The Scheme 21: “As Friends Do”

April 18 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, delivered the twenty-first in a series of speeches titled “The Scheme,” exposing the machinations by right-wing donor interests to capture the U.S. Supreme Court and achieve through the Court what they cannot through the elected branches of government.
Whitehouse discussed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s brazen disregard for ethics disclosure laws.
Last week, Whitehouse and Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) sent a letter calling on the Judicial Conference to refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Attorney General for potential violations of the Ethics in Government Act 1978. The letter comes after two bombshell reports from ProPublica exposing Justice Thomas’s failure to disclose the sale of properties to billionaire Harlan Crow, and revealing that Justice Thomas and his wife accepted extravagant vacations on Crow’s dime, including individual trips worth as much as $500,000, without disclosing them as federal law requires.
In February, Whitehouse and Johnson reintroduced Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act, which was endorsed last week in an editorial by the New York Times Editorial Board.

[@joanies6778]

"The highest court should not have the lowest standards." 🎯🎯🎯 Thank you, Senator Whitehouse! You are a national treasure.

[@sandyd3686]

Absolutely 💯 💯 right

[@aussiesheila2690]

He sure is. He is one of the best Dem Senators I’ve seen

[@marcuspi999]

And Matt Easton of ProPublica for excellent investigative journalism!

[@modemmark421]

@@sandyd3686 *HERE* *IS* *THE* *SOLUTION:* Make sure You, your friends, your family, and your coworkers inform themselves and vote for Marianne Williamson, Bernie Sanders, Sheldon Whitehouse, and their ilk, Locally, state wide, and nationally. IT AIN'T GONNA CHANGE UNTIL *WE* CHANGE IT! Bernie showed US the way; it is apparent that trying to start a "3rd party" to challenge the powerful and corrupt Corporate DNC and RNC is nothing more than standing on the outside, shaking your fists and shouting... it does NOTHING! Bernie showed us the WAY and he DEMONSTRATED how to do it... the WAY to implement change is to climb INTO the belly of the DNC Beast, at the Precinct level, where the "sausage factory" starts, and run for office and/or support socialist/progressive candidates/incumbents all the way into congress and to the Whitehouse! As Bernie demonstrated, *WE* Progressive Liberals can *USE* that Monstrous Multi-Billion Dollar Political Machine called The DNC to implement the Change that WE ("the *99%")* want and need! Go to Bernie's website. - Get Informed! - Get Organized! - Get ACTIVE! IT AIN'T GONNA CHANGE UNTIL *WE* CHANGE IT!!!!!!

[@fritterfoof5146]

That picture of them all under the statue is worth a thousand words , you can tell who was the Important one in the photo , all the white men looking at the black man as he ponders his decisions.

[@moniqueosby7709]

I ♥️ Senator Whitehouse! He is like a pitbull on SCOTUS...he has NEVER let go on their dark $$$ issues and their corruption

[@marshcreek4355]

If only the American public and other members of Congress cared about this as much as Senator Whitehouse does. This should not be one man's mission. The Israelis citizens were in the streets by the tens of thousands for over 10 weeks night after night protesting when Netanyahu tried to corrupt their highest court - even members of their military. Republicans, Mitch McConnell, and the Federalist Society corrupted ours, and our people just yawned with many not even having a clue about this corruption in their midst. We have become a tired democracy and that's usually how and when they fall. Ignorance and not caring. The people are not only not fighting they don't have any sense as to what they should be fighting for. Or what to save. We are pitiful.

[@petemavus2948]

Me too 💜 I hope you're subscribed and would also recommend Beau of the Fifth also here on KZbin. I wish both could get to 1 million subscribers. I'm tired of the light being hid under the bushel. With sincere best 🇺🇸 wishes, P. ✌️

[@BillHallProductions]

Are you high. He called for rules and processes after explaining the man broke existing LAWS it's cowardice dressed up as fighting

[@edwardsinram7099]

​@@BillHallProductions you might be high, he's been screaming against the court for fucking YEARS at everyone

[@BillHallProductions]

@@edwardsinram7099 but he's still not calling for anything to happen expect an ethics bill the court will continue to ignore He's not saying it's intolerable for Thomas to be on the court He's a fucking wimp who won't do what's needed but because every other democratic is a useless pile of garbage he seems brave

[@peggygallagher5802]

Always a fan Sheldon Whitehouse!!! Thank you for demanding accountability and setting the Supreme Court straight!👍🇺🇸

[@katem.8816]

“The highest court has the lowest standards.” Whitehouse nails it.

