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Abhorrent comments made about a persons height

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 25/04/2024 09:30

Calling someone who is below the average height, "pint-sized" is abhorrent
at the very least. A person's height is beyond the person's control and calling them "pint-sized," some may even say it's an ableist comment

Yesterday, during the PMQ's the lead was taken by the deputy heads of both Tories and Labour. Standing in for the Labour leader was Angela Rayner. She called the Tory leader, Rishi Sunak a "pint-sized leader" when she was losing the arugument

This reminds me of clowns at work who had nicknames for other people who did not fit in with their agenda. Often people will make disparaging comments about another when they feel threatened because of their own inadequacies.
Should she apologise for making these disgusting comments?

AIBU to believe these comments were necessary, inappropriate and disgustingly abhorrent.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/angela-rayner-oliver-dowden-house-of-commons-rishi-sunak-labour-b2533966.html

Angela Rayner aims ‘pint-sized loser’ jibe at Rishi Sunak during PMQs

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden countered the criticism by mocking the Labour deputy over her housing arrangements.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/angela-rayner-oliver-dowden-house-of-commons-rishi-sunak-labour-b2533966.html

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skyfalldown · 25/04/2024 12:28

snowflake alert

Verv · 25/04/2024 12:27

IClaudine · 25/04/2024 12:16

Agree Dorries is an idiot. That is the point. You see Ange...oh never mind.

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I know I'm dealing with someone who's resorted to gifs here, but the thread is about Rayner. That is what prompted me to point out that Rayner is an overly elevated prat that nobody would think was clever were she not occupying a position of (vague) power.

This does not mean, that I am incapable of identifying other overly elevated prats when they are introduced into the discussion, hence my response to the BoJo query, and subsequently the aha! "but Dorries" attempt.

Im going to say this slowly so that it sinks in, thinking Rayner is a crass prat, doesn't mean that I like the Tories, who are also weapons grade bellends.

Therefore, your "point" is not a good one.

PoppyCherryDog · 25/04/2024 12:25

RandomButtons · 25/04/2024 09:31

Clowns calling other clowns names isn’t something I can get worked up about to be perfectly honest.

This.

HauntedBungalow · 25/04/2024 12:24

He is a v tiny person so she is not wrong.

Dontcallmescarface · 25/04/2024 12:23

So how do you feel about Nadine Dorres calling him the same thing then? Or is it just Angela Rayner you have an issue with?

IClaudine · 25/04/2024 12:22

AGlinnerOfHope · 25/04/2024 12:19

That’s not exactly parliamentary behaviour. What a shower we have fallen to. Honourable member my foot.

It is pretty minor compared to the un-Parliamentary behaviour of the Tories. Illegally proroguing Parliament springs to mind.

AGlinnerOfHope · 25/04/2024 12:19

That’s not exactly parliamentary behaviour. What a shower we have fallen to. Honourable member my foot.

Kendodd · 25/04/2024 12:17

randomchap · 25/04/2024 09:39

She was quoting from Nadine Dorres book apparently

I thought it was a bit below the belt, then I learnt this. I now think it was quite clever.

BubblegumBlue24 · 25/04/2024 12:17

Are we going to have to suffer these propaganda posts on repeat until the election now?

All politicians say shit like this all the time while being grossly overpaid to have slanging matches or fall asleep in parliament. What’s new?

IClaudine · 25/04/2024 12:16

Verv · 25/04/2024 12:14

I think Dorries is a prat as well so that swipe is irrelevant.

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Agree Dorries is an idiot. That is the point. You see Ange...oh never mind.

JessS1990 · 25/04/2024 12:15

Dowden is predicted to hold his seat at the GE, so we can look forward to more Rayner vs Dowden exchanges in the years to come, only with them sat on different benches.

https://www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/fcgi-bin/calcwork23.py?postcode=WD6+3AA

New Seat Details - Hertsmere

https://www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/fcgi-bin/calcwork23.py?postcode=WD6+3AA

BIossomtoes · 25/04/2024 12:15

ManagedMove · 25/04/2024 12:13

Me too. I wouldn't take it as an insult tbh, I like being short. Fab when flying etc

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And me. I’m a short arse, it would be ridiculous to pretend I wasn’t.

