Thread by @Sass_O_Matic

Since you asked me to explain the difference, I will; I remain hopeful that people will face facts with courage; especially when they're wrong.

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you're not knowingly spreading racist propaganda & will respond in good faith... /1

She was born in Iran (while her father worked at a hospital as part of an American program for developing countries) to two American parents, both of whom were African American. In fact, her Grandfather was the first accredited African American Architect in the US. /2

So we've now established that she is a black American, living in America.

Comparing a black person to a monkey is literally a traditional racist trope in America. Did you not know this? Hard to believe, but just in case, see attached article. /3

huffingtonpost.com/the-conversati…

Racists have long tried to dehumanize African Americans by comparing them to animals, to justify slavery/racism/etc.

Institutionalized racism against minorities is still alive & well in America (see: people parroting false narratives to justify Roseanne's racism, for one).
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A joke comparing DT's hair color to an orangutan isn't racist or a double standard. That's a false equivalency.

Slavery is America's original sin. Being a white Christian billionaire doesn't come with "vulnerable" or "minority" status.

Disagree? Explain. Please use facts. /end.

unroll please!