[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

While for a long time I have urged a pardon for Scooter, I respect the President's decision.

What Bush did was smart though. Libby can appeal his conviction without spending time in prison, and if he's exonerated, the MSM/Dims can't whine about Bush "supporting corruption blah blah" because the system will work. If the conviction holds, Bush will just pardon him before he leaves office.

This is the Bush I remember and love, the poker-playing, Texas Bush.

[MeanWestTexan]

“What Bush did was smart though. Libby can appeal his conviction without spending time in prison, and if he’s exonerated, the MSM/Dims can’t whine about Bush “supporting corruption blah blah” because the system will work. If the conviction holds, Bush will just pardon him before he leaves office.”

Correct. I had no idea there was such a thing as a partial pardon, but it’s a great solution.