The Scheme 21: “As Friends Do”

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 เม.ย. 2023
  • April 18 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, delivered the twenty-first in a series of speeches titled “The Scheme,” exposing the machinations by right-wing donor interests to capture the U.S. Supreme Court and achieve through the Court what they cannot through the elected branches of government.
    Whitehouse discussed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s brazen disregard for ethics disclosure laws.
    Last week, Whitehouse and Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) sent a letter calling on the Judicial Conference to refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Attorney General for potential violations of the Ethics in Government Act 1978. The letter comes after two bombshell reports from ProPublica exposing Justice Thomas’s failure to disclose the sale of properties to billionaire Harlan Crow, and revealing that Justice Thomas and his wife accepted extravagant vacations on Crow’s dime, including individual trips worth as much as $500,000, without disclosing them as federal law requires.
    In February, Whitehouse and Johnson reintroduced Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act, which was endorsed last week in an editorial by the New York Times Editorial Board.

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  • @nenaaa1444
    @nenaaa1444 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Thank you Propublica and Senator Whitehouse for not letting this story die

  • @anonimuse6553
    @anonimuse6553 ปีที่แล้ว +563

    Sheldon Whitehouse is the best. Not just a great leader but a hard working one. America is lucky to have such an honorable hard working Senator.
    I hope more people listen and respond to his information.

    • @jabbermocky4520
      @jabbermocky4520 ปีที่แล้ว

      I fear that he's the last of his kind. Very few individuals get themselves into political positions to serve the American people in the 21st century. Citizens United made that happen. SCOTUS is now a partisan political position, not a neutral judicial role. They are out to pad their own pockets at everyone's expense. Senator Whitehouse is a notable exception.

    • @andreahughes1
      @andreahughes1 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      And he is doing his job and most importantly he knows his job and works for his voters!

    • @Kwchurch6340
      @Kwchurch6340 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I grew up in Rhode Island. I remember when the Mayor of Providence ended up in jail. And he ran on an anti-corruption campaign. I used to say that it was a good place to leave. Nice to see an honest hardworking politician.

    • @johnnicholas1488
      @johnnicholas1488 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Make a good president.

    • @simontemplar3359
      @simontemplar3359 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He's the real deal. I've spoken personally to him a few times. I'm nobody, but he never made me feel that way when we spoke.

  • @peggygallagher5802
    @peggygallagher5802 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Always a fan Sheldon Whitehouse!!! Thank you for demanding accountability and setting the Supreme Court straight!👍🇺🇸

  • @katem.8816
    @katem.8816 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    “The highest court has the lowest standards.” Whitehouse nails it.

    • @tygrahof9268
      @tygrahof9268 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thomas is a bought judge

    • @socorrobandala7338
      @socorrobandala7338 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      FEDERAL LAW ETHICS should DEFUND Clarence and Ginnii Thomas!,!!!,,,

  • @curiouscat3384
    @curiouscat3384 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    Love Senator Whitehouse! Hang in there - your determination to keep your investigations alive will eventually pay off.

    • @mjl9002
      @mjl9002 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if Chief Justice Roberts, or indeed any of the "conservative" Justices, have the guts to watch Senator Whitehouse's shocking presentations on how they got there?
      I seriously doubt it.

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It's happening it just doesn't get the press or subscriptions. SPREAD THE GOOD WORD and let's help him and people like Beau of the Fifth (here on TH-cam as well) get to 1 million subscribers. Let's get the imposters out of Democracy along with ProPublica and others.

    • @curiouscat3384
      @curiouscat3384 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@petemavus2948 Yes! I just watched a clip of Russell Brand ranting at John Heileman with Bill Maher about all media being complicit. Brand usually turns me off but this one was spot on! We also need to nail to the wall, corporate and wall street establishment congress people like pelosi

    • @lanzi655
      @lanzi655 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes he got my attention too. Point is what will be done ???? My experience is i only hear how embarrassing Americans are feeling, when confronted about it. Answer is thats why more and more people getting frustrated and voting for candidates who normally will not have any change to be voted for any possition, called the Trump effect.

  • @allancrow134
    @allancrow134 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    I always like to thank the good people of Rhode Island for electing this man. Well done! :)

    • @irishlady30
      @irishlady30 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      We love him, he's one of the heroes who hasn't sold his seat to the highest bidder 🥰🥰🥰

    • @PDXDrumr
      @PDXDrumr ปีที่แล้ว +18

      The guy is a treasure to have. Wish we had someone like this in WA. Maybe next time.

  • @alwayslernin4400
    @alwayslernin4400 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    As a taxpayer what's most disgusting is that with all the money spent on law enforcement, homeland security and ethics committees Propublica had to find this out for us (and I assume at a fraction of the cost).

    • @angusmorrison9433
      @angusmorrison9433 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      👍👍👍👍👍💯

    • @rustyshackle917
      @rustyshackle917 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The agencies you mention are designed to protect the political class, not prosecute them.

