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Marius25

(3,213 posts) Thu Apr 6, 2023, 09:50 AM Apr 2023

Time for DoJ to open another investigation - Clarence Thomas [View all]

New ProPublica report shows the breathtaking corruption Thomas engages in, taking frequent lavish gifts from a billionaire GOP donor to do the GOP's bidding.

https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-scotus-undisclosed-luxury-travel-gifts-crow

It's a shame the DoJ doesn't care about protecting American institutions.

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Time for DoJ to open another investigation - Clarence Thomas [View all] Marius25 Apr 2023 OP

He beat the Anita Hill rap and perceives himself as invincible for life Zambero Apr 2023 #1

One of the dumbest decisions of the Founders imo Marius25 Apr 2023 #4

people didn't live very long back then GenXer47 Apr 2023 #7

That's not accurate. If you made it past childhood in those days you stood a good chance Ocelot II Apr 2023 #27

+1 SouthernDem4ever Apr 2023 #30

Indeed. A very close semblance to royalty with elements of theocracy Zambero Apr 2023 #9

He doesn't seem concerned. Dios Mio Apr 2023 #28

Proven Supreme Court corruption? Is there a rectifying solution? The Wielding Truth Apr 2023 #2

Impeachment but that isn't going to happen. Ace Rothstein Apr 2023 #18

It isn't up to the DoJ to police the Supreme Court, which has no ethics rules. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #3

Things like taking bribes are a crime, not just ethical violations Marius25 Apr 2023 #5

It's a bribe only if the offerer has a case before the court and the money is paid Ocelot II Apr 2023 #17

DOJ has no jurisdiction over the SCOTUS. MineralMan Apr 2023 #6

This is blatantly false. Marius25 Apr 2023 #8

For what federal crime would he be investigated? MineralMan Apr 2023 #12

Probably Bribery, but that's not what you said Marius25 Apr 2023 #14

Again, what federal crime? MineralMan Apr 2023 #16

According to the ProPublic report, he violated disclosure laws Marius25 Apr 2023 #23

Disclosure law violations are misdemeanors. The law has few teeth; Ocelot II Apr 2023 #29

Or at least a Senate investigation Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #10

Looks like bribery to me. Marius25 Apr 2023 #11

An indictment based on that alone would be quickly acquitted, if not dismissed. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #13

Why do you think that? Marius25 Apr 2023 #15

Because Harlan Crow has not been a party in any case before the Supreme Court Ocelot II Apr 2023 #21

He could be a go between. Kingofalldems Apr 2023 #35

Is there evidence of this? Ocelot II Apr 2023 #38

He's a republican. Kingofalldems Apr 2023 #40

That's not evidence. It's opinion and supposition. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #42

I don't care what you think. Kingofalldems Apr 2023 #43

All righty, then; and I'll do likewise. Have a nice day. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #45

18 US code Sec. 201: Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #25

Wining and dining in exchange for rulings that favor the GOP isn't bribery. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #20

According to the ProPublic report, Thomas violated the disclosure law Marius25 Apr 2023 #22

Disclosure regulations are regularly violated, which doesn't make it OK, Ocelot II Apr 2023 #24

Only remedy is impeachment. Thunderbeast Apr 2023 #19

.... CatWoman Apr 2023 #32

Tax evasion? usonian Apr 2023 #26

so if it's the case that we can do nothing NJCher Apr 2023 #31

The least we can do is embarrass the hell out the them with constant mockery. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #37

Important to support their great investigative work! I just hit the DONATE button at the top :) JudyM Apr 2023 #33

So, are other Supreme Court justices sucking up goodies from billionaires? Paladin Apr 2023 #34

Maybe we need a Jan-6-style congressional panel on SCOTUS corruption to kick the DOJ into motion. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #36

As stated above, this is not a matter for the DoJ. However, Ocelot II Apr 2023 #39

As stated above, the least we can do is embarrass the hell out the them with constant mockery. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #41

I'm all for that. Roberts has lost control of his court, Ocelot II Apr 2023 #44

I don't have hope that Roberts can do anything. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #47

I'm afraid you're right. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #48

@SenatorDurbin 's statement on reports of undisclosed gifts accepted by Justice Clarence Thomas. LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2023 #46

Clarence remains one of America's biggest embarrasments NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #49