Bush commutes Libby sentence

[kandrathe]

Duly noted. The communation of Libby's sentence is hardly the worst outrage even of the year, let alone of the last decade. It is merely one further example of the cronyism and contempt for justice that has come to dominate both parties, although I must argue that this administration is worse than any since Nixon, at least.

No. If we are talking about abuse of power. Bill Clinton has been the worst, and worse than Nixon (except that Watergate thing).

On the use of Pardons and comutations...Justice Undone: Clemency Decisions in the Clinton White House

On the use of US troops in an illegal war... Accuracy In Media -- Bush Critics Ignore Clinton's Illegal Pro-Muslim War in Kosovo

I think you have a great deal to fear from your government. If the executive comes to rise above the congress and the courts, it is no longer responsible to the people, except at election time. Four years is a long time to be above the laws of the land, and people are oh-so-gullible when it comes to charismatic candidates with shadowy advisors.

I take it for granted that a person who pursues a degree in law enforcement has a predisposition for thumping skulls as needed. So you need to be vigilant in watching for brutality becoming acceptable. Similiarly I assume that politicians are enamored with power, and having issues with veracity. So, having a vigilent citizenry and media that accurately reports abuses is equally neccesary.