Hated even more for trying to cover up the participation of his kooky wife involved in the insurrection of our government just to keep a loonytoon, Russian installed fake President in office. 🙄
A great man of wisdom. Years from now who will read/see/listen to these great lectures and say, what have we NOT done. We have been lulled into complacency.
The chapel at W&L University is bizarre. One almost gets the impression that they are worshipping Lee. His statue, over his relics below in the crypt, stands in a chamber behind the pulpit. it makes one think of the tabernacle in a Catholic church or the Holy of Holies in the Jerusalem Temple.
In fact to amplify my remarks, the statue of Lee behind the pulpit is like the Holy of Holies in more then one way. It is a square room, just like the Jerusalem Temple's inner sanctum & that of Moses' original Tabernacle. Also in the four corners of the room hang Confederate Battle Flags, like the Biblical Cherubim hovering over the throne of God. It is quite strange.
Justice Thomas is a unique individual who is intelligent, good, and loves justice for all. Schumer and his people want to keep the poor always dependent in the government. The government needs a needy group to exploit and use. If the Dems really want to help the poor they should provide a good education for the masses. There is nothing more rewarding than having individuals forge their future. Thank you Justice Thomas for being an example of what, we as people can achieve. May God bless you and keep you healthy and safe.
Brilliant man, but I find irony in the multiple references to 'consent of the governed' when secession was denied by force. The slavery issue aside, how do you have the consent of the governed when the governed are not allowed to withdraw? I'm thankful he is on the court.
Consider Justice Thomas' meaning as referring to the collective consent of the entire body of the governed, not merely a regional and racial faction of it. Does that change how you perceive his argument?
@@patrickcleburneuczjsxpmp9558 Elections are an example of collective consent. If you live in a society that chooses its governing officials by election and your favorite candidate loses that election, that election outcome still establishes the consent of the governed. Your personal consent is not required, according to the logic of elections. In the days of the American Revolution, the British Parliament believed that the colonies (and the many people on the island of Britain) who didn't have any vote for any member of parliament were still "virtually represented" because members of parliament were looking out for their interests. The Revolutionary War was the USA's way of saying that wasn't good enough. But virtual representation is also a type of collective consent of the governed. But the Iroquois Confederacy practiced a form of unanimous consent, where their government wouldn't do anything unless the vast majority of their membership supported the call, and even then the minority of dissenters would not have to participate in the policy arrived at by the majority. That is a system that does not use the principle of collective consent.
@@BradyPostma Collective consent? Madison, Federalist #39: “[The constitution and the union it would re-establish] is to result neither from the decision of a majority of the people of the Union, nor from that of a majority of the States. It must result from the unanimous assent of the several States that are parties to it... Each State, in ratifying the Constitution, is considered as a sovereign body, independent of all others, and only to be bound by its own voluntary act." "If you live in a society that chooses its governing officials by election and your favorite candidate loses that election, that election outcome still establishes the consent of the governed." Someone wins an election with thirty-some percent of the vote (but wins anyway because you can win the electoral college with thirty-some percent of the vote), and you think that "establishes the consent of the governed"? Nonsense! And minorities have a right to self-government anyway. If England had given Americans seats in parliament would that have nullified their right to independence and self-government? No! Did France giving Algerians full citizenship rights nullify their right to self-government? "Your personal consent is not required, according to the logic of elections." Then I'm sure you don't have any objections to slaves not giving their "personal consent" to their masters ruling over them either. The logic of elections doesn't entitle a majority of states to force its rule on a minority unless the minority consents to go along with the majority for the sake of whatever else they hope to gain by remaining in union with the majority. The logic of elections depends on the continuing consent of the governed; it doesn't entitle a majority (let alone a minority) to rule over others against their will. As de Tocqueville said, "...freedom of association has become a necessary guarantee against the tyranny of the majority."
Because on the issues of today he mostly respects the rule of law. Talking about the 19th century he sure sounds like a leftist that could care less what the law actually said, though.
Read the explanation of Dred Scott case in Tom Woods's book Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism. One can oppose anything he wants and be an originalist in the interpretation of the Constitution. The Constitution defines a relationship between people and the government, not what the people should think about slavery or racism.
I am surprised Thomas did not say Lincoln was greatest enemy of enslaved Africans. I would expect him to say something like " if Lincoln had made slavery a requirement for all the colonies all the enslaved Africans would have been trained in many skills,".
