that would show that Bush lied and obstructed justice in his interviews with FBI agents about the Plame investigation in 2003. when is Nancy Pelosi going to show some backbone and do what the situation calls for. Having John Conyers initiate impeachment hearings against BOTH Bush and Cheney and ask Fitzgeralds office to investigate whether there is any evidence that Bush bought Libby's silence or for knowledge Libby has that would show that Bush lied and obstructed justice in his interviews with FBI agents about the Plame investigation in 2003.

]]> By: Jon, St. Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15670 Jon, St. Louis, MO Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:20:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15670 To all the cretins complaining that CNN is "only publishing comments from Democrats," think about it for a second: if you were a Republican, would you want to be quoted on this? It is yet another horrible embarrassment for your party from a guy who just keeps 'em coming. They are keeping their heads down, fools. Not that it will save them. To all the cretins complaining that CNN is "only publishing comments from Democrats," think about it for a second: if you were a Republican, would you want to be quoted on this? It is yet another horrible embarrassment for your party from a guy who just keeps 'em coming. They are keeping their heads down, fools. Not that it will save them.

]]> By: Victor, Vallejo, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15667 Victor, Vallejo, CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:16:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15667 This is incredible. Another case of those with power and are well off looking out for each other. If an ordinary citizen had been in Mr. Libby's shoes...it would have been a guaranteed a cell in a federal prison. It shouldn't matter what political party you follow, whether you're white, black, brown, yellow or green or that you have rich, powerful friends...if you break the law you should be punished the same way every other citizen of the United States of America would be punished. That's what why this country is called the "UNITED" States of America. This is incredible. Another case of those with power and are well off looking out for each other. If an ordinary citizen had been in Mr. Libby's shoes...it would have been a guaranteed a cell in a federal prison. It shouldn't matter what political party you follow, whether you're white, black, brown, yellow or green or that you have rich, powerful friends...if you break the law you should be punished the same way every other citizen of the United States of America would be punished. That's what why this country is called the "UNITED" States of America.

]]> By: Carlos Martinez, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15659 Carlos Martinez, New York, NY Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:04:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15659 Warren from Houston, TX wrote: <i>"I find it interesting that CNN (Clinton News Network) doesn’t publish any comments from republicans, only Democrats."</i> Do Giuliani's and Thompson's comments not count? Or did you not read that far? Here's another: Mitt Romney:“I believe that the circumstances of this case, where the prosecutor knew that there had not been a crime committed, created a setting where a decision of this nature was reasonable.” Here's another: "President Bush did the right thing today in commuting the prison term for Scooter Libby," said House Republican Whip Roy Blunt. "The prison sentence was overly harsh and the punishment did not fit the crime. The sentence was based on charges that had nothing to do with the leak of the identity of a CIA operative." Here's an Independent too. VT Sen. Bernie Sanders: ""A jury of his peers found Libby guilty of lying about his role in revealing the identity of a covert CIA operative," Sanders said. "It is unfortunate that President Bush in commuting his sentence has once again put political considerations above the interests of our judicial system." See a pattern developing? Why complain about what quotes were used and not have an opinion of what the quotes were about? If you don't like CNN, don't look at their website or watch their news. By the way, these quotes were taken from foxnews.com. Warren from Houston, TX wrote: "I find it interesting that CNN (Clinton News Network) doesn’t publish any comments from republicans, only Democrats."

Do Giuliani's and Thompson's comments not count? Or did you not read that far?
Here's another:
Mitt Romney:“I believe that the circumstances of this case, where the prosecutor knew that there had not been a crime committed, created a setting where a decision of this nature was reasonable.”

Here's another: "President Bush did the right thing today in commuting the prison term for Scooter Libby," said House Republican Whip Roy Blunt. "The prison sentence was overly harsh and the punishment did not fit the crime. The sentence was based on charges that had nothing to do with the leak of the identity of a CIA operative."

Here's an Independent too.
VT Sen. Bernie Sanders: ""A jury of his peers found Libby guilty of lying about his role in revealing the identity of a covert CIA operative," Sanders said. "It is unfortunate that President Bush in commuting his sentence has once again put political considerations above the interests of our judicial system."

See a pattern developing? Why complain about what quotes were used and not have an opinion of what the quotes were about? If you don't like CNN, don't look at their website or watch their news.

By the way, these quotes were taken from foxnews.com.

