DP called me a middle class racist

[Whoswhoof]

Just now. Discussing the upcoming election. Both always voted labour. I said I’m voting Tory in the upcoming GE for a multitude of reasons, some of which come under the bracket of gender identity, kids sex ed, general tightening of illegal immigration, not taxing private schools. I explained you kind of just have to vote for the party that most aligns with your beliefs as you’re never going to agree with all of them (I don’t agree with a lot of Tory policies, but the ones that are important to me are relevant)

DP then jokes “So you’re a middle class racist now!” Then says only joking. DP will be voting labour.

Aibu to think this is quite out of order?

edited for typo!

*I am voting Tory fgs

I don't understand. Why are you being accused of racism?

why????

You can edit your original post if you're quick!

Why would anyone who wants to tighten up on immigration vote Conservative? They’ve been in power for over a decade and the result is the current shambles of a system. What makes you think they’ll do anything to sort that out?

Well are you voting Tory for racist policies?

Its an off the cuff comment about how he views the tories in general- a lot of people feel the same as him. If you don’t like comments and judgments don’t tell anyone who you vote for.

Because she’s voting Tory due to their immigration policy presumably

I dont like how labels are thrown out to shut people up. The word 'racist' has lost its meaning.

Unfortunately the term "racist" is being used by some ignorant turds to shut down anyone whom they cannot persuade to their echo chamber. This terrible state of affairs means that genuine racism is not taken as seriously as it should be.

Your DP is very rude.

You are very naive.

Thank you!

racist? By voting for the party with the non white leader? Your dp is smoking crack. Flip it round and tell him he’s the racist as he’s voting against rishi sunak.

Do you have children at private school?

Right. I thought they had the most diverse cabinet in political history?

I’m wondering do you think the same about sexism and misogyny? Do you think they are thrown about too often?

“Genuine” racism was never taken seriously. And just like sexism has different levels and manifestations to it so does racism. You don’t need to be sporting nazi tattoos or KKK robes to be racist. Most racism is far more insidious than that.

For the record, I am mixed race. My grandparents are from the windrush generation. I have both African and Caribbean heritage as well as Irish English.

yes I have children at private school

You are going to vote Tory now? Jeezo. Dunno if you are racist (are you?), but you clearly don’t care about the NHS, the economy, austerity, etc, etc…

I also grew up on a very rough council estate so this is why he thinks the joke is extra punchy due to irony!

Sorry, I'm just not following ....
Why did he call you racist?

I'm on the right so 'should' be offended but he probably was only joking, presumably he knows you're not.

So I'm guessing you're voting conservative because your children are at a private school.

OP

You have ne confused
I hope you get the answers you are looking for!!

Why are you voting Tory because of gender identity? The mess we’re in now happened under their watch. They’ve been in power for 14 years. All this mess is directly their choosing and doing.

Still cannot get my head around anyone voting for a party that covered up their leader partying whilst people laid dying during Covid. Baffling.

But hey, long as they don’t tax us all for private school places right!