# 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:** 290
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5801 "2021-06-24T14:53:11Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > _Students?_ That will end well… Well, according to Republicans, it’s OK to try to overthrow the government. So this should work out just fine. /s ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5802 "2021-06-24T15:10:30Z")
It’s ideas like this that lead to “Jedi” becoming the 4th largest religion in England and Wales. Let’s see what clever college students can come up with in this country. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5803 "2021-06-24T15:42:11Z")
TikTok? ---
**Author:** ![Icarus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/icarus/32/72_2.png) [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5804 "2021-06-24T16:02:54Z")
Yes, TikTok is their religion, Cardi B is their supreme deity, and twerking is their method of worship. ---
**Author:** ![SingleMalt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/singlemalt/32/3961_2.png) [@SingleMalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SingleMalt)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5805 "2021-06-24T16:36:22Z")
“Repent, Harlequin!” ---
**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:** [June 24, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5806 "2021-06-24T16:40:18Z")
There’s a minee at the door asking for you. ---
**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:** [June 24, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5807 "2021-06-24T16:42:45Z")
Get stuffed! (I think that was the reply - been a long long time since I’ve read that story. Jelly-by-God-beans!) ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5808 "2021-06-24T18:37:49Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Biden made comments today about people who think they can overthrow the government with rifles will have to deal with nuclear bombs and F-15s. I read that at first as F-150s. ---
**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:** [June 24, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5809 "2021-06-24T18:39:23Z")
From the MSN link: > When pressed by reporters, the governor did not offer any specific examples of repression and discrimination faced by conservative students, simply saying that he knows “a lot of parents” who [worry about their children being “indoctrinated”](https://www.salon.com/2021/03/14/candace-owens-tells-foxs-maria-bartiromo-that-schools-are-teaching-kids-how-to-hate-white-people_partner/) on campus. I know of a lot of parents who are worried about their kids turning into satanists after listening to the Led Zepplin backwards. A lot of parents are idiots. > In addition to the survey, the bill also prevents officials from limiting campus speech that “may be uncomfortable, disagreeable or offensive” Say the officials who is actively trying to ban discussion of critical race theory that they find uncomfortable, disagreeable and offensive. ---
**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:** [June 24, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5810 "2021-06-24T19:13:39Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > I read that at first as F-150s Sadly, if you search yt for “F-150 vs F15”, nothing. I mean you would think … ---
**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:** [June 24, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5811 "2021-06-24T19:16:37Z")
That’s what the rednecks have. ---
**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:** [June 24, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5812 "2021-06-24T19:38:58Z")
The latest conservative outrage: Disney has cast a Hispanic actress to play Snow White. ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_McQwark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@Steve\_McQwark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_McQwark)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5813 "2021-06-24T19:40:39Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > Sadly, if you search yt for “F-150 vs F15”, nothing. I mean you would think … So much for Rule 34. ---
**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:** [June 24, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5814 "2021-06-24T19:47:05Z")
Rudy Kazooty’s law license has been suspended in New York. > **[N.Y. State Court Suspends Giuliani From Practicing Law Over 2020 Vote Fraud...](https://www.npr.org/2021/06/24/1009881665/n-y-state-court-suspends-giuliani-from-practicing-law-over-2020-vote-fraud-claim)** > > The court's decision states that Rudy Giuliani's conduct as a lawyer for former President Donald Trump during the election and in the aftermath "threatens the public interest." ---
**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:** [June 24, 2021, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5815 "2021-06-24T20:02:41Z")
An OAN person called for the mass executions of those involved in the coup stealing the election from Individual 1. > **[OAN Goes Full Fascist, Calls for Mass Executions Over ‘Election Fraud’](https://www.thedailybeast.com/oan-goes-full-fascist-pearson-sharp-calls-for-mass-executions-over-election-fraud)** > > “In the past, America had a very good solution for dealing with such traitors: Execution,” Pearson Sharp said, claiming thousands were involved in a “coup” against Trump. ---
**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:** [June 24, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5816 "2021-06-24T20:17:15Z")
I agree. Everyone involved in election fraud in the last election should be executed. That would be a total of … I think 0 executions. Oh, wait, there are a few reports of people using their dead relatives absentee ballots to vote for Trump. That might make a total of 5 executions. ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5817 "2021-06-24T20:31:09Z")
> [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](#): > > Everyone involved in election fraud in the last election should be executed. Does that include fraudulently telling lies to hapless minions to induce them to attempt to overturn the election? Asking for a friend… ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5818 "2021-06-24T20:40:42Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > I know of a lot of parents who are worried about their kids turning into satanists after listening to the Led Zepplin backwards. Those kids did turn into satanists. We call them Republicans now. > [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](#): > > Oh, wait, there are a few reports of people using their dead relatives absentee ballots to vote for Trump. That might make a total of 5 executions. Those would be _ex post facto_ executions of the dead people who voted. Or something… ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5819 "2021-06-24T20:50:34Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > An OAN person called for the mass executions of those involved in the coup stealing the election from Individual 1. > [OAN Goes Full Fascist, Pearson Sharp Calls for Mass Executions Over ‘Election Fraud’](https://www.thedailybeast.com/oan-goes-full-fascist-pearson-sharp-calls-for-mass-executions-over-election-fraud) I would strongly consider capital punishment for those who, in Sharp’s words, “… meddled with our sacred democratic process and tried to steal power by taking away the voices of the American people?” They just might not be the people he thinks they are. ---
**Author:** ![74westy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/74westy/32/3950_2.png) [@74westy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/74westy)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5820 "2021-06-24T20:54:06Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > > [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > > > I know of a lot of parents who are worried about their kids turning into satanists after listening to the Led Zepplin backwards. > > Those kids did turn into satanists. We call them Republicans now. Led Zeppelin fans don’t turn into Republicans! Ok, maybe the ones who only ever listen to IV. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=289) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=291)