# NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 3)

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**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")\
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> [@Chronos](#):
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> And is that a shofar in the foreground? That’s at least closer to the right holiday.

Shofars have taken on a quasi-religious significance to the alt-right lately, so that part might possibly be a dog whistle.

> **[Why right-wing Christian politicians are blowing the shofar](https://forward.com/news/519258/right-wing-christian-politicians-are-blowing-the-shofar/)**
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> The practice offends many who consider it a hijacking of a sacred object.

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