Very few people can lay claim to the promotion of his race than Justice Thomas ( my words, likely not his). Why is his man the subject of such scorn, particularly from white intellectuals? If one cannot see his brilliance, then I’m sorry you’re an moron!
Justice Thomas spoke at my law school, Washington & Lee University School of Law, in 1997. I was president of our campus Federalist Society chapter at the time and got to speak to him at a reception prior to his speech. From our conversation and the contents of his speech, it was clear he was still angry about his (second) confirmation hearing. He said something about not being allowed to believe the things he believed because of the color of his skin.
The reason that Justice Thomas is the subject of such scorn is because much of the Left believes they are entitled to the political support of African-Americans. If they allow Clarence Thomas to think for himself without punishing him for it, why other African-Americans may follow in his footsteps!!! Look at what the Democrats did with George W. Bush's judicial nominees. They filibustered highly qualified nominees like Janice Rogers Brown (an African-American woman), Miguel Estrada (an immigrant from Honduras), Priscilla Owens (a white woman) as well as several white men. Many were eventually confirmed as a result of the Group of 14. But one who was never confirmed was Miguel Estrada. I don't believe that was because his views were any more offensive than nominees that were confirmed. I believe it was to avoid letting Miguel Estrada become a future SCOTUS nominee. They did not want an Hispanic Clarence Thomas on the Court.
Clarence Thomas is a white supremacist in a black body. For starters, he married a white woman who worked for the racist John Birch Society. He has expressed self-hate and self-loathing. The logic? His psychology is highly suspect. He fits the criteria of a classical meritoritorious manumission negro who's entirely self-centered. It must be nice to have a white conservative billionaire handler that pays for your worldly pleasures, especially when your roots were saturated in miserable poverty and deprivation. The grandfather that he constantly praises, mentally and physically abused him. It doesn't add up to logical sense.
If I believe that government policies should be colorblind and that people should be treated as individuals, not as representatives of the various ethnic groups to which they belong, would I be a white supremacist in a white body? If yes, since I know that I am not a white supremacist, I'll know I can probably ignore your characterization of Justice Thomas' beliefs. If believing that would not make me a white supremacist in your opinion, then I'd like to know why I am different from Justice Thomas in that regard.
Honestly, I am sort of amazed at the way every single criticism of Justice Thomas' interracial marriage I have ever read came from the Left. While I have always rejected the blanket painting of all conservatives as racists, I have always known that true white supremacists tend to identify themselves as conservatives. So, I know they are out there. But none of them have felt the need to complain where I could hear (or read) them. But the most vicious condemnations of Justice Thomas have mostly included criticism of his marrying a white woman and all have come from the Left.
Not just a white woman, but a woman who supported the racist John Birch Society. She was also actively involved in promoting the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Imagine me as a black man fraternizing with a white woman who was involved with the Klan. 🤣😂☺️
I don't think it's particularly white intellectuals who feel threatened by Justice Thomas. I look more to the second generation of affirmative action beneficiaries, the DEI industry, and the political class that doesn't want to make the effort to diversify its "Look at me! I'm a victim!" portfolio. The clock is running out on this spiel, because, for example, the children and grandchildren of Vietnamese boat people who have made it here are not buying it.
A big question going forward is this: Are the 1619 project, Prof Kendi, et al. correct that the theory of our country is wrong OR instead, is the theory of the Declaration of Independence correct but the flawed Constitution failed to respect the human rights of black people, as an ugly political compromise?
Abraham Lincoln took the 2nd view: the universal humanity of the Declaration is the golden apple, surrounded by the silver (i.e., less good) frame of the Constitution.
So, America's black leadership class has a big choice to make.
Very few people can lay claim to the promotion of his race than Justice Thomas ( my words, likely not his). Why is his man the subject of such scorn, particularly from white intellectuals? If one cannot see his brilliance, then I’m sorry you’re an moron!
Brilliance for who? Lol!
Justice Thomas spoke at my law school, Washington & Lee University School of Law, in 1997. I was president of our campus Federalist Society chapter at the time and got to speak to him at a reception prior to his speech. From our conversation and the contents of his speech, it was clear he was still angry about his (second) confirmation hearing. He said something about not being allowed to believe the things he believed because of the color of his skin.
The reason that Justice Thomas is the subject of such scorn is because much of the Left believes they are entitled to the political support of African-Americans. If they allow Clarence Thomas to think for himself without punishing him for it, why other African-Americans may follow in his footsteps!!! Look at what the Democrats did with George W. Bush's judicial nominees. They filibustered highly qualified nominees like Janice Rogers Brown (an African-American woman), Miguel Estrada (an immigrant from Honduras), Priscilla Owens (a white woman) as well as several white men. Many were eventually confirmed as a result of the Group of 14. But one who was never confirmed was Miguel Estrada. I don't believe that was because his views were any more offensive than nominees that were confirmed. I believe it was to avoid letting Miguel Estrada become a future SCOTUS nominee. They did not want an Hispanic Clarence Thomas on the Court.
Clarence Thomas is a white supremacist in a black body. For starters, he married a white woman who worked for the racist John Birch Society. He has expressed self-hate and self-loathing. The logic? His psychology is highly suspect. He fits the criteria of a classical meritoritorious manumission negro who's entirely self-centered. It must be nice to have a white conservative billionaire handler that pays for your worldly pleasures, especially when your roots were saturated in miserable poverty and deprivation. The grandfather that he constantly praises, mentally and physically abused him. It doesn't add up to logical sense.
If I believe that government policies should be colorblind and that people should be treated as individuals, not as representatives of the various ethnic groups to which they belong, would I be a white supremacist in a white body? If yes, since I know that I am not a white supremacist, I'll know I can probably ignore your characterization of Justice Thomas' beliefs. If believing that would not make me a white supremacist in your opinion, then I'd like to know why I am different from Justice Thomas in that regard.
Honestly, I am sort of amazed at the way every single criticism of Justice Thomas' interracial marriage I have ever read came from the Left. While I have always rejected the blanket painting of all conservatives as racists, I have always known that true white supremacists tend to identify themselves as conservatives. So, I know they are out there. But none of them have felt the need to complain where I could hear (or read) them. But the most vicious condemnations of Justice Thomas have mostly included criticism of his marrying a white woman and all have come from the Left.
Not just a white woman, but a woman who supported the racist John Birch Society. She was also actively involved in promoting the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Imagine me as a black man fraternizing with a white woman who was involved with the Klan. 🤣😂☺️
I don't think it's particularly white intellectuals who feel threatened by Justice Thomas. I look more to the second generation of affirmative action beneficiaries, the DEI industry, and the political class that doesn't want to make the effort to diversify its "Look at me! I'm a victim!" portfolio. The clock is running out on this spiel, because, for example, the children and grandchildren of Vietnamese boat people who have made it here are not buying it.
A big question going forward is this: Are the 1619 project, Prof Kendi, et al. correct that the theory of our country is wrong OR instead, is the theory of the Declaration of Independence correct but the flawed Constitution failed to respect the human rights of black people, as an ugly political compromise?
Abraham Lincoln took the 2nd view: the universal humanity of the Declaration is the golden apple, surrounded by the silver (i.e., less good) frame of the Constitution.
So, America's black leadership class has a big choice to make.
The last time I was in Vietnam, a young Vietnamese woman approached me and said, "Me so horny...I like your color." Lol!