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I think this is the point - are there loads of overtly racist quotes? Clearly trump is an absolutely horrific misogynist idiot, but I'm not sure he's said much that is overtly racist. This is the target of the articles dog whistle critique...
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Is it something people look for / assume / are more sensitive to because of what he's said in the past? (Central Park 5). Apologies if that's covered. I started reading, and it seems interesting, but not enough time right now...
But yeah, interesting piece that makes clear the author's opinion (not supporting Trump) early on. Will try and read later.
hoefla
I'm getting through that article slowly.
The first thing that struck me in section II was how he is cherry picking Trump quotes like 'I love Hispanics' to prove the point that he is not racist. How about the huge number of Trump quotes that prove he is racist? Surely these should count for more than any denials. 'I'm not a racist but ...' sort of thing.