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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:22 pm
by spot
"Hillary Clinton will agree to serve as secretary of state in US President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet, the New York Times has reported".
My mirth is unfettered.
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Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:20 pm
by spot
Well, today's the day for the outgoing Presidential Pardons list.
Any bets?
10 Bush pardons to watch for - Josh Gerstein - Politico.com lists the most contentious ten possibles. I don't think it goes as far as I would in its speculation.
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Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:28 pm
by Kindle
I definitely think Ramos and Compean should be freed. This was a grave injustice to them and I think it is shamefull that they were so badly treated.
7. Commutation Prospects: Former Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean
Status: Convicted in 2006 of shooting fleeing drug smuggling suspect who was illegal alien; Compean sentenced to 12 years in prison; Ramos to 11 years
Pros: Crusade for clemency led by CNN anchor Lou Dobbs; commutation supported by Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and John Cornyn (R-Tex.), as well as conservative lawmakers
Cons: Dobbs was no friend of Bush’s immigration policy; could be seen as endorsing police abuse
Politico Odds: 3 to 1
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:09 am
by BTS
spot;1113374 wrote: Well, today's the day for the outgoing Presidential Pardons list.
Any bets?
10 Bush pardons to watch for - Josh Gerstein - Politico.com lists the most contentious ten possibles. I don't think it goes as far as I would in its speculation.
Clocks ticking..............
;)
Just what are your speculations anyway?
Maybe President Bush has more restraint than his predecessor on this matter?
I think he is gonna disapoint you spot.
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:20 am
by wildhorses
Kindle;1113386 wrote: I definitely think Ramos and Compean should be freed. This was a grave injustice to them and I think it is shamefull that they were so badly treated.
7. Commutation Prospects: Former Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean
Status: Convicted in 2006 of shooting fleeing drug smuggling suspect who was illegal alien; Compean sentenced to 12 years in prison; Ramos to 11 years
Pros: Crusade for clemency led by CNN anchor Lou Dobbs; commutation supported by Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and John Cornyn (R-Tex.), as well as conservative lawmakers
Cons: Dobbs was no friend of Bush’s immigration policy; could be seen as endorsing police abuse
Politico Odds: 3 to 1
Bush did commute their sentences at the last minute. Ramos and Compean will be released on March 20th. Just two months away. Good for them.
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:50 am
by Raven
wildhorses;1114215 wrote: Bush did commute their sentences at the last minute. Ramos and Compean will be released on March 20th. Just two months away. Good for them.
Brings a whole new twist to the phrase 'I beg your pardon!:yh_rotfl'