# NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 4) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 22, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678 "2025-02-22T21:08:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 223
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4441 "2026-05-17T21:32:24Z")
And what amuses me is that the current occupant of the White House is the least Christian person to hold the office. ---
**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:** [May 17, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4442 "2026-05-17T21:35:42Z")
And neither the historical Jesus nor the biblical one would recognize American exceptionalist fundamentalist fascist “christianity” as being related to their teachings. So it all matches up. ---
**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:** [May 17, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4443 "2026-05-17T21:46:49Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I forget - what does the Bible say about praying for golden ballrooms? Yes, for two hundred years Americans have been crying out for a ballroom attached to the White House and it took The Lord to make it happen. Do these numbskulls hear themselves talk? Which Lord is he talking about? ---
**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:** [May 17, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4444 "2026-05-17T22:11:44Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > Yes, for two hundred years Americans have been crying out for a ballroom attached to the White House and it took The Lord to make it happen. MAGA has believed in the ballroom all of their lives. And it was always going to cost a billion dollars. (Firmly held beliefs as of 5-16-26.) ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4445 "2026-05-17T22:13:52Z")
It’s hilarious how everyone else has to _pretend_ to care about Trump’s obsessions (like acquiring Greenland or building the stupid ballroom) as much as he does, no matter how pointless or batshit insane they are. ---
**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:** [May 17, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4446 "2026-05-17T22:21:02Z")
Trump’s grand keynote at that event, BTW, turned out to be a 2-minute taped message where he was reading from a script, with multiple jump cuts, the back of his right hand strategically covered, and sounding like he was struggling to breathe while reciting quotes from a book he’s never read. Brezhnev had more dignity than this. > ---
**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:** [May 17, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4447 "2026-05-17T22:33:31Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > Yes, for two hundred years Americans have been crying out for a ballroom attached to the White House and it took The Lord to make it happen. You see, the mistake theologians have been making all these years was in assuming that Ezekiel’s vision was about the Temple being rebuilt in the age of the Messiah and the dead rising from their graves. Turns out God was showing Ezekiel the ballroom, and the valley of dry bones are the people with tears in their eyes who will call Trump"Sir" while thanking Him for building 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:** [May 18, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4448 "2026-05-18T03:15:44Z")
> **[Graham says it's 'worth losing my job' for non-nuclear Iran as midterms loom](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4571910/lindsey-graham-lose-job-iran-war-midterms/)** > > The world is watching closely this week as the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran passes five weeks and Trump returns from a visit to China. [![](https://media1.tenor.com/m/epgbKKkOOhcAAAAd/john-mulaney-and-i-said-promise.gif) ](https://media1.tenor.com/m/epgbKKkOOhcAAAAd/john-mulaney-and-i-said-promise.gif) ---
**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:** [May 18, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4449 "2026-05-18T09:28:23Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > Despite the claim to be for “Americans of every background”, CNN [reported](https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/17/politics/national-mall-prayer-event) that the faith leaders were all evangelical Christians “except for one Orthodox rabbi and two conservative Catholic bishops.” (And obviously no acknowledgement of anyone else, including non-believers.) A real “We’ve got both kinds of music here” moment. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4450 "2026-05-18T19:59:12Z")
They just making clear who they think is an actual American, worthy of citizenship, and who will be on The List for deportation and/or other disposition next. ---
**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:** [May 18, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4451 "2026-05-18T20:42:54Z")
'Zactly. ---
**Author:** ![Johanna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johanna/32/8318_2.png) [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4452 "2026-05-19T07:34:05Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > “We’ve got both kinds of music here” Country _and_ Western. ---
**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:** [May 20, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4453 "2026-05-20T21:10:22Z")
Former AZ sheriff and current House candidate has a history of sending women unsolicited dick pics and threatening to arrest them of they talked about it. > **[MAGA sheriff accused of sending nude photos — and threatening felony charges...](https://www.rawstory.com/mark-lamb-2676920767/)** > > MAGA-aligned former sheriff and Arizona Congressional candidate Mark Lamb faces allegations he sent women nude pictures and inappropriate text messages — then attempted to use the law enforcement powers of his office to keep it all under wraps from... ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4454 "2026-05-20T22:07:59Z")
I try not to prejudge from appearances if I can help it, but this guy looks like someone who would do that. [![](https://www.rawstory.com/media-library/pinal-county-sheriff-mark-lamb-speaking-with-attendees-at-an-event-for-jason-beck-at-tyr-tactical-in-peoria-arizona-photo-cre.jpg?id=61804196&width=1200&height=800) ](https://www.rawstory.com/media-library/pinal-county-sheriff-mark-lamb-speaking-with-attendees-at-an-event-for-jason-beck-at-tyr-tactical-in-peoria-arizona-photo-cre.jpg?id=61804196&width=1200&height=800) ---
**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:** [May 21, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4455 "2026-05-21T10:59:24Z")
Update on the A Mother Of A Revolution story from up thread, the one where the students walked out over the school board not letting the band play the song. First, the board (IMO) doubled down, calling it ‘indoctrinating’. > **[Watertown School Board defends decision to ban concert song, calls it a...](https://www.tmj4.com/news/dodge-county/watertown-school-board-defends-decision-to-ban-concert-song-calls-it-a-celebration-of-violence)** > > The