]]> By: Harold, Murray, Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15657 Harold, Murray, Kentucky Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:01:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15657 It wouldn't surprise if this deal was made long ago, between Cheney, Libby, and Bush: that Libby would take the fall, and president Bush would step in and save him at the last minute. Rest assured that Libby will not pay the fine out of his own pocket. And as far as obstruction of justice goes. Where's the justice? How do you obstruct justice, when justice hasn't been served in outing V. Plame. It wouldn't surprise if this deal was made long ago, between Cheney, Libby, and Bush: that Libby would take the fall, and president Bush would step in and save him at the last minute. Rest assured that Libby will not pay the fine out of his own pocket.
And as far as obstruction of justice goes. Where's the justice? How do you obstruct justice, when justice hasn't been served in outing V. Plame.

]]> By: Carl, Washington, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15655 Carl, Washington, PA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:57:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15655 I did not think I could be anymore disgusted with this corrupt, arrogant, power hungry administration. Then comes the "commutation" of Libby's sentence by King George W. Why isn't Congress moving to impeach both Bush and Cheney? The evidence counts to mount for their removal for the good of the country. Can we afford to wait till January, 2009, to replace them? Look for them to scare the nation repeatedly with the threat of imminent terrorism through the coming election year. It will be the only way they can guarantee more of the same for the next 4 or 8 years! I did not think I could be anymore disgusted with this corrupt, arrogant, power hungry administration. Then comes the "commutation" of Libby's sentence by King George W. Why isn't Congress moving to impeach both Bush and Cheney? The evidence counts to mount for their removal for the good of the country. Can we afford to wait till January, 2009, to replace them? Look for them to scare the nation repeatedly with the threat of imminent terrorism through the coming election year. It will be the only way they can guarantee more of the same for the next 4 or 8 years!

]]> By: Outraged, Columbus, Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15654 Outraged, Columbus, Georgia Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:56:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15654 Bush's decision to commute rather than pardon was not a "compromise", it was strategical. As long as any part of the Libby conviction remains pending on appeal, Libby's and Cheney's lawyers in the Plame/Wilson civil suit will argue a stay should continue forbidding the production of government documents and witnesses related to the leaking of a CIA agent's identity. The press should be covering this manipulation of justice system. It shows just how calculating the Bush administration is and how determined it is to hide the truth behind the leak. Bush's decision to commute rather than pardon was not a "compromise", it was strategical. As long as any part of the Libby conviction remains pending on appeal, Libby's and Cheney's lawyers in the Plame/Wilson civil suit will argue a stay should continue forbidding the production of government documents and witnesses related to the leaking of a CIA agent's identity. The press should be covering this manipulation of justice system. It shows just how calculating the Bush administration is and how determined it is to hide the truth behind the leak.

]]> By: butai, LA, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15652 butai, LA, CA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:54:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15652 I can't wait to listen to the apologists on Bush letting Libby out of jail. I bet they all wanted Clinton impeached, thrown to the wolves, but not Libby. Oh, no... so now the message to my kid is if you are a conservative (supposedly who Bush is pandering to by deciding to let Libby off), you are for two different justices. If you are not a member of the GOP and you are guilty you must be punished, if you are a Republican you can cheat, lie, and get pardoned. Remember when Clinton pardoned his buddies what the conservatives said? Right, I figured so much... And the Media is always so upset that this country is split in two… oh, poor members of the intelligentsia. By God, that is a good thing. I can't wait to listen to the apologists on Bush letting Libby out of jail. I bet they all wanted Clinton impeached, thrown to the wolves, but not Libby. Oh, no... so now the message to my kid is if you are a conservative (supposedly who Bush is pandering to by deciding to let Libby off), you are for two different justices. If you are not a member of the GOP and you are guilty you must be punished, if you are a Republican you can cheat, lie, and get pardoned. Remember when Clinton pardoned his buddies what the conservatives said? Right, I figured so much... And the Media is always so upset that this country is split in two… oh, poor members of the intelligentsia. By God, that is a good thing.

]]> By: al kraatz, skokie, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15650 al kraatz, skokie, IL Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:53:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15650 The Founding Fathers must be turning over in their graves seeing what the Bush administration is doing to the country. The Founding Fathers must be turning over in their graves seeing what the Bush administration is doing to the country.

]]> By: dotmafia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15649 dotmafia Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:52:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15649 Bill, Lest we forget Georgie-Boys good friends, Jack Abramoff or Kenneth Lay and Jeff Skillings $200,000 contribution to his inauguration in Jan. 2001 (hmmm Enron shareholder money?) My guess is that before the Chimp leaves office, Abramoff will either mysteriously die in prison, or he will get a full pardon. No matter how many times you post, you can't change the fact that your party is finished. Bill,
Lest we forget Georgie-Boys good friends, Jack Abramoff or Kenneth Lay and Jeff Skillings $200,000 contribution to his inauguration in Jan. 2001 (hmmm Enron shareholder money?) My guess is that before the Chimp leaves office, Abramoff will either mysteriously die in prison, or he will get a full pardon. No matter how many times you post, you can't change the fact that your party is finished.

