I think this article reveals more then lets on.  I too have been scratching my head since the elections.  I feel a desire to try and understand the issue more.  This article would lead you to believe that the problem is racism, which to some degree I agree, but its rational is more revealing.  There is an idea in our society that intolerance of minorities is unacceptable.  As you read that statement you would probably agree, maybe even to the point where you start to feel your knee jerk a bit. I feel this is well established sentiment and an ideal I can share.  But their is abuse here.  Can one simply change the word intolerance to say criticism and have the same response? It seems that the ideal of defending intolerance has been held to such esteem in some circles it has begun to supersede others. Is defending a minority a safe space for blowing off steam? Regardless if its warranted or not. Perhaps irony had a bigger role in DT win then this article gives credit