REVEALED: Clarence Thomas' GIANT List Of Undisclosed Gifts

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A report by ProPublica reveals that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas quit disclosing benefits, financial ties and private gifts from wealthy benefactors in 2004. Thomas Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks. shoptyt.com/collections/justi...
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"More revelations about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' ties to a right-wing club that connected him to the billionaires and power players that he needed.
Raw Story covered the bombshell report by ProPublica that the controversial jurist was facing scrutiny after being caught taking gifts and lavish vacations from right-wing billionaire Harlan Crow. But a new report by the New York Times revealed Thomas was appointed as a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, adding that he "entered a world whose defining ethos of meritocratic success.""
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@brookestephen Жыл бұрын

When criminals are caught, they say "NO! I won't submit!." When honest men are suspected of crime, they say "I deserve an investigation to clear my name!"

@roller9158 Жыл бұрын

Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, voted against the student loan forgiveness, yet they have their hands out for gifts. What a joke of a judicial system we have.

@skillethead15 Жыл бұрын

Yep, it's the policy of the republican party. "If it doesn't help me then it shouldn't be a thing". These people are so selfish and self-centered it's beyond ridiculous. Thomas gets millions in bribes and gifts from a billionaire but it's unamerican for students to get some debt relief. And people still vote for them because they have been brainwashed into believing all of the lies that the GOP spews out. They are blind to the hypocrisy. Clarence Thomas should be disbarred and kicked out of the Supreme Court. it's blatantly obvious he is corrupt and being paid for making his decisions. And the fact that he hasn't been removed shows how corrupt this whole system probably is. Who else believes that other supreme court justices are paid off as well? I certainly do. Our entire system of government across the US needs to be trashed and rebuilt.

@treesprite333 Жыл бұрын

Well said! Thank you

@suewiley07 Жыл бұрын

The problem isn't that the public is losing faith in the court. The problem is that the court does not deserve the faith of the public.

@darthbrandon2149 Жыл бұрын

B I N G O We have a winner! 👍

@solabonafide Жыл бұрын

Any body whether public or private that does not have an ethics code is a failed body.

@simongregg1364 Жыл бұрын

I guess we can all stop wondering who paid Brett Kavanaugh's debts. 'Who' no longer matters. It's obviously step one in buying a Supreme Court judge.

@liliaolsen7708 Жыл бұрын

Yup

@barbaracameron5610 Жыл бұрын

Thought his friend,Squiggly did.

@JAYJAYJAY53 Жыл бұрын

Are any of them not selling the country out ? This country needs a reset.

@gabrielgorski670 Жыл бұрын

This guy is so corrupt!!! How can we let this slide!! If this applies to Sotamayer or KBJ I would say the same thing!!! Get rid of them!!!

@presterjohn1697 Жыл бұрын

It's standard practice in the US. Corruption keeps Clarence warm at night.

@darthbrandon2149 Жыл бұрын

Left Wing : If SCOTUS Justices are corrupt, get rid of them! Right Wing : duuuhhhh .... we don't see nuthin .... duuuuhhhh ....

@suzanneantippas8420 Жыл бұрын

I always thought that Justice Roberts was remaining silent because he knows far more than we do about the inappropriate activity of virtually every Justice and the magnitude of their corruption. What shameful and dishonorable conduct. All who received undisclosed gifts and favors should be forced to resign, including Roberts who did not report his wife's related income.

@johannebeerbaum1546 Жыл бұрын

Put him behind bars for MAJOR IRS CRIMES…..HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FRAUD…..

@THE-X-Force Жыл бұрын

The thing with the RBG example is she *_DID_* disclose what she received.

@melshome6745 Жыл бұрын

Exactly, it seems like Cenk and Anna are trying to "both sides" this issue.

@THE-X-Force Жыл бұрын

I think it was more of a _"we're not going to let anyone accuse of even trying to downplay gifts to democrat appointed Justices_ .. _so here's this"_ type of situation. But .. just my interpretation.

