# NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 22, 2020, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140 "2020-06-22T07:01:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 236
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4717 "2021-04-28T11:58:17Z")
This is truly amazing. To the point where I wonder if it’s “for real”. But it _does_ seem in accord with other things I’ve heard Trumpistas say > [@](#): > > Peter D’Abrosca, describes himself as “a conservative campaign strategist, author, and columnist.” I had never heard of him before today. But I think he did the whole world a favor by penning this profound insight into the mentality of many members of his own political party. > > Here are some highlights that basically summarize what he has to say: > > **“I’m not really avoiding the vaccine due to potential medical complications, or because of the speed with which it was produced.** > > **Personal liberty is not the reason I’m avoiding it, either. . .** > > **My primary reason for refusing the vaccine is much simpler: I dislike the people who want me to take it, and it makes them mad when they hear about my refusal. That, in turn, makes me happy. . .** > > **I have decided that because the vile political Left, which I despise in the abstract, wants me to take their coveted vaccine, I simply will not. . .** > > **My newly formed and well-developed opinion on vaccines is this: if those bastards want me to get the jab, I’m not going to do it, because it annoys them.** > > **Perhaps you think I’m being obtuse. I do not care.”** [https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/4/27/2027892/--I-Won-t-Take-the-Vaccine-Because-It-Makes-Liberals-Mad-Wow-A-Trumper-Actually-Published-This?utm\_campaign=trending](https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/4/27/2027892/--I-Won-t-Take-the-Vaccine-Because-It-Makes-Liberals-Mad-Wow-A-Trumper-Actually-Published-This?utm_campaign=trending) ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4718 "2021-04-28T12:08:32Z")
Sadly, Mr. D’Abrosca has all of his childhood vaccinations . . . or does he? ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4719 "2021-04-28T12:17:27Z")
Hey, you know what else makes us librul’s mad? Punching yourself in the face repeatedly. I know I’d be steamed if he did that! I really hope he doesn’t. Pwease mr conservative man, don’t punch yourself in the face! ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4720 "2021-04-28T13:10:21Z")
I will not take it with a Fox I will not take it in a Box I will not take it Here or There I will not take it Anywhere I do not like CoVID Vaccine I do not like it, Sam, I mean. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4721 "2021-04-28T13:29:34Z")
> [@CalMeacham](#): > > > [@](#): > > > > Peter D’Abrosca, describes himself as “a conservative campaign strategist, author, and columnist.” I had never heard of him before today. But I think he did the whole world a favor by penning this profound insight into the mentality of many members of his own political party. > > … > > > > **My newly formed and well-developed opinion on vaccines is this: if those bastards want me to get the jab, I’m not going to do it, because it annoys them.** > > **Perhaps you think I’m being obtuse. I do not care.”** Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face! Pwning libs is more important than your own health. Got it. Fucking moron. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4722 "2021-04-28T13:52:01Z")
Republicans have demonstrated for years that they were willing to destroy the country just to upset liberals, but that one takes it to a whole new level. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4723 "2021-04-28T14:12:51Z")
Sadly, this is only goal of the right in politics. And, they are wildly successful. Mitch McConnell has admitted that he is the grim reaper of bills. They don’t legislate any longer. > [@Matt Gaetz being investigated for sex with 17 year old girl (DOJ declines to charge 2023-02-15)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matt-gaetz-being-investigated-for-sex-with-17-year-old-girl-doj-declines-to-charge-2023-02-15/939052/406): > > I just got an email from Matt Gaetz. He wants me to help him “trigger the left.” I’m sure I’ll be annoyed if I open up the email and read further. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4724 "2021-04-28T14:44:23Z")
I think someone should open a “right wing freedom” restaurant, where they trigger the libs by not following any health protocols. Republicans can go and eat there safe in the knowledge that no staff are washing their hands after taking a shit. That there is no namby-pamby washing of produce before putting it on your plate. And of course, no masks, no vaccinations. The chicken will be stored raw on a counter for hours, just like God intended. No leftie inspectors will check for rat feces in the prep area - regulations like this are bad for business! It will really make the left angry if they open such a restaurant, and even angrier when the righties take their whole families there. Win-win! ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4725 "2021-04-28T14:50:28Z")
