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February is Black History Month --- Justice Clarence Thomas
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Knifefight Afterdance
2011-02-12 20:01:26 UTC
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Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is an Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Thomas is the second
Black man to serve on the Court, after Thurgood Marshall, whom
he succeeded.

Justice Thomas grew up in Georgia and was educated at the College of
the Holy Cross and at Yale Law School. In 1974, he was appointed an
Assistant Attorney General in Missouri and subsequently practiced law
there in the private sector.

In 1979, Justice Thomas became a legislative assistant to Missouri
Senator John Danforth and in 1981 was appointed Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education. In 1982, President
Ronald Reagan appointed Justice Thomas Chairman of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and he served in that position until
1990, when President George H. W. Bush nominated him for a seat on the
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

On July 1, 1991, Clarence Thomas was nominated by Bush to fill
Marshall's seat on the United States Supreme Court. The U.S. Senate
confirmed Thomas by a vote of 52–48.

Since joining the Court, Justice Thomas has taken a textualist approach
to judging, seeking to uphold what he sees as the original meaning of
the United States Constitution and statutes. He is generally viewed as
among the most conservative members of the Court. Thomas has often
approached federalism issues in a way that limits the power of the
federal government and expands power of state and local governments. At
the same time, Justice Thomas' opinions have generally supported a
strong executive branch within the federal government.
trotsky
2011-02-12 23:43:51 UTC
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Post by Knifefight Afterdance
Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is an Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Thomas is the second
Black man to serve on the Court, after Thurgood Marshall, whom
he succeeded.
Justice Thomas grew up in Georgia and was educated at the College of
the Holy Cross and at Yale Law School. In 1974, he was appointed an
Assistant Attorney General in Missouri and subsequently practiced law
there in the private sector.
In 1979, Justice Thomas became a legislative assistant to Missouri
Senator John Danforth and in 1981 was appointed Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education. In 1982, President
Ronald Reagan appointed Justice Thomas Chairman of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and he served in that position until
1990, when President George H. W. Bush nominated him for a seat on the
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
On July 1, 1991, Clarence Thomas was nominated by Bush to fill
Marshall's seat on the United States Supreme Court. The U.S. Senate
confirmed Thomas by a vote of 52–48.
Since joining the Court, Justice Thomas has taken a textualist approach
to judging, seeking to uphold what he sees as the original meaning of
the United States Constitution and statutes. He is generally viewed as
among the most conservative members of the Court. Thomas has often
approached federalism issues in a way that limits the power of the
federal government and expands power of state and local governments. At
the same time, Justice Thomas' opinions have generally supported a
strong executive branch within the federal government.
Seems odd to try and mention Clarence Thomas without mention of his
"special" treatment of Anita Hill.
chrisv
2011-02-13 00:13:40 UTC
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Post by Knifefight Afterdance
Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is an Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Thomas is the second
Black man to serve on the Court, after Thurgood Marshall, whom
he succeeded.
Justice Thomas grew up in Georgia and was educated at the College of
the Holy Cross and at Yale Law School. In 1974, he was appointed an
Assistant Attorney General in Missouri and subsequently practiced law
there in the private sector.
In 1979, Justice Thomas became a legislative assistant to Missouri
Senator John Danforth and in 1981 was appointed Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education. In 1982, President
Ronald Reagan appointed Justice Thomas Chairman of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and he served in that position until
1990, when President George H. W. Bush nominated him for a seat on the
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
On July 1, 1991, Clarence Thomas was nominated by Bush to fill
Marshall's seat on the United States Supreme Court. The U.S. Senate
confirmed Thomas by a vote of 52–48.
Since joining the Court, Justice Thomas has taken a textualist approach
to judging, seeking to uphold what he sees as the original meaning of
the United States Constitution and statutes. He is generally viewed as
among the most conservative members of the Court. Thomas has often
approached federalism issues in a way that limits the power of the
federal government and expands power of state and local governments. At
the same time, Justice Thomas' opinions have generally supported a
strong executive branch within the federal government.
Seems odd to try and mention Clarence Thomas without mention of his
"special" treatment of Anita Hill.
Anita Hill lied, why would you even bestow recognition on her?
trotsky
2011-02-13 00:25:30 UTC
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Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is an Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Thomas is the second
Black man to serve on the Court, after Thurgood Marshall, whom
he succeeded.
Justice Thomas grew up in Georgia and was educated at the College of
the Holy Cross and at Yale Law School. In 1974, he was appointed an
Assistant Attorney General in Missouri and subsequently practiced law
there in the private sector.
In 1979, Justice Thomas became a legislative assistant to Missouri
Senator John Danforth and in 1981 was appointed Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education. In 1982, President
Ronald Reagan appointed Justice Thomas Chairman of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and he served in that position until
1990, when President George H. W. Bush nominated him for a seat on the
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
On July 1, 1991, Clarence Thomas was nominated by Bush to fill
Marshall's seat on the United States Supreme Court. The U.S. Senate
confirmed Thomas by a vote of 52–48.
Since joining the Court, Justice Thomas has taken a textualist approach
to judging, seeking to uphold what he sees as the original meaning of
the United States Constitution and statutes. He is generally viewed as
