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TygrBright

(20,733 posts)
168. I certainly hope so. "Tit for tat" is their tactic, not ours.
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 01:09 AM
Jan 2017

I'd prefer to make America kind again.

And that would include not involving young children in the opprobrium incurred by their parents.

firmly,
Bright

Barron is only 10. We didn't like it when they went after Jimmy Carter's daughter, Chelsea or KewlKat Jan 2017 #1
I would aree. The poor kid is going avebury Jan 2017 #7
Tiffany doesnt seem to be part of his kitchen cabinet renate Jan 2017 #173
+ struggle4progress Jan 2017 #263
Yes. Nt Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2017 #2
Yes. yewberry Jan 2017 #3
Take the high road and leave him alone. I think he is a cutie and feel sorry for him. Glimmer of Hope Jan 2017 #4
+1 grantcart Jan 2017 #117
I agree, besides I have heard rumors he may be autistic. Wiseman32218 Jan 2017 #254
You mean the cyber bullying by people armchair diagnosing him? NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #258
let him alone. he has no control or power in any of this. boston bean Jan 2017 #5
The Trump team is propagating that stuff liberal N proud Jan 2017 #6
Of course he is off limits. If he grows up to be like his brothers, Eliot Rosewater Jan 2017 #8
Who knows if he'll grow up like his brothers crazycatlady Jan 2017 #40
Adolescents & teens should be off limits. Children Uday & Qusay's age are fair game. Demit Jan 2017 #9
Off limits for criticism? Yes. Discussion of the good that his mother could do, championing autism.. X_Digger Jan 2017 #10
For fuck sake the kid is NOT autistic NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #26
Please reread your last line and practice what you preach then LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #71
His mother has publicly stated that he does NOT have Autism NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #90
His mother is a proven liar...we have been through this LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #99
Anyone who won't leave Barron alone is a bully NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #100
Practice what you preach about armchair diagnosing. Apparently, his father called him a retard LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #112
this post is straight-up trolling melman Jan 2017 #124
Oh *THERE* you are LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #133
Yeah it is.. not even good trolling... dionysus Jan 2017 #247
And his father Dorian Gray Jan 2017 #190
That is a ridiculous claim muriel_volestrangler Jan 2017 #193
FFS, do you not even know what "armchair diagnosing" IS? moriah Jan 2017 #222
That is a pretty valid point. I can see doing that without the intent of malice, but while shame JCanete Jan 2017 #115
I believe that there is some intent of malice, unfortunately NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #200
Leave the boy alone. It was cruel what Rush Limbaugh did Alice11111 Jan 2017 #180
I agree with you cyclonefence Jan 2017 #211
Thank you NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #217
I also have a daughter with a disability cyclonefence Jan 2017 #223
I agree NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #230
Do not make assumptions that he is not. Raine1967 Jan 2017 #252
His mother, through her attorney officially stated he is NOT NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #253
How about you providing proof, I stated truth. Raine1967 Jan 2017 #255
Here is the statement by Melania's lawyer on this topic NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #259
So am I. Raine1967 Jan 2017 #261
Yes Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2017 #11
I haven't seen anyone attacking Barron. And those who speculated whether he is autistic KittyWampus Jan 2017 #12
Yes, they are...they are spreading fake stories and rumors NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #31
Nonsense. People with autistic children speculating isn't spreading fake news. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #33
His mother is suing over the rumor and says he does NOT have autism NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #41
His mother lies a lot. That is just a proven fact LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #73
Why do you feel compelled to go after a child after being asked by his mother to stop? NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #93
Stop getting ahead of yourself...I am not going after a 10 year old LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #98
Going after a parent by using their child is still bullying NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #101
Bullshit. Going after someone and not practicing what YOU preach is. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #104
If your beef is with the parents then talk about the parents NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #108
as long as you practice what you preach about arm cahir diagnosing LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #146
Please provide proof of your medical degree and that Barron is your patient NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #203
The public has no "right" to know the details of anyone else's child's health status Hekate Jan 2017 #144
