I don’t think all is well. All certainly is not forgiven.
But, Libby did not deserve to serve a prison sentence due to the political agenda of the Left. Any more then Delay deserved what was done to him. Prosecutions and convictions of people just because they are conservative or have an “R” by their name or work for an “R” cannot be allowed to continue.
I haven’t read the details yet as to whether this offers Libby the chance to continue his appeal. If it does, costly or not, I prefer this choice. It offers possible redemption by a third party and a rebuke against those that have ill treated our Justice system; Nifong is a good example, though if denied I do believe he should receive the full pardon.
On principle, I’m going to vigorously defend this action by the President because it was the right thing to do, been awhile since I’ve been able to say that about actions coming down from the W.H. I honestly had my doubts he would show the same loyalty to Libby, that he expects others to give him. In this instance, my doubts were not rewarded. I’m happy about that at least.
Coming from someone that is very angry at the President still and likely will remain so, thank you President Bush for commuting Libby’s sentence. And to the Left, I just feel pity.
Hey, Seeker,
That's my read on the thing, no legal scholar, I. If it does allow the appeals process to continue, great. If in the process, Ronnie Fitzfong gets taken down a few pegs, all the better. And if no clearing in the appeals process, then pardon.
I understand the anger at W...he's earned quite a bit of it from me. But I will give him credit where it is due. And we can't go on and on screaming "keep him out of jail" and then scream bloody murder when he does exactly that.
Let's see the process play out, and the leftists squeal. I think it will end well.