The Scheme 21: “As Friends Do”

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • 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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  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 Год назад +1295

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

    • @sandyd3686
      @sandyd3686 Год назад +62

      Absolutely 💯 💯 right

    • @aussiesheila2690
      @aussiesheila2690 Год назад +70

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

    • @marcuspi999
      @marcuspi999 Год назад +71

      And Matt Easton of ProPublica for excellent investigative journalism!

    • @modemmark421
      @modemmark421 Год назад

      @@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 Год назад +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.

  • @nenaaa1444
    @nenaaa1444 Год назад +158

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

  • @lspthrattan
    @lspthrattan Год назад +170

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

  • @katem.8816
    @katem.8816 Год назад +124

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

    • @tygrahof9268
      @tygrahof9268 Год назад +3

      Thomas is a bought judge

    • @socorrobandala7338
      @socorrobandala7338 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @fifteenthfret
    @fifteenthfret Год назад +26

    I salute you, Senator Whitehouse👍🏼!

  • @allancrow134
    @allancrow134 Год назад +254

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

    • @irishlady30
      @irishlady30 Год назад +23

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

    • @PDXDrumr
      @PDXDrumr Год назад +18

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

  • @anonimuse6553
    @anonimuse6553 Год назад +566

    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 Год назад

      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 Год назад +43

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

    • @Kwchurch6340
      @Kwchurch6340 Год назад +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 Год назад +28

      Make a good president.

    • @simontemplar3359
      @simontemplar3359 Год назад +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.

  • @falconeasel6293
    @falconeasel6293 Год назад +130

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

  • @jillparker9538
    @jillparker9538 Год назад +40

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

  • @peggygallagher5802
    @peggygallagher5802 Год назад +130

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

  • @Ti-nf4fq
    @Ti-nf4fq Год назад +479

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

  • @chairmansservices2645
    @chairmansservices2645 Год назад +150

    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 Год назад

      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.

  • @Landonismo
    @Landonismo Год назад +509

    You are great Senator Whitehouse

    • @paddyholly2184
      @paddyholly2184 Год назад +20

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

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 Год назад +13

      ​@@paddyholly2184 Me 🇺🇸 too ! ✌️

    • @marshacrishon1548
      @marshacrishon1548 Год назад +10

      Yes he is Great 👍

  • @guymobbley8324
    @guymobbley8324 Год назад +127

    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 Год назад +5

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

    • @susanbengston3208
      @susanbengston3208 Год назад

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

  • @lindaaphillippi7015
    @lindaaphillippi7015 Год назад +29

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

  • @mk1st
    @mk1st Год назад +106

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

  • @curiouscat3384
    @curiouscat3384 Год назад +512

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

    • @mjl9002
      @mjl9002 Год назад

      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 Год назад +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 RUclips as well) get to 1 million subscribers. Let's get the imposters out of Democracy along with ProPublica and others.

    • @curiouscat3384
      @curiouscat3384 Год назад

      @@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 Год назад

      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.

  • @papablue3015
    @papablue3015 Год назад +404

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

    • @jeanineruby
      @jeanineruby Год назад +1

      a REPUBLICAN corrupt supreme court

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 Год назад +4

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

  • @kathrynlove8252
    @kathrynlove8252 Год назад +27

    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.

  • @carloscrawford2454
    @carloscrawford2454 Год назад +122

    Great job Senator Whitehouse!

    • @sereanaduwai8313
      @sereanaduwai8313 Год назад

      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 Год назад +177

    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 Год назад +11

      Him and Bernie Sanders..!!

