A few of the bloggers are spelling out what they think is the "real" reason behind the commutation of Scooter Libby's prison sentence. And, they're making sense. Read on..
For the first time in quite a while I watched some cable news last night. And I've read this morning's editorials. And, other than a brief mention by Keith Olbermann, I haven't seen anyone addressing the central point of Libby's commutation. Take a look at this: ...House Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) said the president "did the right thing today…. The prison sentence was overly harsh and the punishment did not fit the crime." Intentionally or not, Rep. Blunt is expressing something important here. If we just look at his [...]
And, Jill at Brilliant at Breakfast has an excellent roundup of Libby Posts...
Around the blogroll: Scooter Libby edition
But, Wait! There's More! Think Progress points us to some newspapers that editorialized against the President's decision:
Editorials On Pardon: Bush ‘Did Not Sound Like A Leader,’ ‘Sent Terrible Message,’ ‘Indefensible’
Yesterday, President Bush spared Scooter Libby from a 2½-year prison term, issuing an order that commutes his sentence. Libby will never have to go to jail, but his felony conviction will stand, and he will still serve two years probation and owe $250,000 in fines. In March, Americans opposed pardoning Libby by a 3 to [...]
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And, for balance: Libby - Reactions From The Authoritarian Right
Tags: Olbermann, Libby, Commutation
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