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[-] collapse_already@lemmy.ml 131 points 3 weeks ago

"We're not allowed to just straight out ask for a bribe, so you have to figure that out on your own and give us the money under the table."

"Did you stay at a Trump branded hotel ofr this trip? That'd be a start."

[-] KMAMURI@lemmy.world 31 points 3 weeks ago

What's really stopping them from openly asking for bribes?

[-] some_dude@lemm.ee 29 points 3 weeks ago

Nothing, now. Didn't they change the laws to say government employees can receive "tips"?

[-] frezik@midwest.social 13 points 3 weeks ago

Snyder v. United States from June 2024. The ruling is that money given before an official act is a "bribe", but money given after an official act is a "gratuity".

Yes, our Supreme Court is batfucked in the head, why do you ask?

[-] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 3 weeks ago

It's because they also receive a lot of "gratuities."

[-] bradinutah@thelemmy.club 3 points 3 weeks ago

Associate Justice C. Thomas has entered the chat.

[-] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Oh shiiiit. Oh shit shit.

This is too funny to even be laughed at.

this post was submitted on 21 Apr 2025
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