Think racism is dead in U.S. politics? (virgin, America)

[Booko]

Originally Posted by NetDoc

How sad. However, racism is incredibly tough for the infected person to detect. It starts off as mistrust that they have rationalised and later gives bloom to Archie Bunkerisms.

It's easier to detect in situations where you have to work closely with people unlike you, though.

[lilithu]

Originally Posted by NetDoc

How sad. However, racism is incredibly tough for the infected person to detect. It starts off as mistrust that they have rationalised and later gives bloom to Archie Bunkerisms.

This year, I am trying to stay clear of politics for this very reason. I am afraid they will find someone WORSE than Shrub to be president.

Well Senator Allen is/was considered a potential presidential candidate for the GOP. So the question is whether this will hurt his chances. And it not, what does that say about us?

[Scuba Pete]

Originally Posted by Booko

It's easier to detect in situations where you have to work closely with people unlike you, though.

You lost me with this. Sorry. Can you rephrase it? I know that I am fairly notorious for pointing out ethnic bias not only here, but in real life. I have embarrassed my kids and wife when I stop to point out these types of statements. Most people when confronted with their own bigotry (whether mild or severe), will almost always deny it, vehemently justifying their views with personal anecdotal evidence.