Maybe Reagan was right and Bork would have been a better choice.
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USA Supreme Court of America ( SCOTUS) and their extremist right wing agenda.
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Not in any way downplaying it, but I’m not sure Crow was reaping the benefits in this way - I don’t think Thomas would otherwise have voted on the Court against the interests of billionaires.
Really, it’s not that dissimilar to a type of corruption we all know and tolerate - that of the ultra wealthy and powerful showering politicians with money to make sure they stay on the side of protecting their interests. Sadly, I suspect nothing will come of this Thomas debacle, and so it will be normalised instead of the outrage growing to question why this is accepted on any of the branches of government.
The reporting is that, while Crow's personal business has not had anything in front of the SCOTUS, the conservative groups he backs have had 'frequent' amicus briefs there. I'd say his politics are reaping benefits. He's a billionaire, probably doesn't need much help in his business, who's being a power player.
Saucon Valley must allow After School Satan Club to meet, judge rules
A federal judge says Saucon Valley School District violated the club's First Amendment rights when it revoked approval.
Here's a pretty good description of the corruption going on in the Supreme Court.
Gifts are fine as long as they're "Personal" as in, the owner gave you something "personally" even if you'd never met them.
Gifts are fine as long as they're "Personal" as in, the owner gave you something "personally" even if you'd never met them.
I called it, Sen. John Kennedy from Loozee-anna recalled Thomas's 'high-tech lynching' remark when he was grandstanding during the Judiciary Committee hearing on SCOTUS ethics.
All a reasonable, honest mistake in reporting gifts.
All a reasonable, honest mistake in reporting gifts.
Clarence Thomas Had a Child in Private School. Harlan Crow Paid the Tuition.
Crow paid for private school for a relative Thomas said he was raising “as a son.” “This is way outside the norm,” said a former White House ethics lawyer.
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Just getting worse and worse for the Thomas'
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Sadly they really are there for the term of their life:
The Constitution states that Justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment.
They can only be removed through impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction in the Senate.
The Constitution states that Justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment.
They can only be removed through impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction in the Senate.
No chance this period although if they go after Ginni it will be interesting
Yes, the White House and the Senate Judiciary Committee have shown no willingness to do anything about it.
Unfortunately, it's shaping to be the tale of this presidency - faced with an increasingly extreme and corrupt wing of government, Biden has been unable to muster any reply, so things have badly regressed and will continue to do so.
Unfortunately, it's shaping to be the tale of this presidency - faced with an increasingly extreme and corrupt wing of government, Biden has been unable to muster any reply, so things have badly regressed and will continue to do so.
Sam says hold my beer
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Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court
In the years after the undisclosed trip to Alaska, Republican megadonor Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Alito has never recused himself.
What a joke, the life tenure and economic security of these judges is supposed to help the remain incorruptible.Sam says hold my beer
Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court
In the years after the undisclosed trip to Alaska, Republican megadonor Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Alito has never recused himself.
Unfortunately it just means the biggest back stabbing, careerist sociopaths make it to the top of the greasy pole.
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Death, impeachment or voluntary resignation isn’t it?
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A really good (lengthy) read on the Supreme Court and its Judges.
www.politico.com
Fighting for trust: The painful journey of the Supreme Court after Dobbs
Threats abounded as the high court faced constant security challenges, a blistering leak investigation and wounding ethics scandals while struggling to find a new balance.
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SCOTUS scraps affirmative action for college admission
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Ironic if thomas got into yale due to affirmative action
Only good thing they've managed to do in recent times.
People should get opportunities based on hard work and merit.
When things are simply gifted to you constantly, where the incentive to strive to work hard and get better?
Affirmative Action was just another form of institutionalised discrimination.
People should get opportunities based on hard work and merit.
When things are simply gifted to you constantly, where the incentive to strive to work hard and get better?
Affirmative Action was just another form of institutionalised discrimination.
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The ruling would have been much more effective if it also included 'legacy admissions'.
So-called "legacy applicants," those who have familial ties to an institution, are still given a measurable edge in the admissions process at many elite U.S. colleges and universities. Some institutions such as Stanford and UNC only take “primary legacy” status into consideration—where one or both of the applicant’s parents are alumni. Yet, most schools will also grant favor to "secondary legacies" who claim a grandparent, sibling, or other non-parental familial affiliation to the school.
While controversial, being a legacy can provide a massive boost to your odds of acceptance. For example, the admission rate for Harvard legacies is over five times that of non-legacies.
Of course exempting the Military as well.
As one SC judge that dissented stated:
Good for the bunker but not the boardroom.
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100% agree on the legacy admissions, this should also be abolished, although I can't see that ever going. Too many 'gifts' to people in high places given from those families.
I did find this tweet interesting though:
Is she serious? Black people won't be able to succeed in a 'merit based system'. This is an incredibly demeaning thing to say from a former Biden team member I get that she's white-knighting on behalf of people who should be fighting for their own rights but she's basically said they're incapable compared to other races.
Is this what Democrats really think of Black Americans?
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She clarified her statement
I get what she was trying to say, but very clumsy way of putting it.
Incredibly poorly worded original tweet then and 'merit-based' back when affirmative actions was brought in had completely different meanings than in 2023.
If you're a high profile public figure, you might want to phrase your words in a way the majority of us plebs can easily understand, instead of making a post attempting to sound smart but simply coming off as someone who looks down on black people and their ability to be successful on their own without a leg-up.
