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109. Fascists and traitors are fair game for caricature and mockery.

Tue Mar 19, 2019, 11:25 PM

Mar 2019

Our country is going through one of its darkest periods in its history. Laws are broken daily and laughed at. The current “president” makes fun of the dead and disabled, and traffics in hatred, mockery of the weak and defenseless, and brings shame to the office and the country as a whole. His family and most of the Republican Party do as well.

Democracies around the world are under attack, with our “president” leading the way, elevating other despots, sowing discord and blind hatred. Look at its latest results in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Mocking of dictators (including their physical appearance) is nothing new. Look through any history book that chronicle and illuminates the art of resistance against enemies of humanity. It isn’t pretty or polite, but when the very life of one’s country is at stake, one cannot tolerate the intolerant.

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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