I don't think the Republicans are racist exactly: I think they're just against anyone who's outside the club. Like the Main Street Crowd most places, like street gangs and fraternity boys. And unfortunately many Democrats. It just turns out that most outside the club are poor, black, female...

Some people get in the club easier than others. If you're GWB or Al Gore you're born in the club. If you're Condoleeza Rice you need to be a More-Republican-than-thou overachiever. If you're poor, forget it. No matter how white, middle-age and male you are.

clint