[@tygrahof9268]

Thomas is a bought judge

[@socorrobandala7338]

FEDERAL LAW ETHICS should DEFUND Clarence and Ginnii Thomas!,!!!,,,

[@allancrow134]

I always like to thank the good people of Rhode Island for electing this man. Well done! :)

[@irishlady30]

We love him, he's one of the heroes who hasn't sold his seat to the highest bidder 🥰🥰🥰

[@PDXDrumr]

The guy is a treasure to have. Wish we had someone like this in WA. Maybe next time.

[@curiouscat3384]

Love Senator Whitehouse! Hang in there - your determination to keep your investigations alive will eventually pay off.

[@mjl9002]

I wonder if Chief Justice Roberts, or indeed any of the "conservative" Justices, have the guts to watch Senator Whitehouse's shocking presentations on how they got there? I seriously doubt it.

[@petemavus2948]

It's happening it just doesn't get the press or subscriptions. SPREAD THE GOOD WORD and let's help him and people like Beau of the Fifth (here on KZbin as well) get to 1 million subscribers. Let's get the imposters out of Democracy along with ProPublica and others.

[@curiouscat3384]

@@petemavus2948 Yes! I just watched a clip of Russell Brand ranting at John Heileman with Bill Maher about all media being complicit. Brand usually turns me off but this one was spot on! We also need to nail to the wall, corporate and wall street establishment congress people like pelosi

[@lanzi655]

Yes he got my attention too. Point is what will be done ???? My experience is i only hear how embarrassing Americans are feeling, when confronted about it. Answer is thats why more and more people getting frustrated and voting for candidates who normally will not have any change to be voted for any possition, called the Trump effect.

[@ToddRock16]

Senator Whitehouse is obviously a Senator we could use many more of. He's done his part. Again. Let's just hope his eloquence and service to exposing ethics violations leads to action. That's when I will get excited.😊

[@Atheist_Rhapsody]

I remembered Whitehouse presenting how McConnell and his Repugnicans took over the Supreme Court. A well developed road map... I remember being utterly distraught when Thomas was finally confirmed as a SCOTUS judge. I never understood why because of the appearance of impropriety (sexual misconduct allegations), which should have disqualified him. Whitehouse is giant. We need more people like him.

[@anonimuse6553]

Sheldon Whitehouse is the best. Not just a great leader but a hard working one. America is lucky to have such an honorable hard working Senator. I hope more people listen and respond to his information.

[@jabbermocky4520]

I fear that he's the last of his kind. Very few individuals get themselves into political positions to serve the American people in the 21st century. Citizens United made that happen. SCOTUS is now a partisan political position, not a neutral judicial role. They are out to pad their own pockets at everyone's expense. Senator Whitehouse is a notable exception.

[@andreahughes1]

And he is doing his job and most importantly he knows his job and works for his voters!

[@Kwchurch6340]

I grew up in Rhode Island. I remember when the Mayor of Providence ended up in jail. And he ran on an anti-corruption campaign. I used to say that it was a good place to leave. Nice to see an honest hardworking politician.

[@johnnicholas1488]

Make a good president.

[@simontemplar3359]

He's the real deal. I've spoken personally to him a few times. I'm nobody, but he never made me feel that way when we spoke.

[@Ti-nf4fq]

You, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, are a American hero. Keep it up

[@mid_century_me]

The Creepy Billionaires Club, thank you Senator Whitehouse for keeping us informed. Please keep after the Supreme Court. No one should be above the law. Shame on Clarence Thomas. But that's what makes him corrupt though, he has no shame.

[@missdollydawg2615]

This was Bidens blunder. Ask the courageous Anita Hill... Ask the timid ultra young lady, at the time, long ago, Blase Ford. The Congress' most recent blunder. These are far from this great Country's finest. We deserve the best. Wake Up America. If we can't get this under control, there is no other time but now.

[@Human_Rights_23-zl1hv]

He is not the only corrupt Supreme Court justice.

[@jillparker9538]

This is how all Senators should be. Thanks again Senator Whitehouse!JR

[@lspthrattan]

THE IRONY OF A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ACTING LIKE HE WAS IGNORANT OF THE LAWS HE BROKE IS STAGGERING

[@papablue3015]

Senator Whitehouse is an American treasure! And a corrupt supreme court!

