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hlthe2b

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4. I wish we could all realize that these jokes/insults directed towards RW foes do nothing

Reply to bluestateguy (Reply #2)

Wed May 9, 2012, 06:24 PM

May 2012

but cause hard feelings among our own. Given the incredibly high proportion of Americans that are now considered obese or at least seriously overweight, I would imagine a very large number have likewise experienced cruel taunting, painful bullying, and overt bigotry in their lives. So, while one might think they have a "laser" focus with these jokes/insults, I can assure you the impact scatters in all kinds of unintended directions.

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Being Mean to Fat People Is Pointless: A Good Old-Fashioned Plea for Civility [View all] Ian David May 2012 OP

Gee didn't you know that fat people want to be fat. They just love being made fun of. southernyankeebelle May 2012 #1

I will continue to make fat jokes and insults about Chris Christie, Maggie Gallagher & Rush Limbaugh bluestateguy May 2012 #2

And racist jokes about Michael steel are ok with you I assume??? Logical May 2012 #3

I wish we could all realize that these jokes/insults directed towards RW foes do nothing hlthe2b May 2012 #4

Way to stand your ground, man. Way to hold strong to the line. Brickbat May 2012 #5

I'm told there's a support group you can join Initech May 2012 #9

You think their weight is what makes them horrible people? n/t cynatnite May 2012 #11

The percentage of women who are obese is already levelling off eridani May 2012 #6

Part of what you say is true. But you are in denial of the severity of the problem. Honeycombe8 May 2012 #7

so very, very correct, Ian bigtree May 2012 #8

At considerable risk, I would like to point out hifiguy May 2012 #10

It's wrong varelse May 2012 #12