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But is it pure racism?
Depends how you define it. Its proper use relates to superiority / inferiority of particular races. However, that depends on how you define races. The term does seem to have shifted in its use.
I think for the most part xenofobia or prejudice would be a better description.
That said we do have a staggering amount of racism under the surface.
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But is it pure racism? It can just be fear of the unknown. Areas with more immigration, eg they SEE immigrants right in front of them are less likely to vote UKIP.
Populism feeds on fear and it's a natural instinct.
(it's all getting a bit Videodrome...using base instincts to fry the higher brain areas...)