It Continues to Be Simply Fantastic to Be Clarence Thomas
In this week’s episode, we learn about the 38 vacations the Justice took courtesy various billionaires.
By Charles P. Pierce, Esquire
Comes now ProPublica with what is close to a full accounting of the good life of Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court Justice and, it appears, plutocracy’s guest.
A cadre of industry titans and ultrawealthy executives have treated him to far-flung vacations aboard their yachts, ushered him into the premium suites at sporting events and sent their private jets to fetch him — including, on more than one occasion, an entire 737… Their gifts include:
At least 38 destination vacations, including a previously unreported voyage on a yacht around the Bahamas; 26 private jet flights, plus an additional eight by helicopter; a dozen VIP passes to professional and college sporting events, typically perched in the skybox; two stays at luxury resorts in Florida and Jamaica; and one standing invitation to an uber-exclusive golf club overlooking the Atlantic coast.
Mmmmm, it’s good to be the Justice.
