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bigtree

(94,569 posts) Sat May 2, 2026, 07:00 PM Saturday

Repeatedly calling Black leaders "low IQ," isn't expressing a political disagreement. It's a racist dog whistle. [View all]

Andrew Weinstein @Weinsteinlaw
The pattern is unmistakable and repulsive.

If you keep calling Black leaders "low IQ," you aren't expressing a political disagreement. You are using a racist dog whistle to undermine their humanity.

Every single time Donald Trump uses this slur, he shows the country that his politics are built entirely on grievance and bigotry. It’s a disgrace to the office and a stain on this country.

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Repeatedly calling Black leaders "low IQ," isn't expressing a political disagreement. It's a racist dog whistle. [View all] bigtree Saturday OP

Says the likely under 100 IQ President... wcmagumba Saturday #1

More than that, it's a revelation of B.See Saturday #2

Is it a dog whistle if everyone understands he's racist? EdmondDantes_ Saturday #3

yes bigtree Saturday #4

It's like keeping in the atmosphere, so to speak... electric_blue68 Saturday #11

You miss the point. A dog whistle isn't heard by people EdmondDantes_ Saturday #23

whoosh! bigtree Sunday #25

Oh and the biggest tell??? WHEN HE ONLY WILL ALLOW WHITE AFRICANS INTO THE COUNTRY!!!!! a kennedy Saturday #5

Ditto with "thug" (Excuse me. I should have typed THUG) Midnight Writer Saturday #6

This. It's only expressing political disagreement if racism is part of your platform. Ilikepurple Saturday #7

Dog whistle? FalloutShelter Saturday #8

Dog whistle? malaise Saturday #9

it's meant to identify with a certain segment of society bigtree Sunday #30

Yep malaise Sunday #33

It's not a dog whistle. It's just racism. Azathoth1 Saturday #10

And each and every one of them is superior to him. Intellectually, morally, you name it. n/t Mister Ed Saturday #12

It's born out of jealousy and envy. Buddyzbuddy Saturday #13

Take another cognitive test, piggy Aviation Pro Saturday #14

It is the epitome of racism. xuplate Saturday #15

Please Do The World A Favor And Die Donald Joinfortmill Saturday #16

Dear Leader, catbyte Saturday #17

The Stupid is strong in with this one. Ford_Prefect Saturday #18

We have installed in the White House the racist, no-filter Uncle... 70sEraVet Saturday #19

Not even the worst slur in the post. carpetbagger Saturday #20

Again, no one has called it out Mr. Jinx Saturday #21

Says the guy that wears his IQ range on his hat. 45-47 SeattleVet Saturday #22

It's not a dog whistle; it's a euphemism MurrayDelph Sunday #24

not quite a euphemism, I think bigtree Sunday #29

False. It is no dog whistle. It's certainly racist, though, absolutely. But dog whistle? Nope. RockRaven Sunday #26

it's a political dog whistle bigtree Sunday #28

Thought to ponder The Wizard Sunday #27

The use of the word "thug" is also racist. So a "low-IQ thug" is ten times more racist IMO. nt BWdem4life Sunday #31

And they accuse democrats of identity politics Keepthesoulalive Sunday #32