Clarence Thomas says he doesn’t ‘have a clue’ what ‘diversity’ is | USA TODAY

Associate Justice Clarence Thomas asked a lawyer representing North Carolina for a definition of "diversity" and its benefits to education.

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25 comments

  1. This freaking guy is on the SUPREME court,..and he says “I have no clue what diversity means”,….you have GOT to be kidding me.

    1. Did you listen to a word he said afterwards? All you read is the headline and run with it. If I have to explain it to you, you really are brainwashed by the lamestream media

    2. Definitions change from person to person. Asking for someone to define a buzz word is important for communication

  2. Yes…Justice Thomas asked all 3 attorneys for UNC to

    “…explain how racial diversity benefits the educational experience students receive.”

    Perhaps he’s forgotten the
    bachelor’s and law degrees…that are ON DISPLAY IN HIS OFFICE.
    How did you benefit, your honor?
    Would you be on this or any court if you had been denied the opportunity to simply apply to a university? Would you have the car you drive? The house? Would your socks be the $75 Polo or 3 pair for $1.99 at the 99¢ store?
    BTW, I know you’re GOP all the way, but…the Right are homogenized in their ideology. They will use you to suck voters away from the left and still regard you as…less.

    For Justices Kavanaugh, Barrett & Gorsuch;
    Lying under oath is not OK because you did it for Jesus. All 3 of you perjured yourselves during your respective confirmation hearings.
    It’s time you show some real honor.
    Admit it. Publicly.

  3. Yes…Justice Thomas asked all 3 attorneys for UNC to

    “…explain how racial diversity benefits the educational experience students receive.”

    Perhaps he’s forgotten the
    bachelor’s and law degrees…that are ON DISPLAY IN HIS OFFICE.
    How did you benefit, your honor?
    Would you be on this or any court if you had been denied the opportunity to simply apply to a university? Would you have the car you drive? The house? Would your socks be the $75 Polo or 3 pair for $1.99 at the 99¢ store?
    BTW, I know you’re GOP all the way, but…the Right are homogenized in their ideology. They will use you to suck voters away from the left and still regard you as…less.

    For Justices Kavanaugh, Barrett & Gorsuch;
    Lying under oath is not OK because you did it for Jesus. All 3 of you perjured yourselves during your respective confirmation hearings.
    It’s time you show some real honor.
    Admit it. Publicly.

  4. You been in your position knowing the BS that you went through to get in your position is what diversity is

  5. He asking what it means to be diverse because words like diversity, inclusion, etc. have become woke.

  6. Nor should he have a clue. There are no laws on diversity and he studies actual law..he can tell u about discrimination on the other hand. That law does exist.

    Hilarious when it’s characterized as deeper and richer. Meaningless rhetoric.

  7. This fool used it and now wants to keep others from the same opportunity. Hell awaits for that buck dancing fool. He never is going to the bbq again.

  8. As has been brought out, all manner of workplaces and professions are striving for wide diversity. Healthcare, education, finance, insurance etc.

  9. Diversity is only an excuse. Mathematically, the maximum diversity is reached when each race occupies the same number of seats in a student body. I don’t think that is what you wanted.

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