US Presidents still like their pardon power, although not nearly as much as they did half a century ago. This list from CNN.com:
George W. Bush (2001 - ) Pardons -- 13 Commutations -- 4
Bill Clinton (1993-2001) Pardons -- 396 Commutations -- 61
George H.W. Bush (1989-1993) Pardons -- 74 Commutations: 3
Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) Pardons -- 393 Commutations -- 13
Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) Pardons -- 534 Commutations -- 29
Gerald Ford (1974-1977) Pardons -- 382 Commutations -- 22
Richard Nixon (1969-1974) Pardons -- 863 Commutations -- 60
Lyndon Johnson (1963-1969) Pardons -- 960 Commutations -- 226
John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) Pardons -- 472 Commutations -- 100
Dwight Eisenhower (1953-1961) Pardons -- 1,110 Commutations -- 47
Harry Truman (1945-1953) Pardons -- 1,913 Commutations -- 118
intersting though that Clinton gets a blow job in the oval office and comes REAL close to impeachment while Bush masturbates all over the face of the blind justice lady and for his troubles seems to be considered a good guy. Maybe this was the price Libby had to pay; take the fall and we'll rescue you. OK, everyone that didn't foresee the pardon on the day Libby was indicted, raise your hand>
ReplyDeleteYou've got it nailed, anon. Thanks
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