# NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 3) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 4, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588 "2023-07-04T21:42:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 234
**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:** [April 5, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4661 "2024-04-05T18:19:00Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > five raccoons wearing a skinsuit they found in a rancid dumpster behind Taco Bell. Please. At least we know why the raccoons would be there; why the hell is she in Congress? ---
**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:** [April 5, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4662 "2024-04-05T18:20:24Z")
I still prefer the description of Ted Cruz I saw once: Asshole is actually a hundred rats wearing a human skin, and each of the rats is a thousand cockroaches wearing a rat skin. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4663 "2024-04-05T18:25:25Z")
It’s like an asshole haggis? Wait, that’s a horrible image… ---
**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:** [April 5, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4664 "2024-04-05T18:25:38Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > I still prefer the description of Ted Cruz I saw once: Asshole is actually a hundred rats wearing a human skin, and each of the rats is a thousand cockroaches wearing a rat skin. - I don’t believe that for a second. Cockroaches and rats have _standards_. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4665 "2024-04-05T18:35:28Z")
Breaking news: The NYC earthquake was a sign from God, according to the prophet Marjorie. > **[Marjorie Taylor Greene says NYC earthquake is God telling Americans to 'repent'](https://www.businessinsider.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-nyc-earthquake-is-god-telling-americans-repent-2024-4)** > > The earthquake had an epicenter about 30 miles west of Newark and is the third-largest earthquake in recorded New Jersey history. ---
**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:** [April 5, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4666 "2024-04-05T18:37:33Z")
If God wanted us to repent, he should have done more than knock over a lawn chair. ---
**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:** [April 5, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4667 "2024-04-05T18:39:59Z")
Yeah, “the third-largest earthquake in recorded New Jersey history” seems pretty weak sauce for an omnipotent god. We’re not talking California-level earthquakes here, even New Jersey has had worse. ---
**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:** [April 5, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4668 "2024-04-05T19:34:19Z")
Lauren Boebert got so shitfaced at a fundraiser that the servers had to cut her off and security stepped in to stop her from accosting Loser Donald for selfies. > **['Overserved' Lauren Boebert cut off from booze at Trump fundraiser: CNN](https://www.rawstory.com/lauren-boebert-2667701625/)** > > Multiple sources have told CNN's Melanie Zanona that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) appeared to be so inebriated at a fundraiser late last year that servers refused to give her any additional booze.According to the CNN report, Boebert was attending a... ---
**Author:** ![Jihi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jihi/32/17768_2.png) [@Jihi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jihi)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4669 "2024-04-05T22:07:21Z")
> [@Cheesesteak](#): > > If God wanted us to repent, he should have done more than knock over a lawn chair. Isn’t there something in the Bible about not tempting God’s mild irritation? ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2024, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4670 "2024-04-05T23:13:59Z")
> [@Cheesesteak](#): > > If God wanted us to repent, he should have done more than knock over a lawn chair. [![](https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/f27d15ebe045200b4fcda52bcfca0868) ](https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/f27d15ebe045200b4fcda52bcfca0868) ---
**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:** [April 6, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4671 "2024-04-06T01:10:13Z")
Newsmax seems to think that the city of Philadelphia is run by the state’s junior senator. > ---
**Author:** ![Fugazi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f08c70/32.png) [@Fugazi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fugazi)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4672 "2024-04-06T02:06:26Z")
You should have spoilered that picture. That amount of devastation can be pretty upsetting. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4673 "2024-04-06T05:03:42Z")
Video at the link if it’s not showing up here. > > > 😱 Scary Larry 😱 🇺🇦✊🏻🇺🇸🗽 @aintscarylarry > “So let’s talk about the Nazis. I would like to know – although I’m not posing a question through the chair – I would like to know what they did that was illegal. I would like to know what they did, in detail if you would like to share, that was wrong, that infringed on another person’s right.” - Laurel Libby (R-ME) April 5th, 2024 . [![](https://i.imgur.com/7PV1b1j.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/7PV1b1j.jpeg) ---
**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:** [April 6, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4674 "2024-04-06T06:58:15Z")
Dwayne Johnson says he regrets endorsing Biden in 2020 because Biden has “caused division”. You know, unlike the convicted fraudster and rapist who tried to overthrow the government when he didn’t get his way. > **[Dwayne Johnson Says Endorsing Biden for President in 2020 Caused Division...](https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-biden-no-endorsement-2024-election-1235961800/)** > > Dwayne Johnson will not endorse any presidential candidate this year. Oh, and it’s pretty rich hearing a biracial African-American billionaire complain about “woke culture” when that wokeness is the reason he, you know, _was able to have a career_. Must’ve taken one too many chairshots to the head in the Attitude Era. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4675 "2024-04-06T11:50:24Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Dwayne Johnson says he regrets endorsing Biden in 2020 because Biden has “caused division”. “Just give the bully what he wants and hopefully he’ll leave you alone”. > [@Smapti](#): > > Oh, and it’s pretty rich hearing a biracial African-American billionaire complain about “woke culture” when that wokeness is the reason he, you know, _was able to have a career_. Can I introduce you to Caitlyn Jenner? ---