[@jeanineruby]

a REPUBLICAN corrupt supreme court

[@petemavus2948]

So is Beau of the Fifth and his commentary here on KZbin as well. I'm hoping to see both their channels reach 1 million subscribers.

[@alwayslernin4400]

As a taxpayer what's most disgusting is that with all the money spent on law enforcement, homeland security and ethics committees Propublica had to find this out for us (and I assume at a fraction of the cost).

[@angusmorrison9433]

👍👍👍👍👍💯

[@rustyshackle917]

The agencies you mention are designed to protect the political class, not prosecute them.

[@alwayslernin4400]

@@rustyshackle917 I wonder how many of their foot soldiers are aware of that.

[@jjetta264]

Love, love, love, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. His honesty kicks butt! I wish there was a hundred of him.

[@marylandria]

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse. Shameless bribery.

[@B70707]

Clown-Hole from RI

[@jerrysacct]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse! The current issue, with regard to the Judiciary, and in particular Clarence Thomas. Thomas’s abuse of the “Disclosure Rule” is unacceptable ! It seems even to a lay person, his willingness to play loose with the rules has to reflect, in some way, on his rulings? At the least, it seems to set the stage for potentially “cloudy” decisions. I would like to see him removed.

[@kathybumgardner4773]

Impeach thomas and his wife FIRE BOTH

[@M.J.212]

​@@B70707The Ad Hominem Argument (also, "Personal attack," "Poisoning the well"): The fallacy of attempting to refute an argument by attacking the opposition’s intelligence, morals, education, professional qualifications, personal character or reputation, using a corrupted negative argument from ethos. E.g., "That so-called judge;" or "He's so evil that you can't believe anything he says." See also "Guilt by Association." The opposite of this is the "Star Power" fallacy. Another obverse of Ad Hominem is the Token Endorsement Fallacy, where, in the words of scholar Lara Bhasin, "Individual A has been accused of anti-Semitism, but Individual B is Jewish and says Individual A is not anti-Semitic, and the implication of course is that we can believe Individual B because, being Jewish, he has special knowledge of anti- Semitism. Or, a presidential candidate is accused of anti-Muslim bigotry, but someone finds a testimony from a Muslim who voted for said candidate, and this is trotted out as evidence against the candidate's bigotry." The same fallacy would apply to a sports team offensively named after a marginalized ethnic group, but which has obtained the endorsement (freely given or paid) of some member, traditional leader or tribal council of that marginalized group so that the otherwise-offensive team name and logo magically become "okay" and nonracist.

[@michaeljolicoeur2157]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse. You are a bright light in the hallway of American decency and democracy.

[@skyrocketcoast219]

A zillion thank yous for all your work against these crazy & corrupt GOP judges.

[@carloscrawford2454]

Great job Senator Whitehouse!

[@sereanaduwai8313]

The USA got rid of a king to become a Republic but appointed Judges to the Supreme Court of the land on a lifetime tenure? I thought that privilege was only given to the Kings and Queens?

[@nenaaa1444]

Thank you Propublica and Senator Whitehouse for not letting this story die

[@JamesJones-ic7kw]

Has CNN or MSNBC commented on this

[@MarthaReynolds]

I was fortunate enough to work for Sen. Whitehouse when he was RI’s Attorney General. He is the real deal - hardworking, intelligent, ethical. We are very lucky to have him in DC.

[@bonnieprice9482]

Him and Bernie Sanders..!!

[@mohassan1581]

I am simply jealous, I wish I worked for him.!!!

[@suzanneforasiepi3942]

Bless you for having a fantastic job and Boss 🙂💟

[@taritabonita22]

What a pleasure and honor. The real deal as what we need right now !

[@rochellestarr9538]

We would be luckier to have him in the Oval Office

[@lindaaphillippi7015]

Senator WhiteHouse! You are a treasure! Please keep doing what you are doing!

[@fifteenthfret]

I salute you, Senator Whitehouse👍🏼!

[@meaganlawler7536]

Go Senator Whitehouse and team! You are finally gaining traction. We so appreciate all your efforts on behalf of democracy

[@deloreswillis9224]

Yesssssssss indeed❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@petemavus2948]

​@@deloreswillis9224 Yes!!! Beau of the Fifth here on KZbin too. Excellent commentary/clarifications. Let's get both's subscriberships up. Please SPREAD the GOOD 🇺🇸 WORD.They're taking on all the true threats to Democracy. ✌️

[@chairmansservices2645]

Thank you for bringing this disgraceful Supreme Court to light. Please don't stop. Don't give up until this corruption has accountability.

