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That Clarence Thomas would call Lincoln his favorite president is not at all a surprise – he’s the most favorite of all presidents, isn’t Lincoln? What would be surprising is if Thomas has a clue about what Lincoln did as president.
TobyMar 19, 2009 @ 2:42
Yes, a black Supreme Court justice speaking to a respectful audience only a few feet away from the remains of the great Paladin of the Confederacy sends a shiver up your spine.
I am quite surprised to have Thomas nominate Lincoln as his “favourite” President. Basically (and forgive me as I am quite vague on this) I thought Thomas was basically a strong fan of States’ Rights, almost a modern Calhoun in fact.
True story: I once saw Spike Lee give a talk in that chapel. When he came on the stage, he just stopped and stared at the sarcophagus for a full five minutes or so before beginning his talk.
Kevin LevinMar 19, 2009 @ 1:04
Now that’s something I would pay big bucks to see.
Chris EvansMar 18, 2009 @ 13:16
Maybe Lee would understand. They all ‘belong to the ages now’ anyway and have for a long time. I’ve always enjoyed respecting and studying Lincoln, Lee, Grant, Sherman, Davis and Jackson etc. with all their faults and frailties. I think together in history they make the American Civil War appealing to study.
Chris
Kevin LevinMar 18, 2009 @ 14:08
I couldn’t agree more, Chris.
John BuchananMar 18, 2009 @ 10:28
I could almost hear the humming sound from the spinning all the way over hear near Petersburg!
Dan WrightMar 18, 2009 @ 3:59
I’ve only recently discovered your site and I caught the sarcasm behind “inappropriate.” But I agree, it’s difficult to make it clear in print.
Justice Thomas praising Lincoln near Lee’s gravesite is great drama. If the Southern Heritage crowd starts howling, we’ll know that Thomas got it right.
George A. CefilMar 17, 2009 @ 17:00
Huh?? Love your site, Kevin, but this one has me scratching my head…How was Justice Thomas’ comment “inappropriate”??
Kevin LevinMar 18, 2009 @ 1:07
Hi George,
I’m a big fan of sarcasm, which is often times difficult to communicate via the written word.
In his speech yesterday in the Lee Chapel at Washington & Lee University, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas noted that Abraham Lincoln is his favorite president. Do you think he realized how inappropriate that comment was as he stood just a few feet from the final resting place of Robert E. Lee?
That Clarence Thomas would call Lincoln his favorite president is not at all a surprise – he’s the most favorite of all presidents, isn’t Lincoln? What would be surprising is if Thomas has a clue about what Lincoln did as president.
Yes, a black Supreme Court justice speaking to a respectful audience only a few feet away from the remains of the great Paladin of the Confederacy sends a shiver up your spine.
I am quite surprised to have Thomas nominate Lincoln as his “favourite” President. Basically (and forgive me as I am quite vague on this) I thought Thomas was basically a strong fan of States’ Rights, almost a modern Calhoun in fact.
True story: I once saw Spike Lee give a talk in that chapel. When he came on the stage, he just stopped and stared at the sarcophagus for a full five minutes or so before beginning his talk.
Now that’s something I would pay big bucks to see.
Maybe Lee would understand. They all ‘belong to the ages now’ anyway and have for a long time. I’ve always enjoyed respecting and studying Lincoln, Lee, Grant, Sherman, Davis and Jackson etc. with all their faults and frailties. I think together in history they make the American Civil War appealing to study.
Chris
I couldn’t agree more, Chris.
I could almost hear the humming sound from the spinning all the way over hear near Petersburg!
I’ve only recently discovered your site and I caught the sarcasm behind “inappropriate.” But I agree, it’s difficult to make it clear in print.
Justice Thomas praising Lincoln near Lee’s gravesite is great drama. If the Southern Heritage crowd starts howling, we’ll know that Thomas got it right.
Huh?? Love your site, Kevin, but this one has me scratching my head…How was Justice Thomas’ comment “inappropriate”??
Hi George,
I’m a big fan of sarcasm, which is often times difficult to communicate via the written word.