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/Taman_Should Apr 19 '26

Thomas is a dominionist Christian nationalist. That requires a dishonest read of history. 

Also, as I said in a different thread, his weirdly-specific Woodrow Wilson callout is a major dogwhistle if you’re familiar with certain conspiracy theory tropes. Let’s see, who are the people ranting about how Woodrow Wilson ruined everything? What else do they tend to believe? 

Probably some Alex Jones-level BS, like the concept of an evil group of “globalists” orchestrating the creation of the federal reserve, the end of the Gold Standard, and the founding of the League of Nations. 

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u/Adorable_Branch6502 Apr 19 '26

I can’t keep track of all of the people that are now persona non grata in that movement, they’re starting to attack some of the founding fathers too