If you listen to the black scholar who made the statement about freed slaves having skills from their time as slaves, it was not an endorsement of slavery, but rather a tribute to the ability of the slaves to rebuild their lives. People misinterpreted his words which were congratulatory to the former slaves and not to their former owners.
I am old enough to have watched Justice Thomas from being grilled by (of all people) Ted Kennedy as to whether he was moral enough to serve on the court to today He has always been somber and cautious about his decisions regarding the constitionality of the decisions of the court. This is a learned man with deep convictions and a deep commitment to fairness. Some day he will be replaced. I hope and pray that a person of his exemplary character will be appointed.
I disagree with the comments posted so far. I don't think Lincoln trashed the Constitution and I don't believe that historical analysis will lead to that result. Also, a review of the Congressional record will show that Davy Crockett was not that inspirational of a Representative. Justice Thomas seems to me a very conflicted individual. I also disagree with his understanding and agenda promoting a plutocratic vision of America.
He trashed the constitution and admitted he had done so. Also Lincoln did not like the constitution. He wanted big taxation govt to take up money and distribute it to corporations or big business. That's the govt we have now. The South opposed that type of govt.
Coming from someone like you, I imagine he would imagine that as a compliment!!..any African American..any..that does not tow the pure liberal Democratic Party line..are 'Uncle Tom's. They are the only African Americans incapable of independent thought.....if anyone other than a liberal espoused that view..it would be racist..but..if espoused by a liberal..it is pure truth!
Please see the "California Raisin" scene leading to the Black Panthers who were with the Huelga of Delano and the internal divisions in there. The goals split at the 40 acres. I was Cesar Chavez' baby of the year in 1971. That leads to firms in this Valley with Tues to San Francisco and McAllen through Texas and my childhood bestie of the King family here. Life goes on. Exploit of our petsonal bedroom and food / FDA and underpaid Dustbowl era immigrants here to the San Joaquin Valley and the term Oalie being associated with white and limited to whites with the suspicion that they're racist or that the Huelga was a racist affiliation. That's where the split went and through our half half parents to music with Augustine Lira and my dad Richard C Herron then to our Moor roots on my Spanish side. These things need deep brain probes and a trail to "aliens" and 'little green men'. Then the hidden black who don't want to speak English but they got curly roots where nobody wants to say curly nor be associated with African roots for the hidden KKK history here.
Not sure what you mean..the Constitution never mentioned the word 'slavery'....and both sides decide when they want to be 'originalist' or 'organic' when it comes to the Constitution..the liberals want to be 'orginalist' in regards to the 2nd Amendment..pointing out it only obtains to the 'militia'...
Actually the 2nd amendment only applies to "the People" according to the text, unless you are claiming it was acknowledging the State's right to bear arms...
@@JaysonTodd-do6io No, they didn't. Most colonies required male citizens between 18-48 to own firearms. No licensing. No ID necessary. No background checks. No waiting periods. No restrictions on types of firearms (or even canons).
I viewed a BadAzz woman who introduced the then former President Barack Obama at the British Parliament historical church. When she said, "Paraphrasing, ...its what you do with power that determine the outcomes-I screamed🫡.
I really enjoy listening to Justice Thomas.
Yes, a great American.
Because He speaks Truth.
Probably my favorite living American
AMEN!!! God bless Abraham Lincoln and Clarence Thomas!!! ♥️✝️🕊️
What a towering intellect. Hated by the liberal left for his rejection of plantation politics.....Clarence Thomas is a national treasure.
Marc you wrote this 8 years ago, I believe Justice Clarence Thomas is in for his finest hour 🙏🏻🇺🇸
Hated even more for trying to cover up the participation of his kooky wife involved in the insurrection of our government just to keep a loonytoon, Russian installed fake President in office. 🙄
Yeah, straight off the plantation himself, complete with his white slave mistress owner.
@@Sunnydreamer1470 his wife trying to overturn a fair election was quite the Patriotic act lol
@@petetheodocion9542 Fair according to whom?
A great man of wisdom. Years from now who will read/see/listen to these great lectures and say, what have we NOT done. We have been lulled into complacency.
This is an amazing man. One of the greatest American minds.
Thomas should be Chief Justice.
He should be in prison.
