Not to try to get on-topic or anything...
Daniel, I understand what vibe you refer to, but I disagree that the tone is racist. Race, religion, politics-we can try to deny that consideration of them is not a factor, but that is politically correct ideology. While there certainly are some here who carry deep prejudices, most people here have realized that we don't have to worry about who we might offend, and therefore speak openly. We talk about race and culture here. While the tiptoeing masses talk about the impact of slavery and debate reparation, we talk about self-slavery and lack of respect, for others and self. The hardcore racists aren't allowed to stay very long.
Be sure you understand the difference between racism and prejudice: prejudice brings preconceived ideas and stereotypes into play when dealing with someone. Racism assumes that those differences result in "them" being inherently inferior or threatening, or both. I have prejudices; I freely admit it. My experiences have made me wary and even scornful of "Biblethumpers" and the Ultraorthodox Chasidics. I do not assume any superiority over them, however. OTOH, I have no problem with homosexuality or abortion or atheism, where others here certainly do. And to use the Xtian phrasing of it, most seem to "hate the sin and not the sinner".
I'm very glad that I have a polite forum where I can discuss complex and controversial subjects openly, knowing I will get the same respect from the others that I have for them.