I don't believe in term limits. That just motivates the "termed" person to accelerate their agenda before they're out the door. I would prefer people in office (or judgeships) know that they will be held responsible years from now for whatever they do today. Can't impeach a judge who's no longer on the bench. Also, electing judges is not the answer, either. We've already seen what happens in elections. Same corrupting influences are at work. For a judiciary that lives up to the principles Americans say they espouse, we need independent, qualified, diversified, representative and uncorrupt committees to work in tandem with responsible and uncorrupt elected representatives to choose the best candidates and vet them. The current problem is traced back to corrupt Congress and all the outside influences on them. And who puts Congress in their seats? We do. Who ignores the corrupting influence of powerful corporations, dark money, and interest groups? We do. Who put a corrupt wannabe dictator in the White House who would do anything to fulfill his personal needs and ambitions? Americans did. (With the help of Putin, of course...) Are Americans willing to stop purchasing the items Koch Industries sell? Or quit working for one of the Koch subsidiaries? Or pay attention when independent investigations expose the dark histories of political candidates who tell people what they want to hear? No, I didn't think so. So term limits won't help that.
Thank you for this amazing lesson… wow, so scary…corporations should not be allowed to vote for our elected officials… the people of the United States should be the only ones to do so…dark money should be banned… permanently ☹️
Yes, but the problems I see with that is we have to many liberals who won't up hold our law's! Amy Comey Barrett acted like she was so conservative, and Brett as well, and they allowed men to go into women's restrooms! They are not for the people!
We need to end dark money and look into anyone that opposed the ban. This way we know who to vote out. We also absolutely need to expand the courts to counteract those who are corrupt or Influenced.
I love this guy! Rhode Island should be proud to have him as their Senator. Would love him as our President. Hope the day comes that he announces to run!
Thank you to senator whitehouse yet again for diligently trying to expose the atrocities and corruption in our government!!! I appreciate his courage and integrity.
Whitehouse talked about dark money during Barret's confirmation hearings and the look on her face made clear she absolutely knew exactly what he was referring to.
Thank you senator for your boldness. May God bless you. We are now knowing crooks are among both demoncrafts and republicans. They must be held accountable
As long as people keep believing lie after lie, after years of more lying, they will keep voting this corrupt people in politics. There should be absolutely no money involved with politics. That is a direct result of conflict of interest in the first place. We also need to have all documentation and everything that goes on in the house and senate, especially since they work "for the people ". This needs to change
Agreed also term limits once a person has been in politics 8 years that's the end of their political career no other job in politics if the president could only be 8 years all other politicians 8 years the longer they stayed they make clicks they become dirtier and dirtier and become a corrupt organization and funding no one running for politics should be able to receive more than $10,000 for campaigning they need to pay for their own campaigning these millions of dollars being donated are being donated so that whoever is doing the donating has control of that politician. Our government has become too corrupt because of all the rhinos it's time to take our government back they are becoming billionaires being politicians and our government that is sick they are supposed to be serving the people not becoming billionaires off of the United States citizens we need less government involved the federal government should clean up their house starting with NSA FBI down the line they're all corrupt due to rhino leadership
We,No one had a clue as to any of this occurring until 4 yrs ago this bad.Who'd thought this would?I am glad it's being purged now.We have to know that some will never believe this ever happened in our country. Someone/anyone needs to start doing something or all of us worldwide will be in way to deep.
@@danafrelack4250 Begin with Prayer. Everyone. The job is not for just anyone. We need a lot of new people of a better substance then we have now. Only God can bring this about
@@susankovach8927 thats a lovely notion except that churches / religon is just as corrupt. Plus as soon as you add religon to any government it quickly becomes authoritarian with a dictatorship ( religous zealot narcissist declaring him or her self the annointed one . empowered and chosen to lead by "god" . so thanks but no thanks
@@user-nm4bs6rp9q Yes, indeed, they are all in it together, they are Not there for 'The People'. I have seen it for a long time, but sadly, many people don't use critical thinking and analogy anymore; they get easily fooled as many want a Savior or See a Savior in politicians, but politicians use those people's lack of analogy to eat their brain cells and blind them. Sadly, many people will die that way because is easier to follow the herd than to contradict them!!