[@ChristopherBarrett-px3os]

The Supreme Court is no longer a reliable or credible court because of Chief Justice Roberts and the conservative majority's conduct. What Justice Clarence Thomas has been doing that is now coming to light should come as no surprise to anyone.

[@rudolphpieters7918]

He is perhaps the most knowledgeable person in the US Senate on this issue. He is the senate's version of Jamie Raskin. His information is top rated and valuable.

[@cookien8390]

I would have to agree. I'm a big fan of them both.

[@user-bh8so6qy3r]

Me too!

[@guymobbley8324]

The scary part is this might be the tip of the iceberg ! This might be the most insightful look into our supreme court to date. Thank you for the most informative look at a system that went rogue.

[@bruggeman672]

That it will get worse is pretty much a given...

[@susanbengston3208]

You,WE can Bet The Farm, This IS Just The Tip Of The Corruptionberg!!!! 👹🤬!!!!

[@Landonismo]

You are great Senator Whitehouse

[@paddyholly2184]

I love when Sheldon calls out the Creepy Right Wing Billionaries. 😅

[@petemavus2948]

​@@paddyholly2184 Me 🇺🇸 too ! ✌️

[@marshacrishon1548]

Yes he is Great 👍

[@annabrown1077]

YOU ARE THIS COUNTRY'S HERO, SENATOR WHITEHOUSE! SO THANKFUL FOR YOU! BLESSINGS 🙏🙏🙏

[@sandyd3686]

Amen 🎉

[@petemavus2948]

Amen, if you're not subscribed please do and SPREAD THE GOOD!

[@eddrey8411]

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse! 👍👏

[@kathrynlove8252]

Thank you Senator for an eloquent, easy-to-follow analysis of the shameful corruption of our justice system especially held up against the principled behavior of Abe Fortas.

[@chrismerkel9604]

Sen. Whitehouse keep the pressure on until Clarence Thomas is forced to resign!

[@billyboy1093]

That's our only hope, we know the Chief Justice and the AG won't do a thing.

[@marywallace4086]

Chris, too bad we can't just fire his sorry ass! There has to be a way we can get rid of him and his Mega corrupt wife.

[@petemavus2948]

​@@billyboy1093Hi. Are you subscribed and spreading the word of Sheldon Whitehouse's work to as many as possible and recommending they Subscribe or buy his book ? I am... I do... I have... PLEASE DO. We can't wait for everyone else, our Democracy is at stake. 🇺🇸

[@jerrysacct]

We are so blessed to have such an intelligent , courageous leader as Senator Whitehouse. I am so happy to see that there is illumination on the “dark corners” of the Supreme Court!! It’s been a long time coming. Like others, I was disappointed and angry to see Clarence Thomas appointed to the court. The issue with Anita Hill was despicable and disgusting and yet “ by slight of hand “? or magic he was appointed. Thank you

[@emmawattson3187]

I believe you are about to change the course of history; Senator Whitehouse. We admire you . Stay strong and stay safe, and Thank- You.

[@julieowens6581]

Amen!!

[@petemavus2948]

Amen, please continue to bless, guide and protect Sheldon Whitehouse and OUR 🇺🇸 COUNTRY!

[@CliveNDerek]

When Sheldon Whitehouse speaks, EVERYONE should listen.

[@falconeasel6293]

This is what a Senator looks like. Outstanding work by an extraordinary public servant.

[@Ti-nf4fq]

RISE MARCH DEMAND JUSTICE. WE MUST CLEAN UP THIS MESS THAT THE REPUGNANT REPUBLICAN PARTY HAS MADE!

[@becka_boo]

IT'S FAR PAST TIME, RIGHT!? RISE UP, PEOPLE!!

[@billyboy1093]

@@alysononoahu8702 Unfortunately Democrats are far too fearful of retaliation from the right.

[@shirleywhite3716]

Yes

[@hilpei3675]

they don't respond to our protests or marches ---- what we need is a justice system willing to arrest these crooks!

