# 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:** 318
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6341 "2024-07-18T16:32:03Z")
> [@susan](#): > > Same as or different from Bill Penzey’s political emails? Exactly the same. Penzey is pissing off half his customers. But, since I agree with his politics, i spend more there, to make up for it. Works both ways. The right likes to think they can get away with their hate while decrying the “hate” from the left. But Bill Penzey isn’t saying republicans should be sent to concentration camps, deported or outright killed. ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6342 "2024-07-18T16:42:00Z")
Also, he accepts that he may lose customers for it without doing any crybaby whining over it. ---
**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:** [July 18, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6343 "2024-07-18T16:52:17Z")
By contrast, take a look at the reaction video from the Demolition Ranch YouTube channel (in the news because the shooter was wearing a T-shirt from their merch store). The creator of the channel very clearly and definitely denounces political violence, while also saying that he won’t make politics part of his channel, and continuing to not make it part. That’s the way to do it. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6344 "2024-07-18T17:24:54Z")
> [@Great\_Antibob](#): > > Also, he accepts that he may lose customers for it without doing any crybaby whining over it. And that’s the way to do it. ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6345 "2024-07-18T17:32:36Z")
Now that I (sort of) own a record store, I can contemplate doing something like posting a sign telling Trump supporters they’re not welcome. I’d secretly love to do so, but I suspect it would be a bad idea because: 1. I’d lose a significant number of potential customers 2. I’d risk some MAGAt coming back with an AR-15, because they’re batshit crazy 3. I’d probably piss off some centrist and left-leaning folks, too 4. I’m just not brave enough to risk 1-3 for the satisfaction of pwning the Pubes (and maybe getting some free publicity by stirring the pot) ---
**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:** [July 18, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6346 "2024-07-18T17:41:28Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > According to this [link](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/mike-johnson-teleprompter-rnc-speech-b2580649.html) it was Iowa’s attorney General. Thanks–that does make a lot more sense than if it had been one of Trump’s once-or-future AGs! ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6347 "2024-07-18T17:49:51Z")
> [@Akaj](#): > > I can contemplate doing something like posting a sign telling Trump supporters they’re not welcome. I remember, but can’t find proof, of a McDonald’s(?) that had a “no liberals allowed” sort of sign. I think it was in Arizona. Anyway, I understand your sentiment. I wanted to drive up there and throw a rock through their window. But I didn’t, because I’m not like a RWNJ. instead, I just didn’t eat there. Now, I don’t have the personal satisfaction of the owner knowing why, but I can live with that. ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6348 "2024-07-18T18:00:46Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Now, I don’t have the personal satisfaction of the owner knowing why, but I can live with that. Right? I just unsubscribed from Sticker Mule, but there was no response field to tell them why. 😠 ---
**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:** [July 18, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6349 "2024-07-18T18:02:09Z")
> [@Akaj](#): > > just unsubscribed from Sticker Mule, but there was no response field to tell them why But there is a facebook page. > **[Sticker Mule | New York NY](https://www.facebook.com/stickermule)** > > Sticker Mule, New York, New York. 176,074 likes · 4,291 talking about this. Custom printing that kicks ass. Easy online ordering, 4 day turnaround and free shipping. ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6350 "2024-07-18T18:32:19Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > > [@Akaj](#): > > > > just unsubscribed from Sticker Mule, but there was no response field to tell them why > > But there is a facebook page. > [Sticker Mule | New York NY](https://www.facebook.com/stickermule) It’s almost worth starting a Facebook account just to tell them off. ---
**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:** [July 19, 2024, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6351 "2024-07-19T01:37:14Z")
That moment when you realize your childhood hero is and always was full of shit. > In the immortal words of Tony Schiavone; “Hulk Hogan, you can go to hell! Straight to hell!” ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6352 "2024-07-19T03:24:12Z")
I turned on my TV this evening, and before I could change the channel I caught a little bit of the RNC. The head of the WWF (I think) was saying that he knows tough guys, and Donald Trump is the toughest. Seriously, that’s what our politics have come to, someone who hires people to pretend to beat each other up is telling us who to vote for? ---
**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:** [July 19, 2024, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6353 "2024-07-19T03:47:28Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > The head of the WWF (I think) was saying that he knows tough guys, and Donald Trump is the toughest. Dana White, actually. Head of the UFC. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6354 "2024-07-19T03:47:44Z")
At this point … what’s the difference? ---
**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:** [July 19, 2024, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6355 "2024-07-19T03:48:18Z")
Not much, considering that they’re both under the same corporate umbrella now. ---
**Author:** ![iamatractorboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iamatractorboy/32/21261_2.png) [@iamatractorboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamatractorboy)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6356 "2024-07-19T05:38:35Z")
Notice how he says ‘they’ tried to kill Trump. This is unlikely to be because he is sensitive to someone’s preferred pronouns, is it. ---
**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:** [July 19, 2024, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6357 "2024-07-19T05:39:47Z")
> [@iamatractorboy](#): > > Notice how he says ‘they’ tried to kill Trump. “They tried to kill Trump” has been a talking point the entire convention. I’d like to know who they think “they” are. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6358 "2024-07-19T11:12:13Z")
[![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6z63JEWQAIN6XL?format=jpg&name=900x900) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6z63JEWQAIN6XL?format=jpg&name=900x900) ---
**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:** [July 19, 2024, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6359 "2024-07-19T11:16:39Z")
I was looking for a place to drop this. [They never name names, because they can’t.](https://i.imgur.com/elG2dV7.mp4) ---
**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:** [July 19, 2024, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6360 "2024-07-19T12:43:40Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > At this point … what’s the difference? UFC fighters aren’t pretending, not that that makes him less of an asshole. > [@Smapti](#): > > “They tried to kill Trump” has been a talking point the entire convention. I’d like to know who they think “they” are. > [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588.md?page=317) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588.md?page=319)