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Editorial: Mr. Bush and the Pardon Power
nytimes.com - 11/29/2008
Editorial: Mr. Bush and the Pardon Power
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The presidential power to pardon was never intended to be a get-out-of-jail-free card for people close to the president who stretched, bent or broke the law. >
usdoj.gov - 11/28/2008
Office of the Pardon Attorney
— usdoj.gov — Ronald L. Rodgers, Pardon Attorney The Office of the Pardon Attorney, in consultation with the Attorney General or his designee, assists the President in the exercise of executive clemency as authorized under Article II, Section 2, of the ... (more) Office of the Pardon Attorney

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volokh.com - 12/2/2008
Will Bush pardon officials involved in controversial war-on-terror tactics?
— volokh.com — Such a pardon would be a generous Christmas gift to the Obama administration, which appears to want to avoid prosecutions. It would greatly disappoint a lot of Obama supporters, but... (more) Will Bush pardon officials involved in controversial ...

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talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/5/2008
Brakes on the Pardon Power
— talkingpointsmemo.com — It seems that Rep. Nadler (D-NY), who actually represents the part of New York City where TPM is located, is set to introduce a constitutional amendment to limit the president's pardon power. I'd be curious what people think. It's certainly come ... (more) Brakes on the Pardon Power
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N/A:  No

WTF Is It Now?!?:  Kristol: "wharblgrbllll"

The Reaction:  Our Ignorant Dolt of the Week ... Little Billy Kristol!

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N/A — ... make it easier for the incoming Obama administration to back off rash promises and continue most of the policies. This would be a real service to the country. A real service to the country?  Hell no.    Which country?  A nation of laws?  Hell no. A country that respects treaties?  Hell no.  The people who know what’s good for us have done badly by us.  The end to this Bush misadministration can not come soon enough. Pardons to cronies? Hell no. Medal of Freedom? STFU!  No, hell ...

Kristol: "wharblgrbllll"
WTF Is It Now?!? — ... Meanwhile, Bill's hopefully-not-for-much-longer employer, the New York Times, warns in an editorial this morning, “If [Bush] wants to try to reclaim his reputation, he can start by not abusing the pardon power on his way out the door.” ...

Our Ignorant Dolt of the Week ... Little Billy Kristol!
The Reaction — ... Heretik: No ...No, hell no Steve Benen: KRISTOL WANTS REWARDS FOR TORTURERS... Think Progress: Kristol Calls On Bush To Pardon Torturers And Wiretappers, Reward Them With Medal Of Freedom Andrew Sullivan: Freedom And Torture Alan Colmes: Expect Conservatives To Use India Tragedy To Laud Bush NYT Editorial: Mr. Bush and the Pardon Power ...

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NY Times Urges Bush Not To "Abuse Pardons"; Bill Kristol Urges Bush To Pardon Torturers And Wiretappers — Crooks and Liars
A tale of two moral compasses. The NY Times issued an editorial exhorting Bush to not "abuse" the pardon privilege: With the Bush administration drawing to a close, it is presidential pardon season. Presidents have become increasingly shameless about issuing pardons to insulate political ...