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Should clarence thomas resign in an exchange for a pardon?

Should clarence thomas resign and have biden pardon him?

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Ethel2 said:
Just like the jackass?
At the very least Thomas exhibited poor judgement in accepting expensive gifts and not declaring them
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Sure. Some, like you, will take whatever smear you can get. Others, like the OP, have already convicted him and sent him to jail.
 
Ethel2 said:
The relevant ethics rules were tightened on March 14. I don’t think Thomas declared those gifts. I know he didn’t declare them until they were discovered by an investigative reporter.

thehill.com

Supreme Court justices face new disclosure requirements for gifts, free trips

Supreme Court justices must follow strengthened financial disclosure requirements surrounding gifts and free hotel stays, which follows rising pressure from lawmakers about the high court’s ethics …
thehill.com
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Since they don’t come from another branch of government presumably the Court will have no qualms with following them.

It’s not clear from the article that Thomas needs to report past gifts - the new rules apply to stays at “commercial properties” and have exceptions for gifts received as “personal hospitality.” The new rules also went into effect 3/14/23 and the article doesn’t state whether it applies to gifts received in the past.
 
Eriech said:
A more valid question:

Should Biden resign in exchange for a pardon for himself and and a handful of family members?
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No I think President Biden should stand up & face the music. If & when any charges are brought against him.
The evidence is public against Thomas, although SCOTUS Justices are above the law. The libertarian Billionaire didn't take up with his token black guy until after he became a SC Justice. He bought his mothers home & renovated it, allowing her to
live there rent free. Clarence didn't report the income he recieved from the sale, he also accepted Friendly hospitality in chunks up to 1/2 a Million Dollars. Harlan Crow a Libertarian & Hitler memorabilia collector befriended his personal Uncle Thom after he attained his lifetime appointment, despite sexual harassment accusations leveled by a coworker were summarily dismissed by the presiding Senator after a short glance (3 days) by the FBI. Thomas was confirmed in a squeaker, 52-48. Thomas was appointed to fill the spot of the 1st Black Justice Thurgood Marshal. He was appointed by Geo. H. W. Bush.
 
Captain Adverse said:
Since there is nothing that he has done wrong to deserve prosecution, much less conviction, then you must be blinded by your own confirmation bias thinking he is even at risk of charges, much less incarceration.



There is no evidence of bribery. You have no clue about the law. There must be a quid pro quo, and what is the evidence of that? Just that he has a rich friend who invited him on trips? :rolleyes:
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Show me a Thomas decision that goes against Nazi Memorabilia collector Crow's libertarian leanings. It's rather evident that they didn't meet at Walmart. Uncle Thom is a collectable to Crow, like a signed copy of Mien Kompf.
 
jpevans said:
Show me a Thomas decision that goes against Nazi Memorabilia collector Crow's libertarian leanings. It's rather evident that they didn't meet at Walmart. Uncle Thom is a collectable to Crow, like a signed copy of Mien Kompf.
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You cite nothing illegal
 
jpevans said:
No I think President Biden should stand up & face the music. If & when any charges are brought against him.
The evidence is public against Thomas, although SCOTUS Justices are above the law. The libertarian Billionaire didn't take up with his token black guy until after he became a SC Justice. He bought his mothers home & renovated it, allowing her to
live there rent free. Clarence didn't report the income he recieved from the sale, he also accepted Friendly hospitality in chunks up to 1/2 a Million Dollars. Harlan Crow a Libertarian & Hitler memorabilia collector befriended his personal Uncle Thom after he attained his lifetime appointment, despite sexual harassment accusations leveled by a coworker were summarily dismissed by the presiding Senator after a short glance (3 days) by the FBI. Thomas was confirmed in a squeaker, 52-48. Thomas was appointed to fill the spot of the 1st Black Justice Thurgood Marshal. He was appointed by Geo. H. W. Bush.
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If it's a crime why won't the Biden administration arrest him?
 
