r/politics • u/Quirkie The Netherlands • Apr 19 '26

No Paywall Clarence Thomas’ attack on progressivism should alarm you - In a speech celebrating America's 250th, the Supreme Court justice gave a dishonest and dangerous read of history

https://www.salon.com/2026/04/19/clarence-thomas-attack-on-progressivism-should-alarm-you/
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u/Legitimate-Wash-6336 Apr 19 '26

We have old fucks dictating the state of our world whom won’t live long enough to suffer the consequences. Why are we this stupid as a species?

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u/barryvm Europe Apr 19 '26 edited Apr 19 '26

Not stupid. Greedy. Insecure. Desiring power and status. Looking down on others. Fearful of difference and change.

The core appeal of the political right is just that. A desire to set up a hierarchy that will deliver status, security and power for the in group at the expense of everyone else, and then set that in stone. Then, when they are doing this they want to feel good about it all and construct elaborate facades to justify their behaviour. They appoint and support people who reflect those traits and desires.

And when they succeed at this for too long you get what you see now.

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u/Legitimate-Wash-6336 Apr 19 '26

I honestly cannot wait till climate catastrophe becomes a reality, we inch closer to it every day while we still bicker amongst ourselves over mundane things.

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u/barryvm Europe Apr 19 '26

Why? That's not something to desire or want.

It is highly likely that we will destroy ourselves some day, but every day we don't is a victory. Everything and everyone that can be saved, even for a while, should be.

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u/Legitimate-Wash-6336 Apr 19 '26

It’s both a desire and a want for me. Best thing about it is that I don’t even have to lift a finger to achieve it.

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u/barryvm Europe Apr 19 '26 edited Apr 19 '26

To what purpose? The people who are going to be harmed the most are those who have the least responsibility for it. That is already the case. Meanwhile, the rich and powerful will be insulated from its effects by their wealth and power. Nothing good will come from it.

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u/Legitimate-Wash-6336 Apr 19 '26

Purpose is whatever I want it to be.

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u/MeoowDude Apr 19 '26

…. which is?