16. Hoover's anti-communism was inextricable from his racism. That's the reality mainstream political discourse shies away from.
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@HeerJeet National Review still routinely publishes racist screeds unapologetically, so why would they give 2nd thought to Hoover?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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27. Wrapping things up, we need to think of American racism as not just Southern but national & institutional with Hoover as major pillar.
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28. As a post-script, I'll add that mythos & jokes surrounding Hoover's sexuality helps hide his true odiousness.
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