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miffelplix

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73. Here's the complication

Mon Sep 10, 2018, 08:30 PM

Sep 2018

I understand your feelings.

If it were possible to engage with Trump supporters or persuadable independents voters on a purely intellectual level, I would do so. But it is not. They are however susceptible to branding, and many of them (unfortunately) have a deeply-ingrained animadversion against overweight people.

Portraying him as an overweight person is an effective satire against him, an effective way to brand him, an effective way to decrease his support.

The stakes are too high to pull punches. We are in an existential fight against Trump to save our democracy. If Trump wins in 2020, we are finished.

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I want to say something about Trump's fat ass. [View all] KentuckyWoman Sep 2018 OP

I love what you wrote. mahina Sep 2018 #1

The basics... KentuckyWoman Sep 2018 #7

Thank you! mahina Sep 2018 #11

I have an enormous amount of admiration for your effort, the discipline it takes, and Ninga Sep 2018 #29

Sounds like a Nutrisystem variation for diabetics, TBH moriah Sep 2018 #41

Damn. I would be emaciated if that is all I ate. SunSeeker Sep 2018 #86

Would Fat Head or Meat Head be acceptable and politically correct? olegramps Sep 2018 #35

You are correct get the red out Sep 2018 #2

Trump's butt isn't fat. It's just where Putin stuffed that 80-foot satellite dish. TheBlackAdder Sep 2018 #36

Bravo! trixie2 Sep 2018 #79

But he's a jackass for sure! Croney Sep 2018 #3

Sorry to hear about your struggles with weight ... mr_lebowski Sep 2018 #4

If the lying is the issue, then insult him for being so liar. Ms. Toad Sep 2018 #37

I didn't see that. Please tell me people here didn't make fun of her. cwydro Sep 2018 #39

Yup lots and lots of people made fun of her Marrah_Goodman Sep 2018 #57

They did. Ms. Toad Sep 2018 #58

If you have any kids, they should thank your fat ass. pnwmom Sep 2018 #5

HA! I this were true I'd have the smarts to solve world hunger and obesity in one move. KentuckyWoman Sep 2018 #9

That's why I've always liked pear shaped women who are curvy below the waist IronLionZion Sep 2018 #14

the comments on Trump have more to do with his attacking others, especially women on their looks JI7 Sep 2018 #6

I know what I weigh. KentuckyWoman Sep 2018 #8

"Women tend to drop 10 pounds on weight"? Only 10? No Vested Interest Sep 2018 #62

I agree. Body shaming is not good for our culture, mainly because... KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2018 #10

True. Body-related shaming at tRump should be only about HIS LIES about his health & weight. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2018 #25

Yes, but OUR fat asses (yours and mine) are the ones that make the Rockin' World Go 'Round! kag Sep 2018 #12

It's not the fat ass mindfulNJ Sep 2018 #13

150 pounds in one year! You are amazing! Squinch Sep 2018 #15

i'm fat too barbtries Sep 2018 #16

I agree there's plenty to criticize Trump for other than being fat but... jcgoldie Sep 2018 #17

Seriously??? So michael moore should be instuled also? Grow up! Nt USALiberal Sep 2018 #46

Trump has a fat head Martin Eden Sep 2018 #18

Body shaming, even of stupid narcissistic nazis like Donald, is never okay. Rabrrrrrr Sep 2018 #19

I disagree with you (and, FYI, I also have a fat ass). He's an exception to the rule. Vinca Sep 2018 #20

You are totally wrong on this topic. Grow up. Nt USALiberal Sep 2018 #47

Thanks for the advice. Your post is almost as good as being "carded" when buying wine at 69. Vinca Sep 2018 #55

Well written thread, watoos Sep 2018 #21

Maybe you have come up with the nice thing about tRump that I could not think of in the other thread logosoco Sep 2018 #22

Although I agree with your thread that we should not make fun of over weight people, but....... imanamerican63 Sep 2018 #23

