Comment Re:Wow I didn't know (Score 1) 1574
Let us not forget all the pardon's Clinton passed out during his tenure.
Oh, Jesus Christ. Yeah, he doled out pardons; all presidents do that, you numbnut. What is different is that Bush is commuting Libby's sentence (and threatening to pardon as well) specifically to protect his own ass--and more likely that of Cheney's--from the Iraq lies that started this shitstorm in the first place.
Personally I do not believe any President should have the power to pardon anyone convicted in the courts and by jury. This goes against the will of the people that stood in judgement. This pardoning can lead to abuse and false protection. This is one power the executive branch should not have. Well, this, you and I can agree upon.
Oh, Jesus Christ. Yeah, he doled out pardons; all presidents do that, you numbnut. What is different is that Bush is commuting Libby's sentence (and threatening to pardon as well) specifically to protect his own ass--and more likely that of Cheney's--from the Iraq lies that started this shitstorm in the first place.
Personally I do not believe any President should have the power to pardon anyone convicted in the courts and by jury. This goes against the will of the people that stood in judgement. This pardoning can lead to abuse and false protection. This is one power the executive branch should not have. Well, this, you and I can agree upon.