@@user-nm4bs6rp9q; Most people that I know, don't like to hear what I have to say about real issues happening in front of our faces, they rather continue living in the fantasy of a Disney World or a Celebrity lifestyle than to face the Real issues affecting everyone of us, they love to pretend that is Not happening. People never want to deal with Reality, they rather Go like programmed sheep that act, talk, sit, and eat certain ways because is easier to follow the herd. But those same people who follow the herd are fiercely admirers of Martin Luther King who was a visionary and wanted to SEE change. Go figure!!
Sheldon is an absolute dear. We need more of him and more exposure of this dark money and these secretive dishonest people. Shift cannot come fast enough
@Bill Lewis so what on Earth are you talking about? One thing I am not is a hypocrite. I guess you like seeing millions of dollars going to buy the judicial seats on the Supreme Court! the sudden resignation of Justice Anthony Kennedy and the scuttlebutt about that which I have no doubt is true and related to how Kavanaugh got his seat is egregious and appalling. Talk about lying hypocrites! one thing I have is integrity. I walk my talk. do you?
@@annefischer1433 I am thinking that the person you are addressing deleted what ever silly post he made. Sheldon Whitehouse is exact in his argue, objections and disagreements.
@@annefischer1433 I made the above post for my sake. I am sure you don't often need, require, look for or hope for reassurance concerning what you have observed.
This begs one question. Why don't the Dems play as hard? They now have the tech billionaires to help which pisses off the Cons who always had the industrialist billionaires on their side. Play hard or go home. RBG should have retired and let Garland in. He's a completely fair minded jurist whose integrity is unimpeachable. Too late now.
@@johnedward3404 True, but it does not excuse those on the Democratic side of their transgressions. Decry the Republican party's corruption, but do not fail to hold those on the other side accountable. It cannot work for all if it only works for some.
But again republicans will getaway with it , no court action, No FBI action just like telling us we can all do the same ,but one illegal dime WE WILL BE JAILED FOR.
@@gglen2141 That's an interesting take. I'm genuinely interested to hear more, and not in a sarcastic or confrontational way; I'm curious as to what your concerns might be as it might be informative.
@@GeraldOSteen It is not complex at all. It's basic human nature. Imagine two kids in a playground. Suddenly they both make a grab for the shiniest toy because each thinks the other is going to grab it first. Kinda like that.
Thank you for continuing to spotlight this corruption. Throw out the money changers whose love of money and power is destroying our country. Heart breaking.
@@WebsInYourHead not really, both sides are currupt, both vote as their corporate "owners tell them to, but the democratic party hasn't gone way out of its way to defy the constitution
Yeah. Anything to draw the American public's eye from the millions made by Joe Biden and every member of his immediate family due solely to his political position. Biden has cozied up to our enemy governments to see that his relatives make millions.
@@Habanero777- The wealthy are the people who benefited from Trumps tax plan, Trumps regulation gutting, anyone who invests in defense contractors, pharmaceuticals, insurance, banking institutions and corporate land owners and developers and now anyone who was locked in to their mortgage payment from 5years ago or who owns more than 1 home or collects rent from anywhere in the country.
Wow Senator! Well done! May You & your team continue & stop these schemes from destroying your country. The People’s Country! Blessings & White Light all the way! 🙏🙏🙏
This man, Sheldon Whitehouse, is awesome, brave, honest, patriotic, brilliant and America's true hero. I've admired him for so many years. We have so few in Congress we can trust. Ty Sir.
@@raybin6873 lts worth it to go back and listen to his old rants. He had alot of life figured out. Very funny guy. Serious grumpy old man syndrome, but had his audiences roaring with laughter at his wit.