    • @alwayslernin4400
      @alwayslernin4400 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rustyshackle917 I wonder how many of their foot soldiers are aware of that.

  • @carloscrawford2454
    @carloscrawford2454 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Great job Senator Whitehouse!

    • @sereanaduwai8313
      @sereanaduwai8313 ปีที่แล้ว

      The USA got rid of a king to become a Republic but appointed Judges to the Supreme Court of the land on a lifetime tenure? I thought that privilege was only given to the Kings and Queens?

  • @MarthaReynolds
    @MarthaReynolds ปีที่แล้ว +176

    I was fortunate enough to work for Sen. Whitehouse when he was RI’s Attorney General. He is the real deal - hardworking, intelligent, ethical. We are very lucky to have him in DC.

    • @bonnieprice9482
      @bonnieprice9482 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Him and Bernie Sanders..!!

    • @mohassan1581
      @mohassan1581 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I am simply jealous, I wish I worked for him.!!!

    • @suzanneforasiepi3942
      @suzanneforasiepi3942 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bless you for having a fantastic job and Boss 🙂💟

    • @taritabonita22
      @taritabonita22 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What a pleasure and honor.
      The real deal as what we need right now !

    • @rochellestarr9538
      @rochellestarr9538 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      We would be luckier to have him in the Oval Office

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 ปีที่แล้ว +1291

    "The highest court should not have the lowest standards." 🎯🎯🎯 Thank you, Senator Whitehouse! You are a national treasure.

    • @sandyd3686
      @sandyd3686 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Absolutely 💯 💯 right

    • @aussiesheila2690
      @aussiesheila2690 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      He sure is. He is one of the best Dem Senators I’ve seen

    • @marcuspi999
      @marcuspi999 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      And Matt Easton of ProPublica for excellent investigative journalism!

    • @modemmark421
      @modemmark421 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandyd3686 *HERE* *IS* *THE* *SOLUTION:*
      Make sure You, your friends, your family, and your coworkers inform themselves and vote for Marianne Williamson, Bernie Sanders, Sheldon Whitehouse, and their ilk, Locally, state wide, and nationally.
      IT AIN'T GONNA CHANGE UNTIL *WE* CHANGE IT!
      Bernie showed US the way; it is apparent that trying to start a "3rd party" to challenge the powerful and corrupt Corporate DNC and RNC is nothing more than standing on the outside, shaking your fists and shouting... it does NOTHING!
      Bernie showed us the WAY and he DEMONSTRATED how to do it... the WAY to implement change is to climb INTO the belly of the DNC Beast, at the Precinct level, where the "sausage factory" starts, and run for office and/or support socialist/progressive candidates/incumbents all the way into congress and to the Whitehouse!
      As Bernie demonstrated, *WE* Progressive Liberals can *USE* that Monstrous Multi-Billion Dollar Political Machine called The DNC to implement the Change that WE ("the *99%")* want and need!
      Go to Bernie's website.
      - Get Informed!
      - Get Organized!
      - Get ACTIVE!
      IT AIN'T GONNA CHANGE UNTIL *WE* CHANGE IT!!!!!!

    • @fritterfoof5146
      @fritterfoof5146 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      That picture of them all under the statue is worth a thousand words , you can tell who was the Important one in the photo , all the white men looking at the black man as he ponders his decisions.

  • @jillparker9538
    @jillparker9538 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is how all Senators should be. Thanks again Senator Whitehouse!JR

  • @kathrynlove8252
    @kathrynlove8252 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you Senator for an eloquent, easy-to-follow analysis of the shameful corruption of our justice system especially held up against the principled behavior of Abe Fortas.

  • @Ti-nf4fq
    @Ti-nf4fq ปีที่แล้ว +478

    You, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, are a American hero. Keep it up

  • @michaeljolicoeur2157
    @michaeljolicoeur2157 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    Thank you Senator Whitehouse. You are a bright light in the hallway of American decency and democracy.

  • @CliveNDerek
    @CliveNDerek ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When Sheldon Whitehouse speaks, EVERYONE should listen.

  • @mid_century_me
    @mid_century_me ปีที่แล้ว +73

    The Creepy Billionaires Club, thank you Senator Whitehouse for keeping us informed. Please keep after the Supreme Court. No one should be above the law. Shame on Clarence Thomas. But that's what makes him corrupt though, he has no shame.

    • @missdollydawg2615
      @missdollydawg2615 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was Bidens blunder. Ask the courageous Anita Hill...
      Ask the timid ultra young lady, at the time, long ago, Blase Ford. The Congress' most recent blunder. These are far from this great Country's finest. We deserve the best. Wake Up America. If we can't get this under control, there is no other time but now.

    • @Human_Rights_23-zl1hv
      @Human_Rights_23-zl1hv ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is not the only corrupt Supreme Court justice.

