Post #92

Subject: The sad tale of the rule of law and “Scooter” Libby

I am disappointed that George W. Bush “protected” his “friend” – not surprised, just disappointed. And that is what is sad.

Bush had a chance to stand for the rule of law, the idea that no man is above the law, the founding principle that this is a nation of laws not men. NO – he said that the penalty imposed by a Republican judge was “excessive.”

“Excessive!?!” Libby has already paid his debt to society, his $250,000 fine. I would have to sell my house, my car and my first born to BEGIN to pay that! :p

But Libby will have a hard time finding work, right? I mean, he is disgraced, right? I bet that there is already a set at Fox Studios for “The ‘Scooter’ Libby Show!” :p

Before the trial started, all I heard was “30 years;” after the trial, “10 years.” So, I thought 30 months was pretty Damn lenient – especially compared to what perjury and obstruction of justice will usually get ya.

Aaahhh – Bill Clinton did it! Despite Bush’s promise to restore honesty and integrity to the White House – that video clip is on YouTube, a favorite defense of Bush is that Clinton was involved with “controversial” clemency. That defense does not fly because Clinton never pardoned anybody who was being investigated for illegal activities within the White House. And that is the rub.

George W. Bush – a man of honor, integrity, high moral standards – your moral compass is broken! You violated your own DOJ guidelines and your claims to be “better” than Bill Clinton in deciding clemency. Why?