Trump supporter Racism on Full Display

[zebonaut]

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. Terminolgy question: I see a dispute between two white men.

Is "racism" the right word?

[Old Crow]

4. I'm no expert.

But I think what we're seeing is a dispute between a Caucasian/white male and a Latino/Hispanic male, which are considered distinct races. So, yes, racism would be the right word, provided you think race (as opposed to simply national origin) is a factor.

On edit: Good thing I prefaced my answer with "I'm no expert," because I was wrong. According to what I'm finding online, the terms "Latino" and "Hispanic" are not a reference to race, but to ethnic heritage. Apparently, anthropologists consider many Latinos--but not all--Caucasian/white. So your question is a good one. My first impression was, "Certainly racism is the right term." Now I'm not sure. Perhaps racism can be extended to cover prejudice based on ethnic heritage, but I'm not finding support for that in the dictionaries.

Interesting topic. If anyone can enlighten me here, please do. Thanks.

[stillrockin67]

7. Possible term

The oafish Trump supporter is a xenophobe.

[Old Crow]

8. Agreed.

Xenophobe and xenophobia definitely apply here.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

9. It's "Racism" when the racist sees color even when it's not there.

[Old Crow]

10. That makes perfect sense.

I was thinking racism had to apply since in a hypothetical scenario of, say, a Latino family being refused a table in a restaurant by a white restaurant owner, it's unlikely that the restaurant owner is thinking "I think they might be from Mexico" or "I hate salsa music." No; he's thinking they're inherently different and inherently inferior--seeing color, to use your term--even when an anthropologist might classify both parties as white. And that is most definitely racist.

Thanks for the insight.

[stillrockin67]

2. Word of the Day

This Trump supporter is a "xenophobe."

[Plucketeer]

3. Wow! That "get outta my country" guy

is that Goebbels, Himmler, Borman???

[pansypoo53219]

5. the GOP has become the archie bunker party thanks to RUSH & FUX GBEWZ.

[V0ltairesGh0st]

6. ......and White american racists love him for it.

We are truly on the threshold of bonafied fascism folks. Fucking pathetic......