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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing new ethics questions after Propublica reported that he participated in two previously undisclosed donor events hosted by the Koch Network, one of the most influential political organizations in the United States. - Aired on 09/23/2023.
BOSSHOG
(39,870 posts)Them billionaires own my honorable ass and the lifestyle they have provided Jinny and me is way too fine to give up for trivial matters like honesty and integrity. And I think its unfair to single me out. My fellow honorable judge Alito has almost as sweet a deal as I do. Hell were only talking a couple of votes a year.
Rhiannon12866
(222,250 posts)Though Senator Whitehouse has done a stellar job of leading the investigation into SCOTUS corruption.
BOSSHOG
(39,870 posts)But Senator WhiteHouse is at the top of my list. What a brilliant, articulate, honest statesman. His staff must be cream of the crop.
Rhiannon12866
(222,250 posts)And he makes the rounds of cable shows spreading the word about both SCOTUS corruption and climate change, both issues he leads in Congress.
I went to a family event last weekend, my Dad's cousin turned 90. And I happened to sit next to a niece who told me she arrived the day before from Rhode Island. So I couldn't help it, I told her how much I admired her senator, Sheldon Whitehouse. And she just kinda shrugged as if she'd never heard of him. Definitely a major problem in this country.
BOSSHOG
(39,870 posts)Know your elected officials. Sadly I know mine. I wont boor you, but ROGER MARSHALL, Junior Senator of Kansas is Cruz and Hawley and Johnson without the notoriety. He would vote to destroy America in a heartbeat. Because thats what conservatives aim to do.
Rhiannon12866
(222,250 posts)BOSSHOG
(39,870 posts)A serious challenger or am I confused? She is a serious scourge on liberty and Justice for all, and in a typically conservative attitude, doesnt care.
Rhiannon12866
(222,250 posts)But over the succeeding elections it seems like I've seen even more "Elise" signs - and she managed to win again last November and took the opportunity on election night to endorse TFG for 2024.