Appeals court refuses to delay Libby’s prison term.
By on Jul 2nd, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Appeals court refuses to delay Libby’s prison term.
A U.S. appeals court ruled today that Scooter Libby “cannot delay serving his 2 1/2-year prison sentence while he appeals his perjury conviction,” ruling that he has not shown that his appeal “raises a substantial question.” A federal judge ruled last month that Libby must report to prison in six to eight weeks.
UPDATE: Christy Hardin Smith at Firedoglake has the judge’s order.
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July 2nd, 2007 at 1:06 pmI’ve changed my ways and now realize that Libby needs to do his time!!
I’ve decided that being a mindless automoton isn’t working for me!!
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:08 pmNow let’s get him in the clink and be done with it!
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:08 pmLet’s take bets on how long Scooter will be in prison before he starts to squeal?
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:09 pmSend Scooter your best thoughts and wishes. And…maybe a large supply of KY jelly.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:09 pmI can hear the guys in the cell block chanting, “SCOOTER! SCOOTER! SCOOTER!”
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:09 pmI’ve decided that being a mindless automoton isn’t working for me!!
Comment by Conservatron — July 2, 2007 @ 1:08 pm
Good for you. It’s not easier to think for yourself, but most people find that it beats the consequences of the alternatives…
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:11 pmcannot delay serving his 2 1/2-year prison sentence — Nor should he.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:11 pmOf course, he can always claim he’s breaking down and needs to be confined to Paris Hilton’s pad.
#4, UB,
Reminds me of Ned Beatty in ‘Deliverance’…ugh, sorry.
I’ll bet 2 days in the slammer & he’ll squeal like the pig he is.
Bus, meet Scooter.
That is, unless Big Dick gets that FEMA trailer & parks outside his cell window. With that kind of moral support, who knows, he might make it a whole week.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:12 pm“KY jelly.”
Not funny!!!
Let’s please refrain from the glorification, or the outright condoning of prison rape. It is wrong and not funny!
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:12 pmis that the sound of an iron door slamming closed behind scooter that i hear…?
And, yes, I DO take it personally
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:14 pmLet’s please refrain from the glorification, or the outright condoning of prison rape. It is wrong and not funny!
Comment by Crump’s Brother
Absolutely right.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:15 pm“KY jelly.â€
Not funny!!!
Let’s please refrain from the glorification, or the outright condoning of prison rape. It is wrong and not funny!
Comment by Crump’s Brother — July 2, 2007 @ 1:12 pm
So is what Libby did ; and neither he nor anyone in this horseshit administration has shown 1 ounce of remorse , regret or contrition .
Compassion should be reserved for those who truly are worthy/deserving of it …….
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:17 pmWow. Rape jokes from our very own. That’s really disappointing.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:17 pmI thought we were better than Jake.
Once again, all this nonsense about Libby’s risk of rape in prison is absurd. He is cheney’s puppy, and will be protected at all times by planted “inmates” who will serve concurrently with him for the sole purpose of saving his ass. Got that. AIPAC’s neocons protect each other. Libby may get monumentally bored in prison, but he will not get raped or hastled or inconvenienced beyond that boredom. Hell, he will use the time to write a self-serving book, like the rest of them.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:17 pmReminds me of Ned Beatty in ‘Deliverance’…ugh, sorry.
That was my intention :D Sorry…
I’ll bet 2 days in the slammer & he’ll squeal like the pig he is.
You think he’ll make it that long, huh? :)
That is, unless Big Dick gets that FEMA trailer & parks outside his cell window. With that kind of moral support, who knows, he might make it a whole week.
Comment by Zimzone — July 2, 2007 @ 1:12 pm
LOL
I think Dick-tator might motivate him in other ways… Libby has kids doesn’t he?
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:17 pmCompassion should be reserved for those who truly are worthy/deserving of it …….
Comment by MCMetal
So any commenters on TP who may issues with rape, for whatever reason, are not worthy of compassion?
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:18 pmMCMetal,
“Compassion should be reserved for those who truly are worthy/deserving of it”
No!
Compassion is for all. I hope Libby does his time, and thinks hard about his crime. But to wish further crimes on him, makes us no better than Libby.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:19 pmOK Crump’s Bro, more sensitivity is called for, but can I still hope that someone will rip Bush’s eyes out and skull f*ck him?
Does that cross some line?
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:19 pmHell, he will use the time to write a self-serving book, like the rest of them.
Comment by canardtahiti — July 2, 2007 @ 1:17 pm
We know you’re right… We just get a little giddy that justice is being served for a change – we’re not used to it.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:19 pmI’m having second thoughts…..I WISH I had made a reference to prison rape rather than Paris Hilton…..I’m so ashamed of myself.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:19 pmI’m having second thoughts…..I WISH I had made a reference to prison rape rather than Paris Hilton…..I’m so ashamed of myself.
Comment by SGT Higgins — July 2, 2007 @ 1:19 pm
Heh… You don’t need to prove to us that conservatives have no sense of humor. We already know.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:21 pmDoes that cross some line?
