Sen. Whitehouse and Lawrence Slam the Corporate Capture and Control of the Supreme Court
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March 21 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joins MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss a recent HuffPost story on a Koch Brothers and DonorsTrust-funded organization flying Trump-appointed judges to retreats at luxury resorts across the country.
www.huffpost.com/entry/judges...
Thank you Sen. Whitehouse. Get those money obsessed justices out of the supreme court before they totally destroy the country.
Too late! 😣
@@samanthamariefreeman335SC Justices *can* be impeached, but the likelihood of a 2/3rds majority in the Senate is meagre. But the SCOTUS itself decides that the application of 14:3 is up to Congress. I know of at least 1 SC Justice that risks disqualification from public office.
If he wins, Biden needs to expand the court by 3 more judges.
Or we could just teach the people who fall for his crap about how the SC works. He is one wacko nutcase.
Sheldon Whitehouse is all over the crooked Supreme Court justices. Great job Sheldon. 💙💙💙
But the big question remains. Now what. Exposure is one thing. How do we rid ourselves of these untouchable lifetime appointed people. The corruption runs so deep, and none of the billionaires holding the strings will ever be held accountable.
Great Show.. love it!
I have a dream! To put Sheldon Whitehouse and Jamie Raskins in the Oval Office together - they would kick some major a$$...
So right! This is scary as shit!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously these guys NEED!!! some oversight!!!
This is a very dangerous supreme Court.
The entire structure of the institution has become dangerous when coupled with the politcization of the nominating process and the pipeline that one side has created of zealots trained from birth to infiltrate and undermine the impartial judciary; not to mention all the illegal and/or unqualified appointments which have not been redressed.... real action is required and it is not forthcoming from Biden or Schumer that's for sure.
Too late now! This is the Supreme of the 21st century so get used to it !
So true.
....a very dangerous supreme court "majority" - just had to add one word This senator is gold, at least for historical purposes.
Yet as Lawrence and Sheldon have shown, it's not just SCOTUS. They're training judges/lawyers on every level. Where is the DEM counter to this??
The People deserve an ethical Supreme Court. Vote blue so we can reform SCOTUS!! Love hearing from both these guys! Thanks!!
Even if Biden wins in 2024,even if the Dems win Congress- nothing will change!
Sure appreciate all the work you're doing and the reporting on this important problem.
@@billrobbins5874look up March 20, 2022, we we added to the list of regressive democracies
Impeach them! It’s been done before!
@@kimforte6557 yes it has, and in my opinion to a betted Democrat POTUS than Biden. MY Opinion no reply welcomed. Vote how you feel best it's not my vote it's yours l
Senator Whitehouse rocks the schoolhouse!
Whitehouse for the supreme court
HOW, will thomas go to jail for jan 6th conflict of interest. or stay on the bench unitl he kicka the buket?
That would be the most satisfying outcome of our prodemocracy majority electorate win in November. Remember if we deliver blue that gives us leverage. Demanding Whitehouse for Supreme Court would be a premium ask that no one could reject.
We need both Houses along with the White House.
Vote Blue 2024.."" Citizen Trump""" faces Justice 2024
FYI, both chambers. Congress doesn't have two houses. The House (capital H) and the Senate are the two chambers of Congress.
@@JJ21210 Not a clue, they are NOT referred as "chambers" anywhere in the Constitution, they ARE referred to as "2 Houses of Congress" multiple times in the only document that actually matters, the United States Constitution. A classic is the last section of Section 3 of the 14th. "But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds OF EACH HOUSE, remove such disability."
We need too. See what’s going in the lower house? GOPs do nothing for 15 months except impeaching Biden cuz that was their small god ( trump) wants.
President Biden, listen up please, if we take house house and add to the Senate we must fix the Supreme Court.
Pack the Supreme Court ❤
Impeach those who lied at their confirmation hearing.
@@bellda9042- Restore justice to the Supreme Court.
He has some ready to put in .. We just need to tack back the house !