    • @mohassan1581
      @mohassan1581 Год назад +9

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

    • @suzanneforasiepi3942
      @suzanneforasiepi3942 Год назад +11

      Bless you for having a fantastic job and Boss 🙂💟

    • @taritabonita22
      @taritabonita22 Год назад +10

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

    • @rochellestarr9538
      @rochellestarr9538 Год назад +9

      We would be luckier to have him in the Oval Office

  • @moniqueosby7709
    @moniqueosby7709 Год назад +351

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

    • @marshcreek4355
      @marshcreek4355 Год назад

      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 Год назад +8

      Me too 💜
      I hope you're subscribed and would also recommend Beau of the Fifth also here on RUclips. 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 Год назад

      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 Год назад +10

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

    • @BillHallProductions
      @BillHallProductions Год назад

      @@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

  • @meaganlawler7536
    @meaganlawler7536 Год назад +263

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

    • @deloreswillis9224
      @deloreswillis9224 Год назад +10

      Yesssssssss indeed❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 Год назад +7

      ​@@deloreswillis9224 Yes!!!
      Beau of the Fifth here on RUclips 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. ✌️

  • @skyrocketcoast219
    @skyrocketcoast219 Год назад +97

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

  • @CliveNDerek
    @CliveNDerek Год назад +12

    When Sheldon Whitehouse speaks, EVERYONE should listen.

  • @michaeljolicoeur2157
    @michaeljolicoeur2157 Год назад +261

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

  • @brucelehman3932
    @brucelehman3932 Год назад +29

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

  • @emmawattson3187
    @emmawattson3187 Год назад +211

    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 Год назад +16

      Amen!!

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 Год назад +6

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

  • @laurabealmear9293
    @laurabealmear9293 Год назад +19

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

  • @jjetta264
    @jjetta264 Год назад +57

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

  • @manwithmountain
    @manwithmountain Год назад +92

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

    • @nycatlady2314
      @nycatlady2314 Год назад

      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 Год назад +6

      YES!!!!!

    • @rurdy2rk380
      @rurdy2rk380 Год назад +1

      YEP!

    • @Maggie-rr8gi
      @Maggie-rr8gi Год назад

      Yes but won’t

    • @ellenfaulkner7616
      @ellenfaulkner7616 Год назад

      Yes

  • @chrismerkel9604
    @chrismerkel9604 Год назад +130

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

    • @billyboy1093
      @billyboy1093 Год назад +5

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

    • @marywallace4086
      @marywallace4086 Год назад

      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 Год назад

      ​@@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 Год назад

      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

  • @donnisthran2812
    @donnisthran2812 Год назад +65

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

  • @ToddRock16
    @ToddRock16 Год назад +61

    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.😊

  • @fritterfoof5146
    @fritterfoof5146 Год назад +63

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

  • @Ti-nf4fq
    @Ti-nf4fq Год назад +387

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

    • @becka_boo
      @becka_boo Год назад +37

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

    • @billyboy1093
      @billyboy1093 Год назад

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

    • @shirleywhite3716
      @shirleywhite3716 Год назад +11

      Yes

    • @hilpei3675
      @hilpei3675 Год назад +18

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

    • @paradoxmo
      @paradoxmo Год назад +7

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

  • @robincosta8973
    @robincosta8973 Год назад +176

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

  • @rudolphpieters7918
    @rudolphpieters7918 Год назад +49

    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 10 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @YvonneHogue-j9p
      @YvonneHogue-j9p 4 месяца назад +1

      Me too!

  • @sparkys2711
    @sparkys2711 Год назад +204

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

    • @sandyd3686
      @sandyd3686 Год назад +16

      Bravo Senator Whitehouse 👍 👌

    • @deloreswillis9224
      @deloreswillis9224 Год назад +8

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

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 Год назад +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.

  • @superclaymaster
    @superclaymaster Год назад +70

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

    • @FlyingCircusAct
      @FlyingCircusAct Год назад

      Care to explain further?

    • @superclaymaster
      @superclaymaster Год назад

      @@FlyingCircusAct google is your friend

    • @FlyingCircusAct
      @FlyingCircusAct Год назад

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

    • @superclaymaster
      @superclaymaster Год назад

      @@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.

  • @theemporersnewclothes
    @theemporersnewclothes Год назад +57

    Impeach Thomas...

