# 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:** 479
**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:** [January 18, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9598 "2022-01-18T21:06:09Z")
“The policeman is not here to create disorder. The policeman is here to preserve disorder.” - Richard Daley ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9599 "2022-01-18T21:31:40Z")
Qanon Johnson tweeted out a push poll asking people if they want to IMPLODE the filibuster and let the Dems win. It’s not going the way he wanted it to, as about 95% have voted yes. > ---
**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:** [January 18, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9600 "2022-01-18T23:25:19Z")
Not sure where to post this: Carhartt is still mandating covid vaccinations despite the recent supreme court ruling. Now guess who wants to boycott the company? All they have left to wear is Wrangler and it’s only a matter of time before they find a reason to boycott them too. Some are saying Wrangler forces you to take CRT courses during new employee orientation… > **[Carhartt said vaccination remains mandatory for employees. A conservative...](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/01/18/carhartt-vaccination-employees-conservatives/)** > > Carhartt CEO Mark Valade said company policy on "an unvaccinated workforce" remains unchanged, prompting some to swear they would no longer buy the brand's products. ---
**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:** [January 18, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9601 "2022-01-18T23:34:57Z")
> [@OttoDaFe](#): > > Regarding Kennedy (Senior, Junior or both) and Trump, I’m becoming more and more convinced that Q is actually one or more former writers for the [Weekly World News](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weekly_World_News). So I would not be at all surprised if there were a Q-tip that Trump’s running mate in 2024 will be Bat Boy. I miss Bat Boy. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Greenjeans](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.greenjeans/32/551_2.png) [@Mr.Greenjeans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Greenjeans)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9602 "2022-01-18T23:58:10Z")
> [@OttoDaFe](#): > > Regarding Kennedy (Senior, Junior or both) and Trump, I’m becoming more and more convinced that Q is actually one or more former writers for the [Weekly World News](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weekly_World_News). So I would not be at all surprised if there were a Q-tip that Trump’s running mate in 2024 will be Bat Boy I’ll be hopping mad if they don’t pick Ed Anger as Secretary of State. > **[Ed Anger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Anger?wprov=sfla1)** > > Ed Anger is a pseudonymous opinion columnist in the Weekly World News, a former U.S. tabloid, now a web site. In addition to weekly columns, a collected book of his writings, Let's Pave the Stupid Rainforests & Give School Teachers Stun Guns: And Other Ways to Save America was published in 1996. > The identity was created by Weekly World News writer Rafael "Rafe" Klinger in 1979. Anger's columns were written by the paper's editor Eddie Clontz from approximately 1990 until Clontz's departure in 200... ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9603 "2022-01-19T01:14:39Z")
I understood that reference. I even have that movie. ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9604 "2022-01-19T01:53:57Z")
Here’s some news: > **[Florida could shield whites from 'discomfort' of racist past](https://apnews.com/article/business-florida-lawsuits-ron-desantis-racial-injustice-3ec10492b7421543315acf4491813c1b)** > > TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A bill pushed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making white people feel “discomfort” when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in... ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9605 "2022-01-19T01:54:54Z")
You have excellent cinemasense! 🕶 ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9606 "2022-01-19T02:02:04Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Qanon Johnson tweeted out a push poll asking people if they want to IMPLODE the filibuster and let the Dems win. > > It’s not going the way he wanted it to, as about 95% have voted yes. > > [x.com](https://twitter.com/RonJohnsonWI/status/1483521588876222480) Well, many do enjoy the ramming. (I voted; did you? 😁) ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9607 "2022-01-19T03:04:46Z")
As we say in Texas, “Vote early and often.” ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9608 "2022-01-19T03:14:42Z")
Unless you can’t get a registration form due to “supply chain issues”: > **[Texas says supply chain issues have limited the number of voter registration...](https://www.kut.org/politics/2022-01-18/texas-says-supply-chain-issues-have-limited-the-number-of-voter-registration-forms-it-can-give-out)** > > The Texas League of Women Voters says this shortage is disproportionately affecting the thousands of newly naturalized citizens they usually register each year. But that’s ok, they can just register online. Oh wait, Texas doesn’t have online registration? Sucks to be you, I guess. ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9609 "2022-01-19T05:17:04Z")
Weekly World News is till around in website form with regularly updated content if you need your Batboy or Ed anger fix. > **[Weekly World News](https://weeklyworldnews.com/)** > > The World’s Only Reliable News ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9610 "2022-01-19T07:49:46Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > All they have left to wear is Wrangler and it’s only a matter of time before they find a reason to boycott them too. Dang, it’s not like I WANT to see the likes of Mitch McConnell having to go around nekkid. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9611 "2022-01-19T07:51:10Z")
> [@Catamount](#): > > > [@OttoDaFe](#): > > > > Regarding Kennedy (Senior, Junior or both) and Trump, I’m becoming more and more convinced that Q is actually one or more former writers for the [Weekly World News](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weekly_World_News). So I would not be at all surprised if there were a Q-tip that Trump’s running mate in 2024 will be Bat Boy. > > I miss Bat Boy. Yeah, Batshit Boy was a poor substitute. ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9612 "2022-01-19T08:57:46Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > Here’s some news: But tell us again about how liberals are snowflakes? ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9613 "2022-01-19T18:49:18Z")
A doctor employed by the Florida state Department of Health has been put on administrative leave after encouraging his employees to get vaccinated. > **[Florida Department of Health confirms Dr. Raul Pino put on leave for...](https://www.wmfe.org/2022-01-18/pino-put-on-leave-for-encouraging-orange-county-department-of-health-employees-to-get-vaccinated)** > > Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has banned vaccine mandates in the workplace, and the state has seen a surge in Omicron cases. ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9614 "2022-01-19T18:51:12Z")
Eric Trump and Allen Weisselberg both pled the Fifth Amendment over 500 times in answering questions about the Trump Organization in the New York state Attorney General’s probe. > **[Eric Trump and Allen Weisselberg invoked their 5th Amendment rights more than...](https://www.businessinsider.com/eric-trump-weisselberg-invoked-5th-amendment-rights-500-times-2022-1)** > > Both Eric Trump and Allen Weisselberg sat for depositions in 2020, where they each invoked their Fifth Amendment rights over 500 times, a filing said. ---
**Author:** ![irae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f0a364/32.png) [@irae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irae)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9615 "2022-01-19T18:58:39Z")
“You see the mob takes the Fifth. If you’re innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?” -DJT ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9616 "2022-01-19T19:00:24Z")
Ted Cruz sent out a campaign flyer saying he’s investigating the FBI collusion in the 1/6 attack. > ---
**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:** [January 19, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/9617 "2022-01-19T19:29:25Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Ted Cruz sent out a campaign flyer saying he’s investigating the FBI collusion in the 1/6 attack. Whoever came up with the phrase “and the liberal media can’t stand it!” deserves a spot in some dark hall of fame. Seven words that guarantee, no matter how idiotic whatever you just wrote might be, millions of feeble-minded MAGAts will nod their heads and say _Hell yeah!_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=478) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=480)