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"However, the alternative hypothesis you're outlining is that he's someone who cynically exploits racial tensions for political gain." This is exactly what I'm
by thedevil 10y ago
"However, the alternative hypothesis you're outlining is that he's someone who cynically exploits racial tensions for political gain."
This is exactly what I'm saying. And I agree that it's not good.
I don't support Trump. I won't vote for him. I'm not okay with people playing off racial politics on either side. I also am not convinced that he's not a racist, I just don't see solid evidence either way. That's why I asked for evidence, and instead of providing it, you just attacked the "standard of proof" you imagine me to have. Your assumption that birthers are all racist (and not just partisan fools) is not proof of anything. You're making up all kinds of assumptions and accusations (before and after all your edits). And then you call me a troll (before editing that out).
- foldr 10y agoI do think that it's trolling to ask why people think Trump is a racist. Your own previous comment makes it perfectly clear why people would think that Trump is a racist. I'm suspect that in reality you know perfectly well which facts lead people to draw that conclusion. I did not say that all birthers are racist on a personal level, but the movement is undeniably a racist movement. As you know, there are no credible grounds for believing that Obama is not a natural born US citizen. People only think that he is not because he is black. It's perfectly appropriate to attack your standard of proof when your standard of proof is too high. By your own admission, Trump keeps saying things that appear to be rooted in racism. The comments in question are widely known and abundantly easy to find. I can't really interpret a request for "evidence" as sincere in this context.