The chapel at W&L University is bizarre. One almost gets the impression that they are worshipping Lee. His statue, over his relics below in the crypt, stands in a chamber behind the pulpit. it makes one think of the tabernacle in a Catholic church or the Holy of Holies in the Jerusalem Temple.
In fact to amplify my remarks, the statue of Lee behind the pulpit is like the Holy of Holies in more then one way. It is a square room, just like the Jerusalem Temple's inner sanctum & that of Moses' original Tabernacle. Also in the four corners of the room hang Confederate Battle Flags, like the Biblical Cherubim hovering over the throne of God. It is quite strange.
Like the Lincoln Memorial
Justice Thomas is a unique individual who is intelligent, good, and loves justice for all. Schumer and his people want to keep the poor always dependent in the government. The government needs a needy group to exploit and use. If the Dems really want to help the poor they should provide a good education for the masses. There is nothing more rewarding than having individuals forge their future. Thank you Justice Thomas for being an example of what, we as people can achieve. May God bless you and keep you healthy and safe.
"The government needs a needy group to exploit and use."
Like Lincoln and the slaves.
Beautiful writer.
Thank you for posting this, wlunews.
Clarity serves truth. Verbal slight of hand serves pernicious self-interest.
Brilliant man, but I find irony in the multiple references to 'consent of the governed' when secession was denied by force. The slavery issue aside, how do you have the consent of the governed when the governed are not allowed to withdraw?
I'm thankful he is on the court.
Consider Justice Thomas' meaning as referring to the collective consent of the entire body of the governed, not merely a regional and racial faction of it. Does that change how you perceive his argument?
Every state up to that time or almost all had threatened to secede at some time.
@@BradyPostma Collective consent? What's that supposed to mean?
@@patrickcleburneuczjsxpmp9558 Elections are an example of collective consent. If you live in a society that chooses its governing officials by election and your favorite candidate loses that election, that election outcome still establishes the consent of the governed. Your personal consent is not required, according to the logic of elections.
In the days of the American Revolution, the British Parliament believed that the colonies (and the many people on the island of Britain) who didn't have any vote for any member of parliament were still "virtually represented" because members of parliament were looking out for their interests. The Revolutionary War was the USA's way of saying that wasn't good enough. But virtual representation is also a type of collective consent of the governed.
But the Iroquois Confederacy practiced a form of unanimous consent, where their government wouldn't do anything unless the vast majority of their membership supported the call, and even then the minority of dissenters would not have to participate in the policy arrived at by the majority. That is a system that does not use the principle of collective consent.
@@BradyPostma Collective consent? Madison, Federalist #39: “[The constitution and the union it would re-establish] is to result neither from the decision of a majority of the people of the Union, nor from that of a majority of the States. It must result from the unanimous assent of the several States that are parties to it... Each State, in ratifying the Constitution, is considered as a sovereign body, independent of all others, and only to be bound by its own voluntary act."
"If you live in a society that chooses its governing officials by election and your favorite candidate loses that election, that election outcome still establishes the consent of the governed."
Someone wins an election with thirty-some percent of the vote (but wins anyway because you can win the electoral college with thirty-some percent of the vote), and you think that "establishes the consent of the governed"? Nonsense!
And minorities have a right to self-government anyway. If England had given Americans seats in parliament would that have nullified their right to independence and self-government? No! Did France giving Algerians full citizenship rights nullify their right to self-government?
"Your personal consent is not required, according to the logic of elections."
Then I'm sure you don't have any objections to slaves not giving their "personal consent" to their masters ruling over them either.
The logic of elections doesn't entitle a majority of states to force its rule on a minority unless the minority consents to go along with the majority for the sake of whatever else they hope to gain by remaining in union with the majority. The logic of elections depends on the continuing consent of the governed; it doesn't entitle a majority (let alone a minority) to rule over others against their will. As de Tocqueville said, "...freedom of association has become a necessary guarantee against the tyranny of the majority."
Where is the discussion of bribing a government official? Odd that a friendship started after one was seated on the court.
Uncle Tom is gonna wax on about Lincoln. So precious
Takes about 7 minutes to get to Thomas.
Why is Clarence Thomas a darling amongst supporters of the confederacy?
Because I guess they not racist lol
Because on the issues of today he mostly respects the rule of law. Talking about the 19th century he sure sounds like a leftist that could care less what the law actually said, though.
Watch the movie 'Amistad' if you have never seen it.
