The Supreme Court 'The highest court in the land cannot have the lowest ethical standards'
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- čas přidán 8. 11. 2023
- Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss the push to establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court which astonishingly doesn’t have one.
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#SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #clarencethomas
Thomas and Alito should both be impeached and put before a court of law for all their crimes
*Racist!!*
@@tombstoned8023 Are you calling me a racist? Is that because Thomas is black, or Alito white, or that am clearly not a Republican?
SMH
As should Chief Justice Roberts for running cover for corrupt, criminal judges.
AGREED! Break the law...accept the bribes...get off the Court you aren't worthy.
Kavana lied under oath so did gorsuch and Barry comer or whatever her name is let's impeach these lyers that took 50 years of women making our own decisions about our lives
Thank you senator Whitehouse!! And senator Durbin!
Two people who would make great presidents .
I don't understand why anybody or political party unless they have something to hide, would object to holding supreme court justices accountable
@@pipedown1246
It will upset the billionaire donors.
They own the supreme court
Dark money seems to have corrupted the Supreme Court.
GOP SUPREME COURT IS A DISASTER !!
The arrogance of these people is beyond enraging...thank you Senator!
Thank you Sens. Whitehouse and Durbin!
We, the American People appreciate your dedication! 🤗🫂
Long overdue ethical standards. No one is above the law. Supreme Court judges especially.
If supreme court judges, can’t maintain ethical standards how is anybody else expected to?
What about ex presidents
What about current presidents that accepted millions of dollars from communist Chinese oligarchs and stole classified documents when he was a senator and VP? Oops!
The Supreme Court is a joke! I think they should get rid of all of them because they are all corrupt .
@@kenblack4258
They should be held to the highest standard.
Presidents and ex presidents should be an example to our youth
senator Whitehouse you are on BEST senator list ❤
Sen,. Whitehouse is EXACTLY RIGHT. Bribing Judges and Politicians is illegal.
Forget the ethics BS, GO RICO on ALEC, Federalist Society, Heritage, billionaires, et al.
So, if you win a car on the Price is Right you have to pay taxes on that car. However, the Court gets gifted all this stuff and doesn't pay any taxes. How does that work?
Ask your Senator or congress man , the left always accuses people of doing exactly what they are doing
Senator Whitehouse you ROCK.
Keep up the fight Senator Whitehouse!
But alas, they do have the lowest standards. No ethics.
And no accountability!
People need to understand the extreme double standard here. I worked closely with officials at the NY Fed and US Treasury and they were under extreme ethical guidelines and limitations. They would accept zero “inducements”. No dinners nor lunches. No ball games. No beers. They wouldn’t even accept a cup of coffee, they insisted on paying themselves. And they took pride in that. Yet the Supreme Court prances around taking exorbitant gifts from billionaires while the good hard working officials at the Fed and Treasury wouldn’t even take a cup of coffee from an old friend. Wow.
@DD-sr9xm
Excellent comment! You give perfect examples of how even low-level govt workers are extremely careful about not having their integrity or ethics in question at all! If Supreme Court justices can't figure out that this looks and smells very badly, then they obviously don't have the judgement necessary for the position they hold. The double standard is staggering and at the least they should have the decency to retire quietly or be prepared to undergo serious investigation like any other civil servant.
I know, these stories exist throughout our legal system...that this body that is entrusted to be the final arbiter of justice would so flagrantly violate these ethical standards...and then to rub salt in the wound by refusing to recognize these egregious and flagrant violations...refusing to enact any ethical code of conduct on their own?....yet they lord over us?
This is a way of life for US big business. It’s bad enough that some of these CEOs make up to $45M/yr., but are also gifted extravagant overseas trips, theatre/sporting event private suites/private audience to paid performers, etc. And guess who ends up paying for all of it - you - the consumer!
Agree with your post 100%.
Only the ones that were appointed by a democrat president 😂
The fact blatant corruption goes unpunished is not helping, Thomas is just one
Thank you, Sheldon!
And thank you, Nicolle.
How does American democracy survive when even the highest court in America can be manipulated and stacked by politicians?
Not to mention be able to be sold to the highest bidder.
Maybe it doesn't.
All judges are rated by the Barr Assoc. as to their qualification for a judgeship. Trump nominated "not qualified" judges. 7 were elevated.
We are living through, and seeing, it doesn’t..
How was Thomas "manipulated"? He was appointed as a conservative and has ruled accordingly. Where do you see manipulation?
The Supreme Court should have the highest standards- that they don’t feel accountable is very troubling
As a lawyer - it completely boggles my mind that I, and local judges, and federal judges, and appellate court judges face higher scrutiny than THE HIGHEST COURT IN THE LAND. I cannot see any logical justification for local judges and magistrates facing higher ethical standards than those judges that shape the law that affects the entire country.
