"Remember my media pals - it's all about me."
Posted on 07/03/2007 2:51:27 AM PDT by SkyPilot
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald is disputing President Bush's assertion that the 30-month prison sentence given to former White House aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby was "excessive."
That was 1 of the reasons the president cited in commuting the sentence hours after a federal appeals court ruled that Libby could not remain free while fighting the case.
Fitzgerald said in a statement that Libby was sentenced under the same laws as other criminals. He also said "It is fundamental to the rule of law that all citizens stand before the bar of justice as equals."
Ha!
What a joke. Fitzfong abused his position. When called on it, suddenly it is "all about him." He knows he was over zealous and prosecuted a man over his memory vs. that of Timmy Russert - and thinks that is justice?
Hey Fitzy - if this is true:
"It is fundamental to the rule of law that all citizens stand before the bar of justice as equals."
Then when are you going to go after Joe Wilson for blantantly lying? He lied so much even the bipartisan 911 Commission said so.
"Remember my media pals - it's all about me."
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
What’s his opinion about Sandy Berger then?
Equal my @ss.
"Prosecutor Fitzgerald, on that morning, I went for a jog around the White House running track. Then I had a bagel for breakfast, and I called VP Cheney. I can assure you that neither he, not I, never spoke to Joe Wilson - ever. I certainly never spoke to Wilson about us sending him on some 'special mission' to Niger either."
"Is that TRUE Mr. Russert?"
"No no no! First, Libby told me he had an English muffin for breakfast. So, first off...that's not true. Then, Libby said Cheney never spoke to Wilson, but they met at the Washington Hilton during a political dinner once, so there again, Libby isn't telling the same story I am. I have to tell the truth you know - I am a highly respected journalist."
"AHA!"
It was a political lynching.
Bush did the right thing - this guy is no criminal. A pardon would have been better, but he’ll get that on appeal.
WHERE IS SANDY BURGER??????
The essence of the “case:”
That’s good! I like it!
Fitzfong wouldn't get fawning media attention for going after someone like Sandy - or any Democrat. He knows it. When Bush used the word "excessive" - Fitzfong got itchy. He wants to use this case as a stepping stone for his career and a "place in history" and he knows further scrutiny could harm him.
“It is fundamental to the rule of law that all citizens stand before the bar of justice as equals.”
then he should have charged Richard Armitage about one month into his investigation (his mission was complete). Instead, he spent years mucking around until he could get a White House scalp... What President Bush did was the right thing and I really believe he will follow up with a pardon when the time is right.
During the trial, he said in his opening remarks this case was not about the Iraq War. Then, he said it was during his closing arguments!
Then, he argued more about the Iraq War during sentencing!!!
Dana Milbank of the Washington Compost had an orgasm while covering Fitzfong:
Hey Fitzy:
If there were any real justice in this case, you would be disbarred and put in prison for unlawful prosecution and persecution. And then you would be sued in Civil court for the recovery of the millions and millions of dollars you cost Libby and the taxpayers for this debacle.
That is EXACTLY right. It is also one fact that "Fitzy" (as his friends call him - doesn't that sound cute?) does not want examined with any scrutiny because he knows the facts make him look bad.
In the past, when Bush made some statements that have been challenged by others he always has more facts and arguments after the person has their public hissy fit.
This is breathtaking.
Fitzgerald should be prosecuted for that witchunt and spend time in jail himself.
He would not let memory experts testify in the defense.
Then, during sentencing, he was given letters by 12 legal scholars saying the trial was flawed and Libby was not given justice.
Walton mocked the legal scholars in open court. He said the letters were "not something I would expect of a first year law student."
Really? He was and it a terrible judge. His instructions to the jury were so confusing, that even they had keep going back to him for clarification.
Also, let us not forget the stacked jury in all of this. It was filled with DC Democrats - one of whom was a former Washington Post reporter and best friends with Bob Woodward!!
It makes me angry.
I do think President Bush made the right move...not a full pardon. Even though I would have enjoyed seeing him do it just to poke a finger in the eyes of the liberals, I know by now he is not really interested in doing that.
I think Mr. Libby will get a lot of money in his account (I donated at www.scooterlibby.com, and I know a lot of other people will as well) and under a different judge in a different venue, will be completely exonerated.
In my mind, that is preferable.
Once a thief, forever a thief
What you want you always steal!
You would trade your life for mine.
Yes, Valjean, you want a deal!
Shoot me now for all I care!
If you let me go, beware,
You’ll still answer to Javert!
Good for you for putting the spotlight on Judge Walton — not one of W’s finest appointments, it turns out. And where’s the picture of the Jury Foreman (former Wash Post journalist, I recall) who walked the jury through the all the legal complexities to find this guilty verdict. I’m sure that guy is in the process of having his memoirs published for big $ — and he’s just another hack journalist with an axe to grind.
(1) I am under the impression that no one under oath made the claim that Valerie Plame was covert. Does anyone have link to a source which confirms or denies this?
(2) What exactly did Libby say that got him entangled in the perjury trap?
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