I did before I post just above.

You're wrong. On all counts.

As far as Ruth being questioned about suggesting that Americans lack an understanding of irony, first, I don't think Ruth was being serious and any responses were in a humorous vein. There was nothing "racist" about that exchange. It is you who lack an understanding of irony. Or, like many who hold the kind of views you do, of humor in general.

Don Firth