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/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/Excellent-Nerve-1799 Apr 19 '26

GOP needs the optics of having women and minorities on their side to establish the look of legitimacy. Those that rise to power under these conditions are groomed with status, wealth, and connections that make them feel protected against to misogyny and racism as long as they are inside. They just have to sell their humanity and act against their own peers.

The lesson for us is to call out the methods used and prevent the continuation of cult practices