Corrupt To the Core

I just had the pleasure of hearing an interview with Ambassador Joe Wilson on the local radio station, KTLK AM1150, on this day President Bush commuted the sentence of one Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Wilson said, more than once, that he believes the Bush administration is "corrupt to the core." Today's decision is indeed more proof of that, if we needed it.

The president and his minions obviously are not interested in the American people finding out the ultimate truth in this matter, because the only leverage to force Libby to talk was jail time. Even more obvious is the president pointedly didn't want Libby singing, fearful of what might come to light. Now Libby can remain quiet, like the good mobster he is, and make millions on the speaking and book circuits.

The president also plainly doesn't care if the American people approve of this commutation; he's a lame duck and he knows it, and doesn't care if his approval ratings plummet into the teens. He knows there aren't the votes to convict in the Senate, regardless of what comes to light in the coming months, and that he's destined to serve out his term.

Anybody who's paying attention knows this bunch is the most corrupt and vile in our nation's history. I suspect even most Republicans know it, but are still more interested in pure power than in what would be best for the country. These are sad times indeed.