  • @meaganlawler7536
    @meaganlawler7536 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    Go Senator Whitehouse and team! You are finally gaining traction. We so appreciate all your efforts on behalf of democracy

    • @deloreswillis9224
      @deloreswillis9224 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yesssssssss indeed❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@deloreswillis9224 Yes!!!
      Beau of the Fifth here on TH-cam too. Excellent commentary/clarifications. Let's get both's subscriberships up. Please SPREAD the GOOD 🇺🇸 WORD.They're taking on all the true threats to Democracy. ✌️

  • @marylandria
    @marylandria ปีที่แล้ว +347

    Thank you, Senator Whitehouse. Shameless bribery.

    • @B70707
      @B70707 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clown-Hole from RI

    • @jerrysacct
      @jerrysacct ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you Senator Whitehouse! The current issue, with regard to the Judiciary, and in particular Clarence Thomas. Thomas’s abuse of the “Disclosure Rule” is unacceptable ! It seems even to a lay person, his willingness to play loose with the rules has to reflect, in some way, on his rulings? At the least, it seems to set the stage for potentially “cloudy” decisions. I would like to see him removed.

    • @kathybumgardner4773
      @kathybumgardner4773 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Impeach thomas and his wife FIRE BOTH

    • @M.J.212
      @M.J.212 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@B70707The Ad Hominem Argument (also, "Personal attack," "Poisoning the well"): The fallacy of attempting to refute an argument by attacking the opposition’s intelligence, morals, education, professional qualifications, personal character or reputation, using a corrupted negative argument from ethos. E.g., "That so-called judge;" or "He's so evil that you can't believe anything he says." See also "Guilt by Association." The opposite of this is the "Star Power" fallacy. Another obverse of Ad Hominem is the Token Endorsement Fallacy, where, in the words of scholar Lara Bhasin, "Individual A has been accused of anti-Semitism, but Individual B is Jewish and says Individual A is not anti-Semitic, and the implication of course is that we can believe Individual B because, being Jewish, he has special knowledge of anti- Semitism. Or, a presidential candidate is accused of anti-Muslim bigotry, but someone finds a testimony from a Muslim who voted for said candidate, and this is trotted out as evidence against the candidate's bigotry." The same fallacy would apply to a sports team offensively named after a marginalized ethnic group, but which has obtained the endorsement (freely given or paid) of some member, traditional leader or tribal council of that marginalized group so that the otherwise-offensive team name and logo magically become "okay" and nonracist.

  • @MeidasTouch_Chickadee
    @MeidasTouch_Chickadee ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I remembered Whitehouse presenting how McConnell and his Repugnicans took over the Supreme Court. A well developed road map... I remember being utterly distraught when Thomas was finally confirmed as a SCOTUS judge. I never understood why because of the appearance of impropriety (sexual misconduct allegations), which should have disqualified him. Whitehouse is giant. We need more people like him.

  • @fifteenthfret
    @fifteenthfret ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I salute you, Senator Whitehouse👍🏼!

  • @emmawattson3187
    @emmawattson3187 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    I believe you are about to change the course of history; Senator Whitehouse. We admire you . Stay strong and stay safe, and Thank- You.

    • @julieowens6581
      @julieowens6581 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Amen!!

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen, please continue to bless, guide and protect Sheldon Whitehouse and OUR 🇺🇸 COUNTRY!

  • @chairmansservices2645
    @chairmansservices2645 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Thank you for bringing this disgraceful Supreme Court to light. Please don't stop. Don't give up until this corruption has accountability.

    • @ChristopherBarrett-px3os
      @ChristopherBarrett-px3os ปีที่แล้ว

      The Supreme Court is no longer a reliable or credible court because of Chief Justice Roberts and the conservative majority's conduct. What Justice Clarence Thomas has been doing that is now coming to light should come as no surprise to anyone.

  • @jjetta264
    @jjetta264 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Love, love, love, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. His honesty kicks butt! I wish there was a hundred of him.

  • @uresosweet
    @uresosweet ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I've always respected you from a distance. This last week you knocked me off my feet in that you aren't playing a game. You and your staff have a reverence for justice that will be remembered for ages. Thank you

  • @sparkys2711
    @sparkys2711 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    OMG! You just blow me away Senator Whitehouse with all this. Please don’t stop. We truly need you 🙏

    • @sandyd3686
      @sandyd3686 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Bravo Senator Whitehouse 👍 👌

    • @deloreswillis9224
      @deloreswillis9224 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We TRULY DO!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@deloreswillis9224 All our talk is cheap so let's at least
      SPREAD THE GOOD WORD
      and get his channel more subscriberships or gift his book
      "The Scheme" / "Dark Money" in Politics to friends and families or Libraries even.

  • @falconeasel6293
    @falconeasel6293 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    This is what a Senator looks like. Outstanding work by an extraordinary public servant.

