Posted on 07/06/2007 6:10:19 AM PDT by Perdogg
I guess someone thinks he still going to show up.
That's my guess.
Legal Clarity?
It was Scooter Libby that represented Marc Rich when Slick pardoned him.
Ironic, isn't it.
If that theory is wrong -- if there really was no crime -- then it seems we ought to get some kind of explanation from Libby as to why he lied. People sometimes do have reasons to lie to investigators other than a desire to cover up criminal activity (hiding non-criminal activity that's embarrassing is the obvious one) but if Libby wants mercy he should offer up a plausible score on this account.
But Libby hasn't offered any such story. Instead, he's offered a wildly implausible story -- that he's innocent. Under those circumstances, it's very odd to offer clemency. He's shown no remorse and appears to be continually engaged in a conspiracy to obstruct justice. Maybe there was no crime here; but if there wasn't, then what was Libby doing? He's not even trying to convince us that he had some other reason to lie.
I think Condor is right. He is in probationary status. They have to keep a slot open.
I’m curious as to exactly what he lied about. I’m wondering if you know for sure.
It’s my understanding that he was inconsistent as to who spoke to whom on what day, more than a year after it happened. I also seem to remember that Fitzgerald’s own witnesses couldn’t remember the specifics consistently on the witness stand.
His probationary status is in limbo according to the Judge in the case. Since he did not serve time there can be no probation. A hearing on the issue will be held Monday.
This will get interesting. I wouldn’t think the judge could overrule the commutation so the only alternative I can forsee is vacating the probation.
On the other hand, lots of people receive probation as the only punishment for their crimes.
I think the judge may be playing games here. There are numerous instances of people on probation who do not do any jail time.
As am I. I would really like a full explanation of what his "perjury" was about and in what way it obstructed "justice".
Actually, you get probation using time served language.
Anyway, most people wonder what the fuss is all about. After all President Clinton lied under oath to a federal judge; sold super-computers to communist China in return for campaign donations; trashed the Oval Office, abused power was impeached and lost his license to practice law (not that he ever showed the slightest pretensions to obeying laws). He got off scott free.
Hmmmm. Let’s see. President Clinton is a Democrat. Libby is a Republican. Do you think its possible that there is a double-standard at work here? Naaah! Couldn’t be. (Sarcasm Off)
It was $250,400.00 :)
No such thing. "appears to be" is just your way of making that accusation.
Maybe there was no crime here; but if there wasn't, then what was Libby doing?
Mis-remembering? No one can recall the exact dates, times, people they were talking to, or not talking to, years back. Can anyone even remember every specific moment of every specific day what they did two weeks ago.
Doesn't Hillary mis-remember in every instance she is cross-examined?
The threshold for conviction is that the govt has to prove mens rea, which in my opinion it didn’t.
Tell us...MurryMom....about that conversation you had 2 years and 3 months ago with a neighbor of yours.....in detail, please. And, don’t lie to us!
She knows how to use the phrase: “Do not recall” :-)
Innocent vs. guilty, that's the distinction between President Clinton and Scooter Libby that ought to convince most rational persons, Republican politicos excepted.
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