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Ocelot II

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39. As stated above, this is not a matter for the DoJ. However,

Thu Apr 6, 2023, 01:13 PM

Apr 2023

what might happen as a result of this kind of reporting - a quick googling revealed that it's all over today's news - is more pressure for the Supreme Court to adopt the same code of ethics that applies to the lower courts. Thomas is a blot on the Court's reputation even worse than Kavanaugh, and he's always been a terrible judge who never should have been appointed in the first place. (Kavanaugh at least writes fairly coherent, if wrong, opinions; Thomas just produces partisan bullshit). His footsie with Harlan Crow probably hasn't made any significant difference in his ideology or the quality of his opinions, but it's incredibly stinky. One consolation is that Thomas, though not ancient, is no spring chicken, and maybe the dangling dick of destiny will aim at him sooner rather than later. He won't be impeached, unfortunately.

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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