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[–] collapse_already@lemmy.ml 141 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"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 34 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] some_dude@lemm.ee 32 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] frezik@midwest.social 13 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] bradinutah@thelemmy.club 3 points 3 months ago

Associate Justice C. Thomas has entered the chat.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Oh shiiiit. Oh shit shit.

This is too funny to even be laughed at.