  • @skyrocketcoast219
    @skyrocketcoast219 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    A zillion thank yous for all your work against these crazy & corrupt GOP judges.

  • @ToddRock16
    @ToddRock16 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Senator Whitehouse is obviously a Senator we could use many more of.
    He's done his part. Again. Let's just hope his eloquence and service to exposing ethics violations leads to action.
    That's when I will get excited.😊

  • @Landonismo
    @Landonismo ปีที่แล้ว +508

    You are great Senator Whitehouse

    • @paddyholly2184
      @paddyholly2184 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I love when Sheldon calls out the Creepy Right Wing Billionaries. 😅

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@@paddyholly2184 Me 🇺🇸 too ! ✌️

    • @marshacrishon1548
      @marshacrishon1548 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes he is Great 👍

  • @papablue3015
    @papablue3015 ปีที่แล้ว +404

    Senator Whitehouse is an American treasure! And a corrupt supreme court!

    • @jeanineruby
      @jeanineruby ปีที่แล้ว +1

      a REPUBLICAN corrupt supreme court

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So is Beau of the Fifth and his commentary here on TH-cam as well. I'm hoping to see both their channels reach 1 million subscribers.

  • @lindaaphillippi7015
    @lindaaphillippi7015 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Senator WhiteHouse! You are a treasure! Please keep doing what you are doing!

  • @guymobbley8324
    @guymobbley8324 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    The scary part is this might be the tip of the iceberg ! This might be the most insightful look into our supreme court to date. Thank you for the most informative look at a system that went rogue.

    • @bruggeman672
      @bruggeman672 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That it will get worse is pretty much a given...

    • @susanbengston3208
      @susanbengston3208 ปีที่แล้ว

      You,WE can Bet The Farm, This IS Just The Tip Of The Corruptionberg!!!! 👹🤬!!!!

  • @theemporersnewclothes
    @theemporersnewclothes ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Impeach Thomas...

    • @arettalayne3635
      @arettalayne3635 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We can't do anything with a Republican house majority. That is why voting is so important.

  • @lspthrattan
    @lspthrattan ปีที่แล้ว +167

    THE IRONY OF A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ACTING LIKE HE WAS IGNORANT OF THE LAWS HE BROKE IS STAGGERING

  • @eddrey8411
    @eddrey8411 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you, Senator Whitehouse! 👍👏

  • @rudolphpieters7918
    @rudolphpieters7918 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    He is perhaps the most knowledgeable person in the US Senate on this issue. He is the senate's version of Jamie Raskin. His information is top rated and valuable.

    • @cookien8390
      @cookien8390 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I would have to agree. I'm a big fan of them both.

    • @user-bh8so6qy3r
      @user-bh8so6qy3r 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Me too!

  • @annonymous4831
    @annonymous4831 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    I wish this man would run for the presidency.

    • @corriesmiley4315
      @corriesmiley4315 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      AMEN. WHAT ABOUT

    • @corriesmiley4315
      @corriesmiley4315 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      A HUGH COURT JUDGE

    • @corriesmiley4315
      @corriesmiley4315 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      FOR LIFE. AMEN, AMEN,AMEN.

    • @neemz9361
      @neemz9361 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      His name is even Whitehouse

    • @magilla7887
      @magilla7887 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I also said that a while back, but I never thought about the fact of ( Whitehouse)🤔😳That’s perfect 👍🏼

  • @robincosta8973
    @robincosta8973 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    I am loving how Senator Whitehouse is NOW able to name names during his "Scheme" speeches. This man is a mensch!

  • @JennyYasi
    @JennyYasi ปีที่แล้ว +16

    How can we support your efforts? Thank you Senator Whitehouse!

  • @tristris3421
    @tristris3421 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is how elected officials are supposed to do their job… thank GOD we have grownups in the Senate.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @michaelmayo-vb5fl
      @michaelmayo-vb5fl 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol 😂.. it's all theater lol. It's different when cameras shut off lol. Just look at all the corporate business. Donations to all the government officials lol. Clarence just sucks at hiding it lol. Look up open secret & type any official in lol & be amazed lol

  • @chrismerkel9604
    @chrismerkel9604 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Sen. Whitehouse keep the pressure on until Clarence Thomas is forced to resign!

    • @billyboy1093
      @billyboy1093 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's our only hope, we know the Chief Justice and the AG won't do a thing.

    • @marywallace4086
      @marywallace4086 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris, too bad we can't just fire his sorry ass! There has to be a way we can get rid of him and his Mega corrupt wife.

