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Bush Pardons a Loyal Turkey

The Onion has the skinny on “Scooter” Libby’s backdoor pardon.

Posted on Nov 26, 2008 READ MORE  |  2 COMMENTS


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Scooter Libby Cries Uncle

I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby has made the “tactical” decision to drop his appeal. After all, why spend millions of dollars in legal fees when you still have friends in high places? President Bush earlier commuted Libby’s sentence, keeping the former Cheney aide out of prison but leaving him with a criminal record and a fine. The White House won’t comment on whether Bush intends to pardon Libby.

Posted on Dec 10, 2007 READ MORE  |  11 COMMENTS


Scooter’s Deal Is the American Dream

This satirical report says millions of immigrants are seeking an amnesty deal like the one given to the man they revere as “El Libbre.” Who knew Libby would become the hero of America’s undocumented worker population?

Posted on Jul 14, 2007 READ MORE  |  14 COMMENTS


Libby to Be Pardoned?

Cronyism may reach ever greater heights in the “Scooter” Libby case, as it seems that President Bush—after commuting the former Cheney aide’s sentence Monday—may consider pardoning him. 

Posted on Jul 3, 2007 READ MORE  |  28 COMMENTS


Bush Strips Libby of Nickname

The satirist pokes fun at the Libby verdict and the president’s rush to distance himself from a liar.

Posted on Mar 11, 2007 READ MORE  |  22 COMMENTS


Libby Grand Jury Tapes to Be Released

Judge Reggie Walton announced today that audio recordings of I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby’s grand jury testimony will be released publicly after presentation at his trial.

Posted on Feb 5, 2007 READ MORE  |  4 COMMENTS


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