This is only confusing if you make the mistake of equating conservatism with racism/sexism and liberalism with the absence thereof. This mischaracterization is purely a liberal construct designed to demonize their opponents. You don’t have to look far to see inherent racism in liberal policies.
Southern strategy.
Especially with Lee Atwater (who nobody can seriously claim to be a “rogue”) on tape explaining it.
That said, some grey area exists. There are elements of paternalism in SOME liberals, that do likely constitute underlying liberalism. I think that’s part of the case for the Holes being racist. I would argue that is more prevalent in “movement conservatism” – but it’s dead wrong from the left or the right.
And there are plenty of good, non-racist/sexist people all along the political spectrum. Hopefully those voices win out in the end.