Comment by nanlichi
Yes.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:22 pmWow. Rape jokes from our very own. That’s really disappointing. – - Wow, I stooped, eh? But I never said anything about “rape.” I also didn’t say what orifice that KY would be used for. Consenting convicts, yanno?
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:23 pmnanlichi,
“but can I still hope that someone will rip Bush’s eyes out and skull f*ck him?”
Anyone can say whatever they want, but I also have the right to call them out for saying something I think is indefensible. I’m not trying to silence to anyone. I just think they should not say not.
Say what you want about the Pres. I hope he sees justice as well, but I don’t hope for the skull f*ck action your calling for.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:23 pmNo rape joke, but I hope we hear the sucking sound of Scooter’s soul leaving his body. Since he still hasn’t admitted guilt or show any contrition. And if he had a little Paris style, severe panic attack style meltdown, well that would be just fine.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:26 pmNo trolls, did they have to run off to get their counter point from Rove? Or are they just scared? Maybe KKKarls too upset to send out talking points after this news.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:29 pmWow, I stooped, eh? But I never said anything about “rape.†I also didn’t say what orifice that KY would be used for. Consenting convicts, yanno?
Comment by Badmoodman — July 2, 2007 @ 1:23 pm
Your comment is the least of them, Badmoodman.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:29 pmPlease, people. Get a grip! Prison rape is NOT funny. Libby deserves to do his time for obstruction of justice in a very important case. Neither he or any of his convict peers deserve to be raped as part of the sentence.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:37 pmBye Scooter.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:37 pmlet freedom reign!
er, i need a bathroom break.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:38 pmIt was a poor attempt at crude humor. Crude it was, humorous, not so….
If any violence were perpetrated against any of these pukes it would detract from the disgust they deserve. Victims they are not.
I hope they all live long lives. Long enough to suffer the abuse and villification that history will pile on them.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:39 pmA U.S. appeals court ruled today that Scooter Libby “cannot delay serving his 2 1/2-year prison sentence while he appeals his perjury conviction,†ruling that he has not shown that his appeal “raises a substantial question.
In other words, the “I forgot”
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:41 pmexcusedefense didn’t fly by these judges either, LOLLibby isn’t going to be raped in prison. In a just world no one should be raped in prison, even bad guys (many prison rape victims are non-violent offenders who are predated on simply because they are most vulnerable within the prison population). But it won’t be a cakewalk, either, even in a minimum security federal prison. He will be deprived of his freedom and stripped of all privileges he enjoys today. He will be utterly miserable.
Libby will have to report to prison in the next month or so. That is when things get interesting.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:42 pmComment by SGT Higgins — July 2, 2007 @ 1:11 pm
How could you wish torture on someone like that :P
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:48 pmIn other words, the “I forgot†excuse defense didn’t fly by these judges either, LOL
Comment by Wayne — July 2, 2007 @ 1:41 pm
Neither did the argument that Fitz overstepped his authority as the prosecuting attorney, thank goodness.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:51 pmHow could you wish torture on someone like that :P
Comment by Tundra
As opposed to you people who wish torture on all muslims like the guys at Abu Graihb.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:51 pmAs opposed to you people who wish torture on all muslims like the guys at Abu Graihb.
Comment by shane
He’s being sarcastic, shane. :)
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:53 pmThis shows just how smart Libby and his team of lawyers are as Attorneys. The last chance for the stay out of jail card is with the Supreme Court. I know loyal supporters like Roberts, Alito, Clarence and the other two would have given a 5-4 vote for Brother Libby. To bad the Supreme Court is gone until Sept.
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:59 pmLibby last chance for freedom is Bush. Libby and his team should meet with Daddy Bush to ask for the pardon. Putin knows George W. needs his Daddy to sit in to help him. Wells could even have some of Barbara’s baked cookies. Look if baby Bush pardons Libby I say pardon all the other loyal GOP supporters too. Now that molesting children is legal in the United States thanks to the Attorney General and lying under oath isn’t a crime. Libby has a point as to his freedom.
The Texas guards are allowed to continue to rape children with the blessings of the White House and DOJ. Fingers Foley is up dating his government computer for more kids to rape. Child sex molesters as not jail but just told don’t do it again ok. John Mark Karr is on the loss and stalking kids as we speak. Why not let Libby go free and join the other criminals who have the full support of the White House. Jack Abramoff, Duke Cunningham, Ney, Skilling and the Hammer are all waiting to see if Daddy Bush gives baby Bush the ok to free the criminal GOP.
Compassion should be reserved for those who truly are worthy/deserving of it …….
Comment by MCMetal
So any commenters on TP who may issues with rape, for whatever reason, are not worthy of compassion?
Comment by Zooey — July 2, 2007 @ 1:18 pm
MCMetal,
“Compassion should be reserved for those who truly are worthy/deserving of itâ€
No!
Compassion is for all. I hope Libby does his time, and thinks hard about his crime. But to wish further crimes on him, makes us no better than Libby.
Comment by Crump’s Brother — July 2, 2007 @ 1:19 pm
C’mon
What is with you people ?
