should be in jail for selling the seat in return for memos covering Bushco's collective asses.
Supposedly, the exchange went something like (liberally re-worded):
Bybee: Hey, Al, how about a seat for me on the federal bench?
Gonzo: Hmmm. Nothing open at the moment that's not already spoken for, Jay. Here. this will help me figure out how qualified you may be for a federal judgeship. Prepare some memos showing why the enhanced interrogation techniques the boss--you know, the guy you want to nominate you-- has ALREADY been using do NOT violate the Constitution of the United States, federal statutes or any treaties to which the U.S. is a party, especially, the 1976 treaty against torture that Raygun (moment of awed silence) signed us up for. then we'll see what we can do for you, careerwise.
Bybee: Even though this probably violates legal ethics six ways to Gitmo, I have no problem whatsoever with proving to you that I am benchworthy by preparing memos to cover Bushco's collective bottom. Er, how soon after I finish the memos will I get a good career move?
http://writ.news.findlaw.com/dean/20050114.htmlhttp://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2005/feb/10/torture-and-gonzales-an-exchange/