# NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 2) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 7, 2022, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018 "2022-02-07T00:52:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 136
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2702 "2022-06-15T12:28:02Z")
> [@crowmanyclouds](#): > > Wait… guys paid to stick their dick in the crazy? Maybe they paid it to go away afterwards. ---
**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 15, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2703 "2022-06-15T13:51:28Z")
You did see my sarcasm tags, right? BTW - snopes isn’t saying that the event didn’t happen - it did. Asplundh hired undocumented aliens; had them use assumed names; got fined by the DOJ. They’re saying “Don’t blame Dr. Oz - he’s a shareholder with no say in the day-to-day operations.” Which is fair. My comment was showing the mental contortions people will go through for their appointed savior. I said the same thing in 2016 with Trump’s “build the wall” rhetoric, that people were going to say how great and honest he was because his main business is construction, which is known to rely on undocumented labor; removing undocumented labor would increase overall expenses which would harm his company. He’s a savior! /s ---
**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:** [June 15, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2704 "2022-06-15T14:00:32Z")
Nope. Completely missed the sarcasm tag. Mea culpa! ---
**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:** [June 15, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2705 "2022-06-15T14:32:03Z")
_Intellectual leader_?? [![](https://i.imgur.com/0LuCocT.png) ](https://i.imgur.com/0LuCocT.png) ---
**Author:** ![duality72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duality72/32/3910_2.png) [@duality72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duality72)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2706 "2022-06-15T16:30:06Z")
She very well may not have used her own name as an escort. The pic accompanying the article is from [ExploreTalent.com](http://ExploreTalent.com), a casting site. It’s not her escort profile, though it does seem to be presented as implying such a thing. ---
**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:** [June 15, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2707 "2022-06-15T16:57:45Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > _Intellectual leader_?? If you want to seem tall, hang out with short people. If you want to seem smart… ---
**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 15, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2708 "2022-06-15T17:57:09Z")
Lauren Boebert says Jesus was crucified because he didn’t have enough AR15s. > **[Lauren Boebert said Jesus didn’t have enough AR-15s to prevent crucifixion](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/06/lauren-boebert-said-jesus-didnt-enough-ar-15s-prevent-crucifixion/)** > > She also prayed for the death of Joe Biden at the Christian event... ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2709 "2022-06-15T18:01:57Z")
> 47 While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.” 49 Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. > > 50 Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” > > Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 51 Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. > > 52 Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword. 53 Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?” > > 55 In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me. 56 But all this has happened that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” > > Then all the disciples left him and fled. Matthew 26:47-56 (Word English Bible; public domain) He _told his disciple to put away his sword_. Try reading the Bible, you fucking idiot. _God_, I hate when people take the Lord’s name in vain. ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2710 "2022-06-15T18:05:51Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > He _told his disciple to put away his sword_. Try reading the Bible, you fucking idiot. That’s just because he was outnumbered, putting him in a no-win situation. Give Peter and a couple of other guys an AR, and the whole situation changes. Not sure how we get to the Resurrection from there, but that’s just details. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2711 "2022-06-15T18:07:11Z")
Yeah. If not for the Resurrection, Jesus’s entire purpose for, you know, _coming to earth_ wouldn’t have been fulfilled. He had to die so that we’d be entered into a new covenant. But that’s too nuanced for someone who arms her wait staff. ---
**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 15, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2712 "2022-06-15T18:16:38Z")
Nuances are for wimps and losers, amirite? ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2713 "2022-06-15T18:20:10Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > In my vast experience with escort services (several episodes of The Closer and L&O) escorts wouldn’t use their own names. Well, yeah, that’s just good sense. So what’s the relevance to Boebert? > [@Folacin](#): > > That’s just because he was outnumbered, putting him in a no-win situation. Give Peter and a couple of other guys an AR, and the whole situation changes. Not sure how we get to the Resurrection from there, but that’s just details. > **[Luke 22:38 - Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial](https://biblehub.com/luke/22-38.htm)** > > So they said, Look, Lord, here are two swords. That is enough, He answered. They had enough weapons. ---
**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 15, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2714 "2022-06-15T18:23:02Z")
There’s a “good guy with a gun” joke in here _somewhere_. ---
**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 15, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2715 "2022-06-15T18:23:38Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > That’s just because he was outnumbered, putting him in a no-win situation. Give Peter and a couple of other guys an AR, and the whole situation changes. Except that people who like to quote the Bible allegedly believe to be true (e.g. that Jesus had twelve legions of angels, or whatever it would take to get the Romans to go away and and change their undies, on speed-dial). ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2716 "2022-06-15T18:24:29Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > They had enough weapons. Classic intelligence failure - Jesus wasn’t expecting that many Roman soldiers (or Temple guards, too lazy to look it up). ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2717 "2022-06-15T18:26:25Z")
Once you accept that huge numbers of Christians have absolutely no understanding of Christianity it all makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![Cheesesteak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheesesteak/32/3694_2.png) [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2718 "2022-06-15T18:26:29Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > 53 Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels? My version of the Bible is a bit different > [@](#): > > 53 Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than 12 legions of real men armed with AR-15s, instead of you liberal sandal wearing pansies. ---
**Author:** ![Wolf333](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf333/32/3460_2.png) [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2719 "2022-06-15T19:18:11Z")
“This Human Caterpillar sequel is the worst.” ---
**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 15, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2720 "2022-06-15T19:18:30Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > [https://biblehub.com/luke/22-38.htm](https://biblehub.com/luke/22-38.htm) > They had enough weapons. I wonder if those swords were concealed or open carry? 🤔 ---
**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:** [June 15, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018/2721 "2022-06-15T19:20:03Z")
> [@Wolf333](#): > > “This Human Caterpillar sequel is the worst.”- Centipede. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018.md?page=135) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018.md?page=137)