The charge of racism is not, shockingly, about how white people feel. It's about what they do.

[Soph0571]

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Quibbling over whether a powerful man *is*, in his heart, racist or sexist says a lot about our priorities. The charge of racism is not, shockingly, about how white people feel. It’s about what they do.
Trump enacts racist policies and makes racist statements. That’s racism.

This.

[Loki Liesmith]

1. No, historically this is incorrect

And I’m not surprised it’s Laurie Penny making the point.

[PJMcK]

3. Kindly explain your point

Thanks, in advance.

[brush]

4. Explain pls. Racist actions certainly do more harm than feelings.

[Soph0571]

5. It is not incorrect and what is the problem you have with Laurie Penny?

Is is an incredibly clever and articulate 21st century seeker of truth... problem with that?

[Captain Zero]

2. this is what being 'civil' is all about.

If everyone is expected to ACT with decency and respect toward all others then pretty soon the attitudes line up with the behaviors due to natural tendency to avoid cognitive dissonance. Expectations for civil behaviors and actions first can produce changed thought and feelings, which is why Trump is so dangerous because he normalizes bad behavior. And now we have a snow-balling effect occurring with the MAGAts.