As things stand now Biden can’t even get Federal Judges through the GOP House because of all the DIRTY MONEY!
Congress should pass laws that prohibit any judge from accepting vacations, gifts, loans, etc from donors and organizations and PACS. Just do it!
Exactly they get paid enough money that they don't need bribes you're being bribed from the rich and that's why we're in such a hell hole right now with these judges
Make congress so blue to make that happen.
That's all great in theory, but it will never happen because it's those very lawmakers that want the ability to bribe the justices with trips, "conventions," etc. This is an easier means of getting their agenda approved. Convincing 5 people whose political views already align with yours is a whole lot easier than convincing 217 others in the House, or 50 others in the Senate, to go along with your plan.
GOP won’t let it happen, as long as they keep getting voted back in.
Insightful revelations of right-wing corruption once again!! Great job Senator Whitehouse!! Excellent Show Lawrence!!!
💯%!
Ì am just astonished that there are so many filthy, dirty, corrupt people who have ended up as lifetime SC Justices instead of inside a jail cell.
Freemasons don't go to jail.
Always WAS.. none CARE that WE Now Know...DISBAND THE COURT
Obviously some are indeed above the law!
And you can guarantee they're in with the drug. Trafficking and sex trafficking that is a guarantee.😮😮😮
Perhaps Senator Whitehouse will one day lead the Supreme Court!
Would absolutely love that. He is ethical and so realistic!
I Love Lawrence & Sen Whitehouse!
Senator Whitehouse, please save us.😮
Please support him by voting blue!!
Thank you Senator Whitehouse!!
WTF America??? We have to change this $hit!
Agreed.
Only when the Dems control all 3 branches… then maybe it can be done .
Sen Whitehouse always gives me a feeling of hope. Thanks!
Excellent update Senator Whitehouse is fantastic! Thank you both 💙💙👍👍
We appreciate Senator Whitehouse. Whitehouse has been beating this drum when no one was listening. We are all listening now. Thank you😊
The Heritage Foundation should also be investigated.
Thank you Senator Whitehouse.
All SCOTUS should be Constitutional scholars
Definitely.
That's what they claim to be..and since the constitution doesn't say anything about accepting bribes favours or multi million dollar holidays...
@@wendygerrish4964 For sure! Of course it doesn't but, what they're doing is dismantling every single aspect of the Federal Gov't and trying to deliberately misinterpret the Constitution to their benefit. It's not acceptable or right. STOP being so damn corrupt Donald, grow the hell up and give up your vendetta filled tirades and go back to bed. 😮
I would settle for honest
Wow this is disgusting and disheartening. Information like this must get out to the public more.
Senator Whitehouse, keep up the great work. You're terrific!!
When are Billboards going up to disgrace this court?
Judges should be banned from taking any vacation they don't pay for. If they can go after a DA for taking a vacation, she might not have paid for why are judges allowed to? It could be a conflict of interest in their decisions.
And their crying about Fani Willis splitting the bills with her boyfriend? What a bunch of hypocrites.
Hypocrisy is a requisite for a Republican
I always enjoy MSNBCs Lawrence. Tonight Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island was on. I just love him, he is so intelligent.💙🐦
Super Intellect, Brilliant and ethical - love Senator Whitehouse! Wish all Judges were kicked out and we start with Sen Whitehouse - who would install ethical Judges on board! With Term Limits
Just Thank you Dheldon,One of the Best Senators.
Thank you Sen. Whitehouse for your continuing efforts!!!!!!!
I love Senator Whitehouse. He's a very wise and knowledgeable person. I really appreciate hearing his views on issues.
Thanks again Sen. Whitehouse and Lawrence O'Donnell for bringing the plot to light.
We thank Sheldon Whitehouse , greatly💙
I have so much respect and administration for Senator Whitehouse. I would love to vote for him for president one day.
Thank you for exposing this massive corruption at the top court of the land! Your hard work on “the scheme” has been so important and I appreciate you.
