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In reply to the discussion: How do you feel about making fun of Republicans' physical appearance? [View all]True Dough
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How do you feel about making fun of Republicans' physical appearance? [View all]
True Dough
Mar 2019
OP
I try to criticize for what they do, how vile they are and don't like mocking for
uppityperson
Mar 2019
#1
I agree. Fat shaming & other unflaterring physical references, etc in ANY context is wrong.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#6
It's clear that some here believe making fun of Trump's weight and other traits that plenty of
WhiskeyGrinder
Mar 2019
#2
So it's important to point out that fat people are fat, because lying about it makes it a weapon?
WhiskeyGrinder
Mar 2019
#89
It's important not to bring a knife to a gun fight. It's important not to hamstrings
Baltimike
Mar 2019
#91
So you're saying that using fat-based insults against Trump is such a valuable weapon, we shouldn't
WhiskeyGrinder
Mar 2019
#92
You mean making fun of Shitler? It's all good. That piece of shit can fuck right off.
Voltaire2
Mar 2019
#12
I want people to discuss issues, rather than discussing what a jerk I am
struggle4progress
Mar 2019
#14
TRump is fair game for his orange tan and ridiculous hair. he made the rules
Demovictory9
Mar 2019
#22
Sanders' eyes, Trump's orange skin, Trump's hair, Miller's spray-on hairliine, all fair game
JustABozoOnThisBus
Mar 2019
#30
Considering they routinely attack people based on ethnicity, gender, race, etc., I say OPEN SEASON.
backscatter712
Mar 2019
#31
It is childish bullshit. We look stupid doing it. I wonder is the posters who do it are kids, nt
USALiberal
Mar 2019
#38
If they are the first ones to open the door, then it's fair game, especially for 45 and his history.
LonePirate
Mar 2019
#51
I try to avoid making fun of anyone's physical appearance, with a few exceptions
mokawanis
Mar 2019
#56
mocking people because of their physical traits diminishes their dignity and humanity
DBoon
Mar 2019
#61
Trump is an incredibly vain and self-deluded man. Yes, he is fair game. Sarah HuckaSan's problems
Hekate
Mar 2019
#73
You can't begin to imagine what I've said about the Orange Fuhrer in public places.
Vinca
Mar 2019
#85
It's not my go to criticism but I certainly don't feel guilty if I make a comment.
captain queeg
Mar 2019
#105