@carseye1219 Жыл бұрын

A college buddy of mine became a judge. After he made that decision, you couldn't even pay for his meal at McDonald's or buy him a beer. He said "from now on I can't even permit the appearance of taking anything from anybody". Would be nice if all judges behaved that way...

@kenofken9458 Жыл бұрын

That seems so quaint. A Happy Meal or a beer. On the Supreme Court, you can get "gifts" worth dozens of millions of dollars. Clarence Thomas. A dude who makes about $274,000 a year and gets to live like a hedge fund manager who pulls $274 million a year.

@B_Bodziak Жыл бұрын

Justice Sotomayor wouldn't accept a box of bagels as a birthday gift from her college friend after becoming a justice.

@Rine.4656 Жыл бұрын

With the Supreme Court electing to self-govern regarding ethics and then seeing this, it just eviscerates their legitimacy; Highest court in the land, but two sets of standards.

@jonstone9741 Жыл бұрын

This Supreme Court has lost all legitimacy. And these justices can't be voted out of office. They have lifetime appointments. The six right-wing theocratic justices who control the court have become the unelected Emperors of America.

@darthbrandon2149 Жыл бұрын

Best court money can buy. 🙄

@JAYJAYJAY53 Жыл бұрын

Kind of allowing police departments to investigate themselves. I can recite the press conferences without listening. Although officer x violated department protocols and will attend a remedial training course. Officer x has been suspended for 30 days with pay .

@MH44444 Жыл бұрын

Why are they even allowed to accept any gifts? That's absurd.

@earlhopkins3745 Жыл бұрын

Bribes???

@clairethomas1440 Жыл бұрын

Crooked as tRump...😮

@MH44444 Жыл бұрын

@@earlhopkins3745 Yes bribes is more accurate. Legal bribes are called gifts by government officials.

@ellvtv2314 Жыл бұрын

America like to call out corruption of foreign governments except their own unfortunately

@alexlifeson8946 Жыл бұрын

They're not. But they did anyway.

@playinglifeoneasy9226 Жыл бұрын

When they pay for your wedding reception, that is what so far beyond the line that you can barely still see the line

@Guardian__Angel Жыл бұрын

If he were a lower court judge or a lawyer, he would be promptly disbarred.

@B_Bodziak Жыл бұрын

Yes, because those courts have an actual code of ethics.

@lschrandt Жыл бұрын

Clarence Thomas should have been punished decades ago after Anita Hill came forward. Instead elected to the Supreme Court… FUMU in all of its glory! This man is disgusting 🤢! NOW maybe he and his wife will get their comeuppance!!!!

@Scevenex Жыл бұрын

Has this dude ever paid for anything at all? His house, his vacations, his dining, his children, his parents, his travel, his wedding ... all of it given to him by wealthy people who just so happen to have business with the court?

@lenferri554 Жыл бұрын

And so … when is something going to be done about the Supreme Court holding them accountable ? Are they above the law ?

@jannichi6431 Жыл бұрын

Google Sheldon Whitehouse's SBill.

@evandipasquale9255 Жыл бұрын

How is fine for this guy and his family to get "gifts" for decades but it's not fine for me to get some of my student loan forgiven? Guess when you have power and money everything is just given to you but the lower/middle class is just squeezed of every penny.

@clairethomas1440 Жыл бұрын

Get rid of Clarence Thomas....plus fine him too...

@kinglion5435 Жыл бұрын

America needs to join with the rest of the world and set a mandatory retirement age for its judges

@cardboardpolitician Жыл бұрын

Allowing gifts for judges is the root of the problem. It guarantees they can be bought.

@skillethead15 Жыл бұрын

That's the whole point. They are basically telling us that judges can legally be bought but you have to disclose the gifts you receive so the government can be sure they are being bought out for reasons that benefits them and the rich and not us common folks. Then entire justice system is corrupt and this is more proof of it.

@treesprite333 Жыл бұрын

A supreme court justices defense: I'm above the law. The law doesn't pertain to me. I don't understand the law other justices told me I didn't have to... WTF???

