Let's talk about Supreme Court Ethics, a report, and recommendations....

[@CatherinePearl100]

LOSING the public trust? I think it’s safe to say that the public trust is long gone.

[@dunkelmonkey]

Bingo

[@Newton-Reuther]

It's been gone for a while.

[@eaglesclaws8]

Yep I dont even have faith in the economy going into 2nd quarter of next year. Its toast budy. Hope yall moved your money into something stable.

[@chrisbudesa9441]

The SCOTUS has lost my respect.

[@Opus313]

'Supreme Court Ethics' should not be an oxymoron!

[@michellem6826]

Agree

[@stephengibbs8342]

Amen!

[@terrancestodolka4829]

It seems High Court Prostitution, and very little Justice for the American Public but more so for the elite, wealth, and privileged bais Turds...

[@michellem6826]

@ really? Trump, a known felony, s*x abuser, tax dodger, con man extraordinaire just got elected and this is what you got?

[@HeartlesSv420]

​@@Zetirix Straw man argument, much? 😮‍💨🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ljosephdumas3113]

As a Coast Guard law specialist taught me: in the United States we don't have a justice system, we have a legal system...and there is a difference.

[@blairleighton3343]

It could almost be called a legal industry.

[@ninaconnolly6077]

@@blairleighton3343 Good one!! Whenever America puts industry at the end of an item, like healthcare they ruin it.

[@bobbyhathorn8847]

"If it doesn't fit"... months later, Goldman started getting donations from thousands of people, and WON that case. Sezalot, folks.

[@markfeland2285]

🎯👍👏

[@chherb4881]

We have the best Justice system that money can buy! Shocking but also very sad for the those of us who were raised to believe that nobody is above the law.

[@ninemoonplanet]

Justice, real honest justice cannot be bought. It's inherent in people with ethics and morals.

[@AndrewAMartin]

* Legal System, justice is only maybe a side effect...

[@edg3048]

No shit.

[@Frostbite08]

Every single law/regulation that assumes people in power will act in good faith needs to be reexamined.

[@snieves4]

The law depends on people to enforce it. Without that, its just ink on paper.

[@angelikalindenau943]

​@@snieves4in German we say 'Papier ist geduldig' = paper is patient, can be used to carry anything you put on it, regardless of its value.

[@BluePatriotWinner]

Forget about having "norms". Norms as we knew them must be made law! Too many bad faith actors. Politicians and Extreme court in general cannot be trusted, although there maybe a few exceptions.

[@babybijou969]

Amen!

[@DorothyLinsley-j4y]

I dont trust the supreme court at all

[@loricusenza4887]

Yes, 0% confidence from me too!

[@chaunceystewart9960]

Best court in decades.

[@franklacey5054]

The hubris will eventually lead to their downfall, but meanwhile…dammit. Just dammit.

[@beverlyweber4122]

Exactly.

[@fonkenful]

In classic Greek mythology, hubris was the first of a 4 step process that eventually led to the destruction of the mortal offending the gods: Hubris, Atis, Nemesis, Tisis.

[@davidellis4084]

There will be no downfall with a fascist dictatorship backing them.

[@Mtnsunshine]

Agree. 👍🏼

[@zelousfoxtrot3390]

But are they going to take the whole nation with them?

[@deanallen927]

Never create an untouchable position in government or law.

[@SaberToothBicycle]

We didn't. But our system does rely upon participants to not declare themselves kings. That's a failure.

[@randypowell3374]

It's not as if Thomas has any ethics. At all. Even a little. He's an owned commodity.

[@MaxinePride]

He is not the only one. They all are.

[@angelikalindenau943]

​@@MaxinePrideno, they're NOT ALL.

[@MaxinePride]

@angelikalindenau943 True. I misspoke.

[@1927su]

I have a family member that has an old button that says, “We Believe Anita!”

[@SocalRAB]

Honestly, what gets me, is how little Supreme Court Justices cost.

[@thefisherking78]

@@SocalRAB right?

[@duanesnyder1949]

Pretty much just two corrupt souls.

[@debbeleigh1930]

Touché! Pathetic!

[@timothyjohnson6258]

Or, for that matter, a Congressperson or a Senator or any department head or any number of official posts. Remember when we used to make fun of Mexico for having a corrupt government?

[@arlesthegreat]

We don’t even know the price, only what’s been dug up. They all keep piling up the dirt. No telling what mystical mysteries are buried around the robed tyrants.

[@deedoublejay]

A government's security should not depend on the morality of its officials.