]]> By: Timothy Flint, Cincinnati http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15645 Timothy Flint, Cincinnati Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:47:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15645 Where were we when Clinton pardoned friends? We squealed just as loudly. You bet we did! So what makes you think that forgives Bush? Two wrongs do not make a right. Where were we when Clinton pardoned friends? We squealed just as loudly. You bet we did!
So what makes you think that forgives Bush? Two wrongs do not make a right.

]]> By: Joe Shepard, Spring Lake North Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15644 Joe Shepard, Spring Lake North Carolina Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:46:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15644 Reading some of these commdents would be really funny, if it were not for the absolute ignorance being posted. Every Governor, every President in the history of our nation has had, and has exercised the CONSTITUTIONAL power to commute or pardon. One would be hard pressed to search through history to find ONE President or Governor who has not utilized that power. Commuting Libby, while not exactly pleasing to those who cannot be pleased with anything short of giving our nation away, is totally legal. Should we wish to see true criminal activity--just look to Nancy Pelosi and the Congress. Aiding and abetting in the commission of a continuing criminal activity; Accessory before and after the fact of the commission of a federal crime, enabling in the commission of a continuing federal crime, derelection of their constitutional duties, and mis-prison of a felony. All of these regarding the illegal aliens currently flooding our country. So Bush commuted a sentence--he didn't pardon Libby: congress has done nothing either to enforce existing laws regarding illegal aliens or to develope a coherent, logical and rational plan on what to do with them now. Reading some of these commdents would be really funny, if it were not for the absolute ignorance being posted.
Every Governor, every President in the history of our nation has had, and has exercised the CONSTITUTIONAL power to commute or pardon. One would be hard pressed to search through history to find ONE President or Governor who has not utilized that power. Commuting Libby, while not exactly pleasing to those who cannot be pleased with anything short of giving our nation away, is totally legal. Should we wish to see true criminal activity–just look to Nancy Pelosi and the Congress.
Aiding and abetting in the commission of a continuing criminal activity; Accessory before and after the fact of the commission of a federal crime, enabling in the commission of a continuing federal crime, derelection of their constitutional duties, and mis-prison of a felony. All of these regarding the illegal aliens currently flooding our country. So Bush commuted a sentence–he didn't pardon Libby: congress has done nothing either to enforce existing laws regarding illegal aliens or to develope a coherent, logical and rational plan on what to do with them now.

]]> By: Joe B., Austin, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15642 Joe B., Austin, TX Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:43:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15642 Had enough? Vote Democratic.You say there's not a difference? <b>YOU'RE WRONG</b> Had enough? Vote Democratic.You say there's not a difference? YOU'RE WRONG

]]> By: Gilbert Cantlin, Berea, Oh. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15641 Gilbert Cantlin, Berea, Oh. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:42:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15641 The congressional Democrats can criticize Bush for his despicable commutation of the criminal Libby's sentence time while they continue to refuse to take due impeachment action against Bush and Cheney. They and the Republicans in Congress have allowed those two to get away with worse crimes, an utter disregard of our Constitution. How can they dare face anyone and speak out about this? It's more of their meaningless stagecraft, all talk to secure their own royal jobs, and no action protecting the people of this country and preserving their Constitution! The congressional Democrats can criticize Bush for his despicable commutation of the criminal Libby's sentence time while they continue to refuse to take due impeachment action against Bush and Cheney. They and the Republicans in Congress have allowed those two to get away with worse crimes, an utter disregard of our Constitution. How can they dare face anyone and speak out about this? It's more of their meaningless stagecraft, all talk to secure their own royal jobs, and no action protecting the people of this country and preserving their Constitution!