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@billyboy1093Hi. Are you subscribed and spreading the word of Sheldon Whitehouse's work to as many as possible and recommending they Subscribe or buy his book ? I am... I do... I have... PLEASE DO. We can't wait for everyone else, our Democracy is at stake. 🇺🇸

    • @jerrysacct
      @jerrysacct ปีที่แล้ว

      We are so blessed to have such an intelligent , courageous leader as
      Senator Whitehouse. I am so happy to see that there is illumination on the “dark corners” of the Supreme Court!! It’s been a long time coming. Like others, I was disappointed and angry to see Clarence Thomas appointed to the court. The issue with Anita Hill was despicable and disgusting and yet “ by slight of hand “? or magic he was appointed.
      Thank you

  • @moniqueosby7709
    @moniqueosby7709 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    I ♥️ Senator Whitehouse! He is like a pitbull on SCOTUS...he has NEVER let go on their dark $$$ issues and their corruption

    • @marshcreek4355
      @marshcreek4355 ปีที่แล้ว

      If only the American public and other members of Congress cared about this as much as Senator Whitehouse does. This should not be one man's mission. The Israelis citizens were in the streets by the tens of thousands for over 10 weeks night after night protesting when Netanyahu tried to corrupt their highest court - even members of their military. Republicans, Mitch McConnell, and the Federalist Society corrupted ours, and our people just yawned with many not even having a clue about this corruption in their midst. We have become a tired democracy and that's usually how and when they fall. Ignorance and not caring. The people are not only not fighting they don't have any sense as to what they should be fighting for. Or what to save. We are pitiful.

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Me too 💜
      I hope you're subscribed and would also recommend Beau of the Fifth also here on TH-cam. I wish both could get to 1 million subscribers. I'm tired of the light being hid under the bushel. With sincere best 🇺🇸 wishes, P. ✌️

    • @BillHallProductions
      @BillHallProductions ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you high. He called for rules and processes after explaining the man broke existing LAWS
      it's cowardice dressed up as fighting

    • @edwardsinram7099
      @edwardsinram7099 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ​@@BillHallProductions you might be high, he's been screaming against the court for fucking YEARS at everyone

    • @BillHallProductions
      @BillHallProductions ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardsinram7099 but he's still not calling for anything to happen expect an ethics bill the court will continue to ignore
      He's not saying it's intolerable for Thomas to be on the court
      He's a fucking wimp who won't do what's needed but because every other democratic is a useless pile of garbage he seems brave

  • @laurabealmear9293
    @laurabealmear9293 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Your the best! Keep saying it, people are listening! Don’t get discouraged! We need people like yourself in government

  • @brucelehman3932
    @brucelehman3932 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is one of the greatest speeches ever made on the floor of the Senate. Senator Whitehouse is a true patriot.

  • @mk1st
    @mk1st ปีที่แล้ว +105

    “The highest court should not have the lowest standards”👏👏

    • @sandyd3686
      @sandyd3686 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Truth 🎉🎉

  • @aliciao.5731
    @aliciao.5731 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you so much, sir. You are so intelligent responsible and supportive of your country and its citizens.

  • @annabrown1077
    @annabrown1077 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    YOU ARE THIS COUNTRY'S HERO, SENATOR WHITEHOUSE!
    SO THANKFUL FOR YOU!
    BLESSINGS 🙏🙏🙏

    • @sandyd3686
      @sandyd3686 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Amen 🎉

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen, if you're not subscribed please do and SPREAD THE GOOD!

  • @awakeningwithsusan9546
    @awakeningwithsusan9546 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Thank you Senator! I do not TRUST the Supreme Court any longer. WE NEED CHANGE!

    • @gdr55
      @gdr55 ปีที่แล้ว

      Open your eyes please! Its not just the court. These people have been working at stacking state legislatures for years. This country is in deep 💩

    • @kimberlychodur3508
      @kimberlychodur3508 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I haven’t trusted them since Trump’s 3 picks.

  • @ChooseCompassion
    @ChooseCompassion ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Bless you Sheldon. I wonder if you know how many of the American people that pay attention to politics and all the deadly games that are being played know how much you fight for the planet, against dark money and for the people.
    You are so very appreciated. ❤

  • @noaht3087
    @noaht3087 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is pretty powerful, the "supreme" Court definitely needs rules just like the rest of.

  • @teresagunn4919
    @teresagunn4919 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Senator Whitehouse that sir was the best Mike Drop of the decade thank you for your outstanding public service 💙💙💙

  • @joijencuyah2345
    @joijencuyah2345 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    All praise & gratitude to Sen Whitehouse! Great reporting, great clarity, great weaving together! Thank you for your bold, educational & passionate delivery!

    • @hildy9678
      @hildy9678 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @lindat1078
    @lindat1078 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank God someone is stepping up with the truth!! I appreciate Senator Whitehouse so much!!!

  • @georgehugh3455
    @georgehugh3455 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thomas Jefferson said, _“Ignorance of the law is no excuse in any country. If it were, the laws would lose their effect, because it can always be pretended.”_

  • @summerrain7466
    @summerrain7466 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Thank you, Sen. Whitehouse, for all you do!!