There must be a way to evict Supreme Court Justices out if they do not follow the EHTICS as you mentioned. How are the lower court's Judges held accountable? Should the Supreme Court Justices follow these Ethics Rules/Laws as well or Higher Standards?
Local and federal judges are subject to their respective
States’ bar rules. SCOTUS judges serve “subject to good behavior” and only one judge has ever been impeached over 200 years ago.
Clarence Thomas should be impeached
You serve INJUSTICE.😊
Especially since his wife was part of planning the over throw of our Democracy on 1/6!!
Lindsey Graham saying it's going to be a long day and they're going to get nothing done? it's been a long year, what has the GOP gotten done??
Nothing....except crying about Trump - the dump.
trump had 4 years and all he did was golf. ...and sell american secrets to the saudis for $2 billion.
Lindsey Graham has done nothing but bow to his orange god for 6 years
Is there any life lower than Graham?
Lindsey Graham Net Worth 2023
Net Worth $86 M
Annual Income $13M
Salary $206,000
Lobbying Earnings $5M
Business Profits $3M
*It pays to stay and do nothing to show for your time in office*
Lindsey Graham needs to go somewhere where he can’t do anything harmful to this country and the people he is supposed to represent…. like jail!!!
I keep thinking he should be on a Trump fraud list. He said Trump won the election, so why is he not charged?
Yeap
Maybe he should go to detox
Lindsey Graham needs to get togther with Tim Scott and have some fun! Maye then then both will see reality.
trumps cell
Will republicans ever do something useful? Have they ever in our lifetime
We invented "liberalism is a mental disease" shirts and bumper stickers..👈😁👍
They kept that witch hillary from becoming president.
@@TimScott-ly7ht Sounds like a no
No
@@TimScott-ly7ht Are you a parody account making fun of Republicans? Honest question. It's hard to tell the difference these days.
*OUR Supreme Court is an absolute joke*
Sad and disheartening.
agreed!
How about FIRST subpoenaing the JUDGES in Supreme Court! They're the ones accepting BRIBES!
Absolutely
According to them they aren't accepting bribes because they changed the definition of bribery to require payment for a specific action. Having a benefactor give you millions in cash & vacations isn't bribery because it can't be tied to a specific ruling. This is the result of conservatism having no real principles besides the accumulation of power. They will always change the standards to suit their political needs
They wouldn’t comply!
@@JGLy22086
If if we only had a justice department.🙄
The Supreme Court should have the highest ethical standards in the land, and should resign or be impeached for any infraction
Great post.
Lunacy to have judges appointed by politicians. An independent tribunal should select judges and oversee judges.
Judges should be elected at the national level, and oversee by previous judges, only one term of 5 years they are not messianic or that special!
The door is always open for corruption when the position holds power.
Retirement at 70 is compulsory in Australia for Judges.
The gifts are not just for the justices but for the republicans in congress
"A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world."
~~Albert Camus
'.. welcome to the jungle ..'
I wish ALL our elected government officials had tenacity for truth & the honest leadership that Senator Whitehouse has demonstrated.
It’s our duel justice system, the more money you have the less chance you have of conviction!!
I've seen a lot of senator Whitehouse lately. Enough to have confidence in him making a great president.
…not even the APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY must be tolerated❗️ We must take our country back from the billionaires❗️
When was this country ever not their's? It was established by a criminal invader colony. Rich white men of privilege established this nation through inhumane criminality. Why would anyone ever think control of it was ever taken from them...?
Hold them accountable.
We citizens are held to a much higher standard than this SC has been.
Graham is at it again. Covering up for the criminal activities of others. I still haven't figured out why? It will come out sooner or later.
Same here. And he always seems to be at the point of tears as if he's under some form of duress when he makes awful statements.
He’s CORRUPT. PERIOD.
@coleengoodell7523 I noticed that, as well.
It's all about them Benjamins baby! 💰
Not criminal, but so very unethical.
Someone should ask why the Supreme Court would not want an ethics standard.
If you Republican's think you voted for judges that are honorable, why are you fighting so hard to not hold them accountable to ethics ?
Exactly 😊
LIndsey is afraid HE'S going to be held accountable for his crimes.
Have term limits for the Supreme Court, and accountability! Enough is enough!
Great point. One way to stop them been courpt.
Their oath and ethics should have still been in place when they moved up to the SCOTUS.
Why would that become null and void....they are still judges, aren't they???
it's laughable having flimseylindsey talking about getting nothing done...
has he not been paying attention to what his fellow
party formerly known as republican
obstructionists in the house, are doing?
that's right, flimsey...capital N nothing
Ask any Federal employee what the allowable gift value cap is. Then compare that maximum gift amount to any one gift Supreme Court Justices have been given.