[@paradoxmo]

@@alysononoahu8702 Not without Feinstein, unfortunately, so you’d better hope she gets better soon or resigns

[@tristris3421]

This is how elected officials are supposed to do their job… thank GOD we have grownups in the Senate.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelmayo-vb5fl]

Lol 😂.. it's all theater lol. It's different when cameras shut off lol. Just look at all the corporate business. Donations to all the government officials lol. Clarence just sucks at hiding it lol. Look up open secret & type any official in lol & be amazed lol

[@uresosweet]

I've always respected you from a distance. This last week you knocked me off my feet in that you aren't playing a game. You and your staff have a reverence for justice that will be remembered for ages. Thank you

[@summerrain7466]

Thank you, Sen. Whitehouse, for all you do!!

[@sparkys2711]

OMG! You just blow me away Senator Whitehouse with all this. Please don’t stop. We truly need you 🙏

[@sandyd3686]

Bravo Senator Whitehouse 👍 👌

[@deloreswillis9224]

We TRULY DO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@petemavus2948]

​@@deloreswillis9224 All our talk is cheap so let's at least SPREAD THE GOOD WORD and get his channel more subscriberships or gift his book "The Scheme" / "Dark Money" in Politics to friends and families or Libraries even.

[@laurabealmear9293]

Your the best! Keep saying it, people are listening! Don’t get discouraged! We need people like yourself in government

[@noaht3087]

This is pretty powerful, the "supreme" Court definitely needs rules just like the rest of.

[@teresagunn4919]

Senator Whitehouse that sir was the best Mike Drop of the decade thank you for your outstanding public service 💙💙💙

[@robincosta8973]

I am loving how Senator Whitehouse is NOW able to name names during his "Scheme" speeches. This man is a mensch!

[@GeorgAndexlerAndexler]

Mensch... 🙂👍

[@petemavus2948]

​@@GeorgAndexlerAndexler... A mitzvah even 😊

[@melodymarks4927]

Super mensch!

[@JennyYasi]

How can we support your efforts? Thank you Senator Whitehouse!

[@ingeborglovic2782]

Go Sen. Whitehouse!A national treasure 😊

[@StopWhining491]

Keep beating this drum, Senator Whitehouse. Somebody's got to call this corruption into the light of day.

[@riceexperiment]

"The highest court should not have the lowest standards." Well said.

[@ChooseCompassion]

Bless you Sheldon. I wonder if you know how many of the American people that pay attention to politics and all the deadly games that are being played know how much you fight for the planet, against dark money and for the people. You are so very appreciated. ❤

[@brucelehman3932]

This is one of the greatest speeches ever made on the floor of the Senate. Senator Whitehouse is a true patriot.

[@mk1st]

“The highest court should not have the lowest standards”👏👏

[@sandyd3686]

Truth 🎉🎉

[@lindat1078]

Thank God someone is stepping up with the truth!! I appreciate Senator Whitehouse so much!!!

[@aliciao.5731]

Thank you so much, sir. You are so intelligent responsible and supportive of your country and its citizens.

[@annonymous4831]

I wish this man would run for the presidency.

[@corriesmiley4315]

AMEN. WHAT ABOUT

[@corriesmiley4315]

A HUGH COURT JUDGE

[@corriesmiley4315]

FOR LIFE. AMEN, AMEN,AMEN.

[@neemz9361]

His name is even Whitehouse

[@magilla7887]

I also said that a while back, but I never thought about the fact of ( Whitehouse)🤔😳That’s perfect 👍🏼

[@manwithmountain]

If the Chief Justice fails or refuses to police the court, shouldn't he resign?

[@nycatlady2314]

He doesn’t have the authority to police the justices. They are above the law. The only authority to set guidelines and policy is congress. Congress could impeach but it would take 2/3 and no republicans would vote to hold any corrupt person responsible.

[@sarahcarter113]

YES!!!!!

[@rurdy2rk380]

YEP!

[@Maggie-rr8gi]

Yes but won’t

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

Yes

[@13zebras]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse! Rhode Island is lucky beyond belief to have you as a Senator!

[@Tht1Gy]

This man deserves more standing, more recognition in the DNC, DCCC, just in general. He is every bit as hardcore as Bernie. Hands down. How many thumbs-up can I give him? 😉

[@theemporersnewclothes]

Impeach Thomas...

[@arettalayne3635]

We can't do anything with a Republican house majority. That is why voting is so important.

[@kidkong637]

Thank you senator Whitehouse! I hope Clarence Thomas is feeling the squeeze.

[@StopWhining491]

Can't wait to find out what Crow's getting for all of his largesse.