Read the explanation of Dred Scott case in Tom Woods's book Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism. One can oppose anything he wants and be an originalist in the interpretation of the Constitution. The Constitution defines a relationship between people and the government, not what the people should think about slavery or racism.
AnCap Chossid
The 13th Amendment outlawed slavery....remember?
With an exception.
I am surprised Thomas did not say Lincoln was greatest enemy of enslaved Africans. I would expect him to say something like " if Lincoln had made slavery a requirement for all the colonies all the enslaved Africans would have been trained in many skills,".
If you listen to the black scholar who made the statement about freed slaves having skills from their time as slaves, it was not an endorsement of slavery, but rather a tribute to the ability of the slaves to rebuild their lives. People misinterpreted his words which were congratulatory to the former slaves and not to their former owners.
I am old enough to have watched Justice Thomas from being grilled by (of all people) Ted Kennedy as to whether he was moral enough to serve on the court to today He has always been somber and cautious about his decisions regarding the constitionality of the decisions of the court. This is a learned man with deep convictions and a deep commitment to fairness. Some day he will be replaced. I hope and pray that a person of his exemplary character will be appointed.
Abraham Lincoln " All men are created equal".
Justice Thomas 'maybe only the rich men are created equal'.
What a stupid comment
but will the ones listen that will grow from this?
I giver you slastor as you patron saint who brought you commendation brother , wear boots
I disagree with the comments posted so far. I don't think Lincoln trashed the Constitution and I don't believe that historical analysis will lead to that result. Also, a review of the Congressional record will show that Davy Crockett was not that inspirational of a Representative. Justice Thomas seems to me a very conflicted individual. I also disagree with his understanding and agenda promoting a plutocratic vision of America.
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He trashed the constitution and admitted he had done so. Also Lincoln did not like the constitution. He wanted big taxation govt to take up money and distribute it to corporations or big business. That's the govt we have now. The South opposed that type of govt.
God does not condone sexual assault
I understand that Ass. Just. Thomas' home is going to be featured in an upcoming episode of "Cribs"-the episode is called "Uncle Tom's Cabin".
Coming from someone like you, I imagine he would imagine that as a compliment!!..any African American..any..that does not tow the pure liberal Democratic Party line..are 'Uncle Tom's. They are the only African Americans incapable of independent thought.....if anyone other than a liberal espoused that view..it would be racist..but..if espoused by a liberal..it is pure truth!
@@disoriented1 Truer words were never spoken!
He sounds like James Earl Jones.
Please see the "California Raisin" scene leading to the Black Panthers who were with the Huelga of Delano and the internal divisions in there.
The goals split at the 40 acres. I was Cesar Chavez' baby of the year in 1971. That leads to firms in this Valley with Tues to San Francisco and McAllen through Texas and my childhood bestie of the King family here. Life goes on. Exploit of our petsonal bedroom and food / FDA and underpaid Dustbowl era immigrants here to the San Joaquin Valley and the term Oalie being associated with white and limited to whites with the suspicion that they're racist or that the Huelga was a racist affiliation. That's where the split went and through our half half parents to music with Augustine Lira and my dad Richard C
Herron then to our Moor roots on my Spanish side. These things need deep brain probes and a trail to "aliens" and 'little green men'. Then the hidden black who don't want to speak English but they got curly roots where nobody wants to say curly nor be associated with African roots for the hidden KKK history here.
As an strict originalist of the Constitution, I am surprised that Thomas would oppose slavery.
Not sure what you mean..the Constitution never mentioned the word 'slavery'....and both sides decide when they want to be 'originalist' or 'organic' when it comes to the Constitution..the liberals want to be 'orginalist' in regards to the 2nd Amendment..pointing out it only obtains to the 'militia'...
Actually the 2nd amendment only applies to "the People" according to the text, unless you are claiming it was acknowledging the State's right to bear arms...
ironic isn't it.
@@onetwothree4148 the founding fathers had stricter gun control than we do.
@@JaysonTodd-do6io No, they didn't. Most colonies required male citizens between 18-48 to own firearms. No licensing. No ID necessary. No background checks. No waiting periods. No restrictions on types of firearms (or even canons).
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I viewed a BadAzz woman who introduced the then former President Barack Obama at the British Parliament historical church. When she said, "Paraphrasing, ...its what you do with power that determine the outcomes-I screamed🫡.