From the archives: Clarence Thomas nominated to Supreme Court on July 1, 1991

On July 1, 1991, President George H. W. Bush nominated Clarence Thomas to replace retiring Justice Thurgood Marshall on the Supreme Court. Bush spoke from his vacation home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
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[@gunny1391]

We're discovering what some of us have known for some time, titles and wealth, mean absolutely nothing. An individuals character is the only thing they should be judged by.

[@chrisforrest8994]

Bush 🗣️“The fact that he is black has nothing to do with his appointment” Almost 30years later Biden🗣️ “I nominated her because she is black” Who is racist here?

[@JazznRealHipHop]

Well Bush was the liar, Biden told the truth. So I guess Bush? Bush is the racist.

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

Biden, and his Nazis have the f**king nerve to scream that Clarence Thomas was an affirmative action hire... while ignoring that Biden is why he's on the Supreme Court.

[@anniejayy9559]

🤔🤔🤔

[@hethweek2116]

Biden is a White supremacist

[@kateuhler7803]

He's a sexual assaulter who should have never been confirmed.

[@ow3wells]

It was a sad situation because many people didn’t believed Anita Hall, I was one of the few that did.

[@xx5386]

EXACTLY

[@samarmisra4922]

Plus this man Clarence Thomas is a horrific hypocrite and clearly known for taking extravagant trips paid off by his rich friends and he and his wife Ginni are exposed aa collusionists behind Jan 6th, 2021 the insurrection. How can anybody have respect God clarence and his wife.

[@anniejayy9559]

“Model for all Americans” what a joke!

[@outermarker5801]

The most blatant AA hire in history, turns around and slams the airlock on anyone else. Craven Clarence this one

[@sean2015]

You racist

[@jordydrop]

If I inherit money from a drug smuggler, am I barred from advocating against smuggling?

[@outermarker5801]

@@jordydrop A more appropriate analogy would be you criticizing other inheritors of drug smuggling trying to get out. While also paling it up with Big Pharma and other Oligarchs. You'd be a hypocrite of the highest order.

[@AntiFakeJewsRev2-9-0Zach9-6]

A real Kingga from Day1

[@redwave434]

Reading this demented comment section reaffirmed my belief that he is the best justice in court. People who resent this great country and it’s constitution happen to not approve of magnificent job Justice Thomas has done. Standing and defending the Constitution is what he has done and for that liberals can’t stand him. Fine by me 😊

[@Wizardof]

And an originality to boot! Which means he nor the ladies should even be on the court!

[@jonnyfyre2344]

He actually came out of a cabin. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sean2015]

Racist

[@RobertWilliams-mk8pl]

I wish I'd said that

[@dark_dante2663]

I enjoy these old archived video's, a much better time for sure. Keep them coming, a time when the US was not viewed as a joke or weak.

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

Also, back when Democrats hid what Nazis they always were and more proof that Democrats rape history like they rape women and children.

[@patrinaherringshaw7953]

Things that have happened in my lifetime qualify as history at this point. But to me, it seems like only a few years ago.

[@FuadOrko]

All this DOUBTING of himself by others is the reason Thomas is AGAINST affirmative action.

[@melsafken764]

What a mistake this was...

[@sean2015]

You racist

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

Not as much of a mistake as you were.

[@Joshpower57]

No, it wasn't.

[@melsafken764]

@@superoldgamesaturday3277 😂

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

@@melsafken764 Well, it's true.

[@uniqtraveller2162]

The best decision ever from the bush's family

[@TyB.-to3ek]

Agreed! Deep State got their claws in after this, Regan years and year after was the peak

[@samarmisra4922]

Worst honestly.

[@ZO_666]

A sad day for the supreme court

[@JudyFayLondon]

It seems so.

[@TlrPltz]

lol this has not aged well 😂😂

[@SwiftyNifty_]

Why?

[@TlrPltz]

@@SwiftyNifty_ lol because like he’s become a crazy right winger that doesn’t believe in the constitution.

[@michelletoni3067]

this court has lost all credibility, everyone knows it, and this day nominating this guy was the definition of the saddest day in America, cowards use religion to do all kinds of evil & bigotry, tyrants through the the ages have hid behind religion to do their evil deeds with impunity, land of the free, my A@@!!!!

[@RobertWilliams-mk8pl]

Believe your eyes. The outward conduct of people tells you where their head is at. Regardless of what someone may say, simply look at what they do. "Don't worry folks, those chains are made of chrome steel"

[@patriciaeddy7629]

Well,we know the rest of the story......... Downhill Ever Since.

[@jessetorres8738]

I feel that if we have a 2 & 1/2 term limit (or 10 year maximum) for the President & a majority of Governors have term limits, we should have term limits for all members of the House (I say 10, 2 year terms), Senate (3, 6 year terms), & Judiciary (at most 20 years). I feel this is the only way to prevent complicity in our government by constantly changing it, & with these term limits, Justice Thomas would have been removed & replaced over a decade ago!

[@Bathorypriest]

Boo hoo

[@hethweek2116]

Only white supremacist hate Justice Thomas

[@tadcraig3162]

He’s a horrible person

[@ntran74]

you hate him because he's black - racist

[@sean2015]

Racist

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

Deflection issues much? Can you please be 846'd?

[@redwave434]

Single best decision that came out of Bushes. Best justice in the court hands down. What a story, what a life and what an inspiration to many. Indeed this is only possible in America.

[@telmagarcia4620]

Judticia judge criminal

[@jonhagen6218]

Sounds like he was a good man, why did he sell out?

