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In reply to the discussion: Has anyone found this to be true since President Obama was elected? [View all]redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)Much as I love blaming President Bush for things, this doesn't seem to have escalated until after January 2009. It depends on the makeup of the group, if it is blue collar, less educated it is really nasty. People say "we are losing control of our country" or "the thugs are taking over our country". I tend to agree that the word "thug" has replaced the "n" word and should be considered a racist comment in today's world.
More educated groups show the same amount of hatred, also use the "thug" word a great deal thinking it is better than the alternative, but it doesn't get as nasty. The racism in that crowd is still below the surface because there are people in attendance who don't agree with them at all, keeps the real racists in check.
I hope I am wrong but it has kept me awake recently.