[@kirkthiets2771]

@@StopWhining491 He got Roe vs Wade repealed.

[@AlexYounger]

He thinks he’s untouchable. He might be right.

[@petemavus2948]

​@@StopWhining491 He collects Nazi memorabilia, maybe he really wants Clarence's hide in more ways than one. Perfect set up promise him a Museum. 🤣 Eeeeeew !!!

[@smokelord2002]

Without the gop on board, nothing will happen. And since they are gop based justices, nothing ever will. You think will risk their strangle hold of power to do the right thing? Fuck no.

[@sherylskelley608]

I really love Whitehouse ❤ He ‘s Fabulous

[@kbone8137]

SIMPLY THE BEST PUBLIC SERVANT in office now. R-O-C-K S-O-L-I-D‼‼ 🔥

[@awakeningwithsusan9546]

Thank you Senator! I do not TRUST the Supreme Court any longer. WE NEED CHANGE!

[@gdr55]

Open your eyes please! Its not just the court. These people have been working at stacking state legislatures for years. This country is in deep 💩

[@kimberlychodur3508]

I haven’t trusted them since Trump’s 3 picks.

[@annhobson1975]

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is one of the few senators that has integrity. A private jet to Indonesia would be a lot more than $5000.00 dollars. That dollar amount needs to be raised.

[@nancychace8619]

He said $500,000.

[@annhobson1975]

@@nancychace8619 Nancy, he said it was a $5,000 for a Private Jet. That is why I said that you need to add more to the total amount.

[@nancychace8619]

@@annhobson1975 Go back and review, Ann. At 1:24 in the video he describes the jet as a Bombardier Global 5000. That is the model of the Bombardier, not the cost. Beginning at 1:55 he specifically describes the cost for the trip to Indonesia as over $500K. At 2:10 he goes into more detail - the $500,000 for the Indonesia trip included the private jet, 9 days of island hopping on a superyaught staffed by a coterrie of attendants and a private chef.

[@Rhythmicons]

@@nancychace8619 It's about 15K an hour. Now JUST from Atlanta to Tokyo is about 17 hours ONE WAY.

[@annhobson1975]

@@nancychace8619 I see where I got goofed up. Thank you sooo much Nancy. I was listening and cleaning at the same time. I do appreciate that very much. 😁

[@babybijou969]

These reports are stunning. Keep it up, Senator Whitehouse! 🙏🤘

[@granitarichardson5156]

Senator this was thoroughly done. Thank you for your continued push for fairness.

[@donnisthran2812]

Expand the court to 13 so that each district has a justice to oversee it.

[@bethleslie3994]

Senator Whitehouse is terrific. None of those guys can get away with trying to fool him.❤

[@dankelly2147]

Question is, what’s going to be done about it? Answer: probably not a damned thing.

[@bethleslie3994]

@@dankelly2147 You’re probably right, and. nothing much can ever be done so long as the GOP are looking out for their special interest groups (the “wealthy, the well off and the well connected.” quoting Hakeem Jeffries) But no one can say Senator Whitehouse just lets it go by. He has the facts and he states them.

[@tygrahof9268]

Yet the crooks he exposes still serve. Time to arrest them.

[@bethleslie3994]

@@tygrahof9268 Oh, I agree but what’s more important, I think Senator Whitehouse agrees, too.

[@georgehugh3455]

Thomas Jefferson said, _“Ignorance of the law is no excuse in any country. If it were, the laws would lose their effect, because it can always be pretended.”_

[@georgehugh3455]

_"Ignorance of the law is no good excuse, where every man is bound to take notice of the laws to which he is subject."_ - Thomas Hobbes

[@berthabridges3483]

"You're not to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who it or says it." ~ Malcolm X

[@johnbaire9236]

I agree 100%

[@superclaymaster]

The trust on the court is at an all time low. This needs to be fixed for all of us

[@FlyingCircusAct]

Care to explain further?

[@superclaymaster]

@@FlyingCircusAct google is your friend

[@FlyingCircusAct]

@@superclaymaster Not a single example, nor a way to fix the SCOTUS?

