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MADem

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12. Sorry--I don't agree. There's nothing funnier than Bush in a too-tight, sweat stained shirt.

Fri Sep 4, 2015, 01:20 AM

Sep 2015

And there's nothing wrong with noticing. We are visual creatures, we notice things. And public figures do not have a right to privacy. One can take mocking too far, but if you think that this woman's "fashion sense" won't be highlighted should SNL decide to do a spoof on her boneheaded conduct, I have a bridge to sell you. Visual cues--to include quirks--are noticed by people, and they're made into fodder for political humor. It's public life for ya.

If you want to be "high minded" about it, fine, but don't expect everyone else to follow your lead. It is a team sport--otherwise Google wouldn't give you so many hits when you google fashion and certain public figures.

Turn off your TV, say goodbye to Maher, Oliver, SNL, and the late night talkers--they do this kind of thing all the time.

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Is it appropriate for progressives to mock Kim Davis's weight and fashion sense? [View all] Nye Bevan Sep 2015 OP

Nope, nor her religion. CBGLuthier Sep 2015 #1

this n/t Psephos Sep 2015 #9

I disagree...I think mocking her religion is within bounds since she is hiding behind it davidpdx Sep 2015 #16

Not really. She had those divorces and out of wedlock children before she became a christian CBGLuthier Sep 2015 #19

Please don't make this about Christianity. It's HER personal religious beliefs. merrily Sep 2015 #32

I know many bigoted christians Lordquinton Sep 2015 #92

And? I know bigoted and good people of all faiths and philosophies. That woman can issue licenses merrily Sep 2015 #93

Maybe wi your friend interpretation Lordquinton Sep 2015 #129

I know many Christians that are not bigoted. 840high Sep 2015 #180

I agree with you. cwydro Sep 2015 #100

that is absurd dsc Sep 2015 #117

"She had those divorces and out of wedlock children before she became a christian" Rob H. Sep 2015 #175

HER "religion" dictates that she discriminate against people. seems mock-worthy. RedCappedBandit Sep 2015 #25

Or so she claims. Please see Reply 32. merrily Sep 2015 #33

Which is why I said HER "religion", and emphasized her. RedCappedBandit Sep 2015 #186

seems mock-worthy. AlbertCat Sep 2015 #105

Many other Christian denominations (more main stream than hers) DO support marriage equality mnhtnbb Sep 2015 #174

True. I haven't seen any bashing done on looks at least on DU yeoman6987 Sep 2015 #38

Try this thread. Ms. Toad Sep 2015 #56

I missed that luckily yeoman6987 Sep 2015 #60

I wanted to thank you for your responses in that thread but I did not want to bump that thread any Tipperary Sep 2015 #68

You're welcome. Ms. Toad Sep 2015 #70

I do not care for her positions on this issue and I hope she is thrown out of her elected office, Tipperary Sep 2015 #84

There have been threads about her looks. 840high Sep 2015 #181

which is of course expressly and entirely caused by her religion, which is off limits why? whatthehey Sep 2015 #48

Because she has the right under the 1st amendment to believe whatever bullshit she wants CBGLuthier Sep 2015 #59

She would be "standing up for her beliefs" by resigning in protest. Tanuki Sep 2015 #63

"whatever bullshit she wants" (sounds like mocking her religion) fishwax Sep 2015 #73

Because she has the right under the 1st amendment AlbertCat Sep 2015 #108

Bull. Shit. This is *exactly* the sort of thing that earns religion legitmate mockery. Marr Sep 2015 #66

+100 smirkymonkey Sep 2015 #152

I agree. I have no problem with her personal beliefs, but when she uses them to hurt others, ladyVet Sep 2015 #173

Her religion yes, her fashion sense yes, her hypocrisy yes, her weight no. HERVEPA Sep 2015 #76

I'm sure you are fashion perfect. How sad. 840high Sep 2015 #182

Her batshit religion's fair game. backscatter712 Sep 2015 #78

Bullshit. She climbed up on that cross as a justification for her bigotry.... truebrit71 Sep 2015 #89

