# 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:** 43
**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 28, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/841 "2023-08-28T22:55:12Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > > [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > > > Since there aren’t any treatments that those on the left are interested in blocking there isn’t much opportunity for it to backfire. > > Could a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription for painkillers to a Republican? I see where you’re going here, but no (at least not on the grounds of conscientiously objecting to pain relief for Republicans. Although since the only remedy for butthurt for a Republican is the eradication of the Democratic Party, maybe it would work, for that specific prescription). ---
**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:** [August 29, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/842 "2023-08-29T01:54:22Z")
[![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F4n5BnGWsAEZqtu?format=jpg&name=small) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F4n5BnGWsAEZqtu?format=jpg&name=small) ROOMER ARE STRONG! ---
**Author:** ![KarlGauss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karlgauss/32/3713_2.png) [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/843 "2023-08-29T02:07:05Z")
One of the follow up posts: > Roomer are strong in political circles that Trump is illiterate ---
**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:** [August 29, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/844 "2023-08-29T04:47:49Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > I see where you’re going here, but no (at least not on the grounds of conscientiously objecting to pain relief for Republicans. What about antipsychotics? On the basis that Rs are generally mentally unbalanced and, for the general safety of the country, should not be allowed to hide their deficiencies. ---
**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 29, 2023, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/845 "2023-08-29T09:51:36Z")
Ok, Roomer. Though I do wonder if Ron would succeed in that election. ---
**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 29, 2023, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/846 "2023-08-29T11:58:40Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > ROOMER ARE STRONG! Gotta watch out for those Idle Roomers. They’ve got too much time on their hands, and can stir up trouble. ---
**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 29, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/847 "2023-08-29T14:34:49Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > Though I do wonder if Ron would succeed in that election. He’d have to do enough sucking up that we’d start calling him a Roomba. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/848 "2023-08-29T16:23:53Z")
I thought he was supposed to be Scottish. That’s embarrassing! ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Greenjeans](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.greenjeans/32/551_2.png) [@Mr.Greenjeans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Greenjeans)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/849 "2023-08-29T16:55:49Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > Though I do wonder if Ron would succeed in that election. It’s starting to feel like Ron just wants to get out of Florida. ---
**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 29, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/850 "2023-08-29T16:56:41Z")
> [@Mr.Greenjeans](#): > > It’s starting to feel like Ron just wants to get out of Florida. Well, the weather hasn’t been that great. And I hear the schools down there are getting worse. ---
**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 29, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/851 "2023-08-29T17:32:19Z")
And the governor sucks! ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/852 "2023-08-29T17:45:41Z")
> [@Mr.Greenjeans](#): > > It’s starting to feel like Ron just wants to get out of Florida. Don’t let my foot hit you in the ass, Ronnie! ---
**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:** [August 29, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/853 "2023-08-29T19:51:41Z")
> [@Mr.Greenjeans](#): > > It’s starting to feel like Ron just wants to get out of Florida. He’s clearly worried about gun violence, maybe he just doesn’t want to get shot. [https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/24/florida-spending-61-6-million-to-bulletproof-capitol-windows/](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/24/florida-spending-61-6-million-to-bulletproof-capitol-windows/) ---
**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:** [August 29, 2023, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/854 "2023-08-29T20:16:14Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > > [@Mr.Greenjeans](#): > > > > It’s starting to feel like Ron just wants to get out of Florida. - > > He’s clearly worried about gun violence, maybe he just doesn’t want to get shot. > > [https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/24/florida-spending-61-6-million-to-bulletproof-capitol-windows/](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/24/florida-spending-61-6-million-to-bulletproof-capitol-windows/) From the link. > The Florida Legislature is spending millions of dollars beefing up security at the Capitol Complex with expensive bulletproof windows while also making it easier for people to carry weapons into those state buildings. This is what happens when you elect Florida Men and Women. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/855 "2023-08-29T20:47:06Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > The Florida Legislature is spending millions of dollars beefing up security at the Capitol Complex with expensive bulletproof windows while also making it easier for people to carry weapons into those state buildings. Well, the good news is that bystanders outside the building will be protected from the inevitable gunfire from INSIDE the building. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/856 "2023-08-29T20:54:31Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Well, the good news is that bystanders outside the building will be protected from the inevitable gunfire from INSIDE the building. Niga’ed. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/857 "2023-08-29T21:48:52Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > Niga’ed. Sorry, what? ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/858 "2023-08-29T22:08:43Z")
I bet that’s “Ninja’d” with a really awkward typo included. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/859 "2023-08-29T22:23:17Z")
No offense, but I really don’t need an answer from anyone other than the guy I was talking to. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/860 "2023-08-29T22:44:55Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Well, the good news is that bystanders outside the building will be protected from the inevitable gunfire from INSIDE the building. And from flying glass, too! Win-win! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588.md?page=42) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588.md?page=44)