You have your point, but it’s also true FR always has been irreverent, or many of the members are. Sometimes the directness provides a good laugh on an otherwise dark day.
Some goofs on appearance are mean, others on Pelosi, Hilary, Reid, Obama are just irresistable.
Waxman.
'Nuff said
I understand the need to get a good laugh, especially in these days that can seem so dark. But, I guess I'm coming from the viewpoint of a person who has struggled with weight for the last 20 years (since I had kids-I was once very thin) and I just don't like to see people ridiculed for being overweight. I've taken off most of the excess weight recently, but it was extremely difficult and if others can't muster up the ability to do that, I can't say I blame them. It's hard. I'm almost 50 years old and my doctor (general practitioner) told me the other day that my exercise regimen is better than 98% of his patients. I was kind of shocked, but also realized that what I do is very hard.
As far as Nancy Pelosi goes, the woman is trying to look her best. We older women aren't blessed in the looks department like men are; we look worse as we get older and they look better--even if they go bald. If she didn't get her face Botoxed, then Freepers would be laughing at her wrinkly face. Look what we do to Helen Thomas here! These poor aging liberals can't win either way with us!
OK. Off my soap box. Thanks for the non-flaming reply. :-)