**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:** [April 6, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4676 "2024-04-06T12:03:08Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > Can I introduce you to Caitlyn Jenner? Caitlyn Jenner makes Clayton Bigsby look like Malcolm X. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4677 "2024-04-06T12:42:21Z")
> [@](#): > > Dwayne Johnson says he regrets endorsing Biden in 2020 because Biden has “caused division”. Per your link, he didn’t technically say that; he said that him endorsing Biden caused division. AFAICT, it’s entirely possible that he means, _you know, I was a generally popular and well-liked celebrity with fans all over the political spectrum — the most followed man in the world, even! — and then I endorsed Biden, and got a ton of pushback as division ensued. So, this year, I’m keeping my politics to myself; four years ago, I thought endorsing one candidate over another would be the best decision for me at that time; but, as someone once said, hey, Republicans buy sneakers too._ ---
**Author:** ![Mijin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mijin/32/9369_2.png) [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4678 "2024-04-06T19:26:17Z")
Yep, this is indeed the distinction that Jessica Tarlov makes, and Pondering Politics in the link below. Also in this link, they make a good point that this lack of an endorsement is getting a LOT more coverage than Pence refusing to endorse Trump. (video has a somewhat inflammatory title but it’s actually very chill) > **[Fox News Liberal EXPOSES MAGA Co-Hosts' Hypocrisy TO THEIR FACES!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OS4MBaABZ8%2F)** > > Liberal Fox News commentator Jessica Tarlov exposes her MAGA co-hosts' hypocrisy to their faces about President Biden's economy and stops the spin about Dway... ---
**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:** [April 6, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4679 "2024-04-06T21:02:47Z")
Remember [good old Gym](https://www.techdirt.com/2024/04/05/jim-jordan-demands-major-ad-companies-explain-why-they-wont-advertise-on-truth-social/)? Now he wants to investigate companies for failing to advertize on ShitGibbadon. > [@](#): > > _Today, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent letters to the Chief Executive Officers of_ [_ **Diageo** _](https://republicans-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2024-03-27%20JDJ%20to%20Crew%20Grimes%20-%20Diageo%20re%20GARM%20steer%20team.pdf)_,_ [_ **GroupM** _](https://republicans-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2024-03-27%20JDJ%20to%20Juhl%20-%20GroupM%20re%20GARM%20steer%20team.pdf)_,_ [_ **Mars, Incorporated** _](https://republicans-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2024-03-27%20JDJ%20to%20Weihrauch%20-%20Mars%20re%20GARM%20steer%20team.pdf)_,_ [_ **The Procter & Gamble Company** _](https://republicans-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2024-03-27%20JDJ%20to%20Moeller%20-%20P%26G%20re%20GARM%20steer%20team.pdf)_, and_ [_ **Unilever** _](https://republicans-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2024-03-27%20JDJ%20to%20Schumacher%20Patel%20-%20Unilever%20re%20GARM%20steer%20team.pdf)_, all members of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media’s (GARM) Steer Team, requesting documents and communications as the Committee continues its oversight of the adequacy and enforcement of U.S. antitrust laws. The World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) through its GARM initiative may be acting inconsistent with U.S. antitrust laws and congressional intent by coordinating GARM members’ efforts to demonetize and eliminate disfavored content online._ > > _Evidence obtained by the Committee suggests that GARM members, led by Steer Team members, are colluding to demonetize conservative platforms and voices. This coordination does not always revolve around “brand safety” and “harmful” content as GARM publicly claims, but instead the desire to censor conservative and other views that GARM members disfavor. Communications reviewed by the Committee directly connects the major corporations with these efforts._ And ever again, Gym continues to misuse “conservative”. ---
**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:** [April 6, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/4680 "2024-04-06T21:57:34Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](#): > > > [@](#): > > > > Dwayne Johnson says he regrets endorsing Biden in 2020 because Biden has “caused division”. > > Per your link, he didn’t technically say that; he said that him endorsing Biden caused division. AFAICT, it’s entirely possible that he means, _you know, I was a generally popular and well-liked celebrity with fans all over the political spectrum — the most followed man in the world, even! — and then I endorsed Biden, and got a ton of pushback as division ensued. So, this year, I’m keeping my politics to myself; four years ago, I thought endorsing one candidate over another would be the best decision for me at that time; but, as someone once said, hey, Republicans buy sneakers too._ Of course it doesn’t matter what he was actually trying to say; his words will be used to sell the idea that Dwayne Johnson Sees Biden As Divisive. So, you know, Dwayne Johnson wants you to vote Trump! He should have known how his words would be used. > [@eschereal](#): > > Remember [good old Gym](https://www.techdirt.com/2024/04/05/jim-jordan-demands-major-ad-companies-explain-why-they-wont-advertise-on-truth-social/)? Now he wants to investigate companies for failing to advertize on ShitGibbadon. No doubt Gym has expectations of being appointed to high office, should the man whose nethers he’s servicing gain the Presidency. Democrats should really feature this oaf in their ads, along with the other stellar individuals Trump will likely elevate. As in ‘_is this REALLY who you want being in charge of anything consequential in your life???_’ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588.md?page=233) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588.md?page=235)