You should always clarify, "in light of the alleged, unconfirmed, undocumented, and rumored 'sh*thole countries' comment that was reported in one newspaper". Because, let's face it, if you are at all interested in truth in journalism that is the only factual description of what became a disgrace to mainstream media reporting with a fervor to curse on the air with a falsely dignified reason. And, the word racist has been redefined to have almost no meaning any longer. "Racist" is a very effective way to discredit anyone that offends certain groups of people who both want to express moral authority over others and exclude those who do not fit into their ideologies. When using this word in 2018, one must be very careful to assess that none of these criteria generate the impetus to do so.