All your are doing is validating that approach. Adrahil Sep 2018 #33

No "validating" here! He isn't a valid president! imanamerican63 Sep 2018 #38

Lets make fun of michael moore also when he pisses us off. Nt USALiberal Sep 2018 #48

I'm not making fun of anyone, I simply said if Trump won't stop then it only fair to fight back! imanamerican63 Sep 2018 #52

Michael Moore didn't lie about his weight treestar Sep 2018 #68

It is his heart and soul we should speak about. TNNurse Sep 2018 #24

Good post, Kentucky Woman. I agree those who indulge Hortensis Sep 2018 #26

I'm not offended really KentuckyWoman Sep 2018 #88

I'm with you, especially that first part. I do also, Hortensis Sep 2018 #89

President Steatopygia doesn't roll off of the tongue snort Sep 2018 #27

Thinking about what you said, and you are so right. FM123 Sep 2018 #28

Trump promised to "work his ass off" when he got in office. peekaloo Sep 2018 #30

I am sorry, but I am going to bring all my weapons to this battle...war is supposed to not be ... SWBTATTReg Sep 2018 #51

I don't think it's being nice to Thump peekaloo Sep 2018 #53

Great post oberliner Sep 2018 #31

Well said. Adrahil Sep 2018 #32

Well said. K&R. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2018 #34

I can empathize with your POV. My ass is rounder and fatter than I'd like myself. Texin Sep 2018 #40

So... in the end, what's the point of it? Adrahil Sep 2018 #42

Ah, body image! colorado_ufo Sep 2018 #43

Wow! 150 lbs in one year. Congratulations to you! mnhtnbb Sep 2018 #44

Amazes me how many posters here insult appearance, childish BS. Nt USALiberal Sep 2018 #45

It isn't his "fat ass". It is that he *LIES* about it. If he's 239 pounds, I'm 100 pounds. scheming daemons Sep 2018 #49

Then insult him as a liar. Leave his "fat ass" out of it. Ms. Toad Sep 2018 #59

It's the denial gratuitous Sep 2018 #50

Sorry. But MFM008 Sep 2018 #54

Wow, no need using logic on you I see. Carry on. nt USALiberal Sep 2018 #67

Riigghhtt MFM008 Sep 2018 #75

You and me both, Sister. nolabear Sep 2018 #56

Excellent post! I agree with you completely. radicalliberal Sep 2018 #60

How about his hair and orange painted face? progressoid Sep 2018 #61

a lot of people have fat asses but it is not where we keep our brains! demigoddess Sep 2018 #63

I can not overstate this apkhgp Sep 2018 #64

LOL. Catherine Vincent Sep 2018 #65

I'm sorry you have struggled with weight issues. I have my entire life. But this?? AZ8theist Sep 2018 #66

is that butt for real NJCher Sep 2018 #82

I, too, have a fat ass. NellieStarbuck Sep 2018 #69

I stay away from that subject Miles Archer Sep 2018 #70

I'm overweight as well. Initech Sep 2018 #71

71 & still fighting the battle of the bulge DarleenMB Sep 2018 #72

Here's the complication miffelplix Sep 2018 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author lordsummerisle Sep 2018 #74

It's not that Trump "HAS a fat ass" . . . Roadside Attraction Sep 2018 #76

That still is NOT a reason to fat shame someone SkyDancer Sep 2018 #87

Couldn't agree with you more!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2018 #77

I have a big butt too! We were born in the wrong era trixie2 Sep 2018 #78

Point taken.. Permanut Sep 2018 #80

I have no problem with his big ass. Sloumeau Sep 2018 #81

OK, I'm gonna' post the secret NJCher Sep 2018 #83

But your not a nazi!!!! samplegirl Sep 2018 #84

congrats on 150 lb weight loss. that is an achievement Demovictory9 Sep 2018 #85

Unfortunately people are really good at justifying their own bullshit mythology Sep 2018 #90

We should be critiquing his dumb ass. Orsino Sep 2018 #91