@babesimmons4017 Жыл бұрын

Sending this clip through our Databases to all we know! You all should too! Let's keep pressure on the Dishonorable Supreme Court justices

@williamjones7607 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be easier if Thomas just put patches in his robe like they do in nascar?

@dinahnicest6525 Жыл бұрын

One disapproved vote and no more million dollar gifts.

@kinglion5435 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t there a way to make him and his corrupt wife repay all the money. Can’t we be sent to prison for this corruption.

@obi-ron Жыл бұрын

If he isn't following the requirements of his office as a federal employee, he doesn't need to be impeached, he should be fired, just like any other federal employee not complying with their terms of employment.

@TheMonkdad Жыл бұрын

Fellow justices who remain silent are just as guilty. This is the highest authority we have. We deserve better! I’m a clinical social worker and I can lose my license for accepting gifts from my clients or their families.

@meganbessenbacher7107 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@unsocialone Жыл бұрын

Please stop calling these things "gifts", they are bribes!

@mikew6060 Жыл бұрын

You have no proof

@supermanval Жыл бұрын

@@mikew6060yes we do stupid pedophile trumptard

@treesprite333 Жыл бұрын

Absolute power must equal absolute transparency!!!

@meganbessenbacher7107 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@bkbland1626 Жыл бұрын

Obvious corruption.

@THE-X-Force Жыл бұрын

There is a written "Code of Ethics" for every single court in The United States of America, which they are compelled to follow under penalty of law. Except for the Supreme Court, and only the Supreme Court, where it matters the most. They refuse to create or abide by one. The *_only_* Constitutional solution to this flagrant spit in the face to Justice within the Judicial branch, would be the Legislative branch COMPELLING them to do it, through .. LEGISLATION.

@darthbrandon2149 Жыл бұрын

Just imagine what we would say about a foreign country that had ZERO regulation against blatant corruption with regards to the highest court in that country. We would say they are a Banana Republic.

@youknow9092 Жыл бұрын

None of this matters until Congress writes and passes a law which establishes a code of conduct overseen by an ethics committee.

@B_Bodziak Жыл бұрын

But, Congress cannot do that because of our separation of powers.

@youknow9092 Жыл бұрын

@@B_Bodziak wrong, the constitution specifically says congress has this authority.

@brandonleonard9856 Жыл бұрын

Scalia took 258 subsidized trips over 10 years? That’s 26 trips per year! When was the last time anyone you know was capable of taking 26 trips per year? I get 6 week’s vacation and I expect that’s better than most people.

@teknoaija1762 Жыл бұрын

Scalia was a bad one,glad he is dead..

@mildol7271 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion. Thomas actually PROVES by previous actions that he knew he should disclose gifts❗️

@angeljustis7890 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget Harlan Crow also paid over $100,000 for Thomas' grandnephew's tuition.

@annettepiff4583 Жыл бұрын

Why has this been tolerated for so long? This is intolerable behavior. CT doesn't even seem to be embarrassed, in my opinion.

@riadanabtawi5880 Жыл бұрын

Where's the ethics in such behavior of those judges of the highest court in the country..?!!!! Don't those judges know that such behavior is unacceptable and contradictory to the neutrality of there job.

@ashleymcclave1374 Жыл бұрын

Clarence Thomas a member of the Supreme Court. The highest court of this land. Is the perfect example.That this government is the best government that money can buy. That from the every top down to your local police department “the system is rigged”

@Justiceisforeveryone Жыл бұрын

Not unless we vote for people that are willing to work for a salary - not accepting gifts from rich people

@RAconsciousness Жыл бұрын

So now we know why Thomas was recommended for SCOTUS. He was already getting "perks" before he became a justice. They knew for sure he could be bought.

@pghskin Жыл бұрын

As a physician with a huge academic medical enterprise, I'm not allowed to take so much as a pen or a sandwich from any business interest (pharmaceutical, medical supplier, etc.) so that my medical practice can't be swayed by them, or give any appearance of influence. The Supreme Court's attitude to accepting "gifts" is unethical to the highest degree.

