Originally Posted By: Wonder Boy
I don't think Libby should have gotten out, from Bush's commuting his sentence.

But Libby did spend several months in jail up to this point.


A quick comparison:

  • (crime committed: )
    Bill Clinton: Perjury, lied to a grand jury.
    Scooter Libby: Perjury, lied to a grand jury.

    (punishment: )
    Bill Clinton: No jail time. Disbarred as lawyer.
    Scooter Libby: Sentenced, served jail time, but not his full sentence.

    (Democrat opinion: )
    Bill Clinton: Despite clear guilt, should not be punished.
    Scooter Libby: Same crime, but warrants the most severe punishment.



No partisanship. None at all.

You were making a point about justice, M E M ?

We will never see a president/former president in jail. The whole impeachment was his punishment, he's now one of only two presidents to be impeached.
This is bush getting a friend out of prison. Also the lie told matters to people. lying about cheating on his wife is different than leaking the name of a CIA agent (or being involved).

Bow ties are coool.