[mighty_atomic_c]

Yep. There is a difference between a stereotype and a generalization. Stereotypes are often bound to a kernel of truth, but the problem is that the scale is exaggerated so greatly, taken seriously, and held for so long that it begins to distort the worldview of the person who holds a stereotype. What's the old saying: "In the province of the mind ideas are either true or become true".

The article has a valid point, and yes, it is sensible to talk about stereotypes in the wake of an election and how it can unhelpfully distort the way you think about people.

However, it is always relevant, it isn't destroying US politics (whatever that means); stereotypes are cartoonist approximations and are sort of an easy trap to fall into, and their scope is as broad as civilization.