@kenofken9458 Жыл бұрын

Every single year in the pharmacy business, we had to take these online ethics courses to that effect. Violating these rules even with relatively minor gifts could result not just in job loss, but prosecution under any of a half dozen federal statutes and could also get your business banned from Medicare etc.

@JenJones-yr2ec Жыл бұрын

WOW. How are Judges allowed to receive gifts. ?

@emilioaguirre1634 Жыл бұрын

Clearance "Uncle Ruckus" Thomas needs to be disbarred for his corruption.

@dianegreen1937 Жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯 💯👏🏿🤷🏿‍♀️

@jeffcoat1959 Жыл бұрын

What was that ruckus?

@larryfried7742 Жыл бұрын

What a disgrace! 😞

@user-tz4nt4vx7m Жыл бұрын

Pay him and he will deliver you extra justice.

@MelissaLeeNg Жыл бұрын

imagine how many blaring problematic other gifts that we are UNAWARE of ...we the people have to hold those in power accountable.

@leowalless9328 Жыл бұрын

It's not just about the 'appearance of corruption'. Surely a major question is to ask why the institution itself is attracting the sort of acquisitive, narcissistic ***holes who want to live these lives of prestige and privilege at the expense of justice?

@imagem812 Жыл бұрын

It must be nice to have a job where people guve you cool stuff. How much are supreme court justices paid? The lifetime appoinment has to be changed.

@susanfrancis5471 Жыл бұрын

$300,000, per year. Can you imagine getting that much money, and doing as you please?

@davidholmer6099 Жыл бұрын

Has Justice Thomas ever said “no” to a bribe? 💵

@echolocationn Жыл бұрын

They don't call him Uncle T^m for nothing.

@eteldias5176 Жыл бұрын

Not surprised given how questionable he was since the time of his confirmation. Remember Anita Hill? We all should have known this man was not fit for the SCOTUS. But unfortunately he is NOT the only one. We have at least 5 problems....

@oldsesalt8496 Жыл бұрын

I curse big George every time I hear Thomas's name.

@tammyd.furman4099 Жыл бұрын

I have lost faith in the Supreme Court.

@brandonleonard9856 Жыл бұрын

How the fuck is this even still an issue? I’m a state employee Public Defender. Refused to accept a tie my client wanted to give me. I’m not special. The point is the client gets my best efforts regardless of what he was willing to give me.

@dreembarge Жыл бұрын

If you're an average-tax-paying-joe in America, you truly are functioning in a nation of taxation without representation. We elect politicians who are quickly corrupted by corporate cash and then ignore the voice and needs of the people.

@naygirl334 Жыл бұрын

But yet Thomas is against Reparations for other black people and farmers who were denied, due to the atrocities they suffered through and continue to suffer through. MAKE THAT MAKE SCENSE.?🤔

@Cameronbass5150 Жыл бұрын

What kinds scent is it? Vanilla? Apple?

@jannichi6431 Жыл бұрын

Not that I know, but Trump taught me that once the soul is sold to the devil, everyday is a new day/ world. That's how the lies are kept straight. NO HISTORY ALLOWED.🥳😜🤪

@pencilmug Жыл бұрын

I still believe ANITA HILL….💥💯

@curtrodgers5395 Жыл бұрын

Clarece what a great Icon for his race, He has betraid all of them, besides being a shamless crook.

@brentbunch7057 Жыл бұрын

The appearance of corruption is corruption. It really is that simple.

@tsarfox3462 Жыл бұрын

At this point it's become clear that Clarence Thomas is basically Stephen from Django Unchained.

@severedmetal Жыл бұрын

Funny how if I choose to ignore a policy at work I’ll get fired.

@jeanniewoelfle834 Жыл бұрын

We have to follow rules, laws, regulations...why don't they?

@tawanawatson3052 Жыл бұрын

Investigate ALL OF THEM! I want to see spread sheets with dates and values and donor's names.

@jannichi6431 Жыл бұрын

Call Senator, they do have oversight. Bill pending.