Do any of you believe that Libby is being sent somewhere that the Aryan Brotherhood is locked away in ?
Or serial killers like Bundy , Gehn and Dahmer ?
I know he isn’t ; that’s why all these comments on rape are a moot point , as is anyone making fun of Libby………..
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:01 pmRape jokes are old and really aren’t funny. Besides, I seriously doubt Scooter is headed to a hard core prison. It will probably be some minimum security place. You know the kind of place where you prove you’re a bad ass by giving someone a beat down with your tennis racket.
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:04 pmHe’s being sarcastic, shane. :)
Comment by Zooey — July 2, 2007 @ 1:53 pm
Yeah some people won’t bother to look at what was being responded to and assume things. Ah the old can take a horse to water but can’t make them think. For the slow ones, I’ll break it down.
SGT Higgins said:
Of course, he can always claim he’s breaking down and needs to be confined to Paris Hilton’s pad.
Which I equated to torture.
This of course makes me a Neocon, Republican, supporter of torture etc.
My apologies to anyone who didn’t get my poor attempt at humor in associating spending any time with Paris Hilton as torture.
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:13 pmWow. Rape jokes?
“Progressive indeed”
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:14 pmI know he isn’t ; that’s why all these comments on rape are a moot point , as is anyone making fun of Libby………..
Comment by MCMetal — July 2, 2007 @ 2:01 pm
That’s not the point, MCMetal. The point is that some people here have actual experience with rape, and don’t happen to appreciate the humor or wishing such a thing on another person — no matter who they are.
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:20 pmGereat, now place him in a cell with one of those fat hairy horny pricks and lets see how long he protects Cheney and Bush. Scooter will be man meat and passed around for a pack of smokes.
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:20 pmI know he isn’t ; that’s why all these comments on rape are a moot point , as is anyone making fun of Libby………..
Comment by MCMetal — July 2, 2007 @ 2:01 pm
That’s not the point, MCMetal. The point is that some people here have actual experience with rape, and don’t happen to appreciate the humor or wishing such a thing on another person — no matter who they are.
Comment by Zooey — July 2, 2007 @ 2:20 pm
I don’t know , because I don’t speak from any type of “experience” , nor do I claim any type of expertise in the area.
But from what Chimpy , Cheney , Rove , Libby and Co have done and continue to do to America and its resources ; maybe people are wishing rape on those that have raped America , out of poetic justice ?
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:26 pmTo be progressive you can’t have a twisted sense of humor? I fail to see who is being offended here. Scooter? He made his bed and is lying in it, so-to-speak. He’s fair game. Would you get offended if a famous comic made the same joke? If so, you all really need to relax! Watch Carlos Mencia sometime and don’t be afraid to laugh.
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:33 pmTo be progressive you can’t have a twisted sense of humor? I fail to see who is being offended here. Scooter? He made his bed and is lying in it, so-to-speak. He’s fair game. Would you get offended if a famous comic made the same joke? If so, you all really need to relax! Watch Carlos Mencia sometime and don’t be afraid to laugh.
Comment by Parrotlover77 — July 2, 2007 @ 2:33 pm
I’m offended.
I laugh all the time, maybe you haven’t noticed me cutting up on TP. I love to laugh.
Have you ever been raped?
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:57 pmScooter Libby who’s your Daddy? kiss Papa Cheney goodbye and say hello to Big Bad Bubba!
July 2nd, 2007 at 3:16 pmmaybe after a few years in the slammer, the neo-cons might learn the difference between right and wrong.
I never understood why Judge Walton didn’t just put him in handcuffs and march him off to jail. Why did he give him 6 to 8 weeks? It’s time for Libby to go to jail right now. If Bush pardons him his pool numbers will be in the single digits.
July 2nd, 2007 at 3:34 pmPerhaps Libby should receive a sentence that comes straight from his own imagination:
“At age ten the madam put the child in a cage with a bear trained to couple with young girls so the girls would be frigid and not fall in love with their patrons. They fed her through the bars and aroused the bear with a stick when it seemed to lose interest.”
July 2nd, 2007 at 4:00 pmI’m looking forward to the photo of Scooter in the back of the SUV with tears streaming down his red face: “It’s not fair! Mom!!!”
July 2nd, 2007 at 4:04 pmyknow, prison rape jokes are kinda like prison rape. after that first one, the rest ain’t so bad. i worry more about the bittersweet romances. i bet scooter’s a real heartbreaker.
July 2nd, 2007 at 4:27 pmBetter stock up on smokes, Scooter!
LMAO!
July 2nd, 2007 at 4:32 pmIt couldn’t happen to a more “public-minded” TRAITOR!!!
God Bless the American JUSTICE SYSTEM!
July 2nd, 2007 at 4:37 pm‘I never understood why Judge Walton didn’t just put him in handcuffs and march him off to jail.”
That is simple, Scooter is white, has money, has some power, has powerful friends and his crime was not violent.
July 2nd, 2007 at 4:48 pmhttp://IsScooterPardoned.com says it all.
July 2nd, 2007 at 7:06 pm