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The hosts revisit Justice Clarence Thomas's 1991 "high-tech lynching" testimony, noting that Joe Biden led the committee at the time. They discuss how modern information warfare uses memes and innuendo to link political figures to sensitive topics like pedophilia. They observe that Republicans avoided direct mentions of QAnon or Pizzagate during Jackson's hearings to maintain mainstream credibility while still signaling to their base.
The segment features Justice Clarence Thomas's famous 1991 testimony where he described his confirmation hearing as a "high-tech lynching for uppity blacks." The hosts note that Joe Biden led the committee during this event, which they argue was designed to destroy Thomas for thinking for himself. Mo Facts expresses personal empathy for Thomas's stance, relating it to his own refusal to "know his place" regarding vaccine mandates.
A 1991 clip of Justice Clarence Thomas describes his confirmation hearing as a "high-tech lynching for uppity blacks" who think for themselves. The hosts discuss how Thomas has been historically demonized by the Democratic establishment and popular media, including Bill Cosby’s "A Different World." They also note his initial exclusion from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