jpevans said:
Presidents don't get involved with the Dept. of Justice. DoJ in turn, doesn't necessarily publicize their investigations.
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There is no criminal investigation into Thomas. I assure you nothing will be done
 
jpevans said:
No I think President Biden should stand up & face the music. If & when any charges are brought against him.
The evidence is public against Thomas, although SCOTUS Justices are above the law. The libertarian Billionaire didn't take up with his token black guy until after he became a SC Justice. He bought his mothers home & renovated it, allowing her to
live there rent free. Clarence didn't report the income he recieved from the sale, he also accepted Friendly hospitality in chunks up to 1/2 a Million Dollars. Harlan Crow a Libertarian & Hitler memorabilia collector befriended his personal Uncle Thom after he attained his lifetime appointment, despite sexual harassment accusations leveled by a coworker were summarily dismissed by the presiding Senator after a short glance (3 days) by the FBI. Thomas was confirmed in a squeaker, 52-48. Thomas was appointed to fill the spot of the 1st Black Justice Thurgood Marshal. He was appointed by Geo. H. W. Bush.
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Sounds like a Tom Selleck commercial.
Were you outraged too at the Tony Rezko sale?
The presiding senator was Joe Biden as I recall.
Claimes of a pubic hair on a coke can vs. Biden and his family selling access for 50 years.
 
jpevans said:
Are you just being pessimistic or are you onboard the Thomas train?
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I am being realistic. Thomas is a moron who should never go near scotus. But there is no evidence he broke any laws
 
Thomas has shown he lacks any integrity, but he is going to sit there on the bench until he dies or retires, nothing is going to happen to him.
 
jpevans said:
Show me a Thomas decision that goes against Nazi Memorabilia collector Crow's libertarian leanings. It's rather evident that they didn't meet at Walmart. Uncle Thom is a collectable to Crow, like a signed copy of Mien Kompf.
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To say a billionaire real estate developer and GOP contributor doesn't have an interest in much of what goes before SCOTUS is beyond absurd.
 
jpevans said:
I'm pretty sure not reporting Thousands of Dollars in income is against the law.
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Then he should be arrested. But he won't be.

Because he didn't break the law
 
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PoS said:
Please cite the law that CT broke.
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Regardless of whether he broke the law or not, his actions show a complete lack of integrity. I don't even take lunch from a vendor. Over the years, I have been offered numerous expensive dinners, tickets to NFL games and opening day, and all expense paid trips to "tour" facilities. I have always declined. There is no policy against me taking anything from a vendor where I work, but I never want any appearance that I am doing anything with the money my employer trusts me with other than spending it in their best interests.

Thomas took gifts exceeding his yearly salary from a billionaire donor. No one with an ounce of integrity would have done that and anyone that doesn't understand that doesn't have an ounce of integrity. However, I doubt he broke the law or at least broke it sufficiently enough for there to be consequences.
 
ALiberalModerate said:
Regardless of whether he broke the law or not, his actions show a complete lack of integrity. I don't even take lunch from a vendor. Over the years, I have been offered numerous expensive dinners, tickets to NFL games and opening day, and all expense paid trips to "tour" facilities. I have always declined. There is no policy against me taking anything from a vendor where I work, but I never want any appearance that I am doing anything with the money my employer trusts me with other than spending it in their best interests.

Thomas took gifts exceeding his yearly salary from a billionaire donor. No one with an ounce of integrity would have done that and anyone that doesn't understand that doesn't have an ounce of integrity. However, I doubt he broke the law or at least broke it sufficiently enough for there to be consequences.
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Puh-lease. If Thomas didnt break the law then this is a nothingburger.

Lib racism on full display here.
 
Napoleon said:
There was no violation of the law so nothing to pardon.
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Your post indicates who you are, what your values are, the level of integrity of members of the Supreme Court you are willing to tolerate to suit your agenda.
The earliest reporting of Thomas hiding money from Harlan Crow is dated Jan. 22, 2011, below.

PoS said:
Puh-lease. If Thomas didnt break the law then this is a nothingburger.

Lib racism on full display here.
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The shitstained, "ringmaster of this RWE circus" is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts.

