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Bush pardons 19, commutes 1 prison term
AP (via Yahoo) ^ | 12/23/08 | Deb Riechmann

Posted on 12/23/2008 12:36:59 PM PST by Mr. Mojo

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21 posted on 12/23/2008 12:50:49 PM PST by InsensitiveConservative
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To: Dubya

called and emailed.. thanks!


22 posted on 12/23/2008 12:55:46 PM PST by InsensitiveConservative
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To: Mr. Mojo

If he’s so hip on pardoning drug dealers, why doesn’t he do something to end the failed war on drugs?


23 posted on 12/23/2008 12:57:16 PM PST by mysterio
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To: dennisw

I think you should get ready for a plummet.


24 posted on 12/23/2008 12:59:12 PM PST by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: Mr. Mojo

I gotta believe the Ramos and Compean will be pardoned. Bush will just wait until the last minute to avoid any aggravation.


25 posted on 12/23/2008 1:06:47 PM PST by Wolfie
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To: Mr. Mojo

A gun runner


26 posted on 12/23/2008 1:07:14 PM PST by We Dare Defend Our Rights
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To: Arkinsaw
I see where he pardoned a person who "transported" illegal aliens. Looks like he is coming down on the opposite side on this one.

At least he's consistent.

27 posted on 12/23/2008 1:10:23 PM PST by Moonman62 (The issue of whether cheap labor makes America great should have been settled by the Civil War.)
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To: Mr. Mojo

Screw Bush Screw repubs. I am done with em. Let them go the way of the Whigs. Too many RINOS.


28 posted on 12/23/2008 1:38:48 PM PST by screaminsunshine (.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
I wonder if he can continue to issue pardons until he leaves office?

I seem to remember Clinton pardoning people on the last day before Bush's inauguration. That's why the Mark Rich pardon wasn't known until after he left office --- it was a last minute deal.

It is really beyond reprehensible that he has not yet pardoned these men.

29 posted on 12/23/2008 2:10:40 PM PST by LibertarianLiz
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To: AuntB

Be careful with Stepahie Mohr. Other accounts differ


30 posted on 12/23/2008 2:12:32 PM PST by dennisw ("I’ve abandoned free-market principles to save the free market system” -President George W. Bush)
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To: Wolfie
I gotta believe the Ramos and Compean will be pardoned. Bush will just wait until the last minute to avoid any aggravation.

Who would give him any aggravation? The Mexican governance that egged on the prosecution in the first place? I can't think of any Americans who would object if Ramos & Compean are released for time served
31 posted on 12/23/2008 2:16:05 PM PST by dennisw ("I’ve abandoned free-market principles to save the free market system” -President George W. Bush)
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To: Mr. Mojo; coon2000; Arkinsaw; dennisw; SFC Chromey; AuntB; az.b1bbomberfxr
For A Humor Break
32 posted on 12/23/2008 2:24:53 PM PST by Old Sarge (For the first time in my life, I am ashamed to be an American)
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To: Arkinsaw
John Allen Aregood of Riviera, Texas. Conspiracy to harbor and transport illegal aliens.

George Walker Bush, one of the worst presidents in history, is aiming for the worst president in history.

Merry Christmas Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, please know that some people are still fighting for and supporting you.

33 posted on 12/23/2008 2:58:15 PM PST by theymakemesick (Buraq (buh- rok) Winged creature that carried mohammed on his Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem)
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To: dennisw

Thanks, I will.


34 posted on 12/23/2008 4:46:01 PM PST by AuntB (The right to vote in America: Blacks 1870; Women 1920; Native Americans 1925)
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To: Mr. Mojo; gubamyster; Travis McGee; calcowgirl

I wish someone would seriously explain to me why these scumbags get a pardon and Campeon & Ramos don’t?????

Are pardons up “For Sale” or what???

I mean if Bush is looking for a donation to his library then just say so and we’ll start donating now!


35 posted on 12/23/2008 4:48:09 PM PST by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: theymakemesick
George Walker Bush, one of the worst presidents in history, is aiming for the worst president in history.
I had hopes for him, but I have to say that he intentionally did some things that disappointed me seriously.

But to compare him unfavorably to any Democratic POTUS since Truman - certainly, since JFK - is not a serious proposition:

I'm not looking forward to the Obama Administration, let me tell you.

36 posted on 12/23/2008 5:40:45 PM PST by conservatism_IS_compassion (We already HAVE a fairness doctrine. It's called, "the Constitution." Accept no substitute.)
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To: conservatism_IS_compassion
I had hopes for him, but I have to say that he intentionally did some things that disappointed me seriously. But to compare him unfavorably to any Democratic POTUS since Truman - certainly, since JFK - is not a serious proposition: Johnson? The "War on Poverty" catastrophe and Vietnam? Carter? Stagflation and stabbing the Shah of Iran in the back, helping Khomeni into power? Clinton? More scandals than you can remember at a single sitting and Black Hawk Down and the Gorelick Wall? I'm not looking forward to the Obama Administration, let me tell you.

Bush instituted billions for Aids aid in Africa with no mention of abstinence education that I know of. He pushed for and got nearly half a trillion for drug subsidies. 40 billion for farmer subsidies. "Campaiagn finance reform", a direct assault on the first amendment, which hamstrung McCain, who ironically sponsored it. Sat idly by while the fifth amendment (eminent domain) was debated and destroyed by the Supreme Court. Harriet Miers. Pushed for amnesty for 20 million illegal aliens. Didn't say a word about Sandy Berger's theft of classified documents. Literally held hands with a Saudi prince (home of 19 of the players in the September 11th attack), Calls Islam a "religion of peace" (read the koran and hadith for a reality check), Refuses to pardon Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos or Jose Campean. Presided over, arguably, the worst bankng crisis in history. Wasn't concerned at all about the Dubai Ports deal. Signed off on nearly one TRILLION DOLLARS of bailouts-bailouts-bailouts.... That's just off the top of my head. I've changed my mind, he's the WORST president in history, thanks for helping me clarify that.

It wouldn't be fair of me to list a few of my greivances without listing my kudos: he let the assault weapons ban expire.

Merry Christmas, fellow FReeper.

37 posted on 12/23/2008 7:14:42 PM PST by theymakemesick (Buraq (buh- rok) Winged creature that carried mohammed on his Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem)
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To: theymakemesick
he let the assault weapons ban expire.

Correction, the so-called "assault weapons" ban.

38 posted on 12/23/2008 7:17:49 PM PST by theymakemesick (Buraq (buh- rok) Winged creature that carried mohammed on his Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
I wonder if he can continue to issue pardons until he leaves office?

He can issue pardons until Obama is sworn in on Jan 20th. But he's not going to pardon the border guards. See you at the bill signing. Mission accomplished.

39 posted on 12/23/2008 7:22:41 PM PST by hinckley buzzard
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To: dennisw
Conservatives will always point out the drug dealers and other low lifes that did get pardoned by GW Bush. Just for that he would be smart to pardon them

GW Bush couldn't care less what you or any other conservative thinks of him. Like his father he has contempt for Americans generally and conservative Americans in particular.

40 posted on 12/23/2008 7:26:01 PM PST by hinckley buzzard
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