Posted on 09/28/2007 8:00:05 PM PDT by kristinn
Justice Clarence Thomas settles scores in an angry and vivid forthcoming memoir, scathingly condemning the media, the Democratic senators who opposed his nomination to the Supreme Court, and the "mob" of liberal elites and activist groups that he says desecrated his life.
"My Grandfather's Son," for which Thomas has received a reported $1.5 million, is a 289-page memoir of his life in rural Georgia, his reliance on religious faith and his rise to the high court. His book ends with the day he was sworn in and contains only fleeting mentions of his time on the bench.
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The Heritage Foundation, the Federalist Society and the National Center for Policy Analysis are sponsoring a six-city book tour, in which patrons will pay $30 to attend events in Thomas's honor.
The normally media-shy justice has interviews booked on "60 Minutes" tomorrow night and ABC on Monday as well as a 90-minute interview with radio host Rush Limbaugh, also scheduled for Monday. The book's contents had been closely guarded before its publication date of Oct. 1, the first day of the Supreme Court's new term, but The Washington Post purchased a copy yesterday at an area bookstore, where it had been placed on display.
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Thomas credits his mentor, former Missouri senator John C. Danforth, and his wife for getting him through the hearings, and he says his faith was a critical resource: "Each day I left the Caucus Room tired, tormented and anxious, and each day Virginia and I bathed ourselves in God's unwavering love."
But by the time he was confirmed, he said, the prize meant little. Instead of watching the Senate roll call, he drew himself a bath. His wife came to tell him he had been confirmed 52 to 48.
"Whoop-dee-damn-doo," Thomas writes.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
I’m looking forward to his book.
Amen to that.
Date the book will be available?
Another book to add to my collection. =o)
His lashing out is media spin. He hit the nail on the head. 1/2 hour Monday with Rush.
“God bless Clarence Thomas”
AMEN!!!!
Oh my, but the media will have a hissy fit!
How wonderful!
This Monday.
Thanks.
I'll hold my nose and watch 60 Minutes, but I may have to wash down the TV set with bleach afterwards.
Rush said he will play his 90 minute interview with Justice Thomas on Monday's show. Can't wait...
Judge Thomas is a wonderful jurist. The confirmation circus that he got put through was a disgrace, but I am glad he endured it. May he continue to serve this great land long after his enemies rot in hell.
He told the truth and liberals call it lashing out. I guess they figure he should have remained calm and lied. Perhaps something like this:
“While my confirmation hearings were contentious, I have the utmost respect for the reporters and the Democratic senators who did their utmost to be fair. They were only doing what they thought was right, and they truly believed the somewhat overwrought charges brought against me. Therefore, I must honor them for standing up for what they thought was right.”
The truth is, every one of those reporters and senators knew Anita Hill was lying. They smeared an innocent man in the most vile manner possible.
Amen to all you said!
Amen! He is a VERY brave man to take on the DIM machine.
I am thankful we have him!
I very rarely buy books from any politician, actor, pundit and yes judges.
I’ll make an exception for Justice Thomas. My favorite Judge on the Court. I respect him more then most people.
“1/2 hour Monday with Rush.”
3X better, 90 minutes.
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