Truthfully, I haven't had any trust in the Supreme Courts decisions for over 20 years.
America has the best Supreme Court judges money can buy...
just ask Harlin...
See 👈🤔 monkeys pull the blue lever,
thinking they'll get a piece of candy,
and their student loan obligations
paid by someone else...
@@TimScott-ly7ht Apparently you want to change the subject from corrupt far-right Supreme Court.
@@TimScott-ly7htaww, Tim. You really believe this? I think not. 😄
@@TimScott-ly7ht. Orale wey.
@@TimScott-ly7ht - whoever told you you are funny...
lied...
The Supreme Court of all places, absolutely needs a thorough Code of Ethicss. Media needs to tell the nation how nefarious that court is.
The best Supreme Court money can buy.
GOP believes the Supreme Court Judges should Have NO limits, following Trumpism all the way.
Isn’t that sad?
There should not be any Life Terms for any position in our Government, that breeds corruption. No one should be above the law and must be held to the highest ethical standards and action should be taken to oust all those who are found to be otherwise immediately, it should not be up to Congress, but rather a special committee or by the People's vote. We must raise the bar!
There’s corruption in any form of obtaining a government role. The problem isn’t with the life term, it is with the PotUS who appoints them purely for political gain.
Standard retirement age MUST be enforced in ALL elected/unelected government positions. Up to and including President.
Only Life Terms..in jail.. for Supreme Court judges found guilty of crimes.
You're kidding, just look at the people you dumped in congress. Why would anyone want you to choose the justice?
life time terms are a complete joke!!!!!
Keep doing the people's work senator thank you for your service!!!
Extraordinary how a handful of elected officials continually fail to carry out the will of the people, or to root out corruption that undermines the Republic.
I don't even think the voting is about abortion rights alone anymore. The abortion issue has shined light on so many other unethical issues and antics, employed by the Republican party.
It’s hard to tell us apart from the Russian ‘government’ with all the money that’s funneled from special interest groups and corporate donors to the pockets of politicians/judges. Trump era just elevated to “in your face” status.
@@LifenaDay525 at least with the govt. focused on Russian funds movement in the US the GOP isn't getting access to campaign funds from Moscow.
@@moorefacts6605
I’d like to think you are correct.
But I have my doubts.
Apparently they CAN have the lowest ethical standards
Not even the lowest no ethical standards
Just ask Thomas if all judges, federal and state, should be able to "receive" the gifts and paid vacations he's been given.
If he thinks even if ALL JUDGES could do that, without any concern on ethical grounds... then have him, Thomas, write down & publish ALL THE SITUATIONS in which judges should not accept gifts, paid for vacations, etc. and see IF THE PEOPLE ---- WHO LIVE AND DIE UNDER HIS PERSONAL OPINION --- would agree to having him continue to making life and death decisions FOR THEM over the next 30 years...
If not, then the High Court's life time tenure should be limited, since corruption is way too hard to decide, since nobody but high court members are able to judge their own actions and they ALL JUDGE themselves to be beyond reproach, no matter what they do...
I R S !!! Tax fraud !!! Please investigate some rich people once in awhile!!
Get rid of corrupt justices, if this isn't possible this court MUST be expanded with trustable justices! NOW!!
I am a manager in service industry. Every year, we train the whole company staff on ETHICS. Basically, refreshing the same training annually. Simply put WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY GlFT FROM ANY STAKEHOLDER. Zero tolerance. We will be TERMINATED!
No gifts or favors from any customer, vendor, shareholder, absolutely nothing from the competition nor from press as well.
And l know all serious corporations operate this way. So, the min wage worker has More Ethics than these Ivy League educated
snubs!!!
Every week it gets worse . The reputation of the court gets closer to the sewer …it’s in the gutter now .. where’s it going?
We may need to adjust the court !
Term limits. Required. Clearly.
10 years maximum. Maybe less.
With pride there is no price, with greed there is no limit.
Who didn't know after what he did to Anita Hill that Clarence Hill would not lie and be crooked?
When you give someone a lifetime appointment there is no compunction to be ethical!
Limits should be the Rule by the people!! In all government
There's nothing wrong with an Ethics Code if your ethical.
It's simple
Does the DOJ have the ability to investigate the bribing of a supreme court justice?
Senator Whitehouse better run for President in the next election, he's too valuable in his current position to run, we need men and woman like him fighting for Americans and our democracy.
We’re the party of law and order! As long as you don’t hold us accountable for the wrongs we do ? THE REPUBLICAN PARTY 💯‼️
That's what I always say about them. The party of law and order until it is applied to them
LAW for us means ORDER for them
And small government... starting with a focus in/on our bedrooms.