@@marilynlvmd lol yes, indeed. Well I was born into the "club", but by age 13, I knew I wanted to leave. Still it took me 12 more years to get out. I missed my folks, but "society" and university weren't my thing. And I was headed for being a performing pianist! Just a simple worker for money was my life. In my old age, i met a former school chum who lived the rich life. And you know what, she was riddled with guilt. A wonderful successful career and home, and she was only thinly veneered over with "righteousness" (not God's) and political correctness. Miserable under it all. Be thankful you're not in the "club".
Who killed SCALIA? Found with a pillow over his head. Then super quick to cremate him....rbg was on ice for how long?? And why??? Our govt is criminal, corrupt and unGodly.
He don’t need protection… He was born rich and privileged. If he was a Republican you’d call him a racist and a fraud. Where was he when “dark money” funded the phony, made up “Russian collusion” propaganda????? He was lying just like the rest. He’s super duper worried and honest now. Bbwwaaaaaaaa.🤣🤯👍🥃
@@Lisa-qs1xd Oh, for Cripes Sake! Will you conspiracy nuts please just join Heaven's Gate, already. Scalia had a bunch of medical problems long before he even got appointed to SCOTUS. It was public knowledge for YEARS. EVERYONE knew he would drop dead suddenly at an "early" age. RBG was on camera a day before she actually died, and her memorial was held in 3 days, as Jewish Law requires. Yes, our gov't is corrupt. But, the Alt-Right has dragged us into depths only the worst fascist dictatorships have ever gone before (with all due respect to Star Trek).
@@m.k.c.5212 So the “alt right” perpetrated the biggest dark money “conspiracy theory” in modern American history? Namely the Clinton’s paying a former British Intel officer to manufacture a dossier alleging her opponents complicity in phony “Russian collusion”???? In which a completely propagandized media willingly spread false propaganda for years on end… Knowing all the while that it was completely fabricated propaganda. Did you mean that Democrat “alt right” conspiracy theory? Or one that wasn’t nearly as destructive to American liberty and society? Because you know “alt right”.🙄🤣🥃
His passion to follow the money, and speak with such clarity..these are the ppl who liars and thieves are afraid of. The judicial system is not the only conglomerate who works in the dark. Stay tuned!
He is good. We new something has always been going on, but never thought to this degree!!!!!!!! That’s we hit you always here that the big Corporation’s run our goverment, not the Good Guys..... Busted!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@rogeroday9408 the small number of representatives, like senator Whitehouse, who actually work for the majority of their constituents instead of the small number of doners. Im guessing.
My God, I’m living in a completely different world than I had believed all these years. My heart dropped & I’m not so proud to be an American now. This is so disheartening & with no way to unsee this I’m forever depressed. Is there anyway to undo this???
Never be ashamed of the country you live in. These are a small group of people inside a wonderful country and though they make it look bad they are not the soul of America. We are
I went through a similar range of emotions also when I realized it's all been a lie. I don't know if there's a way to someday become what we believed we were... greed will always appear wherever humans are, so I'm not sure there's really any way to get corruption out of our government. Newcomers who arrive bright-eyed and bushy-tailed quickly learn to play the game just like the rest of them (looking at "the squad").
@@stuartewoldt1513 We the people might be the soul of the country, but the elites and big business are the invisible hands that guide our direction. That "small group of people" making us look bad are in fact the ones who have all the power because they have all the money.
@@harmonys2102 unfortunately this is right. TheRich do whatever possible to get these politicians to pass bills the favor them. Now China has infiltrated these people , including entertainment and Big Tech and they are fighting us for China. Even Biden pulled out of Afghanistan so fast because china wants to exploit the lithium mines for Electric vehicle (it's the largest in the world) and america will show little resistance to china taking Taiwan (largest producer of CPU chips). Can you see how Biden has been paid off by china. They will be the next super power.
All coverage by The Hill needs to, and must begin to, show or at least indicate just how many Congress people are actually in attendance and are actually attentive . The public needs to know that.
I wonder how many Senators attended this Senators presentation? It exists because Senators allow it, the same Senators YOU elected them! Keep digging Senator but be aware what has happened to people who say truth to power?
