If he does, it will just be one more lawless, in-our-face gesture from a man who has nothing but contempt for the people and the law.
Wonder which new lawless act will be the last straw?
Why Bush Will Pardon Libby, Soon - CommonDreams.org - Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community:
by Matthew Rothschild
The only thing that dampens my cheer at the Scooter Libby sentence is the lead-pipe likelihood of a Bush pardon.
There’s a lot of speculation that even if Bush decides to pardon Libby, he wouldn’t do so right away.
White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said, “The President has not intervened so far in this or any other criminal matter, so he’s going to decline to do so now as well.”
Don’t believe it.
Here’s why Libby will be pardoned well before Christmas 2008, and well before Christmas 2007.
First of all, it looks likely that Judge Walton will not allow Libby to remain at liberty while he appeals the verdict. So Libby could face jail within two months. Bush doesn’t want to see him there. Neither does Cheney.
Bush said he “felt terrible for the family.” Cheney said he hopes “our system will turn a final result consistent with what we know of this fine man.”
Cheney has probably already drafted the pardon letter for Bush to sign—a reward for Libby covering up for the creepy Veep.
Second, Bush and Cheney share a fervent belief in the authority of the Executive Branch, and they won�
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