Even now, despite past journalistic excesses, Geraldo could have an important and healthy influence on the illegal immigration discussion. (If he told the truth.) He’s not stupid, just racist. Sad fact is he can’t forget his Puerto Rican roots. If he could become truly colorblind, he could talk sense to millions of Hispanics and blacks, etc..
Institutionalized victimhood isn’t a good thing, ever. It’s racist and tells you you can’t make it on your own. You have to have a permanent leg up no matter what, because you’re brown or black or blue or whatever. You’re less than everybody else. And if that isn’t evil and hurtful, I don’t know what is. This isn’t rocket science, guys.
On the other hand, Michelle is honest and doesn’t pull her punches. It’s not a fair match up, so no wonder he winces. Nobody likes to look like a fool, and that’s the thing. Geraldo knows he hasn’t a leg to stand on. He’s delusional.