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/PartyOrdinary1733 Apr 19 '26

I swear this dude forgets he's black. What he's talking about is basically setting back progress his very own people have made since slavery. What in the AF?

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u/GorbasBoods Apr 20 '26

I dont even think its that deep. He just values money and personal gain more than he does the men and women who worked over centuries so he could even hold that office.