1y ago

Justice Clarence Thomas Acknowledges He Should Have Disclosed Free Trips From Billionaire Donor

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1y ago

Justice Clarence Thomas Acknowledges He Should Have Disclosed Free Trips From Billionaire Donor

www.propublica.org /article/clarence-thomas-gift-disclosures-harlan-crow

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"I should have let everyone know I accepted a bribe. Not like you'll do anything about it anyway, suckers!"
- The only Justice to be impeached in US history was Associate Justice Samuel Chase in 1805. The House of Representatives passed Articles of Impeachment against him; however, he was acquitted by the Senate.
  https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/faq.aspx
  
  They're the American Mullahs. I've been calling them that for a while and I hope it catches on eventually.
- I should let everyone know, I am taking bribes.
  
  "I used to take a lot of bribes and I should have let everyone know. I mean, I still do, but I used to, too."
- That’s exactly how I read that title. Oh, I can see there was no need to be sneaky. Apologies.
Justice Clarence Thomas can choke on a cock.
- To be fair, any of us can choke on a cock.
  
  You're right. Clarence has no gag reflex.
  
  Not just people. The dogs we had back on the farm did a great job of protecting chickens, but every once in a while they would do the opposite and kill a chicken for themselves. I always thought it was fair. There was an instance where Lady was choking on a mouthful of feathers.
  It was a peanut farm. Ironically my spouse is deathly allergic. On the bright side, it gets you out of family gatherings.
Okay, so when can we expect you to take off the robe and clear out? And when can we expect meaningful ethics reform on the court, you know, the place where ethics should be paramount?
- "I have not yet begun to defile myself."
Oh, ok.
So, you're going to resign now, yes?
South Park ISP Support Guy (while rubbing his nipples): I'm sorry. We're just so sorry.
Shouldn't this be "…acknowledges he should not have accepted free trips from billionaire donor"?
I don't know all the intricacy of US politics, but people in position getting shit-tons of gifts in exchange of "nothing, really, just a friendly gesture" should raise some eyebrows.
Maybe he should step down about it
omg he admit it
- He knows it won't change jack shit: he can't be held accountable, and it's not like he'll magically grow a spine either
I would be fascinated to see how this issue would be litigated up through the supreme court.
Next time in court try:
Your honor, I “inadvertently failed to realize" ...
He is just a high ranking Sugarbaby. Get these bozos out of here.

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