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So what happens now?
Libby is looking at up to 30 (realistically, 10) years hard time. That is a big price to pay for a 55-year old used to the good life. He's been a loyal Smithers to Cheney's Mr. Burns, but that loyalty is now being tested. What can the White House offer him to convince him to take the dive? Not much that I can think of -- a promise to give him a confirmed bottom as a cellmate? And their communications with Libby will be closely watched.
Fitz, on the other hand, can offer a great deal -- I have no idea if he can offer a free pass, but he can certainly make Libby's life materially better. And those conversations are very much favored under the law.
Let the reading of tea leaves continue. What do y'all think?
Update: Ms. Hamsher thinks "Let's Make a Deal" is indeed the order of the day.
Libby is looking at up to 30 (realistically, 10) years hard time. That is a big price to pay for a 55-year old used to the good life. He's been a loyal Smithers to Cheney's Mr. Burns, but that loyalty is now being tested. What can the White House offer him to convince him to take the dive? Not much that I can think of -- a promise to give him a confirmed bottom as a cellmate? And their communications with Libby will be closely watched.
Fitz, on the other hand, can offer a great deal -- I have no idea if he can offer a free pass, but he can certainly make Libby's life materially better. And those conversations are very much favored under the law.
Let the reading of tea leaves continue. What do y'all think?
Update: Ms. Hamsher thinks "Let's Make a Deal" is indeed the order of the day.
posted by bluememe at 10/28/2005
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Presidential pardon? A big batch of them after more indictments are handed out?
Also - is Fitzmas turning in to Chanukah? A little present every day for 8 days as the story unfolds?
I Podcast Air America and just heard Al Franken do a whole "Fitznukah" bit during this morning's broadcast. I want to go on record as saying I posted before I heard the bit.
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