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by clickbait 3410 days ago
I don't understand how it's relevant that he's white or a guy; people that aren't white or male cannot be racist?

Kinda ironic considering your comment is about racism.

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Well, for one thing you need to understand the difference between racist prejudice and racism. It's quite important.

As for the rest, sure there's black people who are anti-Semitic, but I've never seen one using anti-Semitism "ironically" as a form of self-promotion. This "Look at me, I'm so edgy" behaviour really does seem to be restricted to white people. (At least in the West.)

Want to talk actual racism? Take a look at the habit the press have of giving white people like Ryan Lochte the benefit of the doubt, whilst not extending the same privilege to black lawbreakers like Eric Holder.

The difference is that people use the terms "racist prejudice" to justify racism.