[@AuntieMamies]

The fact that this country has operated for so long without an enforceable code of ethics for the highest court us really insane. A lot of people who had a hand in creating the checks and balances of this country really lacked a lot of foresight

[@conscientioussubjector1360]

We never needed it….until we did. Past SCOTUS registers generally acted in good faith….that has ended.

[@AuntieMamies]

@conscientioussubjector1360 it's just the idea of giving any government body any measure of power and trusting that working on an honor system is always going to be feasible. It's just not. Idk, it just shocks me

[@LawnPygmy]

@@conscientioussubjector1360 We've always needed it. If you think stuff like this is new, then I've got a bridge to sell you.

[@OutdoorLonghair]

We really do need to end billionaire status, because they seem to desire an end our right to life.

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Once they start getting theirs, they want yours too!

[@gregallen4272]

It seems like a sad and very bad joke on mankind but maybe we a wealth limits like 250 million dollars

[@kpokpojiji]

Try this 5-second trick that CEOs hate.....

[@WBS001]

@@kpokpojiji And that would be..... buying someone ELSE'S product?

[@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398]

@@WBS001 I wonder if they meant _THAT._ You know... that.

[@bettycarter8339]

Beau you have a beautiful wife. Thank you for sharing her with us. She is doing a great job keeping us informed.

[@thesquirrelchase-exploreph5635]

I'd say that the trust in SCOTUS is gone, not being lost. I don't see it being restored, ever.

[@cherylsmith950]

I totally agree.

[@dasy2k1]

The fact that the Justaces have any party affiliation whatsoever means it's impossible for the court to have any real impartiality... Here Judges are actually banned from being members of any political party. It's rightly seen as an inherent conflict of interest

[@LawnPygmy]

We should never have trusted them in the first place. They're an unaccountable, unelected, untouchable body of lawmakers

[@Nasheepoo]

I also think those who lied during their confirmation hearing(s) - a.k.a., their job interviews - as evidenced by rulings that were contrary to their answers should be taken to task, as well. Any of us would be fired from our jobs if it were discovered we were deceptive during the hiring process.

[@johnwalloch142]

The longer this is unresolved the problem will be sure to grow

[@patrickjordan2233]

Miss Belle? I just wanted to thank you for your service work during the pandemic... "Blame your husband, that some of us LT viewers are aware of your service.. Thank You Very Much. And please accept this TY ...on behalf of all the other Front-liners? We WOKE Peeps appreciate the work & risks you-all took...❤️❤️💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@schumzy]

In South Africa we called this State capture, we thought it was bad when only the executive was captured, but if all arms of govt are captured, then, wow.

[@cecilelaforce3686]

Thank you. I hope you don't mind if I use the 'State capture' words?

[@CricketsBay]

I'm pretty sure the CIA and the UN call it State Capture too. And in the U.S.'s case, our government is now captured (aka controlled by) Putin, god-king of the Russian Federation.

[@CantankerousDave]

The longtime practice of regulatory capture, just scaled up. When billionaires hit their midlife crisis, they don’t buy a hundredth sports car or motorcycle, they buy a government.

[@babybijou969]

I’d say Mr. South African Elon Musk deftly executed this State capture strategy, as he is now the defacto president

[@bettyjones113]

@@CantankerousDave 💩👹🤬🤮you just scared me

[@ryebread095]

Losing trust? They *lost* trust years ago.

[@nemothenobody7859]

Justices, politicians, and presidents should not be above the law or for sale. We need significant reforms.

[@charlesfortier2702]

Absolute power corrupts absolutely!

[@Lanirderosa-d7m]

⚖ Scotus reform now

[@sunshine3914]

Unlikely after the following 29 days.

[@Martinbeef]

People always hope for the best in others to do the right thing for all. Why are we so often disappointed?

[@joemartinez-673]

AMERICA'S HERO'S 🌎🇺🇸 VOTED BLUE 🗳 FOR HARRIS AND WALZ 🌎🇺🇸

[@donaldrambo5150]

To call $cotu$ a clown show is truly detrimental to clowns 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡...

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Clowns are more colorful don't all dress alike.

[@dunkelmonkey]

😂

[@Nutty_commenter]

Yes, clowns are supposedly not harmful...😮🩵

[@HappyinMaine]

I was watching one of my favorite shows, Futurama and they were doing a show on free of speech. Because Zoidberg ate the flag, they were going after him. When it was brought up that he was expressing his freedom of speech and that was protected by the constitution. The head of Nixon said: “I know a place where the constitution doesn’t mean squat” and they went to the Supreme Court. For a show from 2002 that was pretty prophetic, don’t you think?

[@BC25citizen]

Futurama, South Park too. Just watched a couple of Carlin stand-up shows from the late 90s. He predicted so much of this crap.

