# 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:** 262
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5238 "2021-05-21T15:13:46Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > If you want the SDMB to send you baked goods, you have to set your browser to accept cookies. > [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Ba-da- _bing!_ \< _sssss_ - \> He’s on a roll today. Happy cake day to you, by the way. 🙂 ---
**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:** [May 21, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5239 "2021-05-21T15:29:32Z")
> [@JohnT](#): > > > [@eschereal](#): > > > > Republicans seek to destabilize/destroy the US to the same (or greater) extent as the pinkos sought in the mid 20th > > I would _really_ be interested in how you come to believe this, not necessarily about the Republicans, but the assertion the Left was as equal a threat to American democracy in the 1950s as the Right is in the Trump era. “Destabilize the country” means a different thing from the RW perspective than it does from the LW perspective. The “communists” represented a threat to the “bourgeois hierarchy” which, in the American context, meant “we want you to behave responsibly”. It was a “danger” to the feudocapitalist peerage, which we are taught is fundamental to the proper functioning of our society (a questionable Objectivist ethos, IMO). The right wing is pursuing a full-on glibertarian agenda which seeks to strip away all government cruft that constrains the industrial/financial peerage while retaining the elements that protect them and their wealth acquisition, which amounts to destabilization from the opposite vector (making conditions worse from the bottom up). The Left was never really a significant threat to democracy inasmuch as they never had substantial access to the workings of the system. The Right is a real threat to democracy because they have established access to the system and democracy is becoming a nuisance to them, so they are trying to tweak it to make it return the desired results. I am not sure what the real Left, upon gaining the same level of control, would be doing about the system, but it seems less likely that they would be as focused on manipulating democracy so extremely because the Left, from what I have seen, trends more genuinely egalitarian than does the Right. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5240 "2021-05-21T18:56:01Z")
The guy who is running against Liz Cheney in the Republican primary is state Senator Anthony Bouchard. When Bouchard was 18, he impregnated a 14 year old girl, then married her when she was 15. They divorced three years later. I have to wonder if she got too old for him. Some time later, after remarrying, she committed suicide. I think that an 18 year old and a 14 year old is statutory rape in any state. > **[Cheney primary challenger impregnated 14-year-old when he was 18](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/554730-cheney-primary-challenger-impregnated-14-year-old-when-he-was-18/)** > > Wyoming state Sen. Anthony Bouchard (R), who’s challenging Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) for her House seat, acknowledged in an interview with Casper Star-Tribune that he impregnated a 14-year-old girl … ---
**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:** [May 21, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5241 "2021-05-21T18:57:53Z")
Ted Cruz criticizes the “woke, emasculated” Army for showing an ad about a female soldier who has two mothers. He then tweets Russian Army propaganda to show how much better they are. > **[Ted Cruz's Latest Tweet About The Military Has The Internet Seeing Red - The...](https://www.thelist.com/416844/ted-cruzs-latest-tweet-about-the-military-has-the-internet-seeing-red)** > > Ted Cruz's tweet about the U.S. military upset many as the senator implied the the nation's military is too "woke" and "emasculated" to stand against Russia. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5242 "2021-05-21T19:03:19Z")
Raping a 14 year old now represents Republican Family Values. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5243 "2021-05-21T19:03:57Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Ted Cruz criticizes the “woke, emasculated” Army for showing an ad about a female soldier who has two mothers. He then tweets Russian Army propaganda to show how much better they are. - > [Ted Cruz's Latest Tweet About The Military Has The Internet Seeing Red](https://www.thelist.com/416844/ted-cruzs-latest-tweet-about-the-military-has-the-internet-seeing-red) “Better Red Than Dem”. I never thought I would see the GOP embrace Communism. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5244 "2021-05-21T19:04:34Z")
Well, it _is_ the party of better [Russian than Democrat](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dj2e0w9VAAAraKs?format=jpg&name=medium). ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5245 "2021-05-21T19:31:45Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > The guy who is running against Liz Cheney in the Republican primary is state Senator Anthony Bouchard. Phew! I was asking myself, where have I heard that name before? > **[Albert Bouchard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Bouchard)** > > Albert Thomas Bouchard (/buˈʃɑːrd/; born May 24, 1947) is an American musician. He is a founding member and the original drummer of the hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult and current drummer of The Dictators. He is the brother of former Blue Öyster Cult bassist Joe Bouchard. > Bouchard was born to Robert Bouchard and Francis Ryan. He was born in Watertown, New York, and grew up in Clayton, New York. He is the older brother of BÖC member Joe Bouchard by 18 months. Never mind! ---
