Any chance Bush has already issued pardons for Cheney, Rumsfeld, et al...

[KansDem]

...and they're in a sealed envelope under lock and key to be released at or near 12 noon next Tuesday?

President-Elect Obama: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United... FOX News Special Report: Bush issues pardons! ...States.

[bunnies]

1. Preemptive pardons?

I dont think it works like that.

If it did though, I'm sure W would do it.

[polmaven]

4. It worked that way

when Ford pardoned Nixon....if I am remembering correctly.

[bunnies]

5. hmmm.

Good point.

Part of Nixon's statement : "I have been informed that President Ford has granted me a full and absolute pardon for any charges which might be brought against me for actions taken during the time I was president of the United States. "

Damn good point.

[Democrats_win]

2. He'll leave office walking small with his pardons in hand.

[LiberalEsto]

3. They're getting Double-Secret Pardons nt