# 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:** 92
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1826 "2020-11-14T01:05:15Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > To be fair to Tommy Tuberville, during World War II, many people were in fact fighting to rid Europe of socialism. Have we definitively established that his grandfather was not one of them? “I was born in Dusseldorf and that is why they call me Rolf!” …for all we know, the grandfather was that guy. [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063462/quotes/qt2305730](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063462/quotes/qt2305730) ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1827 "2020-11-14T01:12:50Z")
> [@mtnmatt](#): > > So, we LOST WWII? Was it OVER when the Democratic Socialists bombed Little Pwagmattasquarmsettport Harbor? ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1828 "2020-11-14T01:20:12Z")
Marx, Hitler…what’s the difference? ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1829 "2020-11-14T01:22:35Z")
Yeah, try reasoning with someone who’s fighting an imaginary army of pedophiles. Try reasoning with a pack of rabid jackals while you’re at it. ---
**Author:** ![Horatius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horatius/32/3572_2.png) [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1830 "2020-11-14T02:48:12Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > It’s impossible to exceed one lie per word. Kind of like a verbal speed of lie. Considering that there are many words with multiple meanings, you simply need to construct a sentence in which every possible reading is a lie. ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1831 "2020-11-14T09:56:51Z")
[Senator from Texas thinks the uncounted votes from Puerto Rico will change the presidential election count.](https://www.chron.com/news/election2020/article/John-Cornyn-Puerto-Rico-tweet-uncounted-votes-15724826.php) ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1832 "2020-11-14T13:02:01Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Thank you! I believe 2020 is ready to be melted down for scrap. Too toxic for that, kind of like that gamma ray source that got away in [Brazil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goi%C3%A2nia_accident). Dump it into the nearest subduction zone. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1833 "2020-11-14T13:17:50Z")
Good summary of the cases here. (Trump has prevailed in one, and a couple others are still pending. He has lost the rest). My favorite line: “I’m sorry, then what’s your problem?” — Judge Paul S. Diamond of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania > **[Trump Is Not Doing Well With His Election Lawsuits. Here’s a Rundown....](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/13/us/politics/trump-election-lawsuits.html?action=click&algo=bandit-all-surfaces-geo2&block=more_in_recirc&fellback=false&imp_id=874488296&impression_id=afcb32c3-2679-11eb-8021-218b02abdc49&index=0&pgtype=Article®ion=footer&req_id=665566814&surface=more-in-politics)** > > The president has suffered a string of defeats in pursuing legal action seeking to delay certification of his loss to President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1834 "2020-11-14T14:11:08Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > Too toxic for that, kind of like that gamma ray source that got away in [Brazil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goi%C3%A2nia_accident). Dump it into the nearest subduction zone. And that’s how the kaiju entered our universe. ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1835 "2020-11-14T14:50:44Z")
> [@JKellyMap](#): > > My favorite line: > “I’m sorry, then what’s your problem?” — Judge Paul S. Diamond of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania That line needs to be accompanied by a picture of Gritty. ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1836 "2020-11-14T15:16:58Z")
> [@Horatius](#): > > Considering that there are many words with multiple meanings, you simply need to construct a sentence in which every possible reading is a lie. Yeah, when you start going into other dimensions, they sky’s the limit, amirite? ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1837 "2020-11-14T17:55:34Z")
Illinois Republican loses race for congressional seat, goes to new member orientation at the US Capitol anyway. > **[Jim Oberweis Attends House New Member Orientation Despite Projected Loss In...](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/jim-oberweis-attends-house-new-member-orientation-despite-projected-loss-in-illinois-14th-district/)** > > As the event only happens once, Oberweis was invited to attend, his campaign said. A spokesperson said Oberweis was urged to attend as the race is still contested with a looming recount. ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1838 "2020-11-14T20:43:23Z")
It feels like these lawsuits are going to go on FOR-EV-ER. I know there are certain deadlines that have to be met, but it’s going to go down to the last second and be emergency appealed to the Supreme Court. Because they’re probably not going to accept “no” from any lower court, I am assuming. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1839 "2020-11-14T20:56:10Z")
Cornyn can’t be that stupid; he just hopes that others are. ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1840 "2020-11-14T20:56:12Z")
> [@Skypist](#): > > It feels like these lawsuits are going to go on FOR-EV-ER. I know there are certain deadlines that have to be met, but it’s going to go down to the last second and be emergency appealed to the Supreme Court. It depends on how the cases were dismissed. If they are dismissed without prejudice, then the case can be refiled as a new case. The judge is telling you, “Your case has no merit as it is presently pleaded. But you’re welcome to try again if you can find better facts.” If the cases are dismissed with prejudice, then it means you can appeal. The case isn’t entirely dead in water. The judge is telling you, “I don’t think you case has any merit as it is presently pleaded, but you’re welcome to go up the chain and see if my ruling sucks. However, you are stuck with the facts you have filed in your Complaint… so good luck!” I’m guessing Trump’s cases were dismissed without prejudice, so if he can find some actual facts to support his alleged damages, he can refile. However, it’s worth noting that the judges dismissing his cases have been brutally withering in their criticisms of his garbage cases and some of the lawyers who were pursuing the cases said, no more. They are withdrawing as counsel of record for Trump. At some point, Trump will run out of time, money and lawyers to keep the shit show going. He’s already withdrawn his case(s?) from Arizona. Sadly, much damage has nonetheless been done. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1841 "2020-11-14T21:28:27Z")
And the winner for stupid Republican idea this week: Trump picks Rudy Giuliani to head his ongoing electoral legal battles. ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1842 "2020-11-14T21:40:17Z")
Thanks for this. ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1843 "2020-11-14T22:14:22Z")
> [@EddyTeddyFreddy](#): > > And the winner for stupid Republican idea this week: Trump picks Rudy Giuliani to head his ongoing electoral legal battles. He will take the cases all the way to the Supreme Courtyard by Marriott. ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1844 "2020-11-14T22:18:11Z")
Dumbass MAGAtroid tries to pass off pictures of a 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship celebration – complete with green-leaved trees and a building prominently labelled “Cuyahoga County” – as pictures of the Couple-Thousand MAGA March > ---
**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:** [November 14, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140/1845 "2020-11-14T22:24:42Z")
You’re most welcome. I see I forgot to add the obligatory qualifier: IANAL. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=91) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-1/911140.md?page=93)