+1 True Dough Jan 2017 #177
... NanceGreggs Jan 2017 #182
I don't understand why an adult is so obsessed with this child NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #204
One wonders. We also have a contingent of DUers who wanted the Obama girls to go to public school Hekate Jan 2017 #236
That's nuts NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #241
Why do we have a right to know? Dorian Gray Jan 2017 #191
I believe he is autistic and my child is autistic bravenak Jan 2017 #55
This was not acceptable - imo... jonno99 Jan 2017 #127
And we can agree that it would be fine to go after an adult the same way HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #134
Wow. One whole example. An OP for one whole example. That was deleted. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #151
You asked for an example - I gave you one. Why loose your sarcasm on me? If you jonno99 Jan 2017 #171
Because the rightwing is making this into a big deal and you have the nerve KittyWampus Jan 2017 #198
I think it's a big deal MichMary Jan 2017 #224
Perhaps if (like me) you had a kid of similar age with emotional issues you'd feel differently. jonno99 Jan 2017 #235
I'm not making excuses. You have no right to accuse me of doing that. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #245
He's an innocent child. madaboutharry Jan 2017 #13
yes he should be, but none of it is near as ugly as the attacks on Chelsea Clinton so they are JI7 Jan 2017 #14
That doesn't surprise me. Sunny05 Jan 2017 #84
Either we are all in or all out HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #15
BTW, Barron has a Facebook page with racist crap on it. He's too young to have a Facebook KittyWampus Jan 2017 #16
It's not's Barron personal page, its a Fan Page.. HipChick Jan 2017 #19
Started by? Bannon? KittyWampus Jan 2017 #36
Nope...not necessarily...anyone can start a Fan Page.. HipChick Jan 2017 #42
Really? Because no one ever put up a fake facebook page to bully/impersonate anyone else NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #35
Re-read my post. I have seen no one attacking Barron and the idea people are is rightwing KittyWampus Jan 2017 #38
Oh bullshit, you are spreading lies right here NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #49
I didn't imply he created a facebook page nor did I insinuate he's autistic. I HAVE seen righwingers KittyWampus Jan 2017 #51
There's 4 other trump kids to criticize yeoman6987 Jan 2017 #89
Not one poster here has crticized Baron Trump, yeoman6987. Kingofalldems Jan 2017 #91
Please. Let's leave the kids alone. cwydro Jan 2017 #17
Yes underpants Jan 2017 #18
Off limits to criticism? Of course. What would one criticize? LittleBlue Jan 2017 #20
Teasing, picking on, making fun of or targeting a 10 year old is bullying, period. NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #21
Barron should be off limits. He is a child. Leave him alone, here and on other sites as well. In_The_Wind Jan 2017 #22
Unless you can control the internet and it's denizens HipChick Jan 2017 #23
OTOH, we can control what is and is not acceptable in this community. Hekate Jan 2017 #174
Barron, yes. His older siblings, OTOH, are fair game. DinahMoeHum Jan 2017 #24
He's 10 Johnny2X2X Jan 2017 #25
Absolutely positively totally off limits! democratisphere Jan 2017 #27
Hell, yes. Dave Starsky Jan 2017 #28
Barron is "off limits," ! stonecutter357 Jan 2017 #29
IMO Barron is going to need a lot of help before he's an adult by sheer virtue of growing up Trump. no_hypocrisy Jan 2017 #30
Leave Dorian Gray Jan 2017 #32
Yes he should be. redstatebluegirl Jan 2017 #34
My general reply sharp_stick Jan 2017 #37
The admins also need to ban people from speculating NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #39
You are entitled to your opinion. But you're not a board nanny. I've seen a few parents w/autistic KittyWampus Jan 2017 #47
You have every right to discuss your own child but you have NO right NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #60
I'm not talking about a 10 year old child. Stop saying I am. And if you were astute KittyWampus Jan 2017 #69
You are talking about Barron Trump, who is 10 NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #95
No, KittyWampus is talking about how this meme is being spread as to agitate LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #103
You have no right to know anything about that child NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #110
Once again....WRONG LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #113
Based on what? mythology Jan 2017 #147
No, he is NOT "the first child of the USA". NanceGreggs Jan 2017 #165
Thank you. cwydro Jan 2017 #250
How much personal stuff MichMary Jan 2017 #226
She has every right to speculate about any and every thing bravenak Jan 2017 #79
He's an innocent kid. Hands off, for now. Greybnk48 Jan 2017 #43
Candy? Fritz Walter Jan 2017 #48
Nice of you to check in on your rightwing meme thread. Instead of vague insinuations KittyWampus Jan 2017 #64
The Change.org petition is easily searchable Fritz Walter Jan 2017 #75
It's a famous book from the 60's Greybnk48 Jan 2017 #65
It was wrong to do it to Chelsea, Sacha & Malia and it's wrong to do it to Barron Raine Jan 2017 #44
