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submitted 1 week ago by ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org to c/disability@feddit.uk

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[–] TommySoda@lemmy.world 44 points 1 week ago (4 children)

I'd call Trump disabled but I think that'd be insulting to disabled people.

[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If mentally challenged people can't be air traffic controllers, surely they can't be presidents of the United States either. Right?

[–] piccolo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

Cant pass the background check as a felon, but good news, you can straight to the top!

[–] AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Same exact reason I don't like calling him or his husband retards.

[–] kooky194@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

I'd say homophobia as an insult isn't any better :/

[–] P00ptart@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

I'd have a hard time calling trump people at this point.

[–] FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago

Exactly! Thanks for understanding.

It feels really insulting when people use “disabled” as an insult for Trump.