Where ever this leads, we need to start already with getting private money out of politics. Limit donations to some trivial amount and bring it into the light for full reporting.
A maximum of $20 per donor per candidate throughout an ENTIRE Election Season for ALL Donors, or else face death hanging from a strong black-money scaffold. Koch brother(s) (one is dead now) and all other dark money donors of the past have a limit of $1.00 per campaign season due to their past obscenely illegally enormous sized donations!
Thank you, senator! Amazing report, I was mesmerized!! We must overcome what is happening in our Supreme court! I intend to tell everyone I know this nasty little tale!!
@@bonnieclark8069 Hi Bonnie! No, i’ve always lived in Canada but have many friends in the States. Used to visit often and had so much fun. Take care, Bonnie. Jody 🇨🇦🙏🏼💞🇺🇸
It’s here on RU-vid…. All can hear and see if they wish to know truth …. This is not BS a on Facebook or Google search …. This is an real Senator….doing what is called WORK
Props to him working to expose what we all know is really running our country. I hope he has sufficient protection because there are a lot of powerful people that would harm him and/or his family to keep their secrets protected.
I love that man! Go figure Ethics! This man is articulate, educated, and can present information in a concise manner. How refreshing a man who can make complete sentences and make sense!
It's definitely on both sides especially since the Dems became advocates for neo-liberal capitalism but, in that regard, I think Dems are more concerned about their own capital gain and Republicans are in it also for the power - wanting to protect the inequitable staus quo. They want to be the top 2%.
Our highest Court has too many leftwing radicals deciding on HUGE issues. The thing is: They should have absolutely NO political preference WHATSOEVER!, let alone, insert them into their judgement. What is this guy's motive behind his pointing finger? Name ALL of the the recipients on the Supreme Court. They all accept dark money. It would be nieve to believe otherwise.
@@normacolon9618 he is only showing you one side of the corrupt coin. Both parties are guilty as sin. Ever hear of the Clinton Foundation? How did Joe Bidens family make millions for his political access? I would have more respect for Senator Whitehouse if he truly showed his respect for his fellow citizens and not play partisan politics with his very serious dark money corruption by exposing all the criminals and traitors.
Well-written and expertly presented. Sen. Whitehouse must have a terrific staff. Wouldn't mind seeing him run for Prez. After all, he has the right surname!
Those were my thoughts exactly! The man seems so much more appropriate for the role than our dear old Joe, who, although highly experienced, is frankly past his "best before..." date.
Just political BS. Both sides do it. Find the graph of the wealth increase for the 1%. Stagnant and then sky rocketing when pandemic hit. Democrats have Pharma, Gates, Hollywood, media networks, Amazon, social media, unions, Soros. They both use the same donor, PAC, think tank system. Point fingers at the others for political illusions while never creating a law to change it. Other than Koch, are there big names for republicans? (Honest question) I find these speeches hypocritical and political theatre. They both advertise. One party controls the media and complains about reporting from republicans that's springing up independently. So why don't we pass laws that outlaw family involvement in PACS and think tanks, or family receiving contracts for the duration of the politicians term. Have congressmen required to report taxes just like they demand from the president. Report investments, even by family members, for the length of service. Change the law for pharma paying the FDA/NIH. Having 65% of FDA income in the new drugs dept coming from pharma is asking for corruption. Those being regulated shouldn't pay the regulators. The word bribery comes to mind. And somehow get news reporting both sides again. Everyone could learn from each other. Hear the other side. We are just devolving. But people are waking up. They aren't interested in pretty speeches or personalities. They're looking for results. This is just another pretty speech guy who won't do anything to end the dark money coming into his own pocket. There's a lot of uniparty going on
Thank God for Senator Sheldon Whitehouse! Now I hope there's something someone will do to remedy this situation. I don't see any other alternatives except to impeach Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett, and/or expand the court.