among the most conservative members of the Court. Thomas has often
approached federalism issues in a way that limits the power of the
federal government and expands power of state and local governments. At
the same time, Justice Thomas' opinions have generally supported a
strong executive branch within the federal government.
Seems odd to try and mention Clarence Thomas without mention of his
"special" treatment of Anita Hill.
Anita Hill lied, why would you even bestow recognition on her?
Interesting--sounds like a simplistic summation from a simpleton.
relic
2011-02-13 00:56:13 UTC
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Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is an Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Thomas is the second
Black man to serve on the Court, after Thurgood Marshall, whom
he succeeded.
Justice Thomas grew up in Georgia and was educated at the College of
the Holy Cross and at Yale Law School. In 1974, he was appointed an
Assistant Attorney General in Missouri and subsequently practiced law
there in the private sector.
In 1979, Justice Thomas became a legislative assistant to Missouri
Senator John Danforth and in 1981 was appointed Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education. In 1982, President
Ronald Reagan appointed Justice Thomas Chairman of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and he served in that position until
1990, when President George H. W. Bush nominated him for a seat on the
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
On July 1, 1991, Clarence Thomas was nominated by Bush to fill
Marshall's seat on the United States Supreme Court. The U.S. Senate
confirmed Thomas by a vote of 52–48.
Since joining the Court, Justice Thomas has taken a textualist approach
to judging, seeking to uphold what he sees as the original meaning of
the United States Constitution and statutes. He is generally viewed as
among the most conservative members of the Court. Thomas has often
approached federalism issues in a way that limits the power of the
federal government and expands power of state and local governments. At
the same time, Justice Thomas' opinions have generally supported a
strong executive branch within the federal government.
Seems odd to try and mention Clarence Thomas without mention of his
"special" treatment of Anita Hill.
Anita Hill lied, why would you even bestow recognition on her?
Interesting--sounds like a simplistic summation from a simpleton.
Uh, dude... the "simplistic summation" was yours.
Knifefight Afterdance
2011-02-14 17:35:58 UTC
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Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is an Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Thomas is
the second Black man to serve on the Court, after Thurgood
Marshall, whom he succeeded.
Justice Thomas grew up in Georgia and was educated at the
College of the Holy Cross and at Yale Law School. In 1974, he
was appointed an Assistant Attorney General in Missouri and
subsequently practiced law there in the private sector.
In 1979, Justice Thomas became a legislative assistant to
Missouri Senator John Danforth and in 1981 was appointed
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department
of Education. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan appointed
Justice Thomas Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) and he served in that position until 1990,
when President George H. W. Bush nominated him for a seat on
the United States Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia Circuit.
On July 1, 1991, Clarence Thomas was nominated by Bush to fill
Marshall's seat on the United States Supreme Court. The U.S.
Senate confirmed Thomas by a vote of 52–48.
Since joining the Court, Justice Thomas has taken a
textualist approach to judging, seeking to uphold what he
sees as the original meaning of the United States
Constitution and statutes. He is generally viewed as among
the most conservative members of the Court. Thomas has often
approached federalism issues in a way that limits the power
of the federal government and expands power of state and
local governments. At the same time, Justice Thomas' opinions
have generally supported a strong executive branch within the
federal government.
Seems odd to try and mention Clarence Thomas without mention of
his "special" treatment of Anita Hill.
Anita Hill lied, why would you even bestow recognition on her?
Interesting--sounds like a simplistic summation from a simpleton.
Uh, dude... the "simplistic summation" was yours.
"Tom" never had any meaningful education. You'll just have to excuse
his utter stupidity.
relic
2011-02-14 21:33:30 UTC
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Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is an Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Thomas is
the second Black man to serve on the Court, after Thurgood
Marshall, whom he succeeded.
Justice Thomas grew up in Georgia and was educated at the
College of the Holy Cross and at Yale Law School. In 1974, he
was appointed an Assistant Attorney General in Missouri and
subsequently practiced law there in the private sector.
In 1979, Justice Thomas became a legislative assistant to
Missouri Senator John Danforth and in 1981 was appointed
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department
of Education. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan appointed
Justice Thomas Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) and he served in that position until 1990,
when President George H. W. Bush nominated him for a seat on
the United States Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia Circuit.
On July 1, 1991, Clarence Thomas was nominated by Bush to fill
Marshall's seat on the United States Supreme Court. The U.S.
Senate confirmed Thomas by a vote of 52-48.
Since joining the Court, Justice Thomas has taken a
textualist approach to judging, seeking to uphold what he
sees as the original meaning of the United States
Constitution and statutes. He is generally viewed as among
the most conservative members of the Court. Thomas has often
approached federalism issues in a way that limits the power
of the federal government and expands power of state and
local governments. At the same time, Justice Thomas' opinions
have generally supported a strong executive branch within the
federal government.
Seems odd to try and mention Clarence Thomas without mention of
his "special" treatment of Anita Hill.
Anita Hill lied, why would you even bestow recognition on her?
Interesting--sounds like a simplistic summation from a simpleton.
Uh, dude... the "simplistic summation" was yours.
"Tom" never had any meaningful education. You'll just have to excuse
his utter stupidity.
But, he's learned the lib technique of name-calling when he's challenged. I
guess libs /can/ learn something.

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