[@superclaymaster]

@@FlyingCircusAct 1) www.google.com/search?q=confidence+in+the+supreme+court&hl=en&biw=375&bih=632&sxsrf=APwXEddwFjlcKwJVTnDWNFOwPe9MrhHnjA%3A1682060904928&ei=aDZCZIajOPKjptQPkdW8wAs&oq=trust+in+the+supreme+court&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAEYATIFCAAQgAQyBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yCAgAEIoFEIYDMggIABCKBRCGAzIICAAQigUQhgMyCAgAEIoFEIYDOgoIABBHENYEELADOgcIIxDqAhAnOgcILhDqAhAnOgQIIxAnOggILhCKBRCRAjoOCAAQigUQsQMQgwEQkQI6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOg4ILhCABBCxAxDHARDRAzoRCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQxwEQ0QM6CAgAEIoFEJECOgcIABCKBRBDOg0IABCKBRCxAxCDARBDOg4ILhCKBRCxAxCDARCRAjoRCC4QigUQsQMQgwEQxwEQ0QM6CAgAEIAEELEDOgsILhCABBDHARCvAToICC4QgAQQsQM6CwguEIMBELEDEIAEOggILhCxAxCABDoNCAAQgAQQsQMQRhD_AToICAAQFhAeEAo6CAgAEBYQHhAPOgUIIRCgAToFCAAQogRKBAhBGABQoRFYv0dg5VVoA3AAeACAAYkBiAHuFJIBBTE2LjEwmAEAoAEBsAEPyAEHwAEB&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp&dlnr=1&sei=wPFCZJbtOILH0PEPhLCwqAQ 2) everyone will have a different take on improving our confidence. Some will deny there’s actually an ethics problem others will say there’s only a perception problem. 3) double the size of the court expand the specialization of the justices. Never pick another justice approved by the federalist society.

[@margolenney6032]

O. M. G. This is so devious, underhand & truly appalling. The sad thing is that this has gone on for years, the judge thought that he got away with for so long that his Hubris has finally caught up with him. His ‘dementia’ even led him to state his wife’s income was 0$’s how did he think 600$k arrived in the joint bank account. One of his wife’s salaries. Let’s face it Crow would have never in a billion years befriended Thomas if he had not been a high court judge. One of his only black friends. Both born in the same year states Crow so ‘we had so much in common’. Sure a black man brought up in a two bedroom single story house, parents both in working class jobs. Versus a son of a billionaire who continues the family tradition of continuing to be a billionaire. This stinks so badly it’s vomit making. Why is there no ethics committee looking into this. Where is Jim Jordan & his overly large laughable gavel. Forget justice & accountability if your relying on any member of the GOP. Especially in the era of the MAGA movement. America. You look sound & ARE ridiculous at this moment in time. Gun laws befitting the 18th century, DJT befitting BS nonsensical politics & retribution for his damaged inflated ego & a MAGA base believing they are the geniuses of the civilised world. Sadly the reality is a million miles from the truth. Sadly It’s no longer God Bless America, more God help America. Vote. Everyone please Vote these MAGA extremist gun toting, unwashed, home schooled, trump loving bigots out. This movement needs to be defeated. The only way to achieve that success is to get out and vote for common sense & for truth.

[@rositatan5325]

Excellent comments❤

[@roxannegrevers4662]

Clear,concise and necessary!!

[@kokohead333]

Thank you, Thank you!!! Your work is appreciated, wish we had hundreds more of you 💙💙💙

[@fritterfoof5146]

Great props to Sheldon for mixing up one hell of a cocktail of corruption .

[@sandyd3686]

Outstanding 🎉🎉

[@ameliemorton9849]

An Australian who resides in Canada, listening to this upstanding human being, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, brings some hope that your country will survive the lies, deceit, and power hungry Republicans who have little interest in really taking of their supporters. I have no vested interest in your country but it is so depressing to watch the spreading of falsehoods to hoodwink their supporters...thank you so much Senator Whitehouse

[@tracevicente]

I’m Canadian American who moved back because of Trump, this Senator is the OG.

[@bonnieprice9482]

Yes!!

[@divinerespect309]

Evidence presented. Wow learn something new everyday. Thank you Senator.

[@mohassan1581]

As always, your powerful speeches with strong imagery is illuminating and educational.

[@suzannefarrington4143]

Love the clarity of these proceedings. Thank you, Senator Whitehouse.

[@StopWhining491]

Balance of powers? What other branch of government is permitted to oversee itself?

