Full Version: U.S. vs. Libby
This has been in the news as of late, and I'm rather surprised that it hasn't garnered more media attention. After all, it isn't as if its everyday that White House higher ups find themselves in court. 
U.S. vs. Libby page at Wikipedia.
Questions for debate:
1.)What chares listed above is Libby guilty of or possibly innocent of? Short of the verdict, what evidence thus far would lead you to such a conclusion?
2.)To what extent is Vice President Cheney involved? Should he be charged and/or impeached?
3.)Does the Bush administration have a penchant for outing and playing dirty against critics? Please provide evidence for your answer.
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He is charged with one count of obstruction of justice (Title 18, United States Code, section 1503) for allegedly impeding the grand jury's investigation; two counts of perjury (18 USC §1623) for allegedly lying under oath before the grand jury on March 5 and March 24, 2005; and two counts of making false statements (18 USC §1001(a)(2)) and in connection with for making "materially false and intentionally misleading statements" to FBI agents who interviewed him on October 14 and November 26, 2004.
U.S. vs. Libby page at Wikipedia.
Questions for debate:
1.)What chares listed above is Libby guilty of or possibly innocent of? Short of the verdict, what evidence thus far would lead you to such a conclusion?
2.)To what extent is Vice President Cheney involved? Should he be charged and/or impeached?
3.)Does the Bush administration have a penchant for outing and playing dirty against critics? Please provide evidence for your answer.
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Reason: Question to debate too vague - a bit loaded and predicting the future is pretty difficult. Please reword this PM me so we can reopen it. Thanks.
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