    • @arettalayne3635
      @arettalayne3635 Год назад +2

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

  • @noaht3087
    @noaht3087 Год назад +20

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

  • @aliciao.5731
    @aliciao.5731 Год назад +19

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

  • @StopWhining491
    @StopWhining491 Год назад +77

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

  • @suzannefarrington4143
    @suzannefarrington4143 Год назад +181

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

    • @StopWhining491
      @StopWhining491 Год назад +11

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

    • @Kali4Action
      @Kali4Action Год назад +9

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

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 Год назад +1

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

  • @summerrain7466
    @summerrain7466 Год назад +176

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

  • @riceexperiment
    @riceexperiment Год назад +8

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

  • @JennyYasi
    @JennyYasi Год назад +16

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

  • @joijencuyah2345
    @joijencuyah2345 Год назад +161

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

    • @hildy9678
      @hildy9678 Год назад +7

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @btrous1
    @btrous1 Год назад +22

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

    • @nancylee6649
      @nancylee6649 Год назад +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 !!!!!!

  • @teresagunn4919
    @teresagunn4919 Год назад +68

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

  • @granitarichardson5156
    @granitarichardson5156 Год назад +16

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

  • @lindat1078
    @lindat1078 Год назад +7

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

  • @evillyn7895
    @evillyn7895 Год назад +87

    My gratitude for this good man has no bounds.

  • @berthabridges3483
    @berthabridges3483 Год назад +66

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

  • @rrrjjj5572
    @rrrjjj5572 Год назад +38

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

  • @babybijou969
    @babybijou969 Год назад +16

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

  • @kokohead333
    @kokohead333 Год назад +26

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

  • @annabrown1077
    @annabrown1077 Год назад +159

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

    • @sandyd3686
      @sandyd3686 Год назад +8

      Amen 🎉

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 Год назад

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

  • @ingeborglovic2782
    @ingeborglovic2782 Год назад +124

    Go Sen. Whitehouse!A national treasure 😊

  • @danny1682
    @danny1682 Год назад +106

    Harlan Crow should also be prosecuted for bribing a government official which carries a sentence of up to 15 years. Moreover even if government officials disclose what they received there should be a regulation that no government employee can receive anything other than a dinner up to $200. Just unbelievable that a government employee can just disclose what he got in the middle of the night and it would be perfectly ethical!

    • @susanfrancis5471
      @susanfrancis5471 Год назад

      Sounds like Harlan Crow really loves Hitler. Having memorabilia of someone you do Not like is a Non Starter

    • @paradoxmo
      @paradoxmo Год назад +4

      Crow didn’t do anything illegal though, it is (for some reason) legal to give Supreme Court justices gifts, they just have to be properly disclosed. Thomas is the one that did something illegal by not disclosing them.

    • @danny1682
      @danny1682 Год назад +6

      @@paradoxmo just today I got an alert from the Department of justice. A guy arranged to get contracts by giving gifts i.e. for what he wanted, was found guilty of bribing and received a sentence. Crow made sure that by giving Thomas gifts he got Thomas to vote for various cases that have come and will come.
      Bribing gets you up to 15 years and a fine 5 times what you gave.
      Thomas could have disclosed but then he would have to recuse himself.

    • @danny1682
      @danny1682 Год назад +1

      @@paradoxmo just got another alert, a former treasurer of Venezuela and husband convicted of bribery and sentenced to 15 years.

    • @mjl9002
      @mjl9002 Год назад

      You know someone like Crow would have his lawyers protecting his lily-white hands from illegality.
      Rich creeps like that have buffers well in place - he will never see the inside of a jail - or even be fined.
      Power and money buys a lot of insulation.

  • @ChooseCompassion
    @ChooseCompassion Год назад +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. ❤

  • @mid_century_me
    @mid_century_me Год назад +76

    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 Год назад

      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 Год назад +2

      He is not the only corrupt Supreme Court justice.

