Did it ever occur to you that what the president believed has nothing to do with the state of mind of the defendant? Further, is it possible that Bush was making a politically expedient statement after the fact so as not to fan the flames of outrage of politically motivated liberals?
The If you seem to think is so important is a rhetorical question. I'm sure you know what rhetorical means.
Well according to your democrats they argued that this was all about attacking the credibility of Wilson.
I never thought the President based his conclusion (whatever it is - you later seem to say the the Presindent doesn't really belive the investigation is serious, that he used the term as a mer rhetorical device) based on Libby's state of mind.
... is it possible that Bush was making a politically expedient statement after the fact so as not to fan the flames of outrage of politically motivated liberals?
Certainly. But whatever his reasoning for making the statement, the statement lends gravitas to Fitz's prosecution.
Well according to your democrats they argued that this was all about attacking the credibility of Wilson.
Wilson's credibility deserves to be attacked.