I reserve the right to mock bigotry where I find it. When it is found in religion I mock. LiberalAndProud Sep 2015 #90

THIS ^ AlbertCat Sep 2015 #106

her religion needs a shit ton of mocking Warren Stupidity Sep 2015 #112

Wrong. Her beliefs are fair game, just like Republican beliefs are fair game. Arugula Latte Sep 2015 #137

Is it permissible to "mock" those who genuinely believe The Earth is 6,000 years old? Warren DeMontague Sep 2015 #155

+ a zillion. 840high Sep 2015 #179

She should be mocked for using her religion Bettie Sep 2015 #187

No, but I'll mock the bajesus outta her hypocritical bullshit behavior. nt. Juicy_Bellows Sep 2015 #2

Jury results.. I was #3 Cha Sep 2015 #3

It got alerted on?????????? Suich Sep 2015 #5

Ergo, my message to the alerter. Cha Sep 2015 #15

As usual, Cha, I am happy to stand with you. nt longship Sep 2015 #178

Fashion sense? SURE. Why not. MADem Sep 2015 #4

It's not team sport. Psephos Sep 2015 #10

Sorry--I don't agree. There's nothing funnier than Bush in a too-tight, sweat stained shirt. MADem Sep 2015 #12

It's petty and cruel. AlbertCat Sep 2015 #107

It is not about her taking it. It is about Tipperary Sep 2015 #116

Agree 100% 840high Sep 2015 #183

Fashion sends messages spinbaby Sep 2015 #36

I agree. xmas74 Sep 2015 #47

Plus, she's wearing garments with mixed fibers. JoePhilly Sep 2015 #54

This is my position. mythology Sep 2015 #74

Some overweight people are such outside of their control. AlbertCat Sep 2015 #109

So you define what's tasteful? Glad you 840high Sep 2015 #184

she mocked our way of life and government, ericson00 Sep 2015 #6

I don't think it is LostOne4Ever Sep 2015 #7

I never gave it a second thought, but bringing up this poll is mocking her. demosincebirth Sep 2015 #8

Her weight? No. Her fashion sense? No, but in the grand sceme, so what. Behind the Aegis Sep 2015 #11

IYO you are wrong. But I assume makng fun of people in general is OK with you. nt Logical Sep 2015 #157

I think ridicule is appropriate here. longship Sep 2015 #13

I agree dorkzilla Sep 2015 #27

What happened to the FUCK NO!!! option? n/t eridani Sep 2015 #14

No weight, Yes Mock Fashion, Yes mock her religion because she is the one who brought her religion YabaDabaNoDinoNo Sep 2015 #17

there are as many childish assholes on our side as there are on the other side Spider Jerusalem Sep 2015 #18

It is not productive quaker bill Sep 2015 #20

Getting all guilt-trippy about it. Well said. kcr Sep 2015 #99

Her weight? No. How she dresses and her religion? Yes. backscatter712 Sep 2015 #21

She's one of them even though she's one of us. ileus Sep 2015 #22

More bad news, eh? RandiFan1290 Sep 2015 #23

She's mocking the Constitution. Vinca Sep 2015 #24

I don't care what she looks like or how she dresses. It's what she does that matters. RedCappedBandit Sep 2015 #26

I won't make potshots at her weight romanic Sep 2015 #28

I suppose this OP is aimed at me for daring to suggest she could use some fashion advice mnhtnbb Sep 2015 #29

Please see.... DonViejo Sep 2015 #40

Yes, I hope it is. People like you make DU look bad. And insult others who look like her. nt Logical Sep 2015 #158

It is despicable and it would not happen except Tipperary Sep 2015 #30

As of this post, 84% have voted no. merrily Sep 2015 #37

I am glad to see that. But there was another thread where posters were falling all over themselves Tipperary Sep 2015 #53

