Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who has endured decades of attacks—including from then-Sen. Joe Biden, (C/G-DE) and anti-conservative media— is not taking criticism from the media sitting down.
This from newsmax.com.
Thomas joked at a recent forum to wide laughter:
One of the things I saw in response to the media is when they talk about—especially early on—about the way I did my job, I said, ‘I will absolutely leave the court when I do my job as poorly as you do yours.
And that was meant as a compliment.
Thomas’ jovial trolling of the media has long been a feature of his nearly 33 years on the bench. Late Justice William O. Douglas is the longest ever seated justice at more than 36 years.
Thomas continued with a deep laugh as the audience joined him, adding:
Oh, gosh. It really is good to be me.
Thomas joked with more breathless laughs.
Thomas has been under fire from the left since then-Senate Judiciary Chair Biden pushed Thomas during a fiery Senate confirmation hearing in 1991.
Thomas then fired off his famous rebuked, calling out Democrats’ attack as:
[A] high-tech lynching for uppity blacks who in any way deign to think for themselves, to do for themselves, to have different ideas.
Thomas said then:
You will be lynched, destroyed, caricatured by a committee of the U.S. Senate, rather than hung from a tree.
Thomas has been a target of leftist advocacy groups upset about the conservative makeup of the court for alleged conflicts of interest in the past couple of years.
Noted liberal media critic John Oliver made an offer of $1 million for Thomas to step down from the bench.
Oliver said on his show Sunday night:
Justice Thomas, we have a special offer for you tonight.
We are prepared to offer you $1 million a year—for the rest of your life—if you leave the Supreme Court immediately, and never come back.
Oliver insisted, holding up a legal contract:
This is not a joke! A million dollars a year until you, or I, die.
Thomas’ response earned applause from Sen. Mike Lee ( R-UT) a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Lee wrote Tuesday on X:
This should be nominated for best mic drop of 2024!
Final thought: Conservatism is fortunate to have Justice Clarence Thomas in our lead. May he remain healthy and vibrant for many years to come.
