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a kennedy

(29,696 posts)
Thu Jan 3, 2019, 01:53 PM Jan 2019

Wow.....what a difference between the Democratic and Repubs in the House.....

Last edited Thu Jan 3, 2019, 02:51 PM - Edit history (1)

DAMN NEAR ALL WHITE MEN.....the Repubs. Black, Brown and a ton O’ women ALL DEMOCRATS IT’s just astounding the difference. Wow.

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Wow.....what a difference between the Democratic and Repubs in the House..... (Original Post) a kennedy Jan 2019 OP
Hey, as an old, fat white man........... SCantiGOP Jan 2019 #1
Ha ha..... a kennedy Jan 2019 #2
This old white fat woman seconds your sentiment! lunatica Jan 2019 #4
On behalf of people who have been shamed and hurt at being referred to as "fat"... TygrBright Jan 2019 #3
As if the fatness itself Bettie Jan 2019 #5
Fatness does not make them horrible, and I was so wrong in saying what I did...... a kennedy Jan 2019 #8
I'm extra twitchy this week Bettie Jan 2019 #9
No, no, I have to be more aware of what I say...... a kennedy Jan 2019 #11
I'm so sorry...... a kennedy Jan 2019 #6
We all have our moments Bettie Jan 2019 #7
Thank you. There is still time to edit your post, I believe. May I suggest... TygrBright Jan 2019 #10
Smug might... 3catwoman3 Jan 2019 #12

TygrBright

(20,763 posts)
3. On behalf of people who have been shamed and hurt at being referred to as "fat"...
Thu Jan 3, 2019, 02:02 PM
Jan 2019

...all their lives, I'd like to thank you for perpetuating the stereotype that "fat" equates to a mockable characteristic that can be freely used to call out people whose actions are vile and repulsive.



wearily,
Bright

Bettie

(16,119 posts)
5. As if the fatness itself
Thu Jan 3, 2019, 02:07 PM
Jan 2019

makes them horrible human beings.

Yep, makes us fats feel really great, knowing that we're morally deficient based on our external appearance.

I too am weary of this. Thanks for saying something.

a kennedy

(29,696 posts)
8. Fatness does not make them horrible, and I was so wrong in saying what I did......
Thu Jan 3, 2019, 02:46 PM
Jan 2019

I am so sorry I said it.

Bettie

(16,119 posts)
9. I'm extra twitchy this week
Thu Jan 3, 2019, 02:48 PM
Jan 2019

about everything...thanks for understanding and for apologizing. It shows you to be a good person.

Sorry to have made you feel bad.

a kennedy

(29,696 posts)
6. I'm so sorry......
Thu Jan 3, 2019, 02:44 PM
Jan 2019

I haven’t learned after all this time that what I said was hurtful and not right. I am so sorry.

TygrBright

(20,763 posts)
10. Thank you. There is still time to edit your post, I believe. May I suggest...
Thu Jan 3, 2019, 02:49 PM
Jan 2019

...the substitution of "self-satisfied" or "selfish" for "fat"?

helpfully,
Bright

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