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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
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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
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