# 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:** 294
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5883 "2021-06-27T16:29:41Z")
> **[Sen. Bill Cassidy: 'Roads and bridges are a woman's problem' because they are...](https://www.rawstory.com/bill-cassidy-womans-problem/)** > > Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on Sunday insisted that infrastructure like roads and bridges is a "women's problem" because they do the "shopping." > > > Cassidy made the remarks on NBC's > Meet the Press, where he was arguing on behalf of a bipartisan... This is some flawless logic at work: > “My wife says that roads and bridges are a woman’s problem if you will,” the senator added. “Because oftentimes it is the woman – aside from commuting to work – who’s also taking children to schools or doing the shopping. And the more time that she spends on that road, the less time she spends doing things of higher value.” ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5884 "2021-06-27T16:37:25Z")
I really really want to cry. As a woman. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5885 "2021-06-27T16:44:24Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > [Sen. Bill Cassidy: 'Roads and bridges are a woman's problem' because they are 'doing the shopping' - Raw Story](https://www.rawstory.com/bill-cassidy-womans-problem/) > > This is some flawless logic at work: > > > “My wife says that roads and bridges are a woman’s problem if you will,” the senator added. “Because oftentimes it is the woman – aside from commuting to work – who’s also taking children to schools or doing the shopping. And the more time that she spends on that road, the less time she spends doing things of higher value.” Men don’t get stuck in traffic jams on the way to work, because they use helicopters. Now, if the helipad isn’t conveniently located, their motorcades and security details clear the traffic ahead of them. At least, that’s what happens when I go to work. Isn’t it like that for all men? If elected, my first priority will be to address the lack of conveniently located helipads so men will not face delays is getting to their very important jobs. Roads and bridges mostly affect women, so as long as the women can get home in time to screw their husbands at bedtime, we’re good. And since that only takes three minutes, I don’t anticipate a problem. If elected, pledge to focus on helipads, because Trump won’t do a rally unless we have one. And I promise to make sure that women don’t run around claiming to be men just so they can use our helipads, because if they do, the word “man” will lose all meaning and you’ll have to wear heels when you drive your helicopter to work. I pledge to focus on these important issues, instead of frivolous women stuff like roads, bridges, health care and food. Real men don’t need that stuff. ---
**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:** [June 27, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5886 "2021-06-27T16:46:32Z")
hey you got my vote! ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5887 "2021-06-27T16:55:36Z")
I’m busy working on my “ **Heli-Great Hedonia**!” yard sign… ---
**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 27, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5888 "2021-06-27T16:59:16Z")
[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gov-desantis-plans-to-send-50-law-enforcement-officers-to-texas-border/ar-AALs7rY](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gov-desantis-plans-to-send-50-law-enforcement-officers-to-texas-border/ar-AALs7rY) and AZ, allegedly at the request of rabbit and douchey ---
**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:** [June 27, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5889 "2021-06-27T17:39:30Z")
From Fox article: > [@](#): > > The governor said on Friday the 50 officers would begin duty on Monday, but would not detail the exact location where the officers would be stationed on the border or who would be funding the mission. His spokesperson Katie Strickland [said](https://www.miamiherald.com/article252364603.html) that the governor’s office was "unable to share mission specifics. In a press conference, DeSantis said that mission funding was still a “point of discussion.” Yeah, ok, sounds well organized - what could possibly go wrong with a buncha cops just…showing up, kinda uninvited, possibly. Sounds Portland-y, maybe. …and following into this cute little piece of desperation: > [@](#): > > “Typically, if someone would help us, you know, we would pick up some of their funding and so that is how we would hope that it goes,” the governor said. “But we do not anticipate getting any federal funds.” ---
**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:** [June 27, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5890 "2021-06-27T18:15:38Z")
(wipes tear) That was beautiful. ---
**Author:** ![Truman\_Burbank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5891 "2021-06-27T18:19:48Z")
Damn, that’s some seriously succinct truth. ---
**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 27, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5892 "2021-06-27T18:45:44Z")
Republican who lost his Congressional race in 2020 used left over campaign funds to travel to the insurrection. He claims he didn’t take part in the attack on the Capitol, but social media posts seem to show otherwise. He has already announced he’s running again in 2022, and Qevin MqQarthy has already endorsed him. > **[GOP Candidate Bankrolled Jan. 6 Riot Trip With Campaign Cash](https://www.thedailybeast.com/gop-candidate-bankrolled-jan-6-riot-trip-with-campaign-cash)** > > Derrick Van Orden barely lost his race to be a Congressman. But then he used campaign funds to get to D.C. for the Jan. 6 riot. Now he’s running again. ---
**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 27, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5893 "2021-06-27T18:47:02Z")
Republican candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania says the US military has been color blind for 200 years. > **[A GOP Senate candidate claims that the military has been 'colorblind' for...](https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-parnell-race-military-colorblind-200-years-pennsylvania-senate-candidate-2021-6)** > > Senate candidate Sean Parnell in an interview with "Tucker Carlson Tonight" railed against critical race theory, blasting it as a divisive discipline. ---
