It was reported on NPR the other day that 50% of the members of the Republican party in Iowa actually do not believe Obama was born in this country.

Saul, you are spot on in calling it racism; that is exactly what is behind the birther and other issues. They can't stomach the idea of even a mixed race person in the White House, but dare not be blatant about their racism, yet.

As to Trump, I think boycotting the show, the advertisers, the stars who show up on it, and let them know WHY you are doing so would have an effect. He is despicable much like Rupert Murdoch, in his own ways.