[@QueenFornis]

I don't know how old you are, but SCOTUS installed George W Bush in 2000, so, accurate.

[@blechtic]

Not really. E.g. the 2000 recount decision was political through-and-through. It was visible.

[@jasongallagher5464]

Durbin for the win

[@ChrisPage68]

Supreme Court Ethics is a wonderful aspiration for the post-Trump era. I'll see you when you get there. 👍

[@babybijou969]

💙

[@Ron_Lockwood]

Thank you, Belle. I was quite young when I learned that you can have all the “justice” that you can afford. 😎🇺🇸💙

[@babybijou969]

This! There it is.

[@CrankyBubushka]

Thank you Belle :) I appreciate you.

[@bernardbarroga1497]

Anybody can be corrupted now by these oligarchs. What we need is more transparency and accountability. Thanks Belle.👍🏼👍🏼

[@debbiet9922]

Thank you Belle! I learn something new everyday. 👏

[@carolbulmer8253]

Thank you, Belle, for this important update on ethics in the SCOTUS.

[@Allastrology]

love pro publica! Thats my Senator, thank you Belle!

[@susyclearwater1920]

You're looking great today. You were the first person I could bare to hear after the election and still so mad I just don't get it. How can we be so stupid??? 😢 Anyway, I can grow food and we've pulled out the canners and the dehydrator, cold boxing spinach,.. I'm old I'm done. Your sage advice and Ren's music will keep my spirit up.

[@aquasands1988]

Thank you Belle for explaining this issue 😢

[@glenn71144]

Justice Robert's needs to take charge of his court.

[@cecilelaforce3686]

Justice Roberts is no less corrupt than Alito and Thomas. Why else would he constantly 'look aside' from all the grift they've been getting from partisan billionaires? And allow 'ruling from the bench' (not their job) and making stuff up?

[@amommalee9105]

Term limits for all.

[@Dark_Jaguar]

Oversight enforcement being judged by the lower courts is a brilliant stroke. It keeps it all within the same branch of government. It's a shame it's not getting passed.

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Whenever it is wherever you are, I hope it's a good time for you!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@@victoriajohnson-parratt6975 good evening!

[@katboss4886]

Have a good night Victoria

[@MBMCincy63]

@victoria👋🏻😴

[@donaldrambo5150]

Good night. 🤲

[@TheNikkiRedd216]

Have a pleasant evening, cheers!

[@ninemoonplanet]

There must be a way to either contact someone in the Judicial Council, or embarrass the hell out of those three justices, Roberts, and the two others who should be embarrassed. I agree, when the SCOTUS has the LOWEST ethics, the country cannot trust the court or it's decisions.

[@infinitewatersss]

Ringing the Belle... spot on.

[@gawainjones9427]

You and yours have a wonderful holiday eat , laugh, rest, do fun stuff! Do a week of not forgetting what matters, family and friends. Thank all y'all for what you do, it matters and effects change. Thank you!!!

[@zardoz2627]

Ethical standards are a joke now

[@brettAnichols]

Thank you Belle🌟 I feel like this channel transforming encourages me to embrace change. I am hopeful this New Year, about my life, my country, humanity, and our amazing planet Earth. Thank you for keeping hope alive and taking some fear out of change. Happy Holidays, wishing you, Beau and the whole team a special time and a Happy New Year 🌟

[@susanbradleyskov9179]

Thank you for this comment. I couldn’t have said it better myself, and now I don’t have to. ❤

[@babybijou969]

I really like this perspective, thank you for this sentiment of embracing the change (not only regarding the channel, but also what is to come). Happy holidays to you, cheers

[@brettAnichols]

@babybijou969 Cheers🌟 Happy Holidays to you and yours 🎉

[@russlintz2340]

This is really important. Thank you for keeping this in our focus. Love you guys Merry Christmas 🎄

[@davidangelo8902]

I can think of 6 "Justices" that deserve impeachment. Just say'n.

[@jannegrey]

Hello Everyone! Stay Safe.

[@MBMCincy63]

👋🏻🥶, goodnight/morning Jan!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

You too!

[@Erin-Thor]

Good Morning Jan! 4am here is about 2 hours until sunrise. Interesting that is different there. 🤷🏽‍♂

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Good morning to you Jan! I hope you have a pleasant and peaceful Sunday!

[@jannegrey]

@@MBMCincy63 Thank You MB! Have a good Night!

[@lyarrastark6254]

Thank you, Belle & team.

[@MaxinePride]

Happy Holidays. Stay safe and enjoy your family. You and Beau provide a ray of hope.

[@jeanine1410]

Thank you Belle and Team. "Past is prologue" .

