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Is the author saying that only blacks can be "street whores", "ghetto thugs", "ghetto street trash" and only black women have abortions?

No, the author is saying that those play into predictable stereotypes of blacks, just like a lot of the unsupported allegations against Sarah Palin play into predictable stereotypes of poor rural whites. Assuming the worst of a person based on their race, ethnicity, sex, or class on the basis of negative stereotypes even when they aren't true is pretty much the core of bigotry.

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Assuming the worst of a person based on their race, ethnicity, sex, or class on the basis of negative stereotypes even when they aren't true is pretty much the core of bigotry.

That is a perfect description of the Obamas and their cadre. Your a genius.

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No, the author is saying that those play into predictable stereotypes of blacks, just like a lot of the unsupported allegations against Sarah Palin play into predictable stereotypes of poor rural whites. Assuming the worst of a person based on their race, ethnicity, sex, or class on the basis of negative stereotypes even when they aren't true is pretty much the core of bigotry.

Excellent point. I don't know if I'd go all the way -- "You're a bigot" "No, you're a bigot" conversations are pointless -- but it certainly is stupid and counterproductive to play up all the black stereotypes just because one is talking about someone who happens to be African-American.