Our President issues pardons today.
When I saw the headline that he ran out some pardons and “commuted the prison sentences of two others”, I tried really hard to not anticipate a best-case.
Bush pardons 14 and commutes 2 prison sentences
WASHINGTON (AP) – President George W. Bush has granted pardons to 14 individuals and commuted the prison sentences of two others convicted of misdeeds ranging from drug offenses to tax evasion, from wildlife violations to bank embezzlement, The Associated Press learned Monday.
The new round of White House pardons are Bush’s first since March and come less than two months before he will end his presidency. The crimes committed by those on the list also include offenses involving hazardous waste, food stamps, and the theft of government property.
And the absolute political imprisonment of Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean continues.
I’m beyond incensed.
As Americans dedicated to honoring those who uphold the law and protect our country, how can we get some real pressure on President Bush to pardon Ramos and Compean before he leaves office ?
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My thoughts exactly
jfpurdue01 (Diary) Monday, November 24th at 9:12PM EST (link)My thoughts exactly. I haven’t followed the case all that closely, but I can’t imagine even the most liberal of liberals could say that their ‘crime’ is worse than some of the people on the list of pardoned people.
I will not forgive Bush
Scope (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 8:34AM EST (link)When I saw that article my eyes flew down the list of names. I was sure Ramos and Compean would be there.
I know Fitzpatrick the prosecutor was a Bush pick, but, there has to be something more to it than cronyism.
Clinton pardoned some of the worst criminals (Rich) on his last day, I will hold out hope. If Bush does not pardon these Border Agents, I will always remember that as part of his legacy of deceit, as his brand of compassionate conservatism is very hard to describe.
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Joel Farnham (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 10:29AM EST (link)Just what were their crimes? Not admitting their guilt.
Of course if they were guilty and admitted to it, then Bush could see it clear to pardon them.
This is Bush at his mealy-mouthed worse.
It is beyond me how Bush could not see that Ramos and Compeon were just doing their jobs.
Does he not know that the “bad guys” hurt people? That Ramos and Compeon are the “good guys”?
Do we have to put white hats on Ramos and Compeon before Bush gets the idea?
All I can see is that without those pardons, the United States is just a little less safer, and the bad guys a little more bolder.
Call me what you want, just don’t call me late for dinner.
"Just what were their crimes? Not admitting their guilt."
Diogenes314 (Diary) Sunday, December 7th at 1:30PM EST (link)That and being guilty in the first place. Of shooting an unarmed suspect and then covering it up. I hate to break the news, but criminals with badges are still criminals.
I knew he wasn't going to.
itrytobenice (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 12:02PM EST (link)He thinks they are guilty. They don’t.
There is not going to be a pardon in that mix.
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