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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
“generous, caring guy” I can fully believe. “not a racist” I can also believe. By no means does he seem to be a monster. But, the guy sure has said a lot of bigoted things over the years for someone who isn't a bigot.
Maybe it's just part of the act he hypes himself up into for TV and he wouldnt say those things when he's at home or with friends. Nonetheless, in his public persona there's a pretty strong history of him saying bigoted things and the most generous interpretation that even seems plausible is the “I'm not a bigot, but I play one on TV” defense. Personally, I find that unconvincing and I think the bigotry is a true representation of his views. At the same time, the guy is in his 80s and it's not shocking that someone of his age, era and background would hold those views.
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It's a weird thing with some people. I've seen my father in law get older and become super bigoted in private. But out in public or unfamiliar settings he's a very caring a nice person to everyone. I think when he's in his comfort zone and feeling confident he can be just a supreme dick.
I can see that being the deal with Cherry. He's a cocky jerk on tv but he could be a totally decent guy when the pretense is dropped and he has to be a normal human.