I find that people have a remarkable ability for self delusion. As a rational person, it really drives me crazy too. A lot of people will be 100% convinced that they did not do something even if you have the video showing that they did. I know a bush hater who says she does not hate bush but says "I'm against war, I knew this war was stupid and so on" but I remember for a fact, that in 1991, she was mad at GH Bush for not invading Iraq.
and those same people, when confronted with evidence of their past statements or behavior, will lash out at and insult YOU!
Aye.
For me, this Richards thing isn't something I even get worked up over. I realise that racism is alive and well but I take comfort from the fact that every time it sticks its head up, it gets a good public thrashing. It doesn't bother me that liberals or the media are the ones doing the beat-down. Richards said what he said and is getting crucified in public for it now. I don't have a problem with that. He deserves it.