Showing posts with label Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Show all posts

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Did you call/or write to apologize in person?!?

July 04, 2015 Appology , George Takei 0 Comments
George Takei Apologizes For 'Ad Hominem And Uncivil' Blackface Comment 

By Josh Feldman, Jul. 3, 2015, Mediaite

Star Trek actor George Takei came under some pretty heavy fire this week when he called Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas “a clown in blackface.” Takei was clearly upset with Thomas for his vote against gay marriage when the highest court in the land ruled to uphold it nationwide, and he called Thomas “a disgrace to America” who doesn’t belong on the court.

Takei made the controversial remark in speaking ofThomas’ dissent about slavery and “dignity.”Yesterday he doubled down and insisted his remarks were not racist, but lots of people (including some liberal commentators) gave Takei flak for making a racist remark, regardless of intent.

Well, this afternoon, Takei posted a lengthy apology on Facebook completely walking back his comments about Thomas and saying he understands now his words weren’t “carefully considered.”

Here’s Takei’s full apology: www.mediaite.com

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Memo to Harry Reid: Clarence Thomas is NOT ‘White’ --Reid blasts the "5 white men" in the Hobby Lobby decision

July 10, 2014 Larry O'Connor , Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby 0 Comments
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas &
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
By Larry O'Connor, Jul. 9, 2014, Washington Free Beacon

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has vowed to take action this month to try to combat the recent “Hobby Lobby” ruling from the Supreme Court.

In his remarks he referred to the decision and decried the “five white men” who rendered it. But Justice Clarence Thomas is African-American.

“The one thing we are going to do during this work period, sooner rather than later, is to ensure that women’s lives are not determine by virtue of five white men,” Reid said.

“This Hobby Lobby decision is outrageous and we are going to do something about it. People are going to have to walk down here and vote,” the Nevada Democrat added.

Mr. Thomas joined justices John Roberts, Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy and Samuel Alito in the majority decision.

While all five are not white, they are all Roman Catholic.

Read the full story:  www.washingtontimes.com

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Congressman Calls Clarence Thomas An "Uncle Tom"--Won’t Apologize

May 06, 2014 Articles by Larry Elder , Congressman Bennie Thompson 0 Comments
Congressman Bennie Thompson
By Larry Elder, May 6, 2014

Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss), recently appeared on Nation of Islam Radio, where he called Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas an "Uncle Tom"-- a slur that says Thomas is intentionally hurting black people.

Thompson said, "[Thomas] doesn't like black people, he doesn't like being black." What Thomas decisions have hurt blacks? Thompson said, "[If] you look at his decisions on the court, they have been adverse to the minority community, and the people I represent have a real issue with an African-American not being sensitive to those issues."

What decisions? Thompson mentioned Thomas’ opposition to affirmative action and Obamacare, as well as his support for voter ID. Never mind that in liberal states like California and Oregon voters have voted against using race as a factor in college and university admissions. Never mind that black and Hispanic voters support voter ID in numbers comparable to white support.

As to Thomas’ ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional, Thompson dismisses Thomas’ reasoned objection its legality as “adverse to the minority community”? All opposition to Obamacare makes one an enemy to the minority community?

Earlier this year, I wrote about this juvenile “Uncle Tom” attack line, which is designed to shut down argument while maligning those committing the crime of having another point of view:

Sorry About Calling You 'Uncle Tom'

The Rev. William Barber, head of North Carolina's chapter of the left-wing NAACP, recently said this about black, tea-party-supported Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, S.C.: "A ventriloquist can always find a good dummy." Sounds like Barber might have mentored an ex-high school classmate with whom I recently had the following exchange:

Ex-Classmate: "Uncle Tom in its purest form, that's Larry Elder, you hate your own people, need your ass kicked. ... I remember you from Crenshaw High. Your politics are so predictable. Man, you're such a phony. White folks don't accept you like you assume. When I lived in Orange County, you were kind of a joke."

Elder: "Generally, I don't respond to insults, but since you are a fellow Crenshaw Cougar, I'm giving you a little time.

"Funny, I don't remember you. What that says about the impression you made, I'll leave up to you.

"What do I care if 'white folks don't accept me' -- whatever that means? I'm not running for president of 'white folks.' I have friends, relatives and co-workers who manage to tolerate me.

"I'm sure you've done well in life, well enough to take time to tell me how I've mismanaged mine.

"Nor does it hurt my feelings to hear what you've said about me. I look at people like you the way I look at an otherwise friendly dog, taught viciousness by its owner. You've been trained to see disagreement over the kind of issues I discuss as somehow threatening to your well-being.