  • @manwithmountain
    @manwithmountain ปีที่แล้ว +91

    If the Chief Justice fails or refuses to police the court, shouldn't he resign?

    • @nycatlady2314
      @nycatlady2314 ปีที่แล้ว

      He doesn’t have the authority to police the justices. They are above the law. The only authority to set guidelines and policy is congress. Congress could impeach but it would take 2/3 and no republicans would vote to hold any corrupt person responsible.

    • @sarahcarter113
      @sarahcarter113 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      YES!!!!!

    • @rurdy2rk380
      @rurdy2rk380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YEP!

    • @Maggie-rr8gi
      @Maggie-rr8gi ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but won’t

    • @ellenfaulkner7616
      @ellenfaulkner7616 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

  • @kokohead333
    @kokohead333 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Thank you, Thank you!!! Your work is appreciated, wish we had hundreds more of you 💙💙💙

  • @granitarichardson5156
    @granitarichardson5156 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Senator this was thoroughly done. Thank you for your continued push for fairness.

  • @suzannefarrington4143
    @suzannefarrington4143 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Love the clarity of these proceedings. Thank you, Senator Whitehouse.

    • @StopWhining491
      @StopWhining491 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Balance of powers? What other branch of government is permitted to oversee itself?

    • @Kali4Action
      @Kali4Action ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That word explains Senator Whitehouse's thinking process...clarity

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@Kali4Action "Oh say can you see, by the dawns early light"
      👍⚖️🌎🇺🇸🌍🗽✌️

  • @fritterfoof5146
    @fritterfoof5146 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Great props to Sheldon for mixing up one hell of a cocktail of corruption .

    • @sandyd3686
      @sandyd3686 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Outstanding 🎉🎉

  • @13zebras
    @13zebras ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you Senator Whitehouse! Rhode Island is lucky beyond belief to have you as a Senator!

  • @babybijou969
    @babybijou969 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    These reports are stunning. Keep it up, Senator Whitehouse! 🙏🤘

  • @kidkong637
    @kidkong637 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Thank you senator Whitehouse! I hope Clarence Thomas is feeling the squeeze.

    • @StopWhining491
      @StopWhining491 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Can't wait to find out what Crow's getting for all of his largesse.

    • @kirkthiets2771
      @kirkthiets2771 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@StopWhining491 He got Roe vs Wade repealed.

    • @AlexYounger
      @AlexYounger ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He thinks he’s untouchable. He might be right.

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@StopWhining491 He collects Nazi memorabilia, maybe he really wants Clarence's hide in more ways than one. Perfect set up promise him a Museum. 🤣 Eeeeeew !!!

    • @smokelord2002
      @smokelord2002 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Without the gop on board, nothing will happen. And since they are gop based justices, nothing ever will. You think will risk their strangle hold of power to do the right thing? Fuck no.

  • @StopWhining491
    @StopWhining491 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Keep beating this drum, Senator Whitehouse. Somebody's got to call this corruption into the light of day.

  • @sherylskelley608
    @sherylskelley608 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really love Whitehouse ❤ He ‘s Fabulous

  • @georgehugh3455
    @georgehugh3455 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    _"Ignorance of the law is no good excuse, where every man is bound to take notice of the laws to which he is subject."_ - Thomas Hobbes

  • @ingeborglovic2782
    @ingeborglovic2782 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Go Sen. Whitehouse!A national treasure 😊

  • @berthabridges3483
    @berthabridges3483 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "You're not to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who it or says it."
    ~ Malcolm X

  • @kbone8137
    @kbone8137 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    SIMPLY THE BEST PUBLIC SERVANT in office now. R-O-C-K S-O-L-I-D‼‼ 🔥

  • @topherjoe1
    @topherjoe1 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Well done, I look forward to the hearings coming up. Even in lower courts we adhere to the "no gifts" for court related services strictly, and gladly. It is hard to see the highest court in the land falter and as a result cast a shadow on courts who are working hard to right wrongs and provide equal access to justice for all. It is disheartening.

  • @superclaymaster
    @superclaymaster ปีที่แล้ว +70

    The trust on the court is at an all time low. This needs to be fixed for all of us

    • @FlyingCircusAct
      @FlyingCircusAct ปีที่แล้ว

      Care to explain further?

    • @superclaymaster
      @superclaymaster ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlyingCircusAct google is your friend

    • @FlyingCircusAct
      @FlyingCircusAct ปีที่แล้ว

      @@superclaymaster Not a single example, nor a way to fix the SCOTUS?

