Olbermann Calls on Bush to Resign

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2007 In another of his not-to-be-missed special comments, Keith Olbermann takes the president to task over his commutation of "Scooter" Libby's sentence. The "Countdown" host compares Bush to Richard Nixon, who, he says, at least had the decency to resign once his abuse of power was exposed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The High Cost of Libby’s Silence

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jul 4, 2007 Bush probably has ensured that Cheney's guy won't spill the beans. But in doing so the president has thrown dirt on the words of the Declaration of Independence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Paris Learns Her Lesson

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Independence Day for Libby

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 4, 2007 No one should be celebrating July 4th more than I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who has been so liberated by certain of the nation's top officials that he apparently breathes the same rarefied air -- somewhere high above the law. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Pink-Pistoled Lesbian Gang Menace!

Staff / Truthdig Jul 3, 2007 Fox pundit Bill O'Reilly, ever on top of hot-button trends in the zeitgeist, took a goodly chunk of time during Monday night's episode of "The O'Reilly Factor" to discuss a most pressing national issue -- and no, it's not the glaringly important and timely I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby case. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Libby to Be Pardoned?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 3, 2007 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. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Libby Goes Free

Staff / Truthdig Jul 3, 2007 Just hours after a federal appeals panel told I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby to go directly to jail without passing go, President Bush stepped in to commute his sentence, thus setting the former Cheney aide and star of Plamegate free. Libby will still have to pay a $250,000 fine, so look for him on the lecture circuit. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

President’s Best Friend

Dwayne Powell / Truthdig Jun 27, 2007 Dig deeper

George W. Bush, the Musical

Staff / Truthdig Jun 21, 2007 Relive Bush's soiled legacy to the tune of Abba's "Waterloo." If ever there was a man who could carry off the line "I feel like I win when I lose," it's our president. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jail Looms for ‘Scooter’ Libby

Staff / Truthdig Jun 15, 2007 I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Jr.'s chances of avoiding time in the slammer are looking slim after Thursday's ruling by Federal Judge Reggie B. Walton rejecting Libby's lawyers' request that their client remain free to roam while he appeals his conviction for perjury, obstruction of justice and making false statements related to the leaking of CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson's identity in 2003. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Pardon When You Can Paris?

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The Ghost of Pardon Past

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jun 9, 2007 The argument among Republicans over whether President Bush should grant Scooter Libby a quick pardon amounts to a battle between the past and the future. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )