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Investigation Uncovers More of Clarence Thomas’ Undisclosed Freebies from Wealthy Pals (www.rollingstone.com)

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The Supreme Court justice’s rich friends at the Horatio Alger Association have showered him with benefits, including lavish vacations and funds for a fawning documentary about his life

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[–] stevexley@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because I work in government I have to declare any gift with a value over $50. I also have no power over anything without 5 levels of oversight and this guy is chins deep in bribes and can overrule decades of precedent that affect millions. FFS.

[–] VanillaGorilla@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I don't work for the government, but it's somewhat the same range for me (in Germany). And that's how it should be in every job. Especially if you have any power.