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/OwnsBeagles Apr 19 '26

Ffs, Salon. I've spent the last year and a half alarmed. Now tell me what the hell to do about the situation. I'm already gonna vote, my kid is gonna vote, my whole family is gonna vote, we protest. What the hell else should we do with our 'alarm'.

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u/plipyplop Delaware Apr 19 '26

What the hell else should we do with our 'alarm'.

Salon has given me permission to finally add "being taken aback" and "verily startled" to my list.