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84. It's part of the snark culture that we're in. As much as it's decried, everyone wants to have

Reply to Docreed2003 (Reply #83)

Thu Jul 5, 2018, 11:58 AM

Jul 2018

the perfect response and throw a lot of terrible things out there.

I try to stick with the "If I wouldn't say it in person, don't say it."

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News photo of a captured MAGA patriot... [View all] dixiegrrrrl Jul 2018 OP

That is just so wrong on so many levels. Solly Mack Jul 2018 #1

Sweet Mother MacCree... calimary Jul 2018 #2

The original work actually did a lot of good with people Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #21

A shame to see how many judgemental members of du there are. Tipperary Jul 2018 #28

+1 BuddhaGirl Jul 2018 #70

Not today, it's too damn hot! alfredo Jul 2018 #82

I hear a banjo. lpbk2713 Jul 2018 #3

Strike a pose... Scurrilous Jul 2018 #4

Are we housing the July 4th Whiskeytide Jul 2018 #5

Redneck Crutchez_CuiBono Jul 2018 #6

I'd say he's using that post for his hamstring/calf stretches yonder Jul 2018 #7

"I'd say he's using that post for his hamstring/calf stretches" Vestigial_Sister Jul 2018 #9

LOL! Best response. nt Ilsa Jul 2018 #69

It's Colonel America lame54 Jul 2018 #8

The MAGAT's Last Stand....HOLD YOUR POST!! KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2018 #10

It's from a tongue in cheek JackInGreen Jul 2018 #11

Many are done MFM008 Jul 2018 #12

Apparently they are also done with looking for context and critical thinking mythology Jul 2018 #27

It is juvenile as hell. And given that du skews to older middle age, it is just sad. Tipperary Jul 2018 #29

Dont worry MFM008 Jul 2018 #68

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The presentation was put as a MAGA treestar Jul 2018 #63

We could never outrun such an athlete in any confrontation. BSdetect Jul 2018 #14

That post won't take the strain much longer dude. Better move your ass. BSdetect Jul 2018 #43

Undernourishment seems rampant in that population dalton99a Jul 2018 #15

Yeah, California bounty hunter types are very underfed Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #19

Hunka, Hunka burning love! leftyladyfrommo Jul 2018 #16

Hmmm. Seems like a charming fellow. smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #17

For those looking for the original context (as opposed to just sounding off) Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #18

Interesting. Tipperary Jul 2018 #22

Yep. Quick to attack the "other" and being that which we hate. Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #23

I don't care about his physique... Kittycow Jul 2018 #26

I noticed sometimes people treestar Jul 2018 #62

The "thank god I'm not that bad off" mentality Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #64

Yep. I've seen it first hand. treestar Jul 2018 #65

Yeah, it's understandable to some degree Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #67

"Varozza has been hit on by several men and women, but has politely turned them all down." dalton99a Jul 2018 #24

okey dokey what? Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #25

Don't be an asshole. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2018 #40

Thanks much for the context. He seems like a nice guy with a big heart. MerryBlooms Jul 2018 #37

2016 was such a different time :D Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #42

Yes, he does seem that way (posted another article down-thread). n/t demmiblue Jul 2018 #74

Thank you, it's a good read. n/t MerryBlooms Jul 2018 #80

Thanks for posting this. I'm sorry but unsurprised to see people on DU mocking the guy in the photo. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2018 #39

No doubt it makes them feel superior - all from the safety of their anonymous computer. Tipperary Jul 2018 #47

As does the empty self-righteousness... LanternWaste Jul 2018 #77

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Yes, us overweight people struggle walking all the time. Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #32

Throwing in the wheelchair broadens the insult to disabled people too. Well done for that poster. Tipperary Jul 2018 #35

Post removed Post removed Jul 2018 #49

Why? Drahthaardogs Jul 2018 #31

Why what? Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #33

Why, as in a joke. Drahthaardogs Jul 2018 #34

From my twitter feed Gothmog Jul 2018 #36

Crack troops? robbob Jul 2018 #51

You fight with the army you have Gothmog Jul 2018 #55

I am not that large, but am definitely a big boy GulfCoast66 Jul 2018 #38

The hashtag deserves better than this post. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2018 #41

Obviously a colonel in the New Civil War. Sneederbunk Jul 2018 #44

Wasn't he in Deliverance? jalan48 Jul 2018 #45

I lived in the hill country in Indiana for a year and I swear I met him or several of his cousins. OregonBlue Jul 2018 #46

He lives in California Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #48

Well he must have family in Indiana cause there are lots of folks there who look just like him. OregonBlue Jul 2018 #50

There are people that look like him in all fifty states and of all ideologies Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #52

I can think of at least two duers who have beards and are quite heavy. I have seen their pics. Tipperary Jul 2018 #53

Do they also wear overalls, straw hats and confederate flags? OregonBlue Jul 2018 #85

This Bail Bondsman Turned Model Is Changing The Meaning Of Beauty! demmiblue Jul 2018 #54

Wonderful! Yep, definitely a nice guy with a great attitude. MerryBlooms Jul 2018 #79

Great story...thanks for sharing Docreed2003 Jul 2018 #83

It's part of the snark culture that we're in. As much as it's decried, everyone wants to have Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #84

Hey, Older DU'ers! Remember When Right Wingers Would Throw Vogon_Glory Jul 2018 #56

We do not know if he is far right at all. Tipperary Jul 2018 #57

Perhaps I'm wrong, perhaps I'm not. Vogon_Glory Jul 2018 #58

Finally . . . someone I'm sure I can outrun. LOL. Vinca Jul 2018 #59

Disrespecting the flag Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2018 #60

I've had 2 hip replacements and could easily outrun that ton of lard. MoonRiver Jul 2018 #61

Well, bless your heart Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #75

... demmiblue Jul 2018 #78

From my twitter feed Gothmog Jul 2018 #66

Good cape weather... Blue Owl Jul 2018 #71

Freedom isn't free. A lot was spent on Big Macs and shakes. Kaleva Jul 2018 #72

Barf. Take no prisoners. nt miyazaki Jul 2018 #73

Please stop making fun of him. Seriously. DetlefK Jul 2018 #76

Uh, that's not what it's from Blue_Adept Jul 2018 #81