@belvedere92 Жыл бұрын

Thomas, Alito and Roberts should be arrested for corruption, charged and jailed, no question.

@russelnokes1095 Жыл бұрын

In the day it was called bribery not gifts and it was a felony.

@2chuck Жыл бұрын

All Thomas had to do was report the Swag, apparently anyone can give him anything as long as he reports it? Do we really want our Supreme Court Justices playing Let's Make a Deal" collecting all the Gifts they can hide? Any other Organization or Nation would think this is illegal.

@user-ul2hk7gk7k Жыл бұрын

With people like Thomas on the court it's really really hard to tell who is the BAD GUY AND WHO IS THE GOOD GUY.

@shirleyandrews1152 Жыл бұрын

Not to me🤔

@user-ul2hk7gk7k Жыл бұрын

Miss 1152 , you must be a GOP or you just do not know the history of some of the judges on our courts .

@LandonStrauss-hc1sc Жыл бұрын

So if this is allowed imagine how corrupt they're trying to make it, they'll just do the next worse thing.

@ericcoverdale9523 Жыл бұрын

It's OK for ME, but not for THEE! After all, it's the Republican way!! 😉

@asmrdesigned Жыл бұрын

He should be removed.

@maartenvandam344 Жыл бұрын

The best judge money can buy. That was always supposed to be a joke, wasn't it? Even if it was true, it was still a joke, because maybe it's rare. It's not a joke anymore, is it? Certainly not funny. Considering what the Supreme Court has done recently, this is very worrying. This looks like nobility trying to take over again, American style. Hi from Europe, where people have tried, and succeeded, to do.these things. Didn't end well.

@daguard411 Жыл бұрын

Let me remind you that Supreme Court Justices have access to secure information and objects, which places them in MUST report status of ANY benefits received from anywhere. I held a Top Secret clearance so that I could access the manuals on equipment I repaired in the electronic area and when I went for an update for my clearance, they had all of my bank and tax returns for three years back and they raked me over the coals and I signed a statement that all the information in their report was complete and correct.

@davidlewis7004 Жыл бұрын

You should be able to remove judges from their position for things like this

@positiveG Жыл бұрын

Keep the scandals coming, dude needs more humiliation.

@PtolemyJones Жыл бұрын

Another traitor, seems to be a mandatory trait fore the right.

@tommytwotacos8106 Жыл бұрын

Now now, that's not fair and you know it. They might just be bigots, idiots, stooges, or trolls that do it for other reasons. Though I admit, there sure does seem to be an entire party support structure fueled by corruption on the Right.

@jamiecrumley5048 Жыл бұрын

Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

@Cohen.the.Worrier Жыл бұрын

I can only imagine the burden on this regular guy from simple stock, who prefers to hang out in Walmart parking lots, as he has to fly in private jets to exotic islands to sip exquisite whisky and eat expensive meals. Imagine his relief when we discharge him of his duties. You're welcome judge Thomas. No really, we're glad we could help. 🧐

@margueritebridges9029 Жыл бұрын

Yes. He was getting paid off for cases. Damn CROOK!! Get him and others who are taking gifts and money off the BENCH! That Bench is corrupt! Get them off! Enough is Enough!

@Progressive_Canadian Жыл бұрын

Wow Ana, I must take back some of my critique. You read all of your copy in this report almost flawlessly, and your humour came through as well. Awesome job. 😁

@Bopskuchi Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Bob-sd8ns Жыл бұрын

That dude is corrupt

@jbluecrush Жыл бұрын

I know personally, that even people who work in IT for the government, are not allowed to have their lunches be paid for by vendors or accept gifts. How much higher is the standard for Supreme Court Judges. My god, get a grip.

@barbaracameron5610 Жыл бұрын

Get rid of Clarence.hear he wears a pin on his robe "FOR SALE"

@loulawrence7200 Жыл бұрын

This make me sick to my stomach I'm about to stop falling the law!!! Why am I following the laws?

