Clarence Thomas who was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President George H.W. Bush- turns 64 today. Not every Supreme Court appointee performs as the president who selects him/her would like. You never know what you are going to get. Ike said the biggest mistake he ever made was appointing Earl Warren to the court.One of Ronaldus Magnus mistakes was appointing Anthony Kennedy. Bush would have to be pleased with his choice of Thomas though. He has been a judge that the conservatives can count on.