I guess I'll have to go back to making fun of Trump's "hair" then. backscatter712 Sep 2015 #80

No one has ever made fun of Trump's hair because he's a man Democat Sep 2015 #144

Her stance is repugnant enuf all by itself dembotoz Sep 2015 #31

Leave no shit unstirred. merrily Sep 2015 #34

This is why I have much respect Lulu Belle Sep 2015 #35

Her "fashion sense" is directly related to her religious beliefs.... DonViejo Sep 2015 #39

So should we mock the hijabs worn by Muslim women who oppose marriage equality? (nt) Nye Bevan Sep 2015 #41

Did I say, or even suggest, she should be mocked for her attire? DonViejo Sep 2015 #43

Courtesy is a one way street with you, huh? DonViejo Sep 2015 #49

My university campus has a decent-sized Muslim population. backscatter712 Sep 2015 #81

All of which is intended to make women feel bad about themselves. mnhtnbb Sep 2015 #45

Agree, Don ... this isn't "fashion sense" it is religious proscription etherealtruth Sep 2015 #110

ankles arouse men? Skittles Sep 2015 #147

That's what my sisters-in-law tell me... DonViejo Sep 2015 #148

that's their problem Skittles Sep 2015 #162

No TeddyR Sep 2015 #42

Well said. cwydro Sep 2015 #88

Yep. 840high Sep 2015 #185

Not a very progressive thing to do imo. Rex Sep 2015 #44

Of course not--I'm sure there are many better looking people in Ky & in the US book_worm Sep 2015 #46

No, but sure is tempting! MoonRiver Sep 2015 #50

Weight no. abelenkpe Sep 2015 #51

Her dehumanization of gays is worse than anything Facility Inspector Sep 2015 #52

no - it is the kind of thing you see in middle-school DrDan Sep 2015 #55

In all honesty, I don't think it helps. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2015 #57

All is fair in love and war and in the war for love it's all double fair. However her actions are so Bluenorthwest Sep 2015 #58

Well, both are changeable, unlike sexual orientation and gender identity. MillennialDem Sep 2015 #61

Agree^^ Person 2713 Sep 2015 #67

No and Yes. Iggo Sep 2015 #62

Then who is next? Chris Christie for being Fat? One_Life_To_Give Sep 2015 #64

Oh there has been plenty of both here on the DU. Tipperary Sep 2015 #69

weight no, fashion sense yes nt geek tragedy Sep 2015 #65

If a man were doing this, would you focus on his outfits? merrily Sep 2015 #95

If he were dressing Amish, you bet. nt geek tragedy Sep 2015 #98

Except she is not dressing Amish. merrily Sep 2015 #104

focus? no, but if he looked ridiculous I'd certainly mention it. Warren Stupidity Sep 2015 #113

People make fun of Donald Trump's hair every day Democat Sep 2015 #145

It's a bit fishy to attack her on her weight, rather then her actions... Lancero Sep 2015 #71

Too much to mock as is, there is no reason to go for her looks. Xyzse Sep 2015 #72

Definitely not her looks...but her fashion...well, I have a smiliar nutjob joeybee12 Sep 2015 #75

I just want to elect Quakers in every GA AL TX KY WV county for clerk who issues gun licenses randys1 Sep 2015 #77

Start a GoFundMe Account! joeybee12 Sep 2015 #79

I worked with another fundie nut who could be Kim's twin sister. Frank Cannon Sep 2015 #103

Yeah...I agree... joeybee12 Sep 2015 #139

K and R. Tipperary Sep 2015 #82

I can only speak for myself LanternWaste Sep 2015 #83

I'll mock who I want & how I want. GOLGO 13 Sep 2015 #85

Good for you. cwydro Sep 2015 #86

You go! TeddyR Sep 2015 #130

Mockery is petty, childish, and cruel. Shandris Sep 2015 #87

... cwydro Sep 2015 #91

mockery is an excellent method of viral meme generation Warren Stupidity Sep 2015 #114