@nikenol Жыл бұрын

Oh if normal none wealthy people break the laws the gov will have your head the government are the biggest criminals of all

@sheilalopez3983 Жыл бұрын

My, my weren't Thomas and his wife having a good ol' time while the rest of us were left to suffer. A judge that believes the law doesn't apply to him. Where have we heard that before? An outlaw judge no wonder the GOP trumpuppet Troglodytes love him. I thought people would want judges with clean but what can you expect from an abuser of women. Anita hill was right, and I believed her, but the republicans fondness for criminals got him appointment anyway.

@Master1Morrison Жыл бұрын

“Clearance” Tomas Since he is for sale

@jeannesilberstein3879 Жыл бұрын

Good one

@LetJusticeRoll Жыл бұрын

What an ironic name -- Horatio Alger Association. Justices are doing the opposite of "lifting themselves up by their bootstraps" when they connect with such a group.

@user-dt5od5bz8z Жыл бұрын

Ther say Thumpsfarther was a meber? He allso was a memberof the KKK and the Naziparty ! And look how Donald came out ,as the worse Traiter, Lier, coneman the world has ever seen!

@ValkyrieofNOLA Жыл бұрын

Justice Thomas choosing not to report the gifts is the issue. Having wealthy friends and enjoying their generosity is not an issue, but when they are somehow involved with cases being brought before the courts…that’s a serious problem.

@davidfroggatt5672 Жыл бұрын

But it was stated that he didn’t have these wealthy friends prior to becoming involved, then member of the Supreme Court. The wealth club then started to invest in someone who could / would have an influence in their future activities. It’s called preparation and investment in their own personal wealth. The odd 100k or 1m means nothing to the club as they win many times more than that and for many years to come.

@njosborne6152 Жыл бұрын

Pull a thread -> It’s all coming unraveled.

@LifeBetweenTheDash Жыл бұрын

He knew the law and decided not to comply. And he remains on the bench?

@drakemia4079 Жыл бұрын

These judges know the law better than anyone they can’t plead stupid that dog don’t hunt.

@jeanhendersonharley3228 Жыл бұрын

Right

@jeanhendersonharley3228 Жыл бұрын

Thank you there just arrogant as hell like I'm to good I don't have to tell you that

@pepesoria Жыл бұрын

….what amount of venal behavior become enough to remove someone?

@alvisbondwinchester7757 Жыл бұрын

NONE.

@TheNylter Жыл бұрын

The sad thing is that there's no going back to insist on anything, mostly because there's no back to go to. Purchasing politicians is endemic in the system.

@duncanbleak3819 Жыл бұрын

This is what kleptocracy looks like! This is what kleptocracy looks like! This is what kleptocracy looks like!

@LoStevens Жыл бұрын

Get rid of this corrupt man

@FaaaaaaaQ2 Жыл бұрын

They would have to get rid of a majority of the court and most of Congress.

@teknoaija1762 Жыл бұрын

@@FaaaaaaaQ2 That d be a good start to get your things in order

@kaythegardener Жыл бұрын

@@FaaaaaaaQ2 Go to it!!

@__-lz6th Жыл бұрын

How can so many justices be so completely unprincipled? How did they advance through the judicial hierarchy with no basic grasp of right and wrong?

@brianwest2775 Жыл бұрын

Do these groups give gifts to anyone OTHER than justices and politicians?! i.e. Anyone who isn't in a position to pay them back? I doubt it.

@emrek99205 Жыл бұрын

I'll volunteer to get gifts from them without being expected to give anything back to them. I'll take one for the team in that way.

@debbiethompson14 Жыл бұрын

Nervous definitely going down the toilet but it's always been corrupt!

@shirleyandrews1152 Жыл бұрын

U may be right. The difference today is information is more available than ever before.

