Quantum Windbag
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Most racists of that era were Democrats led by Robert Byrd and his 54 day fillibuster against the Civil Rights Bill.
The southern racists subsequently abandoned the Democratic party in droves and switched over to become Republicans where they still receive a warm welcome to this day.
Most Southern racists 50 years ago were conservatives, whether democrats or republicans is irrelevant. And most racists today would self-identify as conservatives who vote republican.
Of course this doesnt mean all conservatives are racists, or all republicans, for that matter. Nor does it mean conservatives or republicans condone racism.
But conservatives and republicans should find it troubling that the majority of racists are in the GOP, and feel most comfortable among conservatives.
They were conservatives? Do you have actual evidence of that, or are you just saying it so you can pretend that being a progressive racist makes you better than them?