# 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:** 345
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6881 "2024-08-08T11:25:16Z")
ISTM there’s more than enough evidence to show he’s stupid enough to have pulled such a stunt believing she was on the plane. ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6882 "2024-08-08T13:28:36Z")
Yeah, it reminds me of those idiots who would make a pilgrimage to Graceland, somehow get over the wall, and when surrounded by security say they must speak to Elvis. “Elvis isn’t even here today, you moron. Now shut the fuck up while we wait for the police to get here to arrest your ass.” Even a little planning is a must if your big moment is to actually, well, occur. ---
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6883 "2024-08-08T13:56:29Z")
> [@garygnu](#): > > Is that the same event where Vamce answers the simple question “What makes you smile, what makes you happy?” in the worst possible way imaginable? I haven’t heard this one yet. What did he say? ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6884 "2024-08-08T14:10:11Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > What did he say? The reporter, I believe, was from the local FOX affiliate. [Link from MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-vp-pick-laughs-loudly-when-reporter-asks-him-about-being-joyless-and-angry-what-makes-you-smile/ar-AA1optcO?ocid=BingNewsSerp) > REPORTER: Little bit different here. You have been criticized as being a little too serious, a little angry sometimes. What makes you smile? What makes you happy? > > SEN. JD VANCE: Well, I smile at a lot of things, including bogus questions from the media, Dan. Then he of course went on to criticize Harris for a number of things, then said this: > And so, look, I think my message to the American people is, is very simple on this, that President Trump in particular has the best sense of humor of anybody I’ve ever seen in American politics. Right, J.D. Trump has a great sense of humor, for a 13-year-old. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6885 "2024-08-08T14:12:55Z")
i can’t believe anyone thinks trump has a sense of humour. ---
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6886 "2024-08-08T14:13:23Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > President Trump in particular has the best sense of humor of anybody I’ve ever seen in American politics. He’s also the tallest, handsomest, most physically fit, and can sing like an angel. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6887 "2024-08-08T14:17:45Z")
I probably should have added the next quote as well. > President Trump in particular has the best sense of humor of anybody I’ve ever seen in American politics. > > He loves to joke. He loves to tell you know listen he’ll make fun of everybody that’s out there. So evidently Vance thinks that calling people by sophomoric nicknames indicates a great sense of humor. ---
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6888 "2024-08-08T14:25:31Z")
> [@Cheesesteak](#): > > He’s also the tallest, handsomest, most physically fit, and can sing like an angel. Donald trump is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I’ve ever known in my life. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6889 "2024-08-08T14:32:56Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Donald trump is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I’ve ever known in my life. …he said with tears in his eyes. ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6890 "2024-08-08T14:34:20Z")
Um, could we open a window? It’s getting a little stuffy in here. ---
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6891 "2024-08-08T15:34:08Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Donald trump is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I’ve ever known in my life. That’s Donald Trump of Ames, Iowa? The local grocer? I know that guy! He’s great! Is there another one? ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6892 "2024-08-08T15:50:57Z")
> [@Cheesesteak](#): > > He’s also the tallest, handsomest, most physically fit, and can sing like an angel. A good dancer, too. ---
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6893 "2024-08-08T15:51:39Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > > REPORTER: Little bit different here. You have been criticized as being a little too serious, a little angry sometimes. What makes you smile? What makes you happy? > > > > SEN. JD VANCE: Well, I smile at a lot of things, including bogus questions from the media, Dan. Jesus Christ, have none of their advisors ever explained the concept of a “softball question” to these weirdos? “Kids playing with kittens, my football team making a big play, my wife meeting me at the door after a long day.” Holy shit, how hard is that?!?! ---
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6894 "2024-08-08T15:53:17Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Donald trump is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I’ve ever known in my life It was much better than “Cats”. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/bFpZgDhS00U/hqdefault.jpg "It Was Much Better Than Cats - Saturday Night Live") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFpZgDhS00U) ---
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6895 "2024-08-08T15:56:07Z")
> [@Horatius](#): > > Jesus Christ, have none of their advisors ever explained the concept of a “softball question” to these weirdos? At least he wasn’t asked where he gets his news… Um, websites, and social media, I read all the sites. ---
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6896 "2024-08-08T16:04:58Z")
He doesn’t really even give an answer at all, then says “…you’ve got to take the good with the bad.” So weird to phrase it so that having good things in your life is the unfortunate thing you have to endure. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6897 "2024-08-08T16:43:21Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > Aldi’s milk is $2.95/gal or 18¢ for 8oz. 18¢ x 1750% = $3.15. That’s 1750% **as** high. 1750% higher would be $3.33. ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6898 "2024-08-08T16:53:27Z")
> [@Cheesesteak](#): > > He’s also the tallest, handsomest, most physically fit, and can sing like an angel. Little known facts: In addition to his award-winning appearance in _Home Alone 2_, Trump has also been the stunt double for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt, and Hugh Jackman in numerous action movies. During the late '70s and early '80s, Trump was the voice coach for Freddie Mercury, often dubbing for him in studio recordings. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6899 "2024-08-08T17:03:26Z")
> [@Stratocaster](#): > > > [@Cheesesteak](#): > > > > He’s also the tallest, handsomest, most physically fit, and can sing like an angel. > > A good dancer, too. _Trump is better looking than Churchill. He is a better dresser than Churchill. He has more hair! He tells funnier jokes! And he can dance the pants off Churchill!_ ---
**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:** [August 8, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6900 "2024-08-08T17:06:30Z")
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