President Bush Commutes Libby's sentence

[wardaddy]

Commuting is better than doing nothing.

Pardoning would have been better...appeals or not. As someone who understands this personally, I can assure everyone that a pardon is a sure thing and appeals are not and are costly.

Bush may think he won’t get hammered by the media and Dems so much....I doubt that.

Folks here think all is well now since he did this for Libby.

I think not. Better than doing nothing but this Libby deal is small taters compared to the damage of Bush’s open borders and amnesty aims.

Flea on an elephant.

[STARWISE]

Maybe because it was a trumped up political charge by an obsessed, out-of-control prosecutor.

[xDGx]

There is no better way to start a week than with a DU meltdown :D

[hinckley buzzard]

This is a good move by President Bush; gives Libby the chance to appeal based on the merits without having to spend time in jail. Thank you President Bush.

I agree. The President got this one right. It leaves open the option of a pardon later, if need be.

[Islander7]

Got it! Thanks

[mware]

Rcih Lowrey from NRO was almost laughting saying some network hosts heads are probably exploding as I speak.

Everyone here at FR knows exactly who he was talking about.

[PhiKapMom]

Not me! Martinez is working with some House people to bring back Immigration according to a source I heard from this morning.

This is a bait and switch tactic that Rove is so famous for because now the talk is about Libby not about Immigration.

[The Blitherer]

I am sorry but I am principled out — won’t give to RNC and not about to donate to anyone next to this WH.

Yeah, can't really say I blame you.

[mware]

Since he can still appeal, he has a chance to clear his name, a pardon would have put a halt to the whole process (I think)

[KingLiberty]

I’ve tried reading DU from time to time, and FR is much clearer and easier to use. It takes brains to make something simple but useful.

[acsuc99]

Bill Schneider on CNN is not pleased with this. Says only die hard Washington Republicans will be pleased with this.

Its funny to watch them all.

[lonestar67]

I blame Bush.

[dbacks]

On Lou Dobbs show (CNN), someone stated that the VAST majority of the people, including Republicans are against this move and wanted the full sentence carried out.

HUH?

[Grampa Dave]

Good news and hopefully his appeal will end up Nifonging Fitzy and the judge.

[zendari]

He is a wealthy man...I’m sure he can afford the fine.

[Chode]

RAT heads exploding already...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2901632

[RDTF]

boy are they out of touch. Or spinning.

[Crawdad]

From DU:

onecent (1000+ posts)
Mon Jul-02-07 05:48 PM
Response to Original message
10. This is total bullshit. I hate Bush...hate him hate him hate him

[navynucmom]

Bump for entertainment later.

[tobyhill]

This is good because it still upholds a decision and allows Libby the opportunity to appeal in freedom instead of behind bars where he doesn’t belong.