We’ve always felt that identity politics were never a great philosophical approach. For one thing, they consistently result in more sexism, more racism, and more bigotry all around.
The other problem with identity politics, of course, is that they inevitably make the ones who rely on identity politics look like morons, or, at the very least, liars.
Case in point, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer:
.@SenSchumer: "Until 1981, this powerful body, the Supreme Court, was all White men. Imagine. America wasn't all White men in 1981, or ever. Under President Biden and this Senate majority, we're taking historic steps to make the courts look more like the country they serve." pic.twitter.com/PrEjoLrmPH
— The Hill (@thehill) February 3, 2022
Making SCOTUS nominations based on race and sex = taking historic steps.
If that’s the case, completely glossing over Thurgood Marshall’s legacy must be the ultimate show of respect.
https://twitter.com/Paul4better/status/1489284011763683329
Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Chuck. ‘Member him? An apology would certainly seem warranted in this case.
This white guy has some questions: pic.twitter.com/z9pczPXRmD
— Dave Gray (@docgray81) February 3, 2022
Thurgood Marshall joined the Supreme Court in 1967… https://t.co/YuC79ZRyXA
— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) February 3, 2022
— Ben Zipperer (@zipsays) February 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/HOLYSMKES/status/1489285107013677057
Fact check for Chuck Schumer: Thurgood Marshall served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from October 1967 until October 1991. https://t.co/xTYyHfzDhB pic.twitter.com/2nv2LqHOG9
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 3, 2022
Missed it by that much, Chuck!
LOL does this guy's staff just hate him or something? Holy shit.
— Social Distance Champion (@realchrishynes) February 3, 2022
We wouldn’t blame them if they did, honestly. But ultimately this falls on Chuck Schumer.
Really embarrassing mistake by Schumer. Justice Marshall joined the court in 1967 https://t.co/J7EOibG2zy
— Scott Sloofman (@ScottSloofman) February 3, 2022
Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party are rich with embarrassments.
You can't fix stupid. https://t.co/Czg091AWFH
— Pradheep J. Shanker (@Neoavatara) February 3, 2022
If we could, Chuck Schumer would’ve been out on his behind a long time ago.
Chuck out here ignorantly erasing the first black justice, who joined the Court almost a decade-and-a-half earlier.
Seems like a bigger deal than the stupid and meaningless McConnell flub/omitted word that people tried to make into a thing a few weeks ago. https://t.co/KrR2MhG02K
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) February 3, 2022
Good work as usual!
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth from @SenSchumer
— Dr. Richard Harambe (@Richard_Harambe) February 3, 2022
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Update:
Well if this isn’t just perfect …
Sorry that I misspoke earlier today. Of course, I remember the dedication and legal excellence that Thurgood Marshall brought to the Supreme Court.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 3, 2022
Uh-huh.
haha — “of course” https://t.co/vA5dH1ehYZ
— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) February 3, 2022
Suuuuuure, Chuck.
https://t.co/TM4gdNjc6t pic.twitter.com/UaBkZOOUWI
— Tom Cotton (@TomCottonAR) February 3, 2022
Heh.
https://twitter.com/Paul4better/status/1489322486349111300
Be a little more subtle next time, Chuck.