Do you see Trump as racist?
I see Trump as a nationalist.
I see no evidence of racism. Mexican isn't a race. I've been. There are white mexicans, black mexicans, most and predominantly the ones that migrate here are what I think is called 'mestizo' which is native American mostly.
There is a lot of truth the the statements trump made but he generalized them too much. We've had massive immigration here (my home town) from south of the border in the last 10 years. Talking with any local law enforcement officer will quickly inform you of the inherent set of problems that come with that. Rape is endemic in their culture, lots of rape and spousal abuse.
Is it most or all, no. But their values are different than American values, white and black. It's a very paternalistic society. Sexist almost. It's not race. It's culture. Hitting your girlfriend is not a big deal. It's accepted. Warranted even sometimes.
And the worst part of it is that those who feel the most pressure to migrate here are those who are closest to the bottom of Mexican society. If you have a comfortable life in Mexico, no real reason to leave. But these are fresh immigrants. Once here after several years they acclimate to our culture a lot more. Due to the local economy a lot are coming straight here.
Trump was talking about the ones crossing the border presently. Not the family thats been here for 20 years.at least to my understanding.
I see the media eating trump alive for those statements in a general election. And I dont think he can win.
Out of all the candidates though, I think trump has the highest chance of being a great president. Sanders also. Each of those men have a chance at being dynamic and transformational.