Someone explain to me why Sheldon Whitehouse is not standing for POTUS???? He is such a well-read and experienced politician and an honest man. Gutsy, too.
If SCOTUS can bend the law to meet their needs, that's not justice, that's favoritism. Nobody is above the law, especially the law makers.
Love Sheldon Whitehouse. I am so proud to be from Rhode Island.
Rhode Island should be proud! Not only in having such a great Senator as Sheldon Whitehouse, but also the best former judge, Judge Frank Caprio of Providence, RI.
Sen. Whitehouse, I know this sounds a little corny, but: You're an American hero. Your dedication to protecting American democracy, and to making life less schitty for most of us than it has been over the past 40 years (thanks to lousy GOP economic policies), is remarkable and wonderful. Thank you.
This man is brilliant,he knows who,what,where,when,why,an how,the Supreme Court workes,and all there bullshit is created.😊😊😊😊
Maybe Senator Whitehouse should be in the White House ?
The US would never elect someone as brilliant as he is.
davidhunt: Yes Indeed! Senator Whitehouse 2028!!
Sickening
Thank you Sen. Whitehouse but I’m afraid it’s a more than formidable task to clean up SCOTUS for the people.
Whitehouse for the White House!!
Wouldn't that be wonderfully logical.
I have been a fan of Sheldon Whitehouse for a while. Keep up the good work. 💙🗽🇺🇸
Pack the court!
The Senator is a leader in Democracy, and the Rule of Law. Did you think that RBG was invitied to any of these conferences. Simply no...She wasn't that easily manipulated.
RBG is still working from up above now!👌🏼⚡️
Yes, but unfortunately by staying as long as she did, the Democrats were denied the opportunity to correct the imbalance that now prevails. Justice Stephen Breyer got it right. He resigned, which allowed President Biden to appoint Justice Jackson. RBG should have resigned, she wasn't in good health and was 87 years old.
The current supreme court MUST be disbanded.
Sadly it cannot
The S.C. Must be balanced to reflect the Equal and Honest Representation of The American People!!
Senator Whitehouse, the title of your book explains American politics. It’s all about money.
I wish we all could have Sheldon Whitehouse, I’m from IN and we have the sorriest reps.
If the judicial branch is so interested in " history and tradition," how about no electricity, computer, or indoor plumbing for these folks.
Enough already. Stack the Supreme Court. There are 13 Federal Court Districts - Not 9. Biden should just put in 4 moderate liberals to balance the shady business. Trump & McConnell made the SC political/partisan which should never have happened.
McConnell is as unethical as they come!
JamesBondDZero: Exactly! Legal, Legitimate and Necessary to Preserve, Protect and Sustain Our Great Nation!!
Expand the court x 4. We love Sheldon.
Is it too late to save us from this Supreme Court?
America has the best Supreme Court money can buy !
You got that RIGHT 😮😠😡😡
The court needs to be expanded!! The GOP has taken too the political on all sides and has turned everything political!
Vote them out
SCOTUS isn't elected...
Mitch isn't going to Heaven.🔥
Nor Clarence, or Ginny, or Lindsay. Shameless shills all.
But I don't hear any Democrats talking about the kind of radical and urgent action that would be needed to redress such a threat which is the product of careful exploitation of deep structural faults. Our judicial branch needs Reconstruction-- the kind that should have happened in the 1870s, but didn't..
Thank you!!! 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Seems it's a chess game after all. You are doing your country a great service. Thank you Senator Sheldon. Let's keep fighting and playing the game, shall we?!!!😮
Let’s clear that board, it’s dirty.
Sounds like mind control of judges to perform for billionaires
More and more money and gifts, which is illegal.
Senator Whitehouse is a hero,but even he cannot achieve reform with this DOJ ,Merrick Garland and Maga House!
Exposure is important, but meaningless if no action is taken to stop the corruption. Who is finally going to file charges against individual Supreme Court justices?If it's up to Merrick Garland, nothing will happen.
Term limits!
