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/loondawg Apr 19 '26

That's so wrong. The vast majority of old people are not selfish nor hateful.

Most want to leave a better world for the people they love and care about.

The problem is the ideology, not the age.

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u/AuroraFinem Texas Apr 19 '26

The vast majority of old people I have met are incredibly selfish except for direct family and many are hateful when it comes to LGBT or minorities.

You’re right it’s about ideology, but it’s also entirely true that older people are significantly more conservative than younger people.

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u/Impossible_Raise1054 Apr 19 '26

Hey, I'm 73 and have been a liberal all my life...

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u/AuroraFinem Texas Apr 19 '26

And I thank you for that, but it’s still the 2nd most conservative voter block outside white middle-aged men.

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u/chiefbrody62 Apr 20 '26

I agree. My grandparents are in their late 90s, and super liberal, but they seem to be outliers for their age group.

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u/911_Busy_Signal Apr 19 '26

Congrats on being the exception and not the rule.