ivanka is fair game also JI7 Jan 2017 #45
Yes, absolutely. I meant to mention her too and so is Tiffany if she puts herself out there. nt Raine Jan 2017 #58
Children are always off limits LynnTTT Jan 2017 #46
Doing it is wrong. He doesn't need society helping him turn into a sociopath. Ilsa Jan 2017 #50
Yes. He's off limits. He's not responsible for anything but being a little boy. nolabear Jan 2017 #52
He is off limits bravenak Jan 2017 #53
Yes gordianot Jan 2017 #54
Yes, off limits. n/t frogmarch Jan 2017 #56
He's a child Adelante Jan 2017 #57
Barron will be just fine regardless.. HipChick Jan 2017 #59
Barron is NOT fair game... SMC22307 Jan 2017 #61
Minor children should be off limits. They are innocent and have no control, can't vote, have manicraven Jan 2017 #62
Off limits...nt SidDithers Jan 2017 #63
Only that if he has a mental incapacity, it could be a teaching moment LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #66
HIPAA? trixie2 Jan 2017 #136
Sorry sweets, but he is OUR public figure now LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #138
So his rights may be violated? trixie2 Jan 2017 #145
No, he is NOT your public figure. NanceGreggs Jan 2017 #161
Plus a million, Nance. This line of reasoning is appalling. He's not an object. Hekate Jan 2017 #176
Well stated! True Dough Jan 2017 #179
You are 100% right, period NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #209
Here's a "teaching moment" for you ... NanceGreggs Jan 2017 #184
+infinity NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #210
No. You don't have a right to know. TDale313 Jan 2017 #186
What the bloody hell is wrong with you? NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #205
Even though Republicans pick on Democrats kids I will not doc03 Jan 2017 #67
We've got bigger fish to fry LeftInTX Jan 2017 #68
This message was self-deleted by its author brettdale Jan 2017 #70
Yup. Adsos Letter Jan 2017 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author brettdale Jan 2017 #74
I have to disagree with you big time trixie2 Jan 2017 #143
Children should be left alone brettdale Jan 2017 #175
If a minor, esp. that young, Sunny05 Jan 2017 #76
Umm, the 10 year old is posting "groups of angry black men" memes. You know, Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #77
I'm sure that's not him posting that shit bravenak Jan 2017 #82
Maybe you are right. But that is a great pic of Dad and Son. Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #87
Barron appears to have 2 FB pages LeftInTX Jan 2017 #94
I am sure they could pull the plug on the "fan" one. It's weird if they allow it to remain up. Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #122
If it's his "fan club," it's unlikely to be him... regnaD kciN Jan 2017 #142
Yeah, they didn't even spell his name right on part of the fan club page's description LeftInTX Jan 2017 #150
OMG...trolls create fake social media accounts to impersonate famous people all the time NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #97
Facebook has an age limit of 13 trixie2 Jan 2017 #148
This would be one of the time that we SHOULD go high when they went low. That's how we (should) roll pnwest Jan 2017 #78
I think many of us can sympathize with coming from a crazy family. briv1016 Jan 2017 #80
Yes, off limits. Not only because we're talking HeartachesNhangovers Jan 2017 #81
He is 10 years old. nycbos Jan 2017 #83
Barron is Off Limits, Period Best_man23 Jan 2017 #85
I say 17 and under is off limits. Yes, I know 16 and 17 they Doreen Jan 2017 #86
Absolutely off limits. No question. n/t Mister Ed Jan 2017 #88
What, the other kids don't provide enough for fodder? carpetbagger Jan 2017 #92
Apparently not...some on here would rather bully a 10 year old NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #106
Off limits JohnnyLib2 Jan 2017 #96
LEAVE BARRON ALONE Skittles Jan 2017 #102
No one will give a shit what I think ProudLib72 Jan 2017 #105
His father called him a retard??? LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #107
Wonkette talked about it. frogmarch Jan 2017 #121
He punched out Junior in college HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #128
OMFG, really? It never ceases to amaze me LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #140
You know how I can tell that you have not raised a teen HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #129
Donald Trump is on a recording calling one of his sons, possibly Barron, a retard. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #156
I know that Tom Arnold ip address tweet HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #164
Is that your excuse for harping on an innocent child? NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #212
Stop lying about me. I have not attacked Barron once, ever. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #216
You are defending speculating about him. Speculating is gossiping. Gossiping is bullying NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #219
Speculation and gossip are two wholly different words with two wholly different meanings. LanternWaste Jan 2017 #232
Fair enough...they are just gossiping NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #234
The perv pres gives us plenty to talk about dembotoz Jan 2017 #109