    • @superclaymaster
      @superclaymaster ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlyingCircusAct
      1) www.google.com/search?q=confidence+in+the+supreme+court&hl=en&biw=375&bih=632&sxsrf=APwXEddwFjlcKwJVTnDWNFOwPe9MrhHnjA%3A1682060904928&ei=aDZCZIajOPKjptQPkdW8wAs&oq=trust+in+the+supreme+court&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAEYATIFCAAQgAQyBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yCAgAEIoFEIYDMggIABCKBRCGAzIICAAQigUQhgMyCAgAEIoFEIYDOgoIABBHENYEELADOgcIIxDqAhAnOgcILhDqAhAnOgQIIxAnOggILhCKBRCRAjoOCAAQigUQsQMQgwEQkQI6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOg4ILhCABBCxAxDHARDRAzoRCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQxwEQ0QM6CAgAEIoFEJECOgcIABCKBRBDOg0IABCKBRCxAxCDARBDOg4ILhCKBRCxAxCDARCRAjoRCC4QigUQsQMQgwEQxwEQ0QM6CAgAEIAEELEDOgsILhCABBDHARCvAToICC4QgAQQsQM6CwguEIMBELEDEIAEOggILhCxAxCABDoNCAAQgAQQsQMQRhD_AToICAAQFhAeEAo6CAgAEBYQHhAPOgUIIRCgAToFCAAQogRKBAhBGABQoRFYv0dg5VVoA3AAeACAAYkBiAHuFJIBBTE2LjEwmAEAoAEBsAEPyAEHwAEB&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp&dlnr=1&sei=wPFCZJbtOILH0PEPhLCwqAQ
      2) everyone will have a different take on improving our confidence. Some will deny there’s actually an ethics problem others will say there’s only a perception problem.
      3) double the size of the court expand the specialization of the justices. Never pick another justice approved by the federalist society.

  • @evillyn7895
    @evillyn7895 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    My gratitude for this good man has no bounds.

  • @roxannegrevers4662
    @roxannegrevers4662 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Clear,concise and necessary!!

  • @divinerespect309
    @divinerespect309 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Evidence presented. Wow learn something new everyday. Thank you Senator.

  • @donnisthran2812
    @donnisthran2812 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Expand the court to 13 so that each district has a justice to oversee it.

  • @ameliemorton9849
    @ameliemorton9849 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    An Australian who resides in Canada, listening to this upstanding human being, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, brings some hope that your country will survive the lies, deceit, and power hungry Republicans who have little interest in really taking of their supporters. I have no vested interest in your country but it is so depressing to watch the spreading of falsehoods to hoodwink their supporters...thank you so much Senator Whitehouse

    • @tracevicente
      @tracevicente ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m Canadian American who moved back because of Trump, this Senator is the OG.

    • @bonnieprice9482
      @bonnieprice9482 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!!

  • @mohassan1581
    @mohassan1581 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As always, your powerful speeches with strong imagery is illuminating and educational.

  • @Maggie-rr8gi
    @Maggie-rr8gi ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love the “creepy billionaire” comment! So fitting.

  • @btrous1
    @btrous1 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This should be headlines in every newspaper in America, covered in depth & detail on every NETWORK IN AMERICA!!!

    • @nancylee6649
      @nancylee6649 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would love to see this info from hard-working Sheldon Whitehouse on every newspaper, every network and even on billboards everywhere in this United States of America !!!!!!

  • @kentinman2326
    @kentinman2326 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    That is what it looks like when a Senator is dedicated to liberty and justice for all.

    • @sandyd3686
      @sandyd3686 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely 💯 💯 RIGHT 🎉🎉

    • @annebiggins7180
      @annebiggins7180 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! 😮
      Supreme Court Thomas in bed with daddy Crowe bucks💵💰💸💴💶💳💲
      Blaming your ignorance on someone's bad advice- huh?

  • @carolesmith9235
    @carolesmith9235 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those of us who do not approve of Justice Thomas' behavior and compete lack of integrity as well as the others included in this report, we
    are all vulnerable and affected by the decisions and actions made by them. It is truly sickening and overwhelming and out of control.

  • @melodymarks4927
    @melodymarks4927 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What can we do to get rid of these corrupt “justices”

  • @Ti-nf4fq
    @Ti-nf4fq ปีที่แล้ว +386

    RISE MARCH DEMAND JUSTICE. WE MUST CLEAN UP THIS MESS THAT THE REPUGNANT REPUBLICAN PARTY HAS MADE!

    • @becka_boo
      @becka_boo ปีที่แล้ว +36

      IT'S FAR PAST TIME, RIGHT!? RISE UP, PEOPLE!!

    • @billyboy1093
      @billyboy1093 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alysononoahu8702 Unfortunately Democrats are far too fearful of retaliation from the right.

    • @shirleywhite3716
      @shirleywhite3716 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes

    • @hilpei3675
      @hilpei3675 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      they don't respond to our protests or marches ---- what we need is a justice system willing to arrest these crooks!

