Michael FoxAug 10, 2023
James Gleick

The most blatantly corrupt Supreme Court Justice in U.S. history.

“At least 38 destination vacations, including a previously unreported voyage on a yacht around the Bahamas; 26 private jet flights, plus an additional eight by helicopter; a dozen VIP passes to sporting events, typically perched in the skybox; two stays at luxury resorts in Florida and Jamaica; and one standing invitation to an uber-exclusive golf club ...” @ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-other-billionaires-sokol-huizenga-novelly-supreme-court https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-other-billionaires-sokol-huizenga-novelly-supreme-court?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

Clarence Thomas’ 38 Vacations: The Other Billionaires Who Have Treated the Supreme Court Justice to Luxury Travel

The fullest accounting yet shows how Thomas has secretly reaped the benefits from a network of wealthy and well-connected patrons that is far more extensive than previously understood.

ProPublica
Aug 10, 2023 at 1:42pmWeb
Show threadMaxilo OveritAug 10, 2023
@JamesGleick
Except possibly Alito. And we'll see what other SCOTUSes are revealed to have set precedent for Thomas' corruption as the investigations continue.
Show threadSean RileyAug 10, 2023
@JamesGleick ‘As friends do’…. 😬
Show threadArt SmartAug 10, 2023
@JamesGleick what?! You mean John Yoo is a liar?! He said Clarence Thomas "is the most principled of all the Justices." See for yourself: https://mas.to/@ArtSmart/110851784765961664
Art Smart (@[email protected])

John Yoo (at the 4:11 timecode): Clarence Thomas "is the most principled of all the Justices." That's from Thomas' former law clerk. Now we find out that Thomas & Ginny enjoy an RV financed by another millionaire. Yep. We've got the best Supreme Court that money can buy. [interview recorded 26-Jul-2023] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r9aG0Mm1I0M-p2-43kn1P4R1x4rxIfvU/view?usp=sharing

mas.to
Show thread(((Cindy Weinstein)))Aug 10, 2023
@JamesGleick. Reading this was like experiencing food poisoning. Increasing sense of nausea with each paragraph read. But so so grateful to #Murphy and #Mierjeski and #Propublica for bringing to the light these gross violations. #Pulitzer
Show threadWeaponizedFunAug 10, 2023
@CindyWeinstein @JamesGleick It's almost as if Anita Hill was warning us about something...
Show thread(((Cindy Weinstein)))Aug 10, 2023
@WeaponizedFun @JamesGleick. Yes, a blaring siren!
Show threadPyperkubAug 10, 2023
@JamesGleick That article isn't complete. missing the almost $300k RV he uses to look 'folksy': https://www.businessinsider.com/clarence-thomas-purchased-luxury-rv-with-help-of-healthcare-executive-2023-8?op=1
Clarence Thomas purchased his RV with the help of a wealthy friend

The Supreme Court justice did not disclose that a former healthcare executive helped finance the purchase of his $267,000 recreational vehicle.

Business Insider
Show threadStu Duerson, machina exo deusAug 10, 2023

@JamesGleick

You want to buy a black man?

Call 1-800-SUP REME.

You can also buy a white guy, or maybe two or three. Get the volume discount!

(hard sarcasm, obviously)

Show threadL’Etat C’est MoiAug 27, 2023
@JamesGleick Funny how the GOP clown show debate has pushed all that out of the media.
Show threadsOlOw-NHSep 15, 2023

@JamesGleick

Whitewashing the Constitution pays!