  • @arnoldvilleneuve8397
    @arnoldvilleneuve8397 Год назад +47

    This is better than watching all of the reality TV programs combined! You can't make this stuff up!

  • @annonymous4831
    @annonymous4831 Год назад +130

    I wish this man would run for the presidency.

    • @corriesmiley4315
      @corriesmiley4315 Год назад +10

      AMEN. WHAT ABOUT

    • @corriesmiley4315
      @corriesmiley4315 Год назад +10

      A HUGH COURT JUDGE

    • @corriesmiley4315
      @corriesmiley4315 Год назад +7

      FOR LIFE. AMEN, AMEN,AMEN.

    • @neemz9361
      @neemz9361 Год назад +13

      His name is even Whitehouse

    • @magilla7887
      @magilla7887 Год назад +6

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

  • @MsGoodlife78
    @MsGoodlife78 Год назад +25

    Just me or is it gettin' hot in here??
    🔥Sheldon Whitehouse is on fire!🔥 loving every minute of this!

  • @timjohns191
    @timjohns191 Год назад +26

    I love this man, such a role model

  • @roxannegrevers4662
    @roxannegrevers4662 Год назад +13

    Clear,concise and necessary!!

  • @xc13z829
    @xc13z829 Год назад +8

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

  • @berthabridges3483
    @berthabridges3483 Год назад +32

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

    • @LeCharles07
      @LeCharles07 Год назад +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.

    • @johnbaire9236
      @johnbaire9236 3 месяца назад

      That's what I say also. I wish I had a billion dollars to give.

  • @ameliemorton9849
    @ameliemorton9849 Год назад +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 Год назад

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

    • @bonnieprice9482
      @bonnieprice9482 Год назад

      Yes!!

  • @eileenseifert9134
    @eileenseifert9134 Год назад +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.

  • @divinerespect309
    @divinerespect309 Год назад +8

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

  • @mohassan1581
    @mohassan1581 Год назад +12

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

  • @patriciamasterson4721
    @patriciamasterson4721 Год назад +86

    Thank you again for another Scheme episode… Well Done Senator Whitehouse per usual. 💜🇺🇸👍🏻

  • @reconstructionmanifest7349
    @reconstructionmanifest7349 Год назад +51

    I hope people appreciate how awesome this is. He is doing a series on floor of the senate. Just spitting straight facts. In the old days these are the kinds of speeches that got people beaten with canes (which has happened on the senate floor). I love this. Sheldon should run for president. Great speech delivery too. Dude had charts. Explains everything clearly. The actual substance disturbs me greatly and makes me sad for our country. Keep up the great work

  • @jamesmosquida6426
    @jamesmosquida6426 Год назад +23

    Thank you senator for revealing this chicanery at the highest levels of our judicial system. It is absolutely appalling this sort of thing could go on. So hard to be optimistic regarding the rule of law and SCOTUS when such things are exposed. As an average US citizen. I feel helpless in not having a voice in this matter.

  • @Tht1Gy
    @Tht1Gy Год назад +6

    This man deserves more standing, more recognition in the DNC, DCCC, just in general. He is every bit as hardcore as Bernie. Hands down. How many thumbs-up can I give him? 😉

  • @sherylskelley608
    @sherylskelley608 Год назад +8

    I really love Whitehouse ❤ He ‘s Fabulous

  • @kidkong637
    @kidkong637 Год назад +121

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

    • @StopWhining491
      @StopWhining491 Год назад +11

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

    • @kirkthiets2771
      @kirkthiets2771 Год назад +15

      @@StopWhining491 He got Roe vs Wade repealed.

    • @AlexYounger
      @AlexYounger Год назад +2

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

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 Год назад

      ​@@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 Год назад +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.