"That I see the world differently from you warrants the kind of silly put-downs in your post? Really? You say, 'When I lived in OC, you were kind of a joke.' Meaning, exactly what? That when you said my name out loud people fell down in laughter? Meaning, a scientific poll was conducted by field researchers showing that OC residents considered Larry Elder a 'joke'? (For the record, my highest program ratings are in OC.)

"The formula for life -- to me and my parents -- is simple, if hard to implement. Work hard. Don't make excuses. When things go wrong, ask whether I could have done something different, something better.

"Now, you'll write back. Everybody does. And when I don't respond -- because of how I choose to invest my valuable time -- you'll call me another series of juvenile names and tell your friends and relatives that Elder's not responding because you 'won the argument.' Hey, if it makes you feel better, go for it.

"You can always call in to my show, and we can do this for real -- if you have the cashews. Call from 3pm to 6pm, Mondays to Fridays. Tell my screener that we've chatted on Facebook.

"Take care, Bro. Too bad they indoctrinated you and turned you into a sad, simple, sputtering name-caller. Winners don't see a need to put others down to elevate themselves.

"That's a job for victicrats -- those who blame others for their 'plight.' Report to the nearest mirror."

This provoked interesting Facebook comments.

TG: "Larry, I'm white and live in Orange County. And to be honest I read your posts all the time and always watch when you're on TV. I truly didn't realize or even give it a second thought that you were black. Does it matter? I like your views and think you're an intelligent man. Would truly like to see you in politics. Keep up the good work, we need more people like you. Regardless of color."

KV: "Is that why we have 'Larry Elder for President' bumper-stickers on our cars? I would give five years of my life to have Larry even one term as president. May God bless Larry and all who try to make sense to a twisted liberal world."

ML: "That reply rocked, Larry. And surprise, surprise, to your former racist classmate, there are many white people who could care less that you are black. I care that you recognize the Democratic Party is the party of social enslavement and social injustice all hidden underneath their plastic self-righteous smiles and slanderous anti-Republican rants. You, sir, speak for Americans -- not just a race -- and your values are the same as mine. ... You are like a drink of clear, fresh, cool water in this age of media lies and censorship! Thanks for keeping it real!"

LP: "So sick of the black and white thing. Tired of blacks who see what is really happening and speaking out, being reduced to 'Uncle Toms' because they think for themselves. I admire the man or woman who can discern the depth of the crushing politics that is being played out here in America no matter their origin, race or religion."

Several hundred comments later, I still hadn't heard back from my former classmate. I wrote again.

Elder: "Knock-knock."

This time he replied. Then something surprising happened.

Classmate: "I apologize, for the name calling, Mr. Elder. I've had cancer. It's left me somewhat bitter. Man, I'm sorry for coming at you like that."

Elder: "Apology accepted. Be well." 

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Rep. Thompson Stands By Comment: Thomas Is An ‘Uncle Tom’ --Decisions against OCare, affirmative action= "Uncle Tom"

May 04, 2014 Congressional Black Caucus , Rep. Bennie Thompson 0 Comments
By Aaron Black, Apr. 20, 2014, Washingtonpost.com

Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Wednesday stood by his remark that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is an "Uncle Tom" and continued to suggest that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) opposition to President Obama is race-based.

In an interview with CNN, the Congressional Black Caucus member doubled down on his comments, first made over the weekend, that Thomas apparently "doesn’t like black people, he doesn’t like being black.” His comments were first reported by BuzzFeed.

"Well if you look at his decisions on the court, they have been adverse to the minority community, and the people I represent have a real issue with an African American not being sensitive to those issues," Thompson told Dana Bash.

Thompson cited Thomas siding with the conservative justices on the court -- of which he is a firm member -- upholding Voter ID laws and Michigan's ban on affirmative action. The court has also struck down part of the Voting Rights Act, which was first passed to prevent racial discrimination in elections.

"The people that I represent, for the most part, have a real issue with those decisions," Thompson said. "All those issues are very important and for someone in the court who's African American and not sensitive to that is a real problem."

Asked about McConnell's statement that his goal as GOP leader in the Senate was to make Obama a one-term president, Thompson wouldn't say flatly that it was racist but strongly pointed in that direction.

"I've never seen the venom put forth on another candidate or a president like I've seen with this president, and that's my opinion," Thompson said.

Read the full story:  www.washingtonpost.com

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