Originally Posted by aceventura3

Oh my! Did DC just dismiss the opinions of everyone in the world other than Walton's? Impressive. I did not guess that would be the response. However, if the trial is appealed the opinions of others may still make a difference. Also, the Presdent's opinion may matter as well if he or she considers a pardon.

And, I wonder if those celebrating this conviction and sentence have considered the long-term implications. Sure there is the obvious implication, that they got someone linked directly to the White House, but what about the issue raised in the article about public service? What about the issue of people cooperating with investigations in the future without immunity, pleading the 5th, or simply being vague for fear of getting the Libby treatment (the Libby treatment could happen to conservative or liberal)? Do these questions not matter? Since everyone's opinion on this is being summarily dismissed, I guess not.