I don't consider memes a good tool. Shandris Sep 2015 #115

ah of course we must rise above the fray. Warren Stupidity Sep 2015 #125

Well, at least your name fits. Shandris Sep 2015 #128

wait - I thought you were staking out the moral high ground and now you mock my name? Warren Stupidity Sep 2015 #138

Persecution complex much? Shandris Sep 2015 #140

We must not respond to the Swiftboat attacks, people will realize they are wrong on their own Democat Sep 2015 #146

The important thing is to feel superior Warren Stupidity Sep 2015 #149

If I knew how to rec a post TeddyR Sep 2015 #132

Ridicule is a powerful weapon against oppressors. backscatter712 Sep 2015 #150

Ow, my head hurts. WTF? smirkymonkey Sep 2015 #153

And her marriage's and cheating is fair fucking game. backscatter712 Sep 2015 #160

What you are calling fashion sense .... etherealtruth Sep 2015 #94

You are precisely right. She belongs to a Pentecostal church that demeans women mnhtnbb Sep 2015 #118

I am at a loss as to why people are being jumped on for pointing this out ..? etherealtruth Sep 2015 #120

It's supposed to be PC not to comment on a woman's attire mnhtnbb Sep 2015 #121

I would never comment on someone's looks ... for the sake of aesthetics .... etherealtruth Sep 2015 #122

no, but her style reminds me of the Duggar woman. Liberal_in_LA Sep 2015 #96

She is legally in the wrong steve2470 Sep 2015 #97

She's not going to resign because she knew going in that this could happen mnhtnbb Sep 2015 #119

theocracy and a big $$$$ payoff somehow steve2470 Sep 2015 #124

ABSOLUTELY NOT. Neither is relevant to religious views. flor-de-jasmim Sep 2015 #101

Saturday kick. nt cwydro Sep 2015 #102

Both are irrelevant. AngryOldDem Sep 2015 #111

I do what I think is appropriate. Deadshot Sep 2015 #123

Ok TeddyR Sep 2015 #133

Of her sense of entitlement, that runs all trough government though . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #126

Without going for her Weight, or fashion sense or even Religion w0nderer Sep 2015 #127

How about we don't "mock" at all TeddyR Sep 2015 #134

how about you do that w0nderer Sep 2015 #136

Those people mock issues, not weight ir Tipperary Sep 2015 #141

and? w0nderer Sep 2015 #142

If it makes you feel better to mock someone TeddyR Sep 2015 #151

you didn't read my entry and then called me a bully w0nderer Sep 2015 #171

Easy no... Mike Nelson Sep 2015 #131

He'll no!!! sdfernando Sep 2015 #135

I confess I laughed at the side by side Kali Sep 2015 #143

To paraphrase yoda, my own council I will keep on what is "appropriate" or not. Warren DeMontague Sep 2015 #154

Nice to see the ones who voted YES. Nice to expose them. nt Logical Sep 2015 #156

I'll mock her dress and her hair Ligyron Sep 2015 #159

I'll mock her religiously approved birth control clothing. backscatter712 Sep 2015 #161

If you draw attention to yourself in such an awful way Boudica the Lyoness Sep 2015 #163

Some DU'ers have a short memory--or selective memory--or weren't here when GWB mnhtnbb Sep 2015 #164

Haha! Who can forget Commander Codpiece? n/t backscatter712 Sep 2015 #166

No, and I frogmarch Sep 2015 #165

I don't regret it. backscatter712 Sep 2015 #168

I know, and me neither, really. frogmarch Sep 2015 #169

She's disgusting both inside and out. Drunken Irishman Sep 2015 #167

How times change. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2015 #170

When you publicly make a mockery of the law, you deserve whatever flak you get. hobbit709 Sep 2015 #172

I think "appropriateness" is partly a matter of opinion here. But personally, I would tend to avoid nomorenomore08 Sep 2015 #176

I won't mock a person's weight. All else is fair game. cheapdate Sep 2015 #177