"You took your first pinch like a man and you learn two great things in your life. Look at me, never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut."

I guess we should say something about I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, former chief-of-staff to Dick Cheney, getting his ass handed to him by the feds this morning. For lying about his knowledge in le affaire de Plame, he’s guilty on four of five counts of obstruction of justice and perjury. (So for once, on the stand, Tim Russert apparently told the truth!)

Countdown to pardon in 3 … 2 … 1 …

This article appears in March 2 • 2007.

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