After Thomas cried about not getting paid enough money as a SC Judge
all kinds of right wing billionaires suddenly became his friend and gave him lavish gifts....and Republicans in Congress tried to increase his salary and remove restrictions on speaking fees.
THey didnt want their pocket judge resigning his lifetime term to make more money in the private sector - so they dumped sewer money and gifts into his pockets.
total scumbags - both the givers and receiver.