TPM: The REAL Reason?

Talking Points Memo: by Joshua Micah Marshall July 2, 2007 09:35 PM:

"TPM Reader PT notes what many others have also flagged ...

I havent seen this noted but i think the reason for the commutation is that a pardon would mean that Libby was no longer exposed to criminal sanctions and thus had no Fifth Amendment privilege. As it stands he has a fine and probation at stake during the pendency of the appeal which inulates him ( and Bush and Cheney) from havaing to answer questions before Congress."

Makes sense. Now he is still insulated from testifying to Congress. Congress REALLY needs to act upon this. They need to find out the REAL reasons we invaded Iraq.