**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:** [May 21, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5246 "2021-05-21T20:10:37Z")
Madison Cawthorn claims that the number one thing on his constituents’ minds is the “crisis at the border”. The border that’s 1600 miles from his constituency in North Carolina. > Cawthorn has also proposed making WALL a national monument so it can’t be torn down. > **[Rep. Madison Cawthorn proposes 'Donument' act, making Trump's border wall a...](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/04/13/madison-cawthorn-proposes-trumps-border-wall-national-monument/7206409002/)** > > Labeled as 'The Donument,' Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., says turning the wall into a national monument would be the first step to completing it. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5247 "2021-05-21T20:15:18Z")
Oh, BTW, fellow pedophile Matt Gaetz has endorsed him. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5248 "2021-05-21T21:08:42Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > “Better Red Than Dem”. > I never thought I would see the GOP embrace Communism. Well, it does say “Russian” army, not “Soviet” army. Russia, at present, is a very long way from being “communistical”. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5249 "2021-05-21T21:15:42Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > "Destabilize the country” means a different thing from the RW perspective than it does from the LW perspective. The “communists” represented a threat to the “bourgeois hierarchy” which… OK, got it, thanks for the clarification. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2021, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5250 "2021-05-21T22:30:49Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > ETA: Just noticed that today is my cake day. I joined in 2010. Only 11 years ago – seems _much_ longer. In a good way. Now I want cake. Happy day! (There should be a fancier Cake emoji for those who, on a particular day, have a legitimate right to it… 📅 ) ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5251 "2021-05-21T23:21:59Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Cawthorn has also proposed making WALL a national monument so it can’t be torn down. I propose a new national designation- The National Embarrassment, given to places to remember major stupid ideas and those who supported them. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5252 "2021-05-22T00:15:23Z")
“Chick-fil-A has a sauce shortage. And you want to know why? Because of Joe Biden’s radical liberal policies” > **[Far-right Republicans blame Biden for Chick-Fil-A sauce shortage: 'It's just...](https://www.salon.com/2021/05/21/right-wingers-blame-biden-for-chick-fil-a-sauce-shortage-its-just-so-embarrassing_partner/)** > > Last week, Chick-Fil-A announced that because of supply chain difficulties, it was limiting the amount of sauce it was giving to customers. And some far-right Republicans, insanely, are blaming President Joe Biden for the sauce shortage the fast food... ---
**Author:** ![mistymage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mistymage/32/459_2.png) [@mistymage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mistymage)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5253 "2021-05-22T02:12:11Z")
Happy cake day! I can not stand hearing Tucker’s smarmy voice as he once again lies …uh, “entertains”. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2021, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5254 "2021-05-22T02:58:21Z")
Marco Rubio opposes a 1/6 commission because it requires Republicans to approve subpoenas, and if Republicans oppose the subpoenas, they will be criticized. > ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2021, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5255 "2021-05-22T03:02:21Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Marco Rubio opposes a 1/6 commission because it requires Republicans to approve subpoenas, and if Republicans oppose the subpoenas, they will be criticized. - The Party Of Fragility. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5256 "2021-05-22T03:24:43Z")
I’m trying my best not to complain about the name Trip. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2021, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5257 "2021-05-22T03:49:33Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > “Chick-fil-A has a sauce shortage. And you want to know why? Because of Joe Biden’s radical liberal policies” After they were done igniting California forests, the Jewish space lasers were turned on them, vaporizing it all. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=261) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=263)