A view from Canada. I've followed Senator Whitehouse for months and applaud his work in exposing this corruption. He's performing a tremendous service for the American people, whether they realize it or not.
Dark money favors corporations and conservatives against we the people. That's not both sides unless you think dems and repoblicans are left and right. They are neoliberal (Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher were both NEOLIBERALS) and UltraConservative, The Taliban is ultraconservative and so are many "republican politicians" here in the states.
Senator Whitehouse just gave us the best presentation I've seen and I am relieved he has stated he will continue to investigate. We've got to support him and those who are seeking the truth, and keep them in to finish investigating. Bring the swampmonsters to justice once and for all.
I'm so glad you reminded us of that. It bothers me every time I hear people misquote that. I pray that the Trump-kissers will choke on their money someday.
I am very glad for your post. People often leave out the word "love" when it comes to money. The word "LOVE" makes all the difference in he world. Money can be a blessing. The LOVE of money can be a curse.
Trena - And is the "money" actually a lust for power ? Money by itself isn't worth much. Green papers with pictures of dead people. Or a bar of gold-colored metal.
Oh yea esoecially since trump got voted in..cause they heard trumps corruption and what he was going to do..he got rid off the good people and put in his tsunami of swamp people. It's clear ad watet... look at the way trump would talk attracting all the bad guys.
@Noeleen Barry Although I understand your point, America’s justice system is NOT the worst in the world. Go experience the Law as applied in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, and Egypt in order to make a comparison. Both Democrats and Republicans have politicized and monetized the Justice system in America. However, the fact that we can discuss this corruption is a good thing. Also, and this point is very important, good people, who are judges, can still be seated, and are seated, even in a justice system that is becoming more political and corrupted by too much money. This becomes more rare because of corruption, but does still occur.
I stress all share this with everyone you can, we need to fix this! The courts must expand to make right Mitch McConnell’s rapid in justice of our Supreme Court!!! Scary scary scary!!!! If we don’t fix we are in deep do do
You're right. McConnell should be booted out of Congress forever. He dragged down the Supreme Court nomination process when former President Obama was still in office, then speeded it up for Trump.
she should have retired YEARS ago. If she had done so, we would not have the mess we have now. I blame her for waiting too long. She was sick, but vanity and pride kept her on the bench.
Thank you for being a an true American hero. Thank you for all your efforts to make our democracy transparent and explaining and teaching us what others want and prefer to remain hidden. Stopping the creepy billionaires is fighting the good, decent American fight, good trouble!
most can't even balance a checkbook let alone having them involve themselves in something as complex at politics. You just trying to use them for votes IMO.
@@mostlysunny582 Really? My Granddaughter is very smart. All of her, and her friends are High Honors. They know very much what is going on. And yes she can balance a checkbook. She is now a CFO. Chief Financial Officer!
@@zendoll1 that is your granddaughter. She is in a pool with tens of million of other youths who may not be as smart. Also being smart doesnt necessary means they are informed especially at that age where they can be easy manipulated. Politics runs deep with history, ideologies, culture, nuances of policies and so much more. There is no way a teen can comprehend all that complexity at that age especially with a lack of real world experiences. In the Soviet Union revolution that gave rise to Stalin and lennon, they radicalize and manipulated the youth to achieved their goals. It's sad to say that we have many adults today that doesn't have a clue how politics and government really works, but yet you will safely assume that millions of teens will all be able to do so.
@@mostlysunny582 they didnt say teens they said young people. And as a teen you may or may not have the chance to vote in the general election anyway. I agree with them the young people need to become involved and should be civicly minded and there should be required civics classes from middle school or jr. High school on .
It seems that alot of people keep making references to jesus or god and being judged ect….this is a fairtytale people and all,the praying in the world wont change this..its just greed……
We humans have suffered enough misery in the name of religion, believe what you want, but keep all the religious rhetoric out of government, Please- your god icon is no better or worse than my neighbors
The "radicals" in this case being quite obviously on the "Radical Right" with the fascist Charles Koch as their fearless and totally corrupt funder/leader! This all just goes to show you that the Supreme Court is only supreme for those who can afford to buy judicial appointments!