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https://www.nytimes.com › 2023 › 04 › 11 › opinion › clarence-thomas-supreme-court-abe-fortas.html

Opinion | 54 Years Ago, a Supreme Court Justice Was Forced to Quit for ...​

Apr 11, 2023 Fortas insisted he had done nothing wrong, but he stepped down, explaining in his resignation letter to Chief Justice Earl Warren that "the welfare and the maximum effectiveness of the court...

https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Liberty_Central

Liberty Central - Wikipedia​

The group was founded with seed money of $550,000 coming from two donors whose names were undisclosed. [6] In a February 2011 article, Politico reported that the initial $500,000 contribution came from Dallas real estate investor and conservative philanthropist Harlan Crow. [7] [8]

https://www.opensecrets.org › news › 2019 › 06 › virginia-thomas-extends-her-conservative-reach-for-2020

Virginia Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, extends her ...​

According to tax documents, Liberty Central had approximately 25 employees in 2010, as well as 10 volunteers. That year, it spent $600,000 on payroll (including a $120,000 salary for Thomas) and an additional $850,000 on "other expenses." Liberty Central's now-defunct website featured various forms of conservative advocacy.

https://www.latimes.com › politics › la-xpm-2011-jan-22-la-na-thomas-disclosure-20110122-story.html

Clarence Thomas failed to report wife's income, watchdog says​

Jan 22, 2011 In his 2009 disclosure, Justice Thomas also reported spousal income as "none." Common Cause contends that Liberty Central paid Virginia Thomas an unknown salary that year. Federal judges...

Earl Warren and Abe Fortas are rolling over in their graves.

https://abcnews.go.com › Politics › colleague-supreme-court-chief-justices-wife-makes-ethics › story?id=96804182

Ex-colleague of chief justice's wife makes ethics claim​

Feb 1, 2023 Jane Roberts is currently the managing partner at a Washington-based legal recruiting firm. She previously worked with Price at a separate firm in Maryland. Price was fired from the firm in 2013, according to the Times, and later sued Jane Roberts and another executive. Price is calling on lawmakers and Justice Department attorneys to investigate.
 
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I think he should resign without any pardons. But that would take character, integrity and patriotism, things that scumbag has never possessed. Just another greedy lying hypocrite who doesn't give a damn about this country or our citizens.
 
PoS said:
Puh-lease. If Thomas didnt break the law then this is a nothingburger.

Lib racism on full display here.
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https://www.latimes.com › opinion › story › 2023-04-10 › clarence-thomas-harlan-crow-supreme-court-ethics-crisis

Opinion: Clarence Thomas, Harlan Crow and the Supreme Court's ethics ...​

Apr 10, 2023 "A painting shows Thomas, Crow and Leonard Leo, the leader of the conservative Federalist Society, puffing stogies at a private hotel owned by the real estate mogul: an instantly iconic image of... The Los Angeles Times first reported on the flow of gifts from Crow to Thomas in 2004. Then Thomas simply stopped disclosing them, for nearly two decades..."

Liberty Central - Wikipedia

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"Liberty Central was a non-profit conservative political advocacy group founded in 2009 by Virginia Thomas, the wife of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, and Leonard Leo.[1] Virginia Thomas was the president and CEO.[2] The group ceased operations in 2012.[3]
...Funding
The group was founded with seed money of $550,000 coming from two donors whose names were undisclosed.[6] In a February 2011 article, Politico reported that the initial $500,000 contribution came from Dallas real estate investor and conservative philanthropist Harlan Crow.[7][8] .."

https://www.opensecrets.org › news › 2019 › 06 › virginia-thomas-extends-her-conservative-reach-for-2020

Virginia Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, extends her ...​

According to tax documents, Liberty Central had approximately 25 employees in 2010, as well as 10 volunteers. That year, it spent $600,000 on payroll (including a $120,000 salary for Thomas) and an additional $850,000 on "other expenses." Liberty Central's now-defunct website featured various forms of conservative advocacy.

https://www.latimes.com › politics › la-xpm-2011-jan-22-la-na-thomas-disclosure-20110122-story.html

Clarence Thomas failed to report wife's income, watchdog says​

Jan 22, 2011 In his 2009 disclosure, Justice Thomas also reported spousal income as "none." Common Cause contends that Liberty Central paid Virginia Thomas an unknown salary that year. Federal judges...
 
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