[@Kali4Action]

That word explains Senator Whitehouse's thinking process...clarity

[@petemavus2948]

​@@Kali4Action "Oh say can you see, by the dawns early light" 👍⚖️🌎🇺🇸🌍🗽✌️

[@danny1682]

Harlan Crow should also be prosecuted for bribing a government official which carries a sentence of up to 15 years. Moreover even if government officials disclose what they received there should be a regulation that no government employee can receive anything other than a dinner up to $200. Just unbelievable that a government employee can just disclose what he got in the middle of the night and it would be perfectly ethical!

[@susanfrancis5471]

Sounds like Harlan Crow really loves Hitler. Having memorabilia of someone you do Not like is a Non Starter

[@paradoxmo]

Crow didn’t do anything illegal though, it is (for some reason) legal to give Supreme Court justices gifts, they just have to be properly disclosed. Thomas is the one that did something illegal by not disclosing them.

[@danny1682]

@@paradoxmo just today I got an alert from the Department of justice. A guy arranged to get contracts by giving gifts i.e. for what he wanted, was found guilty of bribing and received a sentence. Crow made sure that by giving Thomas gifts he got Thomas to vote for various cases that have come and will come. Bribing gets you up to 15 years and a fine 5 times what you gave. Thomas could have disclosed but then he would have to recuse himself.

[@danny1682]

@@paradoxmo just got another alert, a former treasurer of Venezuela and husband convicted of bribery and sentenced to 15 years.

[@mjl9002]

You know someone like Crow would have his lawyers protecting his lily-white hands from illegality. Rich creeps like that have buffers well in place - he will never see the inside of a jail - or even be fined. Power and money buys a lot of insulation.

[@carolesmith9235]

Those of us who do not approve of Justice Thomas' behavior and compete lack of integrity as well as the others included in this report, we are all vulnerable and affected by the decisions and actions made by them. It is truly sickening and overwhelming and out of control.

[@Maggie-rr8gi]

I love the “creepy billionaire” comment! So fitting.

[@evillyn7895]

My gratitude for this good man has no bounds.

[@joestratton3981]

Thank You Senator Whitehouse !!!!!

[@topherjoe1]

Well done, I look forward to the hearings coming up. Even in lower courts we adhere to the "no gifts" for court related services strictly, and gladly. It is hard to see the highest court in the land falter and as a result cast a shadow on courts who are working hard to right wrongs and provide equal access to justice for all. It is disheartening.

[@Hazelnutwarrior]

From GA but hearing this Senator speak on the GOP/Well Hidden Corporate money influencing the judicial process is refreshing. He contextualized the nuance around the Propublica report well, and raises good motions to investigate/question further.

[@moniquerobinson5206]

Wow! Sen. Whitehouse 🙏🙏🙏 you & your team are successful! Congrats on your heartfelt discovery so far. 👏👏👏👏 🇨🇦

[@berthabridges3483]

"As a matter of honor, one man owes it to another to manifest the truth." ~ Thomas Aquinas

[@crysmeserve5395]

I love senator Whitehouse! He's been trying to tell us for a long time.

[@patriciagarrison8929]

This Judge knew the laws or rules being a Judge for so long! How this went on so for long without any knowledge by other Judges amazes me! No one knew this! Thank goodness discovered! Thank you for this great explanation ! Thank you so much and thanks RI for choosing such a great Senator!

[@joijencuyah2345]

All praise & gratitude to Sen Whitehouse! Great reporting, great clarity, great weaving together! Thank you for your bold, educational & passionate delivery!

[@hildy9678]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rrrjjj5572]

"No man shall be a judge in his own case." The current Supreme Court has edited that, adding "except us."

[@sandyd3686]

Fact 🎉

[@timjohns191]

I love this man, such a role model

[@aeomoon8869]

A+ visual representation. Thx Senator.

[@melodymarks4927]

What can we do to get rid of these corrupt “justices”

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Sen Whitehouse you are The Man Thank you and yours for doing Great at your job.

[@kentinman2326]

That is what it looks like when a Senator is dedicated to liberty and justice for all.

[@sandyd3686]

Absolutely 💯 💯 RIGHT 🎉🎉

[@annebiggins7180]

Wow! 😮 Supreme Court Thomas in bed with daddy Crowe bucks💵💰💸💴💶💳💲 Blaming your ignorance on someone's bad advice- huh?

[@evelynbonner3908]

Love Senator Whitehouse. He is so tenacious on this subject, and I hope he never stops. We need to do our part and share these videos to everyone we know.

[@suehierl2576]

Way to go Sheldon! ❤