re: #219 HappyWarrior
And the people who knew him least embraced him the most.
But they recognized him as One Of Their Own, in all the ways that matter to them.
Hates black people without consciously registering that he hates black people? Check.
Hates Muslims? Check.
Hates Latinos but convinces himself it’s only ‘illegals’ he hates - but rails against Latin American culture in the US? Check.
Believes insane conspiracy theories even when thoroughly debunked? Check.
Seething with resentment for not being respected by people he claims not to care about? Check.
He checks all their boxes. Being hated in NYC is actually a positive for them.