@@boatman222345 Yes, they are in the pockets of the Rhino Rep. that hate our President Trump. The Coke Brothers are D£€P §t@T€ sewer sw@mp too. Backing establishment Judges, Governors, Representatives and your local Mayors. I hope He’s telling it on both sides of the swamp.
That would be applauded IF it were true. But not many "republicans" are guiltless, either. The swamp runs deeps and has for years! But go on. You have to accuse your enemy to divert the attention away from yourselves.
Constitutional monarchy. That is where the US is headed... Be quiet ...and just go back to work you little worker ants....this is none of your concern.😁
How can people hate on this very strong and accomplished woman. She was very intelligent and forthright in all of her answers to both the democratic and republican interrogations. Of course they have financial backing, the same way democrats have financial backing.
you know and I know, there will never be true justice in the land. Satanic forces are at work here. The crooks worship power and money. Ironic isn't it, since they feign being God-fearing paragons of love and patriotism and virtue. None so blind as those who will not see.
When we remember a bird has two wings but it's still a pigeon, we'll be in better shape. They just want to separate us with right or left, racially, sexually, by class, inoculated, or masked, it a game. Don't be a pawn. Opt out. We are ONE people. All with different voices. May those voices rise together in oneness. Enough of you using us against each other. Both sides need to be called out! By US!!! No one is gonna come in & save you. It's crunch time, pay attention to both sides CLOSELY. It's a closed circle folks! Sorry.
If you are referring to lobbying, all names and dollar amounts are on public record. That being said, more likely than not Facebook, or its board members, Likely donate to dark money networks. I say likely because we don’t know, it’s anonymous.
"Dark Money" is money that is donated to a campaign but is secret. It was illegal until the Extreme Court decided that its party, the Republican Party, could not win without taking in secret monies. The reason for this is that GOP policies are unpopular and companies who publicly donate too much to them get boycotted and this affects their bottom line. So they wanted to donate secret bags of money instead of public ones and cracked their whips at Their Court which promptly found a case to hear which they could use as a vehicle to pretend that "secrets" are the same thing as "free speech".
@@error5202 "all names and dollar amounts are on public record" That was true until about 20 years ago when Chief Justice William Rhenquist declared that secret money is free speech and therefore corporations can now bribe parties in unlimited amounts of secret monies. In practice, that means millions of dollars can be given to a candidate by the same corporation(s) directly and on a you-scratch-my-back basis.
And people are jumping up and down about their freedom being thwarted by being asked to wear masks! This is what we should be paying attention to. (Note, these people also elected Trump)
Great when the very same masks prove BAD for our health, or ability to communicate clearly and are ineffective against Covid , even Tony wants you to wear three because one doesn’t work at all and two might but three ? His magic number for masking up. What’s a bet he invested in the mask supply companies …. Shutting people away from sunshine and exercise, Two of the best natural ways to defeat illness and keep one’s sanity …
@@chrisbraid2907 Some people have conditions which make it hard for them to wear masks or communicate as easily with masks, most are fine even if we may not like them. I worry about those people, like frontline health care workers who have to wear them fo hours. But, most of us only need to wear them in enclosed public spaces. I have two cloth masks which I wash regularly. People in Asia have worn masks for years, people during the Spanish Infleunza epidemic in 1918 were asked to wear masks. They have been shown to help stop transmission. A healthy lifestyle, including sunshine and exercise is a great way to live your life and help to have a healthier immune system (and you can still be outside exercising in the sunshine even with a mask) but is not a global answer to the numbers of people dying from Covid-19. (Not sure who Tony is or if he has investment in mask companies...)
😂😂😂😂. I was waiting for the name Mitch McConnell to come out. Unbelievable but true. Mitch McConnell has been fighting to maintain he's position for this same reason to make money off these big corporation. Mitch McConnell has become a millionaire by doing exactly this. I'm glad this senate is opening the Pandora box.
