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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"‘How can I be a racist? I just picked Arsenio Hall!"
Donald Trump's bizarre racism defense: Im not a bigot, my shows latest winner is black.
The billionaire blowhard offered that zany explanation after critics blasted his new birther rants as race-baiting.
In an address at the North Carolina State Republican Convention, Trump said the outcome of this seasons Celebrity Apprentice shows hes no racist.
Somebody said, Oh, because I brought up the birth certificate, Im a racist, Trump said Friday.
I said, How can I be a racist? I just picked Arsenio Hall.
The billionaire blowhard offered that zany explanation after critics blasted his new birther rants as race-baiting.
In an address at the North Carolina State Republican Convention, Trump said the outcome of this seasons Celebrity Apprentice shows hes no racist.
Somebody said, Oh, because I brought up the birth certificate, Im a racist, Trump said Friday.
I said, How can I be a racist? I just picked Arsenio Hall.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/donal-trump-picking-arsenio-hall-winner-celebrity-apprentice-proves-racist-article-1.1089041
This is pathetic. I hope Arsenio pwns Trump, and soon.
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"‘How can I be a racist? I just picked Arsenio Hall!" (Original Post)
apples and oranges
Jun 2012
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RockaFowler
(7,429 posts)1. Again with this
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)2. So race was a factor in picking Mr. Hall?
If so, guess what mr. Trump, that is racism.
Most Americans - I can't just single out conservatives or right-wingers on this one - do not understand what racism is. There's this definite line of thought that if you're not wearing a white hood and listening to Prussian Blue, then you're not a racist. It's to the point where talking about racism is a bigger social taboo than actual racism.
unblock
(52,206 posts)3. "of course i did fire the gay guy..."
spanone
(135,830 posts)4. trust me don, you are a fucking racist. no doubt about it...
onehandle
(51,122 posts)5. 'I have a great relationship with the blacks' nt
sinkingfeeling
(51,452 posts)6. Ah, leave Trump alone. He's been invaded by the ghost of Jesse Helms!
yellerpup
(12,253 posts)7. The Zimmerman defense.
It doesn't work, Duh Donul.
hollysmom
(5,946 posts)8. heh I wa at the finale parties.
Did have to wonder how Arsenio won with all the people leaving his party bored stiff and crashing Clay's carnival.
Can racism be judged by who you hire, who you are friends with or is it a state of mind?
LiberalAndProud
(12,799 posts)9. Maybe it's just me, but a question like that always makes me think
Could you possibly be MORE racist?
KG
(28,751 posts)10. Arsenio who?
Enrique
(27,461 posts)11. i'm shocked
Donald Trump has an extremely shallow understanding of racism.