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I think many people who voted for him are not racist themselves.. except that supporting someone who is makes them be, in a way.

Posted by b. (aka starrynit) Dec 15 '16, 12:22

racism and bigotry weren't enough to be deal-breakers.

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- I see resentment. Many people don't see themselves as racist, but they see government supporting things that they can't benefit from and - Roger More Dec 15, 12:33 2
  - I get the resentment, in that I can at least wrap my head around the perception but the fact that they don't feel that they've benefited from - Mel Profit Dec 15, 12:37 1
    - I think they truly don't see themselves as getting government benefits - or at least, their fair share. - Roger More Dec 15, 12:44
- The certainty that things should continue to be run on their terms, not yours. -- (edited) - znufrii Dec 15, 12:28 1
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- my feeling is that while they may feel they had other reasons for voting for him, the fact remains they put a racist in power and they can't pretend - Andie Dec 15, 12:27

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