I think it is safe to say that the Republican party uses code words that appeal to racists. It's pretty obvious that a fair number of Tea Partiers are racist. But when you call these people out, you get outraged denials like, "We're not racist!" or "No, it's the Democrats and liberals who are the real racists."
What is becoming increasingly obvious is that racists don't recognize their racism. For example, a great many believe that most Blacks in this country are welfare cheats, thus making hard-working (white) taxpayers pay for their food and shelter while they have trouble paying for their own bills. So they aren't anti-Black when they demand that we end these programs, they are anti-cheating. Do you see the logic? Me either.
I just finished watching the Tea Party video below and it positively drips of hatred for non-whites and Muslims, and yet the asshole talking is certain he's not being a racist, just a good American fighting to keep his country white and Christian like it used to be.
Just a warning, do not watch this video if you are currently nauseated, or if you have a history of heart trouble, this might trigger something dangerous and I don't want to lose any of my meager readership.
(h/t angryblacklady.com)
--Trakker

Did he really just say, "Trillions of dollars have been given in reparations to the blacks?"
He must have said "Goldman Sachs" and I just misheard.
Posted by: Andy | April 19, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Yes, I'm pretty sure he said Trillions of $$ given to Blacks. In reparations! I was also surprised to hear that Blacks hold 45% of all government jobs. And yet to hear other conservatives talk, all Blacks are on welfare.
Posted by: Trakker | April 19, 2011 at 03:24 PM