You forgot about the cockroaches. Gotta make sure those are sprinkled “liberally”! ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4726 "2021-04-28T15:49:45Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > The chicken will be stored raw on a counter for hours, just like God intended. And after the chicken is cooked, it’ll be put back in the container it came from (using the same tongs, of course). Saves washing up, and allows the cooked chicken to soak up all the good juices. ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4727 "2021-04-28T15:58:20Z")
By cooking, I assume you mean leaving it in hot tap water for 20-30 minutes. Sous Vide for those real Americans who have things to do and can’t afford to wait, unlike the lazy French. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4728 "2021-04-28T16:00:35Z")
Sure, if that triggers the libs, then it’s all good. Who are you to tell me how to store my raw chicken? FREEDOM! ---
**Author:** ![Andy\_L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4729 "2021-04-28T16:01:49Z")
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/BdmySY9Qiqo/hqdefault.jpg "Arrested Development: Cooking with Lindsay") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdmySY9Qiqo) ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4730 "2021-04-28T20:38:09Z")
Josh Hawley’s upcoming book is about teh evuhl big tech. Which he is publicizing on Twitter, from his cell phone, advertising it on Amazon. > **['Local Idiot' Josh Hawley Mocked For His Most Clueless Big Tech Complaint Yet](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/josh-hawley-book-promotion_n_6088d262e4b09cce6c180c81)** > > The senator's name was trending on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4731 "2021-04-28T21:16:50Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Sure, if that triggers the libs, then it’s all good. Who are you to tell me how to store my raw chicken? FREEDOM! So the next time you encounter anyone actually cooking their chicken (say, e.g., at a backyard 4th of July BBQ), do not hesitate. Ask politely but firmly, “Would you please not cook that chicken? Science shows there is no reason for you to be cooking it. Your cooking the chicken is making me uncomfortable” ETA: And if you witness someone force-feeding cooked chicken to a child, you know who to call! ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4732 "2021-04-28T21:53:59Z")
[keep on slapping that chicken](https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/30487/20210405/cook-chicken-slapping-guy.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4733 "2021-04-28T21:58:03Z")
I’ve had that video (or one like it) open in a background tab on my phone for over a year now, I knew I wanted to watch it eventually but never got around to it. I know what I’m doing in line for my 2nd covid shot today! ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4734 "2021-04-29T00:01:45Z")
The father of a transgender child was testifying before the Arkansas state legislature in opposition to their proposed anti-trans legislation. He went thirty seconds over his allotted time, and was arrested for disruptive behavior. Those who testified in favor of the bill got to testify for as long as they wanted. > **[Concerned father arrested while peacefully testifying against Arkansas trans...](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/04/concerned-father-arrested-peacefully-testifying-arkansas-trans-health-care-ban/)** > > Chris Attig was arrested for going 30 seconds over their allotted two minutes to speak. The anti-LGBTQ hate group representative who spoke before them talked for 40 minutes... ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4735 "2021-04-29T00:50:16Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > > [@Sherrerd](#): > > > > “Conservatives” do NOT get elected by following Erickson’s ideas about not telling others how to raise their kids----“conservatives” get elected these days by being as dictatorial toward everyone else as they possibly can. > > See also: Conservatives throwing shit fits about other people being “allowed” to agree to gender-affirming medical treatment or even just personal gender expression for their own transgender children, for example. Oh, absolutely. “Personal freedom” is for a conservative’s own choice to endanger others and to exploit them. But those others are to be strictly regulated, cradle to grave, with anything making The Conservative uncomfortable or insecure being outlawed–and punished viciously. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/4736 "2021-04-29T02:02:20Z")
IMO the evidence is clear that conservatives have found their new "other: transgender people. > **[No big backlash for states passing anti-transgender laws](https://apnews.com/article/us-news-health-laws-legislature-bills-5726fdeb8a5e7cf2c89a4a2d176e8a7f)** > > Five states have passed laws or implemented executive orders this year limiting the ability of transgender youths to play sports or receive certain medical treatment... [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=235) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=237)