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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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BIossomtoes · 27/04/2024 18:27

coldcallerbaiter · 27/04/2024 18:24

Doubt he cares what she thinks. She’s an embarrassment, can you imagine her on the world stage? Even Starmer is thought to dislike her…

Yup, I can see her on the world stage. She doesn’t embarrass me, she’s such a great role model for disadvantaged young women.

coldcallerbaiter · 27/04/2024 18:24

Doubt he cares what she thinks. She’s an embarrassment, can you imagine her on the world stage? Even Starmer is thought to dislike her…

CLCB07 · 27/04/2024 18:19

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 27/04/2024 13:04

She only quoted the other woman as she wanted to upset the PM for reasons we already know.

Lets hope this woman is soon out of parliament otherwise many labour voters will fear her and her gang stepping into number 10 once they have ousted KS.
This is why KS is very fearful of CR

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I'm a Labour member. Starmer has changed the nomination rules and controls new MP selections. If he gets the predicted majority there is no way she is ousting him.

newnamethanks · 27/04/2024 18:16

Really, Distinguished have you thought about getting off here and just having a nice cup of tea? I think it would help.

kittensinthekitchen · 27/04/2024 17:17

Locutus2000 · 27/04/2024 17:11

Reddit has arrived.

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Sorry, what?

Locutus2000 · 27/04/2024 17:11

kittensinthekitchen · 27/04/2024 16:41

Oi @DistinguishedSocialCommentator , you clown! Why are you ignoring the questions you don't have an answer for, you fool?

Why is it okay for you to name call, but not others?

(Mumsnet will likely delete that comment for 'personal attack' but that's the words the OP has used to describe others in his comments on this thread)

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Reddit has arrived.

JessS1990 · 27/04/2024 16:46

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 27/04/2024 14:02

What an ignorant and ridiculous comment. Almost everyone knows that if this woman was to get in to number 10 via the back door - the near miss, armageddon that we saw with the other woman/Truss, this woman/Rayner would bankrupt England. If you think that is not being to be the case, you are deluded. Just look at what the financial sector thought about Corbyn and you will be educated about what will happen

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How do you determine what is an ignorant and ridiculous comment @DistinguishedSocialCommentator ?

AnnieSnap · 27/04/2024 16:45

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 27/04/2024 10:13

Why the "lol"???
Do you call people names like that, behind their backs?

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You’re just rather tiresome in an amusing way 🤷‍♀️

grinandslothit · 27/04/2024 16:45

They've always done this. I don't know why you bother to post about it. what's your AIBU.

ilovesooty · 27/04/2024 16:44

They never answer questions if it doesn't suit them.

I'm going to assume they can't justify misnaming Keir Starmer.

exomoon · 27/04/2024 16:44

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 27/04/2024 15:12

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Cheers for the serious😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Trust me, friend, I have no affiliation to any political party, person of any background etc. I judge people by their metal and their attitude towards me, my family and their general social skills.

FYI, a donkey could do a better job than most politicians.

Read my posts, research them as some that follow me do and you will note that I've stated many times that almost all politicians are in it for themselves - put themselves first, big business second and everyone else last and that is a fact.

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Are you also a fan of the BJP and Narendra Modi, OP?

kittensinthekitchen · 27/04/2024 16:41

Oi @DistinguishedSocialCommentator , you clown! Why are you ignoring the questions you don't have an answer for, you fool?

Why is it okay for you to name call, but not others?

(Mumsnet will likely delete that comment for 'personal attack' but that's the words the OP has used to describe others in his comments on this thread)

L1ttledrummergirl · 27/04/2024 16:37

Friend, comrade, loyal party member...

tinytemper66 · 27/04/2024 16:34

I am less than 5feet and the kids in school always make fun of me. sorry Miss don't see you there etc. Never bothered me. In fact a supply teacher came in and was shorter than me. I felt quite indignant as I quite like having the title of the smallest teacher (plus the oldest!!!)

tinytemper66 · 27/04/2024 16:31

As others said, she was referring to h to a comment made by one of his own Nadine Dorries.

ilovesooty · 27/04/2024 15:33

I don't know why posters are being addressed as "friend" either.

I imagine most of them, like I am, are particular about their friends.

pointythings · 27/04/2024 15:29

Trust me, friend, I have no affiliation to any political party, person of any background etc.

The one-sided slant of every single one of your political posts suggests that you are possibly being economical with the truth in this statement.

ilovesooty · 27/04/2024 15:20

BIossomtoes · 27/04/2024 15:17

Lets hope this woman is soon out of parliament

Not happening.

Agreed.

Still no response to the OP misnaming Keir Starmer. And I don't think that weak comment about not knowing his name that they came up with earlier is going to cut it.

BIossomtoes · 27/04/2024 15:17

Lets hope this woman is soon out of parliament

Not happening.

ilovesooty · 27/04/2024 15:17

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 27/04/2024 15:08

Many thanks, but no thanks as I've turned down many bigger and better offers.

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 27/04/2024 15:12

exomoon · 27/04/2024 14:35

I think OP is extra sensitive about Rishi because of his Indian heritage, which she shares as well as Conservative beliefs.

OP, there is no way you would be defending Keir Starmer if Rishi called him fat.

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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Cheers for the serious😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Trust me, friend, I have no affiliation to any political party, person of any background etc. I judge people by their metal and their attitude towards me, my family and their general social skills.

FYI, a donkey could do a better job than most politicians.

Read my posts, research them as some that follow me do and you will note that I've stated many times that almost all politicians are in it for themselves - put themselves first, big business second and everyone else last and that is a fact.

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 27/04/2024 15:08

Alexandra2001 · 27/04/2024 14:09

Yes but it could be worse, Rayner could be a cyclist, a socialist cycling bankrupter .... forced to wear a Hi Vis with her registration number tattooed on her backside.... but which house would the anti cycling @DistinguishedSocialCommentator go knocking on for her misdemeanors???

I think you need to go for an afternoon slot on GB News.

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Many thanks, but no thanks as I've turned down many bigger and better offers.

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SabreIsMyFave · 27/04/2024 14:54

luckylavender · 27/04/2024 14:00

Interlect?!

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exomoon · 27/04/2024 14:35

I think OP is extra sensitive about Rishi because of his Indian heritage, which she shares as well as Conservative beliefs.

OP, there is no way you would be defending Keir Starmer if Rishi called him fat.

AdamRyan · 27/04/2024 14:22

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 27/04/2024 14:02

What an ignorant and ridiculous comment. Almost everyone knows that if this woman was to get in to number 10 via the back door - the near miss, armageddon that we saw with the other woman/Truss, this woman/Rayner would bankrupt England. If you think that is not being to be the case, you are deluded. Just look at what the financial sector thought about Corbyn and you will be educated about what will happen

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That's very sexist. The only think AR and LT have in common is the fact they are women.

Liz Truss nearly bankrupted the country because she's an ideologues who was overly influenced by far right think tanks and didn't bother checking with the OBR or anyone in fact. That's nothing to do with her being female and I cannot imagine AR being that arrogant or tone deaf. LT seems quite unusual in that regard.

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