Verv · 25/04/2024 12:14

IClaudine · 25/04/2024 12:11

You do know Nadine Dorries used the term about Sunak in her book? Perhaps the irony of Ange lobbing the phrase over the despatch box is lost on you.

I take "tres Ange" as a compliment btw😄

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I think Dorries is a prat as well so that swipe is irrelevant.

ManagedMove · 25/04/2024 12:13

DuckDuckNo · 25/04/2024 09:44

As a pint-sized person, I can't be arsed

Me too. I wouldn't take it as an insult tbh, I like being short. Fab when flying etc

IClaudine · 25/04/2024 12:13

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SuperBored · 25/04/2024 12:13

Can't get worked up over it...it's rude, but whenever they show any clips from the HOC it just seems like playground posturing tbh I don't know where the real work/influencing gets done.

IClaudine · 25/04/2024 12:11

Verv · 25/04/2024 11:59

Not at all, just pointing out that her position elevates her and her behaviour, which is basic, to the point that some people find it admirable.
The fact is, that if she didn't have her position, she wouldn't get anybody fawning at her "wit" for calling somebody pint sized.

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You do know Nadine Dorries used the term about Sunak in her book? Perhaps the irony of Ange lobbing the phrase over the despatch box is lost on you.

I take "tres Ange" as a compliment btw😄

Mrsjayy · 25/04/2024 12:09

Verv · 25/04/2024 12:07

Why? Because I'm not oooh yeah Angela, pint-sized! this is the funniest new thing I've ever heard levelled at a short person!!! ahahahhaaaaa Angela's great, proper down to earth, what a lass, hahahah pint sized Rishi! womp womp.

Not whacking one out for Rayner clearly makes me a fucking aristocrat 😂

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Oh you think you are hilarious bless you

Verv · 25/04/2024 12:07

Mercurial123 · 25/04/2024 12:06

The bar is set so low by the current shambolic government that is running the country into the ground. Do you prefer BoJo? Did you find that fool amusing? I can't imagine AR hiding in a fridge.

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No I fucking hate Bojo. But actually, there are similarities between his gob and Rayners.

Verv · 25/04/2024 12:07

Mrsjayy · 25/04/2024 12:02

I imagine a check out is where you think she should be !

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Why? Because I'm not oooh yeah Angela, pint-sized! this is the funniest new thing I've ever heard levelled at a short person!!! ahahahhaaaaa Angela's great, proper down to earth, what a lass, hahahah pint sized Rishi! womp womp.

Not whacking one out for Rayner clearly makes me a fucking aristocrat 😂

Georgyporky · 25/04/2024 12:06

Abhorrent comments about an abhorrent person.
Sounds fair game.

Mercurial123 · 25/04/2024 12:06

Verv · 25/04/2024 11:41

Rayner is one of those insufferable "I tell it like it is!" women. Not very bright, and anticipates an Oscar for every tedious insult that she manages to expel.

If she was on a checkout nobody would pay her any attention.

The bar is set so low by the current shambolic government that is running the country into the ground. Do you prefer BoJo? Did you find that fool amusing? I can't imagine AR hiding in a fridge.

SalviaDivinorum · 25/04/2024 12:05

It's Angela Rayner. What do you expect?

bombastix · 25/04/2024 12:04

IClaudine · 25/04/2024 11:53

The Tories hate her because left wing working class people who reach positions of power scare them.

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Yes. Look at the focus and effort in her. It is a backhanded compliment. Why would they otherwise bother with someone they claim is so stupid and limited? They are frightened.

Angela Rayner does not care about picking up Tory votes. But in this impressive display she is not only talked about, the focus is off the investigation, and Labour look confident. Parliament is theatre. She is a confident player and Dowden was not. An opposition can always do this because it has no record to defend. Dowden needed a lot of successes to avoid this kind of dynamic.

BIossomtoes · 25/04/2024 12:03

She’s the natural successor of the wonderful Barbara Castle who once said “Am I just God’s most arrogant bitch?”. I can totally imagine Rayner saying that.

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