You seem to be (purposefully) construing “the US is a racist country” as “the US is the most racist country”. Racism does exist in other countries, and gets very bad in other countries as well, but the US is still fundamentally a racist country that pours a lot of resources into working against ethnic and racial minorities.
“White people would never let a black felon be president” is the point here because it constrasts with the current situation, which is “white people are letting a white felon be president” (at least it’s a very real possibility). It’s pointing out the discriminatory behaviours/thoughts persistent in American society, a felon being black is given significantly less leniency than a felon being white, and in general a black person is treated far worse and given far more obstacles than a white person for the same reasons. Especially by the majority racial demographic (white people). Any black candidate in Trump’s position would be completely ruined and practically out of the race already, not celebrated by half the country.
I understand your point about the distinction between “the US is a racist country” and “the US is the most racist country.” Racism undeniably exists globally, and it’s severe in various places. However, the USA also actively confronts these issues, even though it’s far from perfect.
What I am saying is that we need to focus more on the standards for leadership- regardless of race. Obama was elected twice and his biggest crime was a tan suit.
You seem to be (purposefully) construing “the US is a racist country” as “the US is the most racist country”. Racism does exist in other countries, and gets very bad in other countries as well, but the US is still fundamentally a racist country that pours a lot of resources into working against ethnic and racial minorities.
“White people would never let a black felon be president” is the point here because it constrasts with the current situation, which is “white people are letting a white felon be president” (at least it’s a very real possibility). It’s pointing out the discriminatory behaviours/thoughts persistent in American society, a felon being black is given significantly less leniency than a felon being white, and in general a black person is treated far worse and given far more obstacles than a white person for the same reasons. Especially by the majority racial demographic (white people). Any black candidate in Trump’s position would be completely ruined and practically out of the race already, not celebrated by half the country.
I understand your point about the distinction between “the US is a racist country” and “the US is the most racist country.” Racism undeniably exists globally, and it’s severe in various places. However, the USA also actively confronts these issues, even though it’s far from perfect.
What I am saying is that we need to focus more on the standards for leadership- regardless of race. Obama was elected twice and his biggest crime was a tan suit.