  • @bethleslie3994
    @bethleslie3994 Год назад +96

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

    • @dankelly2147
      @dankelly2147 Год назад

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

    • @bethleslie3994
      @bethleslie3994 Год назад

      @@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 Год назад +1

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

    • @bethleslie3994
      @bethleslie3994 Год назад

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

  • @margolenney6032
    @margolenney6032 Год назад +43

    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.

  • @patrickgoldsmith4407
    @patrickgoldsmith4407 Год назад +115

    Thank you for bringing truth to light. Spring cleaning of our political arena! The GQP needs to be scrubbed!

  • @topherjoe1
    @topherjoe1 Год назад +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.

  • @patriciagarrison8929
    @patriciagarrison8929 Год назад +5

    This Judge knew the laws or rules being a Judge for so long! How this went on so for long without any knowledge by other Judges amazes me! No one knew this! Thank goodness discovered! Thank you for this great explanation ! Thank you so much and thanks RI for choosing such a great Senator!

  • @moniquerobinson5206
    @moniquerobinson5206 Год назад +39

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

  • @brookestephen
    @brookestephen Год назад +39

    Bribery & Corruption of public officials is OFF THE CHARTS in America.
    W T F happened to accountability?

    • @annj.m.s.harlan6836
      @annj.m.s.harlan6836 Год назад

      The "accountants" were bribed first with Citizens United and the laughable finding that corporations are people. This is part of a long effort by the extremely wealthy to maintain and accumulate more power to continue plundering maximum value from our world. For some reason, enough for any ordinary person is never enough for the type of person that tends to rise to (or is born into) this stratospheric level of privilege.

    • @kirkthiets2771
      @kirkthiets2771 Год назад +3

      The defense department and lobbying of congressional members is a good start.

    • @nothingbutloved7516
      @nothingbutloved7516 Год назад +2

      What happened- the Republican Party (of Hypocrisy) and the ppl who continue to vote them into office establishing the ability to gerrymander voting districts…..

    • @danaproske1072
      @danaproske1072 Год назад

      Republicans have pasted laws to cover their criminal behavior. Republicans have sold their souls to hate and money

    • @Power_to_the_people567
      @Power_to_the_people567 Год назад

      This is all thanks to the “Citizens United” ruling that allows for rampant dark money to “legally” enter our government

  • @joestratton3981
    @joestratton3981 Год назад +74

    Thank You Senator Whitehouse !!!!!

  • @Maggie-rr8gi
    @Maggie-rr8gi Год назад +9

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

  • @Hazelnutwarrior
    @Hazelnutwarrior Год назад +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.

  • @JusticeAlways
    @JusticeAlways Год назад +26

    He is revealing the heart of all the problems going on in our country.
    This is it.
    🇺🇸

  • @berthabridges3483
    @berthabridges3483 Год назад +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

  • @susanjappinen3864
    @susanjappinen3864 Год назад +62

    I love it!❤ You're the best, Senator Whitehouse!

  • @georgehugh3455
    @georgehugh3455 Год назад +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

  • @aeomoon8869
    @aeomoon8869 Год назад +8

    A+ visual representation. Thx Senator.

  • @susaninnes1017
    @susaninnes1017 Год назад +44

    Absolutely brilliant & appropriate. Bravo for your courage. Let us see how many others share that courage and integrity.

  • @GuitarWithBrett
    @GuitarWithBrett Год назад +48

    Good stuff ! Corruption needs to be exposed regardless of party

  • @Mgoblue1023
    @Mgoblue1023 Год назад +53

    Absolutely perfect. Now, how can we air this for the entire country to watch? I have a feeling there are too many in the dark on these issues.

    • @bonnieprice9482
      @bonnieprice9482 Год назад +2

      Share it on your facebook pages and twitter ..
      Spread the word. !!!

    • @ggbythesea9231
      @ggbythesea9231 Год назад

      Hello! I recommend sharing the HECK out of these videos 😉

  • @Atheist_Rhapsody
    @Atheist_Rhapsody Год назад +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.

  • @georgehugh3455
    @georgehugh3455 Год назад +7

    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.”_