Was Reagan racist? Yes?

[_aussieguy55]

"The day after the United Nations voted to recognize the People’s Republic of China, then–California Governor Ronald Reagan phoned President Richard Nixon at the White House and vented his frustration at the delegates who had sided against the United States. “Last night, I tell you, to watch that thing on television as I did,” Reagan said. “Yeah,” Nixon interjected. Reagan forged ahead with his complaint: “To see those, those monkeys from those African countries—damn them, they’re still uncomfortable wearing shoes!” Nixon gave a huge laugh."

Trump calls them "****holes and Reagan calls the folk "monkeys"

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archi ... MPnIfaob3M

[_MeDotOrg]

Reagan died in 2004. Interesting that we're just hearing these conversations now. Unfortunately and undeniably it shows how racism is deeply ingrained in a good chunk of our society.

[_Dr. Shades]

Thank goodness Australia was never burdened with racist politicians.

[_Kevin Graham]

"Take one other seemingly clear-cut example of racism: the use of the n-word to describe African Americans. Polls show that Democrats and Republicans increasingly disagree on whether the n-word is offensive. Indeed, the percentage of Republicans who consider the word offensive or unacceptable has actually declined in recent years."

"The Post reports that just one-third (33%) of Trump voters now consider it racist to use the n-word. By comparison, 86% of Hillary Clinton voters believe it is racist to use the n-word."

Nuff said.

[_Kevin Graham]

Reagan put in some gun-control in California. It was because some black groups started carrying weapons. So, it isn't like this should surprise anyone.
Generations usually have to die off for things to change.

[_subgenius]

Reagan died in 2004. Interesting that we're just hearing these conversations now. Unfortunately and undeniably it shows how racism is deeply ingrained in a good chunk of our society.

racism as a political device, for sure.

[_Kevin Graham]

"In newly unearthed audio, the then–California governor disparaged African delegates to the United Nations."

This is new information, that's why it wasn't discussed in the 80's.