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Blecht

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75. I'm OK with it

Tue Mar 19, 2019, 04:01 PM

Mar 2019

But I understand if others are not OK.

I think his petty attacks on others make him fair game. "What's good for the goose, ..."

Full disclosure: I know I am about an inch taller than he is, and I am 6' 2". I weigh 250 lbs, and laugh very hard when I see the 239 pounds he lists as his weight. He is a minimum of 275 lbs. I once weighed 267 lbs, and when I did, I still didn't have his girth.

I am also approaching 60 years old, and I am developing the same "pouch" I've seen some people call his neck area. Again, it doesn't bother me, because I know it is just a part of getting older. I actually kind of like it when people make fun of him for it, because I know he would hate it if he saw it.

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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

I respect that! True Dough Mar 2019 #13

+1 happybird Mar 2019 #36

It's clear that some here believe making fun of Trump's weight and other traits that plenty of WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2019 #2

Not quite MurrayDelph Mar 2019 #47

Then why don't we use racist insults against him? WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2019 #49

when he swears he is much lighter, pointing out his obseity is fair game. nt Baltimike Mar 2019 #83

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

I am saying that it's important not to bring a knife to a gun fight. Baltimike Mar 2019 #95

I'm not getting your metaphor, I think. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2019 #96

Fair game. Sorry. This is war. nt ecstatic Mar 2019 #108

Sometimes it's hard not too. trumps hair WhiteTara Mar 2019 #3

Mixed CincyDem Mar 2019 #4

I find it counter productive. Texasgal Mar 2019 #5

No, unless it's Cruz JCMach1 Mar 2019 #7

I don't do it, but it doesn't bother me when others do. Croney Mar 2019 #8

it is also another thing trump brags about rampartc Mar 2019 #24

Ask subject matter expert Little Marco Rubio. keithbvadu2 Mar 2019 #45

All Republicans are trogolodytes as far as I'm concerned. ORiGINAL Double D Mar 2019 #9

Before I retired everyone at my job disparaged Donald Trump lunatica Mar 2019 #10

I'm not looking for "sympathy votes" True Dough Mar 2019 #15

You're not winning just so you know lunatica Mar 2019 #68

And you're still refusing to answer my question, True Dough Mar 2019 #69

Pointless. Turbineguy Mar 2019 #11

You mean making fun of Shitler? It's all good. That piece of shit can fuck right off. Voltaire2 Mar 2019 #12

This. And he can take his lyin' ass smoky eyed grifter with him. nt Baltimike Mar 2019 #84

I want people to discuss issues, rather than discussing what a jerk I am struggle4progress Mar 2019 #14

It is relief for us treestar Mar 2019 #16

I agree, it's just like letting off a little steam. smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #70

Trump is baby-puke orange. Sugar Smack Mar 2019 #17

I avoid it and it bothers me when I see it on DU. femmedem Mar 2019 #18

I'm guilty of taking a potshot here and there myself True Dough Mar 2019 #50

Is it natural or unnatural crazycatlady Mar 2019 #19

Open season Miigwech Mar 2019 #20

It's wrong no matter how anyone slices it Alea Mar 2019 #21

TRump is fair game for his orange tan and ridiculous hair. he made the rules Demovictory9 Mar 2019 #22

I respect others opinions on this, but for me it's eye for an eye. Amimnoch Mar 2019 #23

It is goose and gander stuff. Polly Hennessey Mar 2019 #25

Never a good idea. guillaumeb Mar 2019 #26

Nah, I'll stick to mocking their mindless and insipid words and deeds. no_hypocrisy Mar 2019 #27

Not the others, but Trump should be disparaged in all ways about all things. Shrike47 Mar 2019 #28

Against all but Trump. Kingofalldems Mar 2019 #29

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

Here is why I have no problem with it quickesst Mar 2019 #32

+1000 smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #71

Heh heh..... quickesst Mar 2019 #72

Pointless and only reflects badly on us. meadowlander Mar 2019 #33

+1000! nt USALiberal Mar 2019 #40

They started it first. yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2019 #34

