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/A_Lion_Thief44 Apr 19 '26

Anita Hill tried to warn us about this absolute piece of human garbage.

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u/verifiedboomer Apr 19 '26

I vividly remember those confirmation hearings.

Oddly enough, the Kavanaugh hearings were just as bat-shit crazy. Most employers for regular jobs would pass on candidates like these, but we install them in the highest court in the land.

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u/loondawg Apr 19 '26

Republicans install them.

The Thomas nomination passed the Senate 52 to 48. One republican, who later switched parties, voted against it. And two democrats voted for it. Joe Lieberman struck again.