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51. No, it is about race. And Trump doesnt have a strong foreign policy, he has an idiotic

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Yes They DO Hate Him Because He Is Black. [View all] KamaAina Apr 2016 OP

Yes, they really do. nt thereismore Apr 2016 #1

No, only SOME of "they" do. Social/religious conservatives Hortensis Apr 2016 #64

I can't believe heaven05 Apr 2016 #80

This is researched extremely extensively, with REAL #s, Hortensis Apr 2016 #86

per your last paragraph heaven05 Apr 2016 #93

Controlled? Not really. That's part of how we got in this Hortensis Apr 2016 #96

For any of us who see it first hand, it's more than obvious ffr Apr 2016 #2

It was obvious when they started slamming Obama for continuing Bush policies... Kalidurga Apr 2016 #3

^^^ I've argued this to my right leaning friends for years ^^^ lastone Apr 2016 #20

at the exact second he was sworn AlbertCat Apr 2016 #36

I have not seen that. zeemike Apr 2016 #33

Oh, so you've noticed the cognitive dissonance, have you? Nevernose Apr 2016 #71

It's a serious mistake to underestimate the enemy. zeemike Apr 2016 #75

I even heard it said out loud recently. gordianot Apr 2016 #4

When they had "the meeting" the day he was sworn in, that said it all. redstatebluegirl Apr 2016 #5

+1 all good points Person 2713 Apr 2016 #9

That should have been seen as a horrific event to any sane citizen. blm Apr 2016 #10

Without a doubt. HuckleB Apr 2016 #6

And he's smarter than all of them combined. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2016 #7

They do indeed. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #8

What other POTUS has had key legislation blocked 50 plus times? Rex Apr 2016 #11

I don't believe they are all racists but cannabis_flower Apr 2016 #12

I think they know a healthy portion of their constituency is racist and approves of their distain bettyellen Apr 2016 #24

"I know it is nice to imagine that Republicans are really not ..." hfojvt Apr 2016 #13

You a liberal? Rex Apr 2016 #14

I try to avoid hfojvt Apr 2016 #19

I allege the same thing when the experience of others doesn't parallel my own LanternWaste Apr 2016 #22

Why do you hate Democrats? Loki Apr 2016 #21

Seriously, I don't understand why some here pretend to be liberals when their every word Rex Apr 2016 #45

because I can imagine hfojvt Apr 2016 #48

Pretending?? Loki Apr 2016 #49

I DO have to laugh when I see the "theres no difference between HRC & GOP" 7962 Apr 2016 #63

I didn't say she was the same. hfojvt Apr 2016 #91

I was agreeing with you. I think. 7962 Apr 2016 #92

good points Locrian Apr 2016 #26

Yep. zeemike Apr 2016 #37

I can't believe it, but I mostly agree with you noiretextatique Apr 2016 #47

Agreed. It would have been just as bad if Hillary had won in 2008 Doctor_J Apr 2016 #53

So much bullshit in 9 little paragraphs. byronius Apr 2016 #79

I did run hfojvt Apr 2016 #89

you seriously believe heaven05 Apr 2016 #82

... madamesilverspurs Apr 2016 #15

It's been so blatant since his first campaign for pre. back in '08 Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #16

They don't hide it, either. secondwind Apr 2016 #17

if you don't agree then you really don't know Republicans IMO NoMoreRepugs Apr 2016 #18

Agreed - If They Are Not Racists They Tolerate Racists scottie55 Apr 2016 #23

Well, no, not a "racial component" OldRedneck Apr 2016 #25

+1 mountain grammy Apr 2016 #30

Kind of funny Dan Apr 2016 #38

Grew up in an unnamed city in Okla, completely agree. bigbrother05 Apr 2016 #69

It's been obvious since January 2009 jonks2746 Apr 2016 #27

I Used To Think SDJay Apr 2016 #28

that's the biggest danger in this year's campaign: the utter race-baiting of Trump and Clinton MisterP Apr 2016 #29

"the utter race-baiting of... Clinton"? KamaAina Apr 2016 #31

even in their casual dismissal of WI her campaign says outright that MisterP Apr 2016 #32

As a white American.... AlbertCat Apr 2016 #34

Fascinating that this is even a question. RiverNoord Apr 2016 #35

no kidding! captainarizona Apr 2016 #39

"...his/her thesis that racism doesn�t underpin the unprecedented Republican hate..." ROFL. n/t jtuck004 Apr 2016 #40

LOL pressbox69 Apr 2016 #41

Well, there were rumors about Warren G. Harding KamaAina Apr 2016 #42

K&R for pissing off the right person! Rex Apr 2016 #43

Yes, very true. That's a good summary of the treestar Apr 2016 #44

But the real hatred is Obama is a Democrat. happyslug Apr 2016 #46

No, it is about race. And Trump doesnt have a strong foreign policy, he has an idiotic Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #51

He doesn't even have any policies. He surged into the lead based strictly on inflammatory Chakab Apr 2016 #55

I did not say Trump had strong foreign policy happyslug Apr 2016 #60

it definitely heaven05 Apr 2016 #83

I deal with a lot of Republicans, most are NOT racists. happyslug Apr 2016 #87

per your title of post heaven05 Apr 2016 #94

I agree! I think Republicans have an extreem hatred of Obama, which goes above and beyond.... DrewFlorida Apr 2016 #50

Are you kidding me? tavernier Apr 2016 #52

Even Lindsay Graham noted... Jon Fogerty Apr 2016 #54

and those here in DU who say he hasn't had a liberal agenda are as bad. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2016 #56

K&R... spanone Apr 2016 #57

K&R Mbrow Apr 2016 #58

I think a scientific study would bear this out. Major Hogwash Apr 2016 #59

And the worst offenders Bad Dog Apr 2016 #61

Or, they are even more nasty about the fact that his mother was white. hamsterjill Apr 2016 #95

If he did ackowledge it he wouldn't have time for much else. Bad Dog Apr 2016 #97

Perhaps Bob Loblaw Apr 2016 #62

i got confirmation in real life that they hate him for race retrowire Apr 2016 #65

Well, duh. Scuba Apr 2016 #66

I think the racism is just an excuse. The hatred is really because he's a Democrat. baldguy Apr 2016 #67

yeah right heaven05 Apr 2016 #85

Very true Botany Apr 2016 #68

This southern white woman TNNurse Apr 2016 #70

Anyone who doesn't recognize this vehement racism isn't listening to the people who are hating. L. Coyote Apr 2016 #72

Nailed it and it's not just Republicans. BumRushDaShow Apr 2016 #73

You got that right! lunasun Apr 2016 #77

I made a handy graphic! sofa king Apr 2016 #74

I do believe that in my entire life I have not met a single republicon that did not harbor racism or Kip Humphrey Apr 2016 #76

thank you heaven05 Apr 2016 #78

It has been painfully obvious awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #81

Bush is white? moonbabygo Apr 2016 #88

What does Bush being white... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #90

of course they do. barbtries Apr 2016 #84

K&R napkinz Apr 2016 #98

It's much easier to see if you start from the premise that every Rethug is a racist. harrose Apr 2016 #99