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And, yes, I DO take it personally: Libby's Future
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Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Libby's Future

Almost every President has used pardons to take care of their own. Once in a while, they even pardon somebody who deserves it, although I can't site an example. I expect Little Georgy to be no different, but he will probably need to shatter the previous record for number of pardons used. Dick's list alone must be enormous. I think the commutation is just an interim step, a little KY before the big screw.

Bush Won't Rule Out Full Libby Pardon
By MATT APUZZO
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - President Bush on Tuesday left open the possibility of an eventual pardon for former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby. "As to the future, I rule nothing in and nothing out," the president said a day after commuting Libby's 2 1/2-year prison term in the CIA leak case.
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You can read the rest at the A.P. site.
This whole situation is disgusting.

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