@gamerboymark075 Жыл бұрын

Clarence Thompson needs to be replaced he's a disgrace to supreme Court so do others

@teknoaija1762 Жыл бұрын

Did you guys know that FINLAND has no,nada,zippo,zilch,njet,nej,nay political dimension to our court system?Even our president who appoints some judges,must give up his or her political affiliation when entering the office.But because judges are not political ,this is just meaningless.Our system is so transparent that even a tiny wiff of money having influence in you case,can seriously damage your defence.I think one of FINLAND s number ones is most uncorrupted country in the world as officially there is none.Even big corporations who have tried that,have been caught and sentenced.Your Supreme Court reminds me of judge mafia above the law.This black enema of the people sure looks like elite s sonny boy doing their bidding.He would sit in a lonely prison cell in FINLAND.

@duncanyourmate2433 Жыл бұрын

in Australia High court judges are hired(by sorting through a shortlist of 5 recommendations) by other legal representation from other states , it goes through a senate committee, represented by both parties and a few independents its a stamp , like they ask if taxation have questions ,they dont or the nominee would not be there , they must retire at 70 , they recuse when appropriate , i.e. the gay married judge recused himself ,as a conflict of interest ,could not appear to be there , it obviously was he had been in a same sex relationship ,civil union, for 45 years Justice Michael Kirby ,and partner ,he recused himself , when claiming uncorrupted , you have to be above politics ,corporations ,practice law , defend whomever , we also have Royal Commissions to investigate political decisions ,and either recommend to High Court or if crime committed go through lower courts get jailed or fined ,career gone , to get to High Court , Must go through Supreme , then Federal courts with grounds to appeal ,mostly doesnt happen ,only constitutional things , like mining companies having to give up land rights , as Native Title holders did not ever succeed land ,it was stolen from them , Australia was considered 'Terra Nullius" = latin for no-one lived here , aboriginals were flora & fauna until 1969. The USA system is massively flawed by corporate influence , they answer to themselves only , 45th president made corruption a human trait , made a deal with evangelicals ,now American politicians dont even try to appear ,uncorrupted , its accepted , all within 7 years .USA is run by big donors ,not voters ,and white ,religious right . I hate to see TYT fighting ,divide an conquer they have not recognised ,diplomacy is politicised .If you want something done by 45 ,like oil pipes through Indian reservations tell 45 hes handsome , Putin , Xi ,& Kim Ill know this ,flattery gets you everything ,to bring him back is world disaster ,he has americans fighting americans , dangerous child never told No ,

@wwiiinplastic4712 Жыл бұрын

Remember that time back in the 40s when Finland was cool with the Third Reich? You and the Germans sticking it to the Russians? Good times.

@teknoaija1762 Жыл бұрын

@@wwiiinplastic4712 Yes and I owe my existence to Third Reich as my mom s pops was saved from a russian encirclement by German mountain jägers and more specifically their 88 mm guns decimating Russian lines.They were shooting over a lake with all they had and grandpa said 30 mm 4 barrel guns shot beautiful pearl strands over the lake with tracers.

@misschief3 Жыл бұрын

come on, lets be real - These are not 'gifts' but bribes

@kenofken9458 Жыл бұрын

Of course they are. Let's be clear about one thing too, especially with Thomas: These are not one-off gifts where he maybe had one extravagant dinner or outing now and then. His patron/owner has lavished so many of these "gifts" over the years that Thomas effectively lives like someone with a net worth and income two or three decimal places above his legitimate earnings. That is HUGE effing corruption.

@Segalmed Жыл бұрын

But, but, but SCOTUS decided that it's only bribes, if there is a WRITTEN quid-pro-quo, preferably with the word 'bribe' explicit in the document.

@kenofken9458 Жыл бұрын

@@Segalmed Nobody else at any level of the judicial system of government would ever get away with such bullshit. Basically what's going to happen if this keeps up is that a majority of the population and states are going to simply decide that there is no moral obligation to follow the legal pronouncements of an obviously corrupt Supreme Court.

@alexmariethegreat Жыл бұрын

Controversial opinion but.. Someone should actually investigate him and get a search warrant for his computer and phone records. Clear that gray area right up. I’m just saying. 🤷🏼‍♀️😅

@jaynecobb6711 Жыл бұрын

That isn't a controversial post. That is something that in normal circumstances would happen. But the Robert's Supreme Court, not a chance.