But seriously, what I meant is that you _can_ be a racist now. I don't know whether you are, although as a Trump supporter (even a vague one) it's a bit of a worry (certainly Trump supporters seem to be accepting of racism). The point is that having a such an important office held by a racist often means the population follows, previously deplored attitudes and actions become mainstream. When right-wing populists get elected, there's often a surge in xenophobic attacks (verbal or otherwise).
So what I'm saying is, you don't have to worry as much about being derided as a Trump supporter now, because the associated behaviors have suddenly become much more accepted.
It only takes a small number of people carrying out disproportionately grievous actions to make this seem true.
The vast majority of Americans are not racists. The vast majority of Trump supporters are not racists. There is a small number of people holding ancient views that, if you want, you can point to and say "They are racists. They represent all of you. They represent a general trend." And one third of your statement would be true.
Racism is not any more acceptable in America today than it was yesterday, measured either by moral scale or social acceptance.
My twitter feed is full of women etc. saying they are very concerned for the future, with replies by white men telling them to get over it and generally gaslighting. I'm also seeing a lot of anti-feminist posturing connecting it to the election.
It changes my impression. I guess maybe it was more about sexism than racism.
I mean, welcome to the internet. Sorry, but your Twitter feed does not make a countrywide trend. This is the same way the same ignorant people respond to things like gamergate. Events cause outbursts.
I find Gamergate is the classic example of the surge of anti-feminism and sexism that appears to be becoming mainstream. Nowadays it's not just about the 'femi-nazis' like in the past, it's the self-victimization of white males. It appears Trump gave them an avenue to 'feel strong' again. And this is in juxtaposition to Hillary who run a noticeable feminist campaign (as opposed to Obama, who _didn't_ run a noticeable black campaign).
You might be reading a little too deeply into it. People have been calling each other fags and making rape threats ever since anonymity on the internet and in videogames was a thing.
But seriously, what I meant is that you _can_ be a racist now. I don't know whether you are, although as a Trump supporter (even a vague one) it's a bit of a worry (certainly Trump supporters seem to be accepting of racism). The point is that having a such an important office held by a racist often means the population follows, previously deplored attitudes and actions become mainstream. When right-wing populists get elected, there's often a surge in xenophobic attacks (verbal or otherwise).
So what I'm saying is, you don't have to worry as much about being derided as a Trump supporter now, because the associated behaviors have suddenly become much more accepted.