WOW! And thanks to all!! Fritz Walter Jan 2017 #111
We're better than Limbaugh,... Jimbo101 Jan 2017 #114
I'd say yes, off limits bhikkhu Jan 2017 #116
It's a no-brainer, but man I would love to know A-Schwarzenegger Jan 2017 #118
As a Parent D_Master81 Jan 2017 #119
Actually, surprised Trump hasn't tried to exploit him so far MrPurple Jan 2017 #120
Remember that Hillary complimented Trump's kids HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #126
Yes. Completely off-limits. truebluegreen Jan 2017 #123
Leave minor children alone. Period. nt tblue37 Jan 2017 #125
Yes Freethinker65 Jan 2017 #130
He is 10. mn9driver Jan 2017 #131
Absolutely off limits! trixie2 Jan 2017 #132
Off limits, unless/until he decides to make it otherwise... regnaD kciN Jan 2017 #135
Yes kristndem Jan 2017 #137
yes, he's 10, leave him alone. NotThisTime Jan 2017 #139
Yes, off limits for any type of attack, bullying, etc. OhioBlue Jan 2017 #141
Why would any adult meme a child? Somethings should be left alone NWCorona Jan 2017 #149
I'm frankly appalled that such a question is even being asked. (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jan 2017 #152
Until Barron takes a cabinet position... forgotmylogin Jan 2017 #153
Nope. Children are off limits for politics unless they are both 1) grown up applegrove Jan 2017 #154
He ought to be off-limits Vogon_Glory Jan 2017 #155
Off limits Kaleva Jan 2017 #157
I definitely think a 10 year old child is off limits NastyRiffraff Jan 2017 #158
We have to think of it this way... Caliman73 Jan 2017 #159
Can I add something - THEY are promoting him a lot. I see it all over FB underpants Jan 2017 #160
Yup, I just posted a thread about this. They're claiming Dems are attacking him KittyWampus Jan 2017 #172
Yes he should be off limits. hrmjustin Jan 2017 #162
Attacking a 10 year old makes you look terrible. CaliforniaLove Jan 2017 #163
Yes, off limits. nt stevenleser Jan 2017 #166
Barron's one lucky little boy, because HE has health care... LenaBaby61 Jan 2017 #167
I certainly hope so. "Tit for tat" is their tactic, not ours. TygrBright Jan 2017 #168
They go low, we go high. DesertRat Jan 2017 #169
Of course Lotusflower70 Jan 2017 #170
Yes, Definitely off limits. highplainsdem Jan 2017 #178
Yes... Mike Nelson Jan 2017 #181
I agree that Barron should be off limits... Rollo Jan 2017 #183
NT Rollo Jan 2017 #256
Look at it this way jmowreader Jan 2017 #185
It's within your right to free speech littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #187
I like this tweet in response: True Dough Jan 2017 #188
his older greedy spawn is more worthy. pansypoo53219 Jan 2017 #189
Chelsea Clinton has come out in defense of Barron, Lady_Chat Jan 2017 #192
What purpose does it serve to go after a child? BainsBane Jan 2017 #194
None of the deplorables or their offspring should be off limits. ileus Jan 2017 #195
Well, I guess if it makes you feel good to beat up a kid with developmental problems... brooklynite Jan 2017 #201
Well, I guess if it makes you feel good to beat up a kid with developmental problems... brooklynite Jan 2017 #202
Dude, at this point, I'm pretty sure you're just a troll to make DU look bad. Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2017 #214
A lot of kids have shitty parents nini Jan 2017 #238
Ten.Years.Old. TDale313 Jan 2017 #249
He's 10. Of course he's off limits. JHB Jan 2017 #196
Kids always be excluded....No exception beachbum bob Jan 2017 #197
Leave 10 year old kids alone, for goodness' sake. MineralMan Jan 2017 #199
Yes with no ifs ands or buts. IADEMO2004 Jan 2017 #206
Children? Off limits. Their parent's shitty care of them? No. nt msanthrope Jan 2017 #207
Yes!!!! Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2017 #208
I was highly offended when people mocked titaniumsalute Jan 2017 #213
I felt so bad for that poor kid on Friday RockaFowler Jan 2017 #215
YES TrishaJ Jan 2017 #218
The question doesn't merit discussion. kstewart33 Jan 2017 #220
As little point in mocking a 10 year old as there is in delegitimizing the Left for it. bluedigger Jan 2017 #221
Its allowance or denial is predicated wholly on your own character LanternWaste Jan 2017 #225
He is only 10 years old.. Peacetrain Jan 2017 #227
The kid's biggest threat MFM008 Jan 2017 #228
There is a BIG difference between when Amy Carter MichMary Jan 2017 #229
Children should be off limits ElkeH Jan 2017 #231
Kids off limits unless he's front and center and starts 'wilding' around. For a second, when they Sunlei Jan 2017 #233
Trump's adult children are fair game. Golden Raisin Jan 2017 #237
I have ZERO interest in Barron. WHY is this even being discussed??? MoonRiver Jan 2017 #239
Leave the kid alone. He's got enough problems. Vinca Jan 2017 #240
Yes, he's off limits. He's a kid. Is this a serious question? DanTex Jan 2017 #242
This shouldn't even be in question sammythecat Jan 2017 #243
You need to delete this post. IT IS OFFENSIVE IN THE EXTREME. MoonRiver Jan 2017 #244
Leave the kids alone Dem2 Jan 2017 #246
Barron is Trump property, too young to be responsible. Orsino Jan 2017 #248
OFF LIMITS. Raine1967 Jan 2017 #251
FREE BARRON! Rollo Jan 2017 #257
I would say so, unless we think he was being mistreated and try to help him. kerry-is-my-prez Jan 2017 #260
Yes IMWITHHERR Jan 2017 #262
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