A New York Times investigation revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was brought access to the wealthy through relationships he built with members of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
A New York Times investigation revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was brought access to the wealthy through relationships he built with members of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
It’s like the founders figured that because they have lifetime appointments, they’d be free from corruption and political influence.
But lifetime appointments just means there’s so much more time for companies and rich people to influence the justices actions with repeated donations.