It’s All Who You Know, Scooter
With Bush’s recent commutation of the jail part of Scooter Libby’s sentence, one would hope Americans would once and for all see that this power-mad bully has finally destroyed any sense of legitimacy he may have had left.
Bush’s behavior is that of the sycophant who finally is able to grasp the reins of power. At that point, this putrid person gives all his cronies free passes for whatever transgressions they may have committed during that climb to the top. Additionally, it must be clear to nearly any thinking American that Libby was simply thrown under the bus by the Bush administration with the firm knowledge that Bush is above the law and would be able to pardon him of any punishment he might receive.
Sure, there is no pardon yet, but the only punishments Libby will receive are that of a $250,000 fine and some probation time. One can only guess where that $250,000 is going to come from. I would to see the paper trail on the funds behind that check. Let’s not forget that Libby has gotten rich as the benefactor of Bush’s inner sanctum. So, he gives a little back. Who’s counting?
This is just one more example of George Bush and his administration making themselves above the law. Add to this Dick Cheney’s asinine assertion that the Vice President is not part of the Executive Branch while out of the other side of his mouth, he claims executive privilege over any documents that might give us a glimpse of the criminal activities being perpetrated in the White House.
We can’t wait until 2008. We must impeach Bush now!