# NYC mayor is basically a Democratic version of Trump

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Created:** [April 7, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-mayor-is-basically-a-democratic-version-of-trump/851257 "2020-04-07T06:53:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-mayor-is-basically-a-democratic-version-of-trump/851257/85 "2020-04-13T18:36:28Z")

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> [@Damuri\_Ajashi](#):
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> “Espenshade said his research found that, controlling other factors, Asian-American applicants seemed to face a disadvantage in college admissions”
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> What he can’t support is the notion that it’s racism that is causing this disadvantage. When we see these inexplicable disparities with ANY OTHER RACE, we don’t really hesitate to call it racism. But with Asians, it’s just inexplicable.
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> People like you are why racism can continue to exist.

That’ll earn you a warning, Damuri Ajashi. Do not insult other posters.

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