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[–] 34 points 1 year ago (6 children)

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

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  • [–] 32 points 1 year ago (5 children)

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

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago (3 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?

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