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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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