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Pikonic said:I think it's still disputed if he's an actual racist, though I don't think he is.
"Racist" is a bit of a catch-all term. It can mean KKK, skinhead "eliminate/deport anyone who isn't pure white". I don't see any reason to believe Chris feels this way.
It can also refer to people who subscribe to stereotypes about other races, and are a little uncomfortable around them. The type of person who begins a lot of sentences "I am not racist, but ..." This often arises from a lack of cultural exposure and ignorance. There have been several little pieces of evidence that Chris fits in this group, although maybe not to a huge level.
As a side note, he always describes his sweetheart as "non-black". I don't think it is racist at all to be attracted to certain races over others. I am just a little confused when people express it publicly, because it seems likely to rub people the wrong way. I am not confused about Chris, he is clueless, but I have spent some time on online dating sites and noticed it there. I have read multiple girls profiles saying "I am not into black guys". It strikes me that it would be easy to ignore/politely rebuff a potential black suitor if you don't put that in, but it doesn't seem like the most likely way to impress a white guy who may be into you.