I look at it mathematically sarisataka Mar 2019 #35

unnecessary... handmade34 Mar 2019 #37

+1000! nt USALiberal Mar 2019 #39

It's a good policy True Dough Mar 2019 #52

It is childish bullshit. We look stupid doing it. I wonder is the posters who do it are kids, nt USALiberal Mar 2019 #38

Absolutely nothing whatsoever is off limits when it comes to the Rump ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #41

I don't care for it, but it's easy to skip over those threads. bernie59 Mar 2019 #42

It's a trump-esque childish behavior that demeans the person who says/writes it. PSPS Mar 2019 #43

Would it hurt your feelings if i called Republicans racist pigs ? stonecutter357 Mar 2019 #44

"I'm guessing most wouldn't say these sorts of things about allies" keithbvadu2 Mar 2019 #46

When I wrote "most" True Dough Mar 2019 #53

Sorry. Wasn't arguing with you. Just pointing out the obvious. keithbvadu2 Mar 2019 #54

No worries True Dough Mar 2019 #58

I don't give a damn about Nazi's feelings nini Mar 2019 #48

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

Trump only. He's made it ok MaryMagdaline Mar 2019 #55

I try to avoid making fun of anyone's physical appearance, with a few exceptions mokawanis Mar 2019 #56

Only to the really scummy Repugs dustyscamp Mar 2019 #57

I guess if I was 14 years old again I would make fun of how people look. Opel_Justwax Mar 2019 #59

Not An Apt Comparison ProfessorGAC Mar 2019 #60

Where do you draw the line, Professor? True Dough Mar 2019 #62

mocking people because of their physical traits diminishes their dignity and humanity DBoon Mar 2019 #61

There is enough to shame them with Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #63

NO.....JUST NO! Thunderbeast Mar 2019 #64

Have you read all the responses above? True Dough Mar 2019 #65

I try not comment on appearance in general but I have 3 exceptions marylandblue Mar 2019 #66

Trump is such a vile evil person tulipsandroses Mar 2019 #67

Trump is an incredibly vain and self-deluded man. Yes, he is fair game. Sarah HuckaSan's problems Hekate Mar 2019 #73

"satire and mockery have always been the weapons of the powerless" True Dough Mar 2019 #74

Neither of the two you mention are treestar Mar 2019 #82

Fair enough True Dough Mar 2019 #86

Straw man Hekate Mar 2019 #88

Dodge True Dough Mar 2019 #90

Meh Hekate Mar 2019 #100

I'm OK with it Blecht Mar 2019 #75

The Trumpers are the enemy of the American people. IluvPitties Mar 2019 #76

I don't do it. If others do, that's their business. But I don't. bearsfootball516 Mar 2019 #77

Really bad idea wryter2000 Mar 2019 #78

I feel like Trump in particular is fair game for shallow attacks jcgoldie Mar 2019 #79

I may have to obnoxiousdrunk Mar 2019 #80

List of people who are fair game for ANYTHING. Iggo Mar 2019 #81

You can't begin to imagine what I've said about the Orange Fuhrer in public places. Vinca Mar 2019 #85

If they can't help it, then no Polybius Mar 2019 #87

I try not to do it, it becomes too easy a habit when what's Raine Mar 2019 #93

This is true True Dough Mar 2019 #94

Sometimes you can spot an illness and maybe save their, yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2019 #97

depends, I'm ok with doing it to Trump JI7 Mar 2019 #98

Me? I feel just fine about it. If you don't, don't. trof Mar 2019 #99

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2019 #101

After what they said about Obamas . . . . . . Hoyt Mar 2019 #102

I think it's really childish samplegirl Mar 2019 #103

Amen! True Dough Mar 2019 #104

It's not my go to criticism but I certainly don't feel guilty if I make a comment. captain queeg Mar 2019 #105

I make fun of their intelligence for believing what Fox says sharedvalues Mar 2019 #106

They get MFM008 Mar 2019 #107

Fascists and traitors are fair game for caricature and mockery. VOX Mar 2019 #109