[@thejollygreendragon8394]

G'day, from OZ

[@suehowie152]

And Kia Ora from across the ditch ..😊

[@milot2311]

Thank You Belle and Team for the News Highlights and Observations of the upcoming trump🤡 Show and the Chaos on the horizon.

[@xadahgla]

I made it to the end of the video, Belle!

[@will9001asd]

It's gonna be a tough fight to ask powerful people to decide if there should be a mechanism to bring accountability onto powerful people

[@daviddelgado6090]

The chief Justice said they should be exempt from ethics enforcement.

[@bettyjones113]

After it was revealed Mrs Roberts took millions from. Was it the Heritage Foundation, Ginny Thomas’ feeder

[@suzannesheridan9535]

Thanks for everything, Belle. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Beau and your family and friends. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2025.

[@jamesschrader6855]

Thanks Belle and the MAGA Republicans get 2 more one the Supreme Court this time, so just like of other things I will Not expect much the next 2 years 😢

[@kensmith5694]

The next democratic president may have to expand the court to 25 seats.

[@TexasCat99]

The women and everyone else who didn't come out to vote for Harris... The implications would last generations. This wasn't a 2 or 4-year problem.

[@angie-gz4yg]

i don't expect anything for the next 20 years

[@babybijou969]

@TexasCat so, so true.. unfortunately 😢

[@Oldleftiehere]

Evening Belle 👋🏻🎄. On top of all this, we learned how egregiously Scalia breached anything that could be called ethics in addition to today’s court members. Democrats really need to get their s**t together and retake both chambers. Dare we hope that this next iteration of trmp will hasten that along?

[@ronaldsmith2343]

George Mason U. named it's law school after Scalia?

[@mikes-wv3em]

voters need to stop thinking billionaires will help them

[@fonkenful]

@@mikes-wv3emother than that they (the billionaire oligarchy) will definitely help themselves to as much as they can pillage from their “lessers”

[@susanbradleyskov9179]

I think there’s a good chance, since Democrats are already gearing up and getting some things done while in the minority in the House and with a very small majority in the Senate. It’s going to take more than generic Democrats getting in at the midterms, though. Policy over party and the energy to fix what is wearing thin in institutions is what is needed.

[@thomasdjonesn]

The Democratic Party will always find a way to choke at the last minute and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, even if a candidate has to take a dive. That's their purpose in the "American Experiment," the appearance of choice.

[@TreeCutterDoug]

Hello friends!

[@Erin-Thor]

Good Evening Doug! What's for dinner over there in Hawaii? 😊

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Aloha Doug! I hope you have a beautiful evening!

[@gordonwallin2368]

Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[@bettyjones113]

Howdy, neighbor from the Puget Sound.

[@MafistoOU812]

And then nothing happened...

[@denisecorzette1676]

Good evening, Ms.Belle ✌🏻

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Good evening dear Denise! I hope you have a peaceful sleep and pleasant dreams tonight!

[@denisecorzette1676]

@victoriajohnson-parratt6975 Goodnight, Victoria. Wishing you a calm and peaceful night. 🐈‍⬛😴⭐️🌙✌️

[@donaldrambo5150]

Good night, Denise. 🥱💤😴🤗😺🐾☯️♾✌

[@denisecorzette1676]

@@donaldrambo5150 Goodnight, Donald, rest well. 🐈‍⬛😴⭐️☯️♾️🌍✌🏻

[@shawnr771]

Thank you for the commentary, Belle.

[@CrystalAbrahams]

💜 Your hair 💇‍♀️ looks fantastic, 🦄 Belle! It was worth the time and effort! 🇨🇦

[@MelissiaBlackheart]

Law without consequences is irrelevant.

[@MBMCincy63]

Belle O'clock Ranchhands goodnight 💤, stay warm and safe.👋🏻

[@katboss4886]

And dry

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Good evening Mary Beth! I hope you had a great day and will have a wonderful night!

[@donaldrambo5150]

Good night. 👋🥶😁

[@donaldrambo5150]

​@@katboss4886Good night, Kat ! 👋🏈😁

[@katboss4886]

@@donaldrambo5150 Monday should be interesting for us cheeseheads. Continued success to your 🦅🏈

[@petrus4]

As we've seen in the open source community, the problem with codes of conduct, is that the people enforcing them are just as corrupt as those who want to break them. In large enough groups, human amorality is unavoidable.

[@RexJordan-s8x]

Thank you Belle again from Sterling Heights Michigan

[@michaelmejia3822]

Bought and paid for, for the time being.

[@snieves4]

Congress should mechanisms to review these in a nonpartisan manner and the ability to recall these posted individuals.

