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[–] Gingerlegs 40 points 4 months ago

Absolutely yes

[–] teamevil 27 points 4 months ago

100% they are not above the law and need to know it. Impeach the traitors

[–] logicbomb 17 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This article is a debate-style where they asked people to argue each side.

The person defending Clarence Thomas really stretches in that defense, relying on the fact that he sort of knew him in law school and he was "sweet".

He furthermore relies on it being "travel expenses" with "a close friend" who has no "pending" cases. Those words in quotes do a shitload of heavy lifting.

Thomas didn't just get travel expenses paid. Somebody bought him an RV. This billionaire didn't become "a close friend" until Thomas complained about his pay publicly and acted like he would resign. And for an oligarch, many cases are of interest.

It was a weak argument and the guy obviously knew it. He did his best, but Thomas's actions are really basically indefensible.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago

I hate that they’re trying to turn into a “both sides are valid!” debate in the first place. It’s framing like this that gives platforms the chance to keep skewing. What’s their next debate topic? Should murder be legal?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago

Yes, and also "fucking duh"

[–] Dorkyd68 12 points 4 months ago

Yes. How is this even debatable??

[–] Olhonestjim 11 points 4 months ago

For once, the answer to a clickbait headline is "YES."

[–] Terrapinjoe 9 points 4 months ago

"Gifts" or "bribes"?

[–] Fedizen 9 points 4 months ago

The supreme court prefers they be called "Gratuities" or "tips"

[–] fouloleron 5 points 4 months ago

Do fish fuck in water? Do bears shit in the woods? Does the Pope wear a frock?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Betteridge absolutely shredded by these shite headlines anymore...

Also, "Yes, you dumbass".

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Yes, but only if the "tip" is provided before services rendered. \s

[–] Ptsf 1 points 4 months ago

This question is more rhetorical than you think it is.