# 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:** 401
**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:** [September 23, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8001 "2024-09-23T23:53:11Z")
> [@Irishman](#): > > The effect of a 200% tariff would be to cause American farmers to buy from John Deere’s competitors, John Deere already has manufacturing plants in ten other countries. ([cite from allamerican.org](https://www.allamericanmade.com/where-are-john-deere-tractors-made/#:~:text=Some%20other%20countries)) A portion of their current Iowa manufacturing business will be moved to Mexico in 2026. ([cite from Yahoo](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/deere-moving-production-dubuque-mexico-144414076.html)) The proposed tariff will affect a small part of Deere’s business in America. ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8002 "2024-09-24T00:13:31Z")
So is it a stupid idea or not? ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8003 "2024-09-24T00:24:36Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > So is it a stupid idea or not IMO, if it’s implemented, it will have little to no effect on either Deere or American farmers. So, mostly bluster from DJT. Shocking, I know. ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8004 "2024-09-24T00:33:00Z")
> [@Ludovic](#): > > He’s just living up to the motto of the Trump campaign “what we have here is a failure to communicate”. You left out: “And it’s intentional on our part, dammit!” ---
**Author:** ![aurora\_maire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aurora_maire/32/328_2.png) [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8005 "2024-09-24T01:53:56Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > So, mostly bluster from DJT. Well, there’s also the enjoyment Trump gets from threatening a corporation to do what he wants or they will be very sorry. ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8006 "2024-09-24T02:09:13Z")
> [@aurora\_maire](#): > > there’s also the enjoyment Trump gets from threatening a corporation to do what he wants or they will be very sorry. Methinks that John Deere will do what it wants regardless of the empty threats from DJT. ---
**Author:** ![aurora\_maire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aurora_maire/32/328_2.png) [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8007 "2024-09-24T02:44:24Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > Methinks that John Deere will do what it wants regardless of the empty threats from DJT Sure. But making threats makes Trump feel like the tough guy he wants to be. He’s not concerned with follow-through. He just wants his fans to _think_ he can strongarm everyone. So he enjoys making threats to show off. ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 10:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8008 "2024-09-24T10:07:08Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > The proposed tariff _snerk_ There’s no proposed tariff, there’s an unhinged rant and a threat. Would the courts even allow a tariff on a single product line from a single manufacturer in premeditated retaliation for a business decision?, does the USMCA allow it? ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8009 "2024-09-24T10:34:55Z")
Does a MAGA fashion show count as stupid, or just weird and sad? > **[Inside a Truly Trumpian Runway Show, the Hottest Ticket on the MAGA Fashion...](https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-a-truly-trumpian-runway-show-the-hottest-ticket-on-the-maga-fashion-calendar)** > > On a sartorial mission for The Daily Beast, two journalists slightly bitter about their lack of invites to New York Fashion Week shows took a trip to Long Island. ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8010 "2024-09-24T11:21:46Z")
Wait - Pat Boone’s still alive? (Makes note for next year’s Celebrity Death Pool). Also: nice desecration of the US flag there. But I’m sure Trump would still fondle it. ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8011 "2024-09-24T12:51:55Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > JD Vance says that Harris has caused eggs to cost $4 a dozen… while standing right next to a price tag that says eggs are $2.99 a dozen. He’s holding a container with 2 dozen eggs - so at $4, he’s found himself a bargain! ---
**Author:** ![SoToasty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sotoasty/32/2803_2.png) [@SoToasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SoToasty)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8012 "2024-09-24T13:05:46Z")
I was going to say, 4 dollars for the protein portion of a meal for a family, is a bargain. ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8013 "2024-09-24T13:40:47Z")
> [@SunUp](#): > > There would also be a sudden supply shock to the market when John Deere’s tractors become effectively unaffordable, and prices would spike until domestic supply (by JD or competitors) matches demand. > > Until those new tractor factories are up and running, farmers would play significantly higher prices - or go without. So not triple the price, but I’m guessing a 50% markup wouldn’t be impossible. No problem. Trump would just blame the Dems, and farmers would believe him. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8014 "2024-09-24T14:25:36Z")
The red ballroom dress with “\_\_\_\_\_\_ (couldn’t make it out) Comeback 2024” at least was subtle and I’m sure would look absolutely radiant at the next Hamptons outing. ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8015 "2024-09-24T14:55:23Z")
> [@Guest-starring\_Id](#): > > The red ballroom dress with “\_\_\_\_\_\_ (couldn’t make it out) Comeback 2024” at least was subtle And the image of trump post-assassination attempt made it _to die for!_ ---
**Author:** ![de\_Worde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/838e76/32.png) [@de\_Worde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/de_Worde)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8016 "2024-09-24T16:41:28Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > He’s holding a container with 2 dozen eggs - so at $4, he’s found himself a bargain! He also said his kids eat 14 eggs a day. They must be in training to break Cool Hand Luke’s record. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8017 "2024-09-24T16:57:35Z")
In the Daily Beast article: > Each jacket comes embellished with, as expected, a classic Trump catch phrase. There’s “Fight, Fight, Fight,” “45/47,” and for the real fans, “Let Me Get My Shoes.” They’re having to dig deep to find a stirring phrase. It truly is a cult of personality. ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8018 "2024-09-24T17:06:22Z")
> [@Cheesesteak](#): > > does the USMCA allow it? When push comes to shove, treaties really only apply to the weaker power. Canada and Mexico are so reliant on US trade that we would be very reluctant to burn down USMCA over this one issue. So Trump, bully that he is, can run pretty wild before the cost of his bullying exceeds the cost of standing up to him. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8019 "2024-09-24T17:09:15Z")
Back to the fashion show, I’m recalling this 1985 Wendy’s ad. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/FpypTXccG2I/maxresdefault.jpg "Wendy's - Soviet Fashion Show (1985, USA)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpypTXccG2I) ---
**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:** [September 24, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/8020 "2024-09-24T17:10:55Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > Also: nice desecration of the US flag there. But I’m sure Trump would still fondle it. That’s not a nice desecration of the US flag. [_This_](https://www.yahoo.com/news/opinion-trump-48-percent-could-133000207.html) is a nice desecration of the US flag. (The link goes to Yahoo.) > [@Folacin](#): > > > [@Smapti](#): > > > > JD Vance says that Harris has caused eggs to cost $4 a dozen… while standing right next to a price tag that says eggs are $2.99 a dozen. > > He’s holding a container with 2 dozen eggs - so at $4, he’s found himself a bargain! Y’all just don’t understand New (Republican election) Math. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588.md?page=400) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588.md?page=402)