]]> By: Chuck, Bridgton, Maine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15636 Chuck, Bridgton, Maine Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:40:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15636 It was a bad choice for Bush..be loyal to a man who sacrificed himself to help cover his own misdeeds, or be loyal to the public at large, to which he pledged an oath to serve. Our president's hole has been dug. Now he's just lying in it. It was a bad choice for Bush..be loyal to a man who sacrificed himself to help cover his own misdeeds, or be loyal to the public at large, to which he pledged an oath to serve. Our president's hole has been dug. Now he's just lying in it.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15635 Anonymous Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:39:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15635 "George W. Bush (2001 - ) Pardons -- 13 Commutations -- 4 Bill Clinton (1993-2001) Pardons -- 396 Commutations -- 61 George H.W. Bush (1989-1993) Pardons -- 74 Commutations: 3 Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) Pardons -- 393 Commutations -- 13 Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) Pardons -- 534 Commutations -- 29 Gerald Ford (1974-1977) Pardons -- 382 Commutations -- 22 Richard Nixon (1969-1974) Pardons -- 863 Commutations -- 60 Lyndon Johnson (1963-1969) Pardons -- 960 Commutations -- 226 John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) Pardons -- 472 Commutations -- 100 Dwight Eisenhower (1953-1961) Pardons -- 1,110 Commutations -- 47 Harry Truman (1945-1953) Pardons -- 1,913 Commutations -- 118 " But everyone in the Bush admin is above the law right? He's issued the fewest pardons/commutations of any president going back to Truman...Theres presidents on there who served less time than him, yet have more pardons. (Btw before I get harped on for being some bushy supporter, I voted for Badnarik in the last election, Im just trying to present clearly obvious facts presented in the origional article) "George W. Bush (2001 – )
Pardons - 13
Commutations - 4

Bill Clinton (1993-2001)
Pardons - 396
Commutations - 61

George H.W. Bush (1989-1993)
Pardons - 74
Commutations: 3

Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)
Pardons - 393
Commutations - 13

Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)
Pardons - 534
Commutations - 29

Gerald Ford (1974-1977)
Pardons - 382
Commutations - 22

Richard Nixon (1969-1974)
Pardons - 863
Commutations - 60

Lyndon Johnson (1963-1969)
Pardons - 960
Commutations - 226

John F. Kennedy (1961-1963)
Pardons - 472
Commutations - 100

Dwight Eisenhower (1953-1961)
Pardons - 1,110
Commutations - 47

Harry Truman (1945-1953)
Pardons - 1,913
Commutations - 118 "

But everyone in the Bush admin is above the law right? He's issued the fewest pardons/commutations of any president going back to Truman...Theres presidents on there who served less time than him, yet have more pardons.

(Btw before I get harped on for being some bushy supporter, I voted for Badnarik in the last election, Im just trying to present clearly obvious facts presented in the origional article)

]]> By: Aaron, Boston MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15632 Aaron, Boston MA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:33:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15632 To Ian, Were these the comments that were "removed"? "How many of these Democrats arguing that actions should have consequences supported President Clinton getting away with perjury, sexual harassment and rape?" Nice bit of paranoia there, Ian. Again, completely unfounded. If you believe the standards the Clinton Administration operated under were so disgraceful, what standard do you hold the Bush Administration to? Are you suggesting that Bush earned the right to set the bar lower because Clinton was such a scallywag? Seriously, what exactly does accountability mean to you if not punishing someone found guilty of a crime? To Ian,
Were these the comments that were "removed"?
"How many of these Democrats arguing that actions should have consequences supported President Clinton getting away with perjury, sexual harassment and rape?"
Nice bit of paranoia there, Ian. Again, completely unfounded.
If you believe the standards the Clinton Administration operated under were so disgraceful, what standard do you hold the Bush Administration to? Are you suggesting that Bush earned the right to set the bar lower because Clinton was such a scallywag? Seriously, what exactly does accountability mean to you if not punishing someone found guilty of a crime?

]]> By: Chris, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15628 Chris, Atlanta, GA Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:28:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/libby-commutation-washington-responds/#comment-15628 For all the posters asking why Republicans are not being quoted -think about it. If you were a Republican, especially one running for president, would you want to go on the record supporting a blatant miscarriage of justice? Would you want to go on the record supporting anything that President Cheney and Mr Hand did? I see at this point that Thomson and Giulliani in fact do feel that political cronyism is acceptable -even to the extent of pardoning or commuting sentences of allies that have committed egregious crimes. This means that electing them would mean 4 more years of what we have seen for the last 8. Under no circumstances should these men be elected president. Any other Republican that goes on the record should serioulsy consider coming down on the side of justice if they want to remain credible. For all the posters asking why Republicans are not being quoted -think about it. If you were a Republican, especially one running for president, would you want to go on the record supporting a blatant miscarriage of justice? Would you want to go on the record supporting anything that President Cheney and Mr Hand did?

I see at this point that Thomson and Giulliani in fact do feel that political cronyism is acceptable -even to the extent of pardoning or commuting sentences of allies that have committed egregious crimes. This means that electing them would mean 4 more years of what we have seen for the last 8. Under no circumstances should these men be elected president.

Any other Republican that goes on the record should serioulsy consider coming down on the side of justice if they want to remain credible.

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