2007-08-03 17:29:19 · 19 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Because he didn't want his friend to go to jail for covering up his and Cheney's crime.
It's not over yet, Libby will be pardoned on Bush's last day in office (assume he actually vacates the position and doesn't suspend the 22nd Amendment).
2007-08-03 17:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mitchell . 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
this could properly be an common one. It followers the flames of partisanship. by using doing this, Bush is sending a message that he believes Libby replaced into indicted on a politically motived charge and didnt do something incorrect. in view that Bush believes that no person in his administration has each and every made a mistake, the reality that Libby replaced into found to blame for this reason could desire to basically have been political maneuvering. Its ridiculous and to me this comes dangerously on the factor of treason, even however Libby is fairly taking the autumn for Cheney. Cant wait till those crooks are out of place of work.
2016-12-11 09:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws of this nation dictate that Bush is allowed to commute or, pardon anyone he wishes regardless of their crime, no matter if they're a drug dealer, a relative, a person refusing to rat him out, a child molester, a con man or, a tax evader.
At least, that's the impression that the Clinton pardons left me with.
Perhaps, he was wrong?
I sure hope not....
2007-08-03 17:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I just got off of the phone with the President and by law he has the right to pardon and commute so he is in keeping with your notion of a nation of laws.
2007-08-03 17:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because if you check the constitution the President has the power to pardon or commute sentences. Just as Clinton did in over 100 cases before he left office.
2007-08-03 17:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by smsmith500 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋
because it is written in the law that he has power to commute Libby's sentence...
2007-08-03 17:38:00 · answer #6 · answered by turntable 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Following the law is only used by W when it serves him
2007-08-03 17:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by jean 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I concur with you, I hate when someone says this is a nation of laws. I think someone should say this is a nation for freedom not laws. Laws imply tyranny to some extent, theres force behind that law, for example don't pay income tax some guys with guns are going to show up at your house eventually.
2007-08-03 17:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Jason 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
HaHa Good Point
2007-08-04 02:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by harryb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think 'Apocalypse Now' with a dying Kurtz whispering...
"The hypocrisy... the hypocrisy"
OK, too many syllables... but it works in my mind.
2007-08-03 17:50:38 · answer #10 · answered by sagacious_ness 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