Clarence Thomas, the longest-serving justice and just the second black justice to serve on the Supreme Court, is a consistent target of criticism from the left.
A recently surfaced video of Thomas’ remarks to the Heritage Foundation’s 2007 President’s Club Meeting provides insight into how he weathers the constant attacks and stands on his own morals and principles.
The conservative Justice credits “an abiding faith” and a “litany of humility” as a means to remain steady in public life.
He then provides the following incredible clip about standing for what you believe in regardless of what others may be saying or doing.
“Right is still right, even if you stand by yourself.” pic.twitter.com/bT6c0cJhJG
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) June 27, 2022
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‘Right is Still Right’
Clarence Thomas’s speeches are always a source of inspiration as he is a gifted orator. But his words ring especially true as the Supreme Court receives consistent threats from the political left in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
A majority of Americans disapprove of the decision. That doesn’t mean the Court should cower in fear and make decisions based on public opinion rather than the rule of law.
“Whether people are mad at you has nothing to do with whether you’re right,” said Thomas during the 2007 speech.
“You know, you can be in the middle of a hurricane, or you can be on a calm day. North is still north,” he continued. “You could be in a thunderstorm. North is still north. People can yell at you. North is still north.”
“It doesn’t change fundamental things. And in this business, right is still right, even if you stand by yourself.”
It is a remarkable clip about having courage in your convictions. Perhaps Chief Justice John Roberts, who frequently sides with liberals on the court for the sole purpose of maintaining integrity with the public, should take some notes.
The entire speech can be seen below.
‘F*** Clarence Thomas’
The excerpt from Clarence Thomas’s speech is especially poignant in light of recent vile attacks against him and his character.
Far-left Democrat Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has repeatedly called to impeach him.
She believes his wife’s actions, emailing White House aides about election fraud concerns during the Capitol riot, are grounds for his impeachment.
Clarence Thomas should resign.
If not, his failure to disclose income from right-wing organizations, recuse himself from matters involving his wife, and his vote to block the Jan 6th commission from key information must be investigated and could serve as grounds for impeachment.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 29, 2022
Actor Samuel L. Jackson used a racist trope in his criticism of the Roe v. Wade ruling, calling Thomas ‘Uncle Clarence’ and wondering about his thoughts on the Loving v. Virginia civil rights case on interracial marriage.
Thomas’s wife is white.
How’s Uncle Clarence feeling about Overturning Loving v Virginia??!!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) June 25, 2022
Then there is Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot, who launched a profane attack on Clarence Thomas last week during a Pride event in the city.
“F*** Clarence Thomas,” she yelled.
LORI LIGHTFOOT: “F*ck Clarence Thomas”pic.twitter.com/Pq5yTMxaIZ
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 27, 2022
Lightfoot wouldn’t be put anywhere near a mayor’s office in any sane city in America, but thrives in a liberal cesspool like Chicago.
Prior to that, she issued a “call to arms,” claiming that the Court will be “coming for us next,” even as violent threats and assassination concerns were prevalent.
To my friends in the LGBTQ+ community—the Supreme Court is coming for us next. This moment has to be a call to arms.
— Lori Lightfoot (@LoriLightfoot) May 10, 2022
Thomas recently received an assist from Justice Sonia Sotomayor – who is the exact opposite of him politically – when she offered praise for her colleague, stating he is a very personable individual who “cares deeply” about the integrity of the court.
Sotomayor said despite their differences of opinion on how to help people, she and Clarence Thomas maintain a friendship because she knows he is a “man who cares deeply about the court as an institution … about the people who work here.”
Justice Sotomayor on the exceptional kindness of Clarence Thomas: “Justice Thomas is the only justice in the building who literally knows every employees’ names. And not only does he know their names, he remembers their family’s names… He cares about people.” pic.twitter.com/25No1CVXMs
— Allie Beth Stuckey (@conservmillen) June 19, 2022
Perhaps even more important than caring, Thomas understands that “north is north” and “right is still right” no matter who stands against you.
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