> The vast majority of readers can quickly make the connection between 'politically powerful' and 'rich white people' assuming they live in America. It's not on random HN commenters to be egalitarian humanities writers who deconstruct every concept
They shouldn't have to make such a connection, because such sloppy racism is not in keeping with the tone of this forum, nor with any international audience.
Also it's crazy ignorant. Durango is filled with white people, all the way from poor to god level rich (their tiny town aquarium has nurse sharks in the back for the mansions around there).
They shouldn't have to make such a connection, because such sloppy racism is not in keeping with the tone of this forum, nor with any international audience.