Gifts to Supreme Court justices should be limited to

[zuul]

Tim Dickinson: Gifts to Supreme Court justices should be limited to those that were in "common use" in the 18th century.

11:45 AM · Aug 10, 2023

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[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. So, slaves, then. NT

[Chi67]

2. How about

NONE.

[bucolic_frolic]

3. Half pint of grog and a quill pen

[haele]

6. Nah, a bottle of Madeira (that's what bankrupted Jefferson) and a pair....

Of fine dueling pistols from Scotland, where they mastered the art of hair triggers.
Silver candlesticks and clocks were also considered welcome expensive gifts in the late 18th/early 19th century.
Maybe a matched pair of carriage horses if one is being really extravagant.

Of all the gifts mentioned, a good, new pair of balanced dueling pistols from Scotland or France were on average the most expensive.

Haele

[Bayard]

4. At the least,

There should be a documented, running total, like other officials (such as those at the White House), have to report.

[Wicked Blue]

5. Chamber pots

for their chambers