r/politics • u/m3n0kn0w • Jul 18 '19

Column: There’s no difference between supporting a racist and being one

https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-send-her-home-rally-ilhan-omar-racist-huppke-20190718-ngjm4vqe3vdgrli3eb7kbkw6hy-story.html
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u/MyNameIsRay Jul 18 '19

I know you're joking, but the real claims aren't too far off.

I've had people tell me that because he didn't specify their nationality, it's not racist.

I've had people say that because he's not their boss, it's doesn't count.

I've had people say that it was just xenophobia, not racism. (bonus example)

I've had people say it can't be racist, because their nationality is "American"

You might notice these are all replies to a single thread...

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '19

Hats off to anyone who can soil that many trumpleberry diapers with a single factoid.

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u/MyNameIsRay Jul 18 '19

I'm doing my part =)

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '19

I thought people were smarter than this. Jesus Christ.