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In reply to the discussion: The Final Straw [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)He has abused people his entire life and he's done it deliberately. Being vindictive towards his peers is one thing. They may be just as bad when they deal with people, but he abuses people who have never done anything to him. Racism isn't something people are born with. It's taught and encouraged by parents, peers and educators. And there is now no doubt whatsoever that he is racist.
Not all racism is equal or hateful. His racism isn't the kind that is based in ignorance or that is mostly benign in his mind. His racism isn't the kind he can keep to himself the way so many other racists can, where you're left wondering if they're racists which is very different from knowing due to blatant and vicious hatred.
Donald Trump's racism is the latter kind. He goes out of his way to block, punish and sideline people of color and Muslims. His racism is evil because his intent is to hurt those he hates.