From my friend James G.
Are you a hater, or just a person with strong political beliefs?
Here’s a quick check.
Think of a politician you oppose.
Why do you oppose him or her?
If your first response is to state several policy positions you disagree with, and why, then you are probably not a hater.
If your first response is to call him or her a “racist” or “homophobe” or “hater” or some such label, then, alas, *you* are a hater.
Examine yourself: which are you?