In the future can you ask the question of a person who was looking to be a Supreme Court Judge; have you ever gone too Such & such place? Were you taught altered truths about the constitution? Did Mr. Crow have you attend this school? And if they answer yes, do not accept them. We really have to vet all new appointments to the Supreme court!
They'll just lie. The one's that are their now were asked if they would rule against Rowe v Wade and they said oh no that''s already law and then turned around and ruled against it.
The SC is a present form of danger! End Citizens United! Balance the SC and assign term limits - no more than two terms at 4-6 years each term, - or dissolve it altogether. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!! Thank you Senator Whitehouse!!
Who, from the Leonard Leo network, is coaching Cannon? On a burner phone of course.
Clarence Thomas and Alito
Selective garbage in garbage out ?
Organized Corruption and Treason.
These corrupt justice's must be removed from the court.....immediately....
I'VE HAD IT !
Handing scotus what they want!!!! YIKES!
Sheldon Whitehouse and Lawrence O'Donnell are the very best of the Best! Thank you!
For God sake, do something!
*Absolutely marvellous! **_Raconteurship par excellence!_** But also extremely troubling -- "$billionaire funded doctrine factories." -- OMG!* 👍😎🇬🇧☕
How did history permit corporations to be considered people for elections in Citizens United?
Keep putting this information out there these judges need to be investigated and impeached every one should know this
Not shocked after decision to take over 2 months to consider a presidential immunity question. Good on Senator Whitehouse.
Vote BLUE for control of the Whitehouse, Senate, and House of Rep. Reform the justice system. Enact law to abolish the lifetime appointments of judges as this breed room for corruption as it is discovered now. Enact laws to pit term limits to the appointment of judges. VOTE BLUE TO DO THE ABOVE.
Absolutely!
This is an excellent and erudite upload which sadly confirms my distrust of the members of SCOTUS.
Thank you Senator Whitehouse for your perseverance of truth and justice… and efforts to protect us.
Thank you, Senator Whitehouse.
So nice to see someone that really cares about the country and the people! Thank you senator Whitehouse!👍🇺🇲
When the plain text of the constitution becomes a puzzle, and justice is a bridge too far... time for change... Americans deserve better
Exactly. You hit the nail on the head. That is why such bad decisions are coming out of that institution. Many are in cahoots with we know what class.
Justice Scalia was frequently at these "meetings" put on by donor/ wealthy business people to learn how to "read" the laws to fit the desired outcome. This goes completely against "fair and impartial" judicial practice. Scalia dies years ago. The justices have been USED as advocates, not impartial or studied law results.
Senator Whitehouse, Sir it is heartening to have someone so committed to a just and ethical supreme court. I wish you godspeed in your endeavors and hope we all get to see your and our collective dreams come to fruition. Thank you for being the voice of truth, freedom and justice for all! Little satire aside here, have you ever thought of running for president? I just think it would be cool to hear them say President Whitehouse is at the White house, lol!! I know you would be ethical and just, and that is what's most important in a good President!!
You’re a star Sir! Keep exposing the SCOTUS corruption
I am thankful for Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, but he needs a few more honorable Senators and Congress members helping him bring back honor to our SCOTUS, our government, and the United States of America. Who will stand with him? Who has not taken bribes or crossed the line? God bless Sheldon Whitehouse.🇺🇸
Rotten to the core, who do they think they are fooling.
Why are we not expanding the court?!
Stay AWESOME Senator Whitehouse 👏 thank you sir for all you do and all your hard work 🙏💯💙🌊✊🤙🤘🤟
This is very consequential! Thank you 👏👏👏
This segment brings the whole, factual picture into focus. Thank you Gentlemen.
What happened to the blind justice?😮
In England lawyers still read for the law. A throwback to the past.
AMAZING program tonite, Lawrence ❤ Thank you; it was an o eye opener 👁️ 🙏
Senator Whitehouse is a rock star!! Keep going!!
For the $464 million Donald Trump owes New York he could have bought Clarence Thoma 464 times! (Not that he needed to.)
Hasn't he ?