Bush Pardon thread

[Puppycow]

I think at least in theory he could issue pardons up until the moment Obama is actually sworn in.

 

[Oliver]

I think at least in theory he could issue pardons up until the moment Obama is actually sworn in.

Well, I doubt that he will do so - after all, he's a straight decider, not someone who waits for the last second to act ...

 

[Texas]

I think at least in theory he could issue pardons up until the moment Obama is actually sworn in.

He can but he put out a statement today that he was done.
I thought he would issue some kind of blanket pardon for intelligence agents involved in interrogations but knowing him it could be that he would welcome the idea of congress making the incredible mistake of trying to prosecute him or the agents.

 

[gdnp]

He can but he put out a statement today that he was done.
I thought he would issue some kind of blanket pardon for intelligence agents involved in interrogations but knowing him it could be that he would welcome the idea of congress making the incredible mistake of trying to prosecute him or the agents.

Last I heard it was the justice department that prosecuted people.

 

[Texas]

Last I heard it was the justice department that prosecuted people.

Then why did Pelosi say that SHE was open to prosecution? The Congress can refer cases to the DOJ for prosecution and Holder stated that he would investigate if asked to in his confirmation hearing.
No matter the venue I think Bush would relish the chance to face them.

 

[gdnp]

Then why did Pelosi say that SHE was open to prosecution? The Congress can refer cases to the DOJ for prosecution and Holder stated that he would investigate if asked to in his confirmation hearing.
No matter the venue I think Bush would relish the chance to face them.

Congress can investigate all they want. They can recommend all they want. Only the justice department, which is part of the executive branch, can prosecute, and the judiciary rules. It's this thing called the "separation of powers".

 

[maxpower1227]

Bush will save his controversial pardons for the last day in office. Don't worry.

Yesterday the Freepers were simultaneously dancing in the streets over Ramos and Compean having their sentences commuted, and cursing Bush for not pardoning them fully. Gotta love those morons.