mr. libby is quickly running out of options. . .

without even scheduling argument,
the d.c. appeals panel, in a unanimous
two-sentence order, has ruled that the
issues lawrence s. robbins urged, on be-
half of i. lewis "scooter" libby -- in order
to remain free on bail during libby's appeals -- are
neither "substantial", nor are they "close" ones. . .

o u c h.

[i forgot -- i even predicted
the day of this decision (last two 'graphs). . .]

take a look -- click to enlarge
[h/t to EW at the nexthurrah for
the original PDF of the order]:



given this, it may be unwise for
team libby to seek any hearing en banc,
for they are flat-out of time. their
best bet -- and a moon-shot, now, given
the summary treatment here -- is to seek
certorari from chief justice roberts.

mr. libby may continue with his "on the
merits" appeals, but there is no chance he
will get any movement before his surrender date
comes and goes. so -- it is off to camp fed,
just as predicted. . .

UPDATED -- 5:55 p.m.

will bush pardon?

i doubt it -- no, he'll commute.
shit. that is a criminal abuse of power.