# 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:** 56
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2020, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1106 "2020-10-03T06:28:42Z")
[Republican Senate candidate in Delaware thanks Proud Boys for providing security](https://www.yahoo.com/news/gop-u-senate-candidate-delaware-174248865.html). Oh, yeah. That’s not worrisome at all, no way, no how. From the link: > Republican U.S. Senate candidate on Wednesday thanked the Proud Boys, a far-right group with a history of violent confrontations, for providing security at a rally in Delaware. > Lauren Witzke’s tweet came a day after President Donald Trump was asked to condemn white supremacist and militia groups during Tuesday’s presidential debate. > In response, Trump asked for a specific group and Democratic rival Joe Biden cited the Proud Boys – [identified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center](https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/proud-boys). Trump did not denounce the group, instead saying, “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by.” > When asked for further comment about her tweet, Witzke, in a written statement, criticized the negative labeling of these groups and cited the media as playing a damaging role in the national rhetoric. Oh, you really need to read the rest of it to see how off the wall she is. ---
**Author:** ![Toxgoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Toxgoddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxgoddess)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1107 "2020-10-03T11:42:18Z")
This isn’t new, of course, but the stupidity and consequences of science denial may be starting to be apparent to the knuckleheads. A running tab of how many senior GOPians being struck down by Rona due to their own stupidity (or hubris) might be informative. [So here you go.](https://www.thecut.com/2020/10/a-running-list-of-covid-positive-trump-associates.html) ---
**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:** [October 3, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1108 "2020-10-03T17:04:49Z")
They’re out of date. Missing are Ron Johnson, Bill Stepien, Kellyanne Conway, Chris Christie, and Thom Tillis. As of now, 11 people in Trump’s close circle have tested positive. Grassley has refused to be tested, btw. ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Wiggler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/red_wiggler/32/13190_2.png) [@Red\_Wiggler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Wiggler)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2020, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1109 "2020-10-03T17:20:51Z")
There are more Covid positive people in the White House than there are in New Zealand! ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1110 "2020-10-03T17:27:12Z")
Blatantly stealing. ---
**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:** [October 3, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1111 "2020-10-03T23:30:30Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > What to do when the presidents reckless behavior blows up in his face? > > Blame China > > > [@](#): > > > > Kelly Loeffler (KLoeffler) > > Remember: China gave this virus to our President @realDonaldTrump and First Lady @FLOTUS. WE MUST HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE. > > [6:17 AM - 2 Oct 2020] If any Asian-appearing Americans are assaulted as a result of this kind of hate-mongering, you’d better believe we’ll know who to hold accountable. ---
**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:** [October 4, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1112 "2020-10-04T00:20:48Z")
If only they had warned us (they did, repeatedly). If only someone had an existing plan to deal with a pandemic (even Turtle admitted they were given one). If only an office in the White House existed to respond to these diseases (it was closed down). If only after studying the disease, a method to slow or reduce transmission was readily available and simple to execute (wearing masks and social distancing). Always remember: Donald Trump, “I am not responsible.” ---
**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:** [October 4, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1113 "2020-10-04T02:46:18Z")
Ron Johnson went to an Oktoberfest after being notified that he has coronavirus. > **[GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Went to Oktoberfest Party While Awaiting COVID-19 Test...](https://www.thedailybeast.com/gop-sen-ron-johnson-went-to-oktoberfest-party-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19)** > > He insists he stayed 12 feet away from guests and only took his mask off when it was time to address the crowd. ---
**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:** [October 4, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1114 "2020-10-04T03:20:02Z")
A high school football game in Idaho was canceled after Ammon Bundy attended without a mask, refused to put one on, refused to leave, hopped a fence to get into the facilities, and then cops refused to arrest him. [https://scorebooklive.com/idaho/2020/10/02/emmett-caldwell-football-game-canceled-at-halftime-after-ammon-bundy-refuses-to-wear-mask/](https://scorebooklive.com/idaho/2020/10/02/emmett-caldwell-football-game-canceled-at-halftime-after-ammon-bundy-refuses-to-wear-mask/) ---
**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:** [October 4, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1115 "2020-10-04T03:24:47Z")
This should be cross posted in the “Controversial encounters between law-enforcement and civilians - the omnibus thread #2”. " When the school’s principal asked police to arrest Bundy, officers refused, telling the station he “wasn’t out of control and didn’t appear to be a threat to anybody.” ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1116 "2020-10-04T03:57:28Z")
IANAL but it seems to me that once the principal says he’s no longer welcome on school grounds, he’s trespassing. And for them to say that “Oh, he seems harmless” is to given him a pass that few people of color ever get. ---
**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:** [October 4, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1117 "2020-10-04T04:13:45Z")
People, have you never been to Idaho? Geez. I mean look at it on a map: it is shaped like a toilet for a reason. ---
**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:** [October 4, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1118 "2020-10-04T18:17:18Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > Always remember: Donald Trump, “I am not responsible.” “The buck passes here.” ---
**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:** [October 4, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1119 "2020-10-04T18:20:39Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > “The buck passes here.” 👍 I’ve also seen “The buck stops…somewhere else.” ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1120 "2020-10-04T18:27:21Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > Always remember: Donald Trump, “I am not responsible.” Also remember what HuffPost says: “When it comes to the president, there’s always a tweet that can come back to bite.” > ---
**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:** [October 4, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1121 "2020-10-04T18:51:23Z")
> **[Merriam-Webster sees 30,500% spike in 'schadenfreude' searches following...](https://mashable.com/article/dictionary-spike-schadenfreude-trump-coronavirus)** > > 📈 "The dictionary defines..." ---
**Author:** ![BigAppleBucky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigapplebucky/32/178_2.png) [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1122 "2020-10-05T01:43:20Z")
“Missouri GOP: President Trump has Covid and he’s still made more public appearances today than #HidenBiden.” ---
**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:** [October 5, 2020, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1123 "2020-10-05T03:33:46Z")
Seven staffers of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have informed him that they have reported him to the federal DOJ on bribery and abuse of office charges. > **[Texas Attorney General Accused of Bribery by Staff](https://www.courthousenews.com/texas-attorney-general-accused-of-bribery-by-staff/)** > > Seven of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s senior staff have asked federal officials to investigate possible bribery and abuse of office charges against him, dropping a bombshell on the vocal supporter of President Donald Trump who is... ---
**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:** [October 5, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1124 "2020-10-05T04:09:29Z")
Congressman Jim Banks claims that Nancy Pelosi is victim blaming when she said that Individual 1 is responsible for getting coronavirus. > **[GOP lawmaker calls on Pelosi to apologize for response to Trump contracting...](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/519559-gop-rep-calls-on-pelosi-to-issue-apology-for-response-to-trump-contracting/)** > > Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to issue an apology for her comments following President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis, accusing her of “victim blaming.”&… ---
**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:** [October 5, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1125 "2020-10-05T04:52:42Z")
MAGA convoy participant shoots into a truck on the freeway during the convoy. > **[Ohio man fires shot at vehicle while participating in Trump rally, police say](https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/state/ohio-man-fires-shot-at-vehicle-while-participating-in-trump-rally-police-say)** > > Police are investigating after an Ohio man participating in a parade supporting President Donald Trump fired a gun at the vehicle of a man he had an altercation with during the parade, according to the Hilliard Division of Police. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=55) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=57)