Comments | dilemma: she hates the current president

dilemma

she hates the current president

Jul 04, 2007 00:34

"I felt that the jury verdict oughta stand," he said, instantly placing himself (yet again) above the law. "But I felt like the 30 month sentence was severe. And I made a judgment - a considered judgement - that I believe is the right decision to make in this case, and I stand by it ( Read more... )

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hattrickflyer July 4 2007, 04:45:32 UTC

He isn't above the law, in this case at least. He's working within the law. The President can pardon/commute whatever he wants, for whatever the reason.

Also, it was FAR less than 51% of the population that voted for him.

yechezkiel July 4 2007, 05:38:22 UTC

I can't stand Bush, but this is exactly the call I would have made in his place. Actually, no, I would have given a full pardon and given the finger to the special prosecutor who wasted millions on going after a man he likely knew was innocent of the crime he was accused of.