[@Barbara-pr1ui]

I'm not a fan. A black republican. Shame. Being of color. Not rich. Doesn't know any better. He discriminates. Too bad he's serving for life. 🌺

[@samarmisra4922]

I hear you.

[@playcousin5497]

He’s still mad Anita told us what he did to her coke can. That women told the truth.

[@sean2015]

Racist

[@beeenn649]

OK Sparky, and the Earth is flat, right? How about some proof, do you have any? Hmmmm of coarse not. 🤣🤣🤣

[@username4755]

0:14 the excitement from both… makes you wonder what the conversation was in the house

[@loriyates6617]

I guess they're above the law😢

[@sanusiebarrie7225]

$$$ man

[@pfg_pedals]

I believe Anita Hill.

[@ohmy5650]

oops, sometimes people praising too much the qualities they see in us can challenge our capability to keep & persevere in them. Nothing new here, taboo yes though.

[@GenghisWanghis]

Harlan Crow saw this canin and reached out with cash and paid off his grandmas house asap 😂

[@striell18]

Love seeing history like this. I hate that he gets so much hate now for following the law and issuing justices he understands is right.

[@JazznRealHipHop]

following the law 😂🤣

[@INCHATT]

He needs to go!

[@Frankelmind1]

He’s not going no where!

[@eternalskeptic]

Thomas and Alito prove that the Supreme Court is the best Court that money can buy! 🤔

[@carolinaortega8334]

Big mistake

[@anamoly.]

RIPieces.

[@ChrisRD526]

32 years later and were still f*cked.

[@thatmessylife6427]

Amazing article pulled out of archives thank you for this content and taking us back to this amazing moments in time! Clarence is an amazing Supreme Court Justice and has served out country well.

[@Gerald-e2z]

It was a very difficult time. When Clarence Thomas was appointed to the supreme court. However he replaced a very good man. Thurgood Marshall. Justice Marshall and Brennan never concurred on a death penalty decision that allowed someone to be put to death. They deemed it cruel and unusual punishment.

[@shadowmin7325]

Give him a bribe😂

[@kona6451]

wish we could take that one back

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

What your mother says about you.

[@NNShephard]

His greatest accomplishment is Liberal tears 🎉

[@michelletoni3067]

He is not stopping shi”@!!! We have had to deal with cowards like you & him & far worse, he changes absolutely nothing, shows & exposes you though, as the bigot you R, if being liberal, is about freedoms & liberty for all & defenders of others, I am very proud to be so & your never getting a tear from anyone, Your nobody to me.

[@NNShephard]

@@michelletoni3067he help stop y’all this week. 😂

[@kiwizeppelin]

Im not cryin , Im laughing that a corrupt hunk of gobshite like him makes to the highest court in the land. Only the Yanks could manage that. Still , their last president is a convicted sexual predator charged with espionage so theres that.......

[@ow3wells]

@@NNShephardLet’s see how the Supreme Court decision plays out in 2024, Roe vs Wave eliminated the Red Wave during the mid-terms.

[@NNShephard]

@@ow3wells Democrats still lost the house after Roe v Wade was overturned. People know now they can still get abortions just not at 9 months in most states. What’s your point?

[@mannylocomeng]

Impeach

[@cabibb]

A CORRUPTED JUSTICE, A DISGRACE!!

[@beeenn649]

Prove it with REAL evidence. I'm waiting...

[@tony84.]

President George H.W. Bush said later he regretted picking Clarence Thomas. He was way too extreme in his views. What an awful replacement for Justice Thurgood Marshall, who was one of our greatest Justices to ever serve on the Supreme Court.

[@emojiman5741]

When and where did he say this? Any proof?

[@tony84.]

@@emojiman5741 Yes.

[@tony84.]

He said it was one of the worst decisions he made as President. He wanted a conservative Justice not an extremist .

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

@emojiman5741 George H. W. Bush never said he regretted picking Thomas. Tony is a liar.

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

@@tony84. Liar.

[@bobby-ov9qn]

Great selection H.W., and well done Justice Thomas.

[@marmac83]

Disgusting

[@leemorton1]

When will people wake up and figure out that Republican Politicians are Liars by nature and can't be trusted! Told Garland that he couldn't be confirmed during election season when the Election was almost a year Away! Then turned around and confirmed Amy weeks before the Election to the Supreme Court! Law Enforcement was the backbone of the GOP and now screaming Defund the FBI after a raid on an Unbalanced ex President who stole Classified Documents after a year and a half of refusing to give them back! Then said Unbalanced ex President appointed 3 Republican plants on the Supreme Court who all lied when they said they wouldn't touch the Precedence of Abortion! And don't get me started on the last 5 Recessions happened under Republican Presidents! (Bush Jr and Senior) The writings on the wall Mfer!

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

@@leemorton1 Meanwhile, Biden lied to you about loan forgiveness and filled you with false hope with his now proven lies.

[@samarmisra4922]

Worst as proven

[@Salmirche]

Day of Infamy

[@garyhilson7220]

"Supported himself through loans and Scholarships" 1:17 This person is evil and denies where he came from and who he is!!!!!

[@hethweek2116]

You can get loans and scholarships without affirmative action. If you're really good in school, no matter what your skin color is..... But then again, white supremacists like you will always be complaining.❤

[@Vickyt-w1t]

At least he didn't have student loan forgiveness. Many Americans were able to support themselves in the same manner Justice Tomas did. There's nothing wrong with that.