**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 27, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5894 "2021-06-27T18:47:55Z")
Charlie Kirk says that the destruction of the apartment building in Miami was domestic terrorism, because architects have told him so. > **[Charlie Kirk Claims 'Several Architects' Told Him the Florida Building...](https://www.mediaite.com/online/charlie-kirk-claims-several-architects-told-him-the-florida-building-collapse-was-act-of-domestic-terrorism-in-insane-tweet/)** > > Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk claimed in a Friday tweet that "several architects" believe the recent building collapse in Surfside, Florida was an act of "domestic terrorism." ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5895 "2021-06-27T20:04:34Z")
In a since-deleted tweet, aptly-named Senator Mike Crapo praised a fallen soldier from Idaho who joined the military to fight in Vietnam, but somehow was killed at Pearl Harbor. > “Today, Navy Fireman 2nd Class Carl Bradley returned to rest in Shelley. He left Idaho to serve in the Vietnam War. He was killed in action aboard the USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, & his remains found earlier this year. May we remember his eternal sacrifice,” Crapo wrote in his initial tweet. [Link](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/gop-sen-mike-crapo-deletes-133529717.html) to Yahoo article. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2021, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5896 "2021-06-27T20:44:09Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > “My wife says that roads and bridges are a woman’s problem if you will,” the senator added. “Because oftentimes it is the woman – aside from commuting to work – who’s also taking children to schools or doing the shopping. And the more time that she spends on that road, the less time she spends doing things of higher value.” Later, when asked if his wife would comment, he replied, “Well she can’t now, being stuck under the bus and all.” ---
**Author:** ![bobsmom101](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobsmom101/32/2867_2.png) [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5897 "2021-06-27T21:40:24Z")
> [@Guest-starring\_Id](#): > > “Typically, if someone would help us, you know, we would pick up some of their funding and so that is how we would hope that it goes,” the governor said. “But we do not anticipate getting any federal funds.” He should try asking Mexico to help pay for 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:** [June 27, 2021, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5898 "2021-06-27T22:05:13Z")
He and Madison Cawthorn probably studied history together. ---
**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:** [June 27, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5899 "2021-06-27T23:13:03Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > In a since-deleted tweet, aptly-named Senator Mike Crapo praised a fallen soldier from Idaho who joined the military to fight in Vietnam, but somehow was killed at Pearl Harbor. ‘Knowin’ history ‘n’ stuff is for GIRLY men, not fur us manly Republicans!1111!!1!!!’ \ > [@eschereal](#): > > [MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gov-desantis-plans-to-send-50-law-enforcement-officers-to-texas-border/ar-AALs7rY) > > and AZ, allegedly at the request of rabbit and douchey DeSantis is SO running for President in 2024. The entertainment I’m waiting for: the moment that Donald figures out that DeSantis is running _ **and** _ that DeSantis has no intention of cutting Donald in on either the graft or the spotlight. What will Donald do? ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5900 "2021-06-27T23:30:21Z")
I love how people are assuming Donald is going to live to 2024. It’s nothing short of whatever the opposite of a miracle is that he’s made it this long. ---
**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:** [June 27, 2021, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5901 "2021-06-27T23:32:48Z")
I don’t know. It makes logical sense that Donald should be in terrible health and thus not around in 2024. But there were a _lot_ of logical conclusions about Donald that we all have come to over the past five or six years—and many of them haven’t panned out at all. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/5902 "2021-06-28T00:23:21Z")
Paul Ryan has apparently been living in a cave with no access to the outside world for the past four years, and he emerged recently and said some really funny things like: “Voters looking for Republican leaders want to see independence and mettle. They will not be impressed by the sight of yes-men and flatterers flocking to Mar-a-Largo.” > **[Fox Corp. Board Member Paul Ryan Unironically Urges Republicans To Reject Trump](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/paul-ryan-donald-trump-message-to-republicans_n_60b099e1e4b0c5658f9228a6)** > > Republicans "will not be impressed by the sight of yes-men and flatterers flocking to Mar-a-Lago," said the former House speaker, who sits on the Fox board. Paul Ryan, we have all been awaiting the second coming of you and the day has arrived! The Republican voters lost their way because you deprived them of your essence, and fell into despair while gazing at the vacuum caused by the absence of your leadership. Desolate and floundering, they all joined a cult as you elevated yourself by your golden bootstraps to your rightful place in a higher plain of existence in a cave somewhere with no TV. Thank God you deigned to return to the mortal world of party politics because you are the only one with the power, grace and charisma to break the evil spell that Donald Trump holds over the Republican voter. Yippee, our democracy is saved! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=293) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=295)