    • @paradoxmo
      @paradoxmo ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@alysononoahu8702 Not without Feinstein, unfortunately, so you’d better hope she gets better soon or resigns

  • @bethleslie3994
    @bethleslie3994 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Senator Whitehouse is terrific. None of those guys can get away with trying to fool him.❤

    • @dankelly2147
      @dankelly2147 ปีที่แล้ว

      Question is, what’s going to be done about it? Answer: probably not a damned thing.

    • @bethleslie3994
      @bethleslie3994 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dankelly2147 You’re probably right, and. nothing much can ever be done so long as the GOP are looking out
      for their special interest groups (the “wealthy, the well off and the well connected.” quoting Hakeem Jeffries) But no one can say Senator Whitehouse just lets it go by. He has the facts and he states them.

    • @tygrahof9268
      @tygrahof9268 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yet the crooks he exposes still serve. Time to arrest them.

    • @bethleslie3994
      @bethleslie3994 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tygrahof9268 Oh, I agree but what’s more important, I think Senator Whitehouse agrees, too.

  • @Hazelnutwarrior
    @Hazelnutwarrior ปีที่แล้ว +9

    From GA but hearing this Senator speak on the GOP/Well Hidden Corporate money influencing the judicial process is refreshing. He contextualized the nuance around the Propublica report well, and raises good motions to investigate/question further.

  • @aeomoon8869
    @aeomoon8869 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A+ visual representation. Thx Senator.

  • @gregcarlson8660
    @gregcarlson8660 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The instructions on the disclosure form are so plain and simple that even a supreme court justice can understand it.

  • @berthabridges3483
    @berthabridges3483 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
    ~ James Baldwin

    • @LeCharles07
      @LeCharles07 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Which is kind of a problem with our legal system. The average person doesn't have the resources to go toe to toe with the government over the constitutionality of a law.

  • @margolenney6032
    @margolenney6032 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    O. M. G. This is so devious, underhand & truly appalling. The sad thing is that this has gone on for years, the judge thought that he got away with for so long that his Hubris has finally caught up with him. His ‘dementia’ even led him to state his wife’s income was 0$’s how did he think 600$k arrived in the joint bank account. One of his wife’s salaries. Let’s face it Crow would have never in a billion years befriended Thomas if he had not been a high court judge. One of his only black friends. Both born in the same year states Crow so ‘we had so much in common’. Sure a black man brought up in a two bedroom single story house, parents both in working class jobs. Versus a son of a billionaire who continues the family tradition of continuing to be a billionaire. This stinks so badly it’s vomit making. Why is there no ethics committee looking into this. Where is Jim Jordan & his overly large laughable gavel. Forget justice & accountability if your relying on any member of the GOP. Especially in the era of the MAGA movement. America. You look sound & ARE ridiculous at this moment in time. Gun laws befitting the 18th century, DJT befitting BS nonsensical politics & retribution for his damaged inflated ego & a MAGA base believing they are the geniuses of the civilised world. Sadly the reality is a million miles from the truth. Sadly It’s no longer God Bless America, more God help America. Vote. Everyone please Vote these MAGA extremist gun toting, unwashed, home schooled, trump loving bigots out. This movement needs to be defeated. The only way to achieve that success is to get out and vote for common sense & for truth.

  • @crysmeserve5395
    @crysmeserve5395 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love senator Whitehouse! He's been trying to tell us for a long time.

  • @riceexperiment
    @riceexperiment ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "The highest court should not have the lowest standards." Well said.

  • @eileenseifert9134
    @eileenseifert9134 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I have watched all of your speeches. You are so well prepared. I really enjoy listening to you. Keep up the good work for all of us. Thank you Senator Whighthouse.

    • @ilenesykes3686
      @ilenesykes3686 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Senator Whitehouse!

  • @moniquerobinson5206
    @moniquerobinson5206 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Wow! Sen. Whitehouse 🙏🙏🙏 you & your team are successful! Congrats on your heartfelt discovery so far. 👏👏👏👏 🇨🇦

  • @InfiniteVelocityUSA
    @InfiniteVelocityUSA ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Senator Whitehouse, thank you for bringing this to the attention of the American people. Please draft articles of impeachment for Justice Clarence Thomas.

  • @Artemis4Sun
    @Artemis4Sun 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dear Rhode Island,
    Thank you for voting for Senator Whitehouse. Keep up the good work!

  • @timjohns191
    @timjohns191 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I love this man, such a role model

  • @berthabridges3483
    @berthabridges3483 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    "As a matter of honor, one man owes it to another to manifest the truth."
    ~ Thomas Aquinas

  • @rrrjjj5572
    @rrrjjj5572 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "No man shall be a judge in his own case." The current Supreme Court has edited that, adding "except us."

  • @martavinnedge2477
    @martavinnedge2477 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Unjustice Thomas needs to RESIGN!

  • @joanneisabella2110
    @joanneisabella2110 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, Senator Whitehouse, for very clearly explaining what is really going on in the Supreme Court!