Why is Libby going to jail while Clinton got off scott free for the same offense?

Question

Well, maybe it's because Clinton was never charged with, much less convicted of, perjury. Furthermore, because his "misleading" testimony was not significant to the trial, the testimony was not, by law, perjurious. Add to that the fact that the deposition and related testimony resulted from a "set up" concocted by Ken Starr and fed to Paula Jones attorneys. What I really wonder is how many respondents to this question know the facts or can see beyond their biases.

Answer 1

I think it's a big difference lying to the FBI and federal prosecutors compared to lying in a civil trial. Neither is excusable, but one is considerably more serious than the other.

Answer 2

Clinton was acquitted unfortunately and equally unfortunate Libby was found guilty. What's even worse is that Libby was innocent and Clinton was guilty. Still haven't figured that one out. Clinton lied to a Federal Grand Jury... Yes he lied check the transcript. He argued about the definition of "sex" and "is" and tried as best he could to cloud the issue. Libby does nothing really wrong gets convicted on bogus charges. Some of these answers... It's unbelievable! How can some people be so clueless? First of all, what "outing?" The fact that Ms Plame worked at the CIA was common knowledge in most Washington circles long before the Novak article ever came out. In fact, if those who are so sure of themselves would take the time to do a little research they would find that the first “public” mention of Ms Plames’ CIA employment was made by none other than her husband in an editorial he wrote and subsequently his book published several years prior to the Novak article. At the time of the so called “outing” she was not covert, undercover or in anyway considered an operative as defined by the "Intelligence Identities Protection Act." Violation of which is the basis of Libby’s trial. She was/is an analyst. All anyone had to do to verify she worked at the CIA was to wait outside the building any morning and watch her walk through the door to go to work. She had not been in a “covert/operative” status in over five years. But then these are the facts and they only serve to get in the way of the agenda. The real problem Libs have is their primary target of this so called investigation, Karl Rove, was completely cleared. Bottom line is this, with liberals there is a double standard which they usually, with the help of the media, keep camouflaged. However, when it's this blatant they resort to name calling, mis-direction and out an out lies. Liberals have always hated facts because it really makes it hard to accept their lies and half truths.

Answer 3

Actually, it's because Clinton was acquitted at the trial (impeachment), while Libby was convicted. That's what happens when one person is acquitted and another is convicted. One goes to jail, and one gets off scott free.

And Clinton was charged with both perjury and obstruction of justice. He was also cited with contempt by a federal district court judge for his conduct, and fined $90K in addition to losing his license to practice law for five years. So, he really didn't get off "scott free".

Answer 4

You are right, Clinton was never found guilty of perjury because he was never tried. Only Republicans are held responsible for the actions. Can yo usay double standard. At least the Arkansas Bar Assoc was smart enough to dis-bar him. People like the Clintons are never held to account for their Crimes, the send their friends to prison instead. Can you say Web Hubbell. Oh yeah, how about that Chinese guy who is sitting in Prison for having grocery sacks full of cash for the DNC in exchange for missle technology?

I could go on for days with the Clinton scandals that make Libby's conviction look silly, but I don't have time for loons like you.

By the way, check your facts. Clinton was charged with Perjury and impeached for it by the House. Your half-truths suck make you look like an idiot.

Answer 5

OK people. Get over yourselves. This is not the Republican's fault. Sorry, but one person can't represent a whole party. Yes, Clinton did something worse, in my opinion. And the same thing sticks. Oh, Bill Clinton couldn't have done that! HE'S OUR FORMER PRESIDENT.
Ever heard of Nixon? Exactly.
So yeah. The point is, Libby is going to jail because he's apparently one of those people who actually take responsibility for their actions and don't use money to ooze their way out. All the other losers who did a lot worse got away with it because of that.

Answer 6

Can you? Tell me,when and from what source did you first hear about Valerie Plame.If you couldn't answer that question accurately under oath(I know I couldn't),you would be guilty of exactly what Libby was convicted of.
By the way,he ain't going to jail.Look for a presidential pardon toward the end of Bush's term.Libby's lawyers can easily string it out until then.

Answer 7

One lied about sex and got his nut. The other's lied and so far 3000 people have paid the price for that lie. And we all have paid 350 billion so far.. I think Clintons little under the desk job ended up costing the tax payers about 60 million. Don't try to mix eggs with apples. They just don't taste the same.

Answer 8

Clinton didn't jeopardize national security, didn't conspire to invade another country where tens of thousands of people have died.....

Besides, Clinton shouldn't have even been asked....his sex life is nobodys business but his and Hillarys.

If the Republicans had spent more time on national security and less time trying to remove Clinton, 9/11 probably wouldn't have happened.

Answer 9

You go boy!
Clinton was found guilty of perjury by congress, Libby by a court.

I lovewhen the cons actually say that Libby's perjury wasn't about a real crime!!! Fascinating.

Answer 10

Libby, Cheyney and Novak committed a felony which undermined the ability of the CIA to fight the War On Terror.
They are TRAITORS who should be hung