Racism is far from dead in America and I can understand an unwillingness to blame opposition to Obama on racism, but for a large number of the loudmouth opposition it is true. It is because of their racism that they accept so many of the outrageous, unsupported claims made by the Fox fools and others. Playing to peoples hatreds and fears is not new. However, racism is not the only factor.   The sinister elements now in control of the Republican party have used a multitude of fears and prejudices to divide the American people.