Since the commutation spares Libby even one minute in jail, it has the effect of a pardon, while preserving his right not to testify. The sentence was commuted rather than an outright pardon granted because as long as Libby still fights his guilty verdict in court, he can invoke the Fifth Amendment and refuse to testify against Bush and Cheney, because his testimony could be used against him in a court of law.
Expect the full pardon to be issued on January 19, 2009.
Remember, courts of law are just for the little people like you and me.
Thus spake King
WaPo: Bush Commutes Libby's Prison Sentence
Another foolish article in the Washington Post today, ignoring last week's reporting on Dick Cheney, claiming Bush made the decision alone. Like Dick didn't tell him what to do. As Jon Stewart says, if you believe this, YOU DON'T KNOW DICK.
WaPo: A Decision Made Largely Alone
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