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55. Yeah, Clinton was president at the time

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Wed Dec 20, 2023, 01:08 AM

Dec 2023

and would have nominated his successor, so Uncle Thomas's threats carried weight.

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The Clarence Thomas Scandal Is Somehow Looking Even Worse [View all] Nevilledog Dec 2023 OP

It is worth a lot to wealthy Americans and the GOP tanyev Dec 2023 #1

Yeah, that stuck out to me, too. calimary Dec 2023 #26

The people who bribe the Supreme Court determine the proper interpretation of US law. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #27

Who was the French guy DENVERPOPS Dec 2023 #47

Certainly the GOP has discovered that public office is the best grift around. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #56

Obviously the people who bribe the Supreme Court determine what is proper interpretation. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #45

#137K May Be a Pretty Modest Salary for a Senior Federal Employee, I Concede The Roux Comes First Dec 2023 #2

Just read that Old Crank Dec 2023 #21

Lifetime job security, perks, free top notch healthcare, generous pension. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #31

Or in many cases DENVERPOPS Dec 2023 #48

8 months on job site WhiteTara Dec 2023 #54

Media US salary is about Old Crank Dec 2023 #22

Thanks for giving the median rather than the average. eppur_se_muova Dec 2023 #43

And what other hanky panky was going on at the meetings? Kingofalldems Dec 2023 #3

We can well imagine. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #34

There wasn't previously such a close quote pro quo connection Ms. Toad Dec 2023 #4

What Clarence Thomas dreams of usonian Dec 2023 #5

Pretty sure this was made public at the time. Thomas complained about not making what he would otherwise Freethinker65 Dec 2023 #6

Someone should have reminded him he could quit Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2023 #24

Q: How many billionaire friends would Clarence Thomas have if he weren't an Assoc. Justice? Kid Berwyn Dec 2023 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Dec 2023 #8

I was saying this when the Harlan Crow stuff first broke nuxvomica Dec 2023 #9

Trying to imagine what the "more lucrative" gig would be. maxsolomon Dec 2023 #23

Defense attorney like the ones you see on TV DENVERPOPS Dec 2023 #49

Selling reverse mortgages leftieNanner Dec 2023 #53

That isn't a bribe mercuryblues Dec 2023 #25

A Paid Endorsement...that's when a celebrity or public figure is paid to promote or support a product. sop Dec 2023 #30

How much did Thomas get paid to help steal the election from Al Gore? Meadowoak Dec 2023 #10

While there may have been some form of compensation, that was something Thomas would volunteer for JHB Dec 2023 #19

that goes for many supremes...... DENVERPOPS Dec 2023 #50

The worst part is, he doesn't care. shrike3 Dec 2023 #11

Ginny started making big, big money after Clarence complained. mn9driver Dec 2023 #12

Sounds like maybe Ginni wanted to put him up for auction. Attilatheblond Dec 2023 #13

Where do you think Jared DENVERPOPS Dec 2023 #51

"Nice conservative USSC you've got there. It would be a shame if anything happened to it" * Oopsie Daisy Dec 2023 #14

Yeah, Clinton was president at the time not fooled Dec 2023 #55

Fuck him and GOP he rides on. nt TeamProg Dec 2023 #15

Some people understand Public Service and the conditions that accompany Attilatheblond Dec 2023 #16

"(Worth it) to have the Constitution properly interpreted." Grins Dec 2023 #17

If only they had listened to Anita Hill. TSExile Dec 2023 #18

They didn't even need her. He should have been bounced before her name ever surfaced JHB Dec 2023 #20

Slappy needed the raise to help pay for his laxative bills. LudwigPastorius Dec 2023 #28

Seems like Clarence basically put up a "pay for play available here" sign. spanone Dec 2023 #29

Yes when he could not extort money from the US Congress, he set up a pay for play shop. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #36

👍🏼 spanone Dec 2023 #37

The Supreme Court most certainly does not have to worry about following ethics or the law. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #38

It appears many 'laws' were enacted as if politicians were perceived as honorable spanone Dec 2023 #39

This is how he justifies taking bribes. He is a victim of the US Congress. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #32

A fair to moderate lawyer can easily make 6 figures, good ones 7 and beyond. bluesbassman Dec 2023 #33

The GOP knows exactly what public service means. They just entirely reject that role. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #35

Corrupt is as corrupt does. bluesbassman Dec 2023 #42

I see nothing in Article III that protects Thomas from criminal prosecution. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2023 #40

Its so clear.why.Thomas votes.unrelentingly rightwing..he was paid to Demovictory9 Dec 2023 #41

Yup republianmushroom Dec 2023 #44

And Christian Nationalist Hillsdale College poured money in through Ginny gibraltar72 Dec 2023 #46

Crimey Clarence is either a blackmailer Hassler Dec 2023 #52

Marriage is a partnership. Attilatheblond Dec 2023 #57