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@ahimsa_pdx@disabled.social

2026-10-09 04:13 UTC

It's frustrating to see people posting ableist comments when they criticize politicians. I just saw a comment saying Trump must need to wear a diaper. That is not the zinger that you think it is. Some disabled folks wear diapers or have colostomy bags. Why comment on someone else's body (weight is another common target) instead of their actions or policies? Please stop the ableist remarks. It shows how little you care about disabled folks. #Ableism #Disability #Politics

Replies (2)

  • @Rhube@wandering.shop 2026-10-09 04:18

    @ahimsa_pdx@disabled.social I really hate when people do this, too. It's never OK simply because the person sucks! Why are they not targetting all the ways they DO suck? The only answer can be that they do tacitly think the targeted attribute sucks, and that's horrible.

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  • @thisislieven@c.im 2026-10-09 09:00

    @ahimsa_pdx@disabled.social I am of two minds about this. In principle I fully agree but this is a man who made it his life's work to criticise others for their appearance and is relentless in his mockery and (attempts to) humiliate others which, to me, makes it fair play to return the favour. It's not the evil part that validates it, it's he doing it himself (and he has for decades) that does it. That said, particularly what you reference is something many others may struggle with and feel embarrassed about. To constantly bring it into the spotlight is not helpful. My focus would be on those parts of his appearance where he made deliberate choices - such as his 'complexion' and 'hair' (though when I talk about him I tend to stick to his words and actions).

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