Is Hitler the only racist left?

[The Stranger]

I think it was tasteless thing to say as man with such an influence.
But in general, I think its only racist if the ones being offended took it seriously.

well actually thats not true, its more the people that it doesnt concern but who are offended by it that label it racism... I find that the people I know would be easier offended if someone called me something rascist than myself. Also they sometimes hesitate to say certain phrases around me while really cant be bothered by it. my closest friends that really know me dont ofcourse but people ive just met do.

the bigger question would be is the problem of an offense in the intent of the offender or is it in the taking insult of the offended?

ps if he had said something like that relating jews and holocaust we would have a total media uproar... or regarding muslims, same thing. had he offended china he wouldve been dead.