# NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 2)

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**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")\
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I had that exact same thought in the Bannon specific thread:

> [@Steve Bannon - odds he will show up on Monday for his trial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-odds-he-will-show-up-on-monday-for-his-trial/967956/106):
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> I would expect the passport thing (actually, it seems like it should be standard requirement for bail (or even released on own recognizance)), but why a gag orde\<. Even if convicted of a felony (I believe he was facing misdemeanors?), once the trial is done, what reason is there to shut him up? Heck, let him yap, encourage it even - the prosecution could undoubtedly use it to show lack of remorse and push for the longest term available.

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