How do we get names of those voting against ethics and who's behind the flurry of amendments?
The mere appearance of a backdoor arrangement poses a significant threat to the integrity of law and democracy. Transparency regarding favors from billionaires remains crucial; corruption’s influence clouds true justice and erodes democratic principles. Allowing a minority to sway the law through judges jeopardizes ethical standards, risking the foundational pillars of justice and societal order.
What are the Republicans afraid of we need higher ethical standards for the Supreme Court
Thank you Senator Whitehouse and all the others on this committee for your endless hours working on the Supreme Court Accountability cases you all are working on and building.
I hope I can one day sooner than later believe it when I say The Supreme Court isn’t corrupt.
Wait until tomorrow and Graham will come out with a new act, one just has to look back at the past few years to see how the wind blows him around like a bunch of clothes in the wind.
*They Don't!!*
Now we know why they do not want a SET OF RULES called, "Ethics for Supreme Court Judges"! If they have rules, they won't be able to accept all these goodies! Do We have Judges or Crooks working inn the Supreme Court?
It should be called the Inferior Court.
Excellent new name!
It's superior in name only. @@gabydiehl8314
Best Sheep’s clothing cloaks are made by Republican Party
Like a 😃 face speaker...
Sheepskin is an awesome material. I'd wear a sheepskin cloak. Do you have a link to their store?
Step 1 is to audit their tax returns for the past 10 years, then charge them
Gifts to Supreme Court Justices are not kept secret unless they are improper gifts. It is simply logic.
Impeach Thomas 2024!
Impeach Alito 2024!
Term Limits 2024!
Vote Blue 2024 💙
Supreme Court judges MUST HAVE BOTH TIME LIMITS AND SUPERVISION. JUSTICE THOMAS IS NOT WORTHY.
A day where our government doesn't get anything done!? I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it with my own eyes....
You can see why Mr Whitehouse is a US Senator. A tour de force of clarity.
27% sounds a little high to me. Sheldon Whitehouse is amazing.
27% the Mega party of course!
Subpoena Ginny Thomas or better yet…LOCK HER UP! 🤔
Criminals? Or, just the best justice(s) money can buy?
It's not the all scotus going rogue, only the Republican sc...mb...g
DISGUSTING -- no donors, no lobbyist, why is this so DIFFICULT?!
Love Sheldon Whitehouse!!!!
Do the GOP actually think People are Not Watching their Dispicable behaviour? Actions Speak LOUDER than words.
VOTERS REMEMBER THIS ON VOTING DAY. VOTE BLUE
One thing for sure: Ms Graham is not capable of understanding reality.
I'm wondering whether you can include the many ties to cases before the Supreme Court to the buyers of out Supreme Court Justices? Making it ckear that is the problem.
How did we get to this place where both one of the two major political parties and the highest court in the land are so out of touch with the life Americans want, desire and aspire to?
The biggest prize here would be uncovering the machinations by Leonard Leo to change the court. He has worked very hard to not have a trail for his actions so public awareness and continued scrutiny would be a major problem for him.
Kudos to Senator Whitehouse. He noticed and focused long ago on what was going on behind closed doors.
Sheldon should reside in the Whitehouse .
The supreme court’s justices need to be reeled in .
They are going to have to make a choice !
No more gifts which is seen as graft .. bribes ..we can’t have that.
Court fixes it or the people will have to get involved .
The GOPs embrace of the creed of greed has led us to the apex of cynicism.
I use to have some respect for John Roberts, Chief Justice, but he apparently has no sway over the others.
Well if anyone knows a shitshow it’s his party.
Trump is endorsing himself. I absolutely love what's been happening to the candidates he endorses. And of course the dependability of those polls 😂
No democrat seeks biden's endorsement.
Fear is a healthy thing...👈😉
@@ketanjibrownsfavemolester7592And to your point, Trump is fearless. So nothing about him is healthy.
@@mac888spectral7
Great guy..👈😁..wouldn't let his
women butcher even one, of his kids...
I love that "forced birther"...,,
Yes, the polls ... that didn't age well, did it?
As officers of the highest court in the nation, they in should be held to a greater standard of ethics and behaviour, as they should be the ones by which all others are judged. Sadly, due to GOP meddling and gross Republican financial influence, they have become the most corrupted court in the land. So much for an independent judiciary. Time for term limits if impartiality cannot be guaranteed.
There should be term limits instituted for the supreme court! By them having a lifetime appointment, they have been effectively made to be above the law. No one is above the law! This is the result of lack of accountability and oversight!
The Price is Right Supreme Court!
SCOTUS does not smell just a little rotten, it reeks of putrefaction and carrion...
It smells worse than a open septic tank!!