[@timothyjohnson6258]

You can't buy someone who isn't for sale.

[@MaxinePride]

Truth

[@johnnytaylor5398]

A body of men held accountable to no one ought not be trusted by anyone.

[@DorothyLinsley-j4y]

Happy holidays

[@DrippyDerp]

1:55 They’re like “hell no… it’s our court!!! You know how long it took us to get it just so??!!”

[@sillyladtan]

You're such a wonderful storyteller Belle, I mean it in the sense of how you very appropriately break down the picture in such simple, concise ways. Merry Christmas to you and the team!

[@valcwf551]

We the people can petition to get things on a ballot at lower levels, is there any way for us to push for forced recall or step down of specific judges, or force changes like term limits and such?

[@almitrahopkins1873]

The Supreme Court should face reconfirmation hearings every few years if not periodic impeachment hearings. In all honesty, there should be an impeachment week every non-inaugural year of a presidential term as well. I think the week after a State of the Union address would be perfect for it. No one in government should ever be untouchable or above the law. Even the slightest hint of questionable ethics should bring down the full weight of impeachment.

[@jameskaiser8155]

Love this! Also looking forward to next hours video about ethics of Congressional members. Also looking forward to video in 7 hours about ethics of Executive Branch.

[@lanapeterzon9055]

Thanks Belle and team

[@atticusamungus6067]

cheers y'all 🍻

[@andrewklang809]

"What kind of ethics should we hold the Supreme Court to?" Dems: "It's very complicated. First and foremost to the Constitution, but also they must consider public sentiments and the need for interpretations to change when..." "What kind of ethics should we hold the Supreme Court to?" GOP: (J. Jonah Jameson laughing meme.)

[@BeautifulPilgrim]

Hi everyone Let me guess. Thomas, Alito, and Scalia were named...

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Good evening Pilgrim! I hope you have a beautiful night tonight!

[@user-dg9pu4pe9d]

Whenever I have done ethics training at work, the standard is to avoid even the appearance of corruption. Seems like the Supreme Court should be held to a higher standard than office workers.

[@johnsieverssr8288]

Thanks Belle ❤

[@williamblaker2628]

Another thing to remember re ethics is that the Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that officials can accept any gift, monetary or otherwise, as a reward for services rendered. I.e. a bribe after the fact is now legal, and has no limits. So, a justice (or anyone else holding any office) can perform an act that favors an individual or corporation and receive a million dollars, a house, a jet, a diamond tiara, or whatever. So, it's fine that Clarence Thomas got a $300,000 RV and lavish vacations for ruling in favor of his billionaire friend. By this same ruling, it's fine for a sheriff or a Senator, or a game warden, or whomever, to accept payment after the fact for acting favorably toward someone.

[@donaldrambo5150]

🦉Good Night!🦉

[@Erin-Thor]

Good Night to you too buddy!

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Goodnight good Donald! Sleep peacefully and dream fearlessly tonight friend!

[@JohnMcDermott-t6l]

Hmmm... billionaires here, billionaires there, billionaires everywhere.

[@margaretnicol3423]

Yoo Hoo! 😀

[@marilynsue1605]

Thanks for the info Mrs Beau 😊

[@fredwood1490]

How about one for the House and the Senate AND the White House! Same as the one for the Supreme Court and the rest of the Federal Courts.

[@chriefprescott7166]

Great content

[@tombrown4683]

Hoot 🦉

[@taljan57]

Hoot 🦉

[@comfortablynumb9342]

High and hoot hoot

[@MBMCincy63]

👋🏻🥶, goodnight

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Good evening friend Tom! I hope you're having a wonderful Saturday night!

[@Erin-Thor]

Hoot Hoot my night owl friends! Have a great night and.... wait this is a family channel. 🤓

[@davidrichardson4131]

Thank you for the update on the court and the need for reform

[@markrenfrow9873]

Hey Ms. Belle and internet folks.

[@rhondasingley7211]

😢 THERE'S NO REASON TO TAKE ANYTHING IN FRONT OF THESE CROOKS 😠 WHAT GOOD WOULD IT DO?

[@OutdoorLonghair]

👋 Y'all sleep well and dream good 🤗✊

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Goodnight Longhair! I hope you sleep peacefully and dream beautiful dreams!

[@Happy_Broom]

To solve the problem of their lacking ethics and accountability, the continuing resolution did include funding to provide protection to Supreme Corruption Jagoffs' from citizens with ethical concerns.

[@cecilelaforce3686]

"Congress can regulate the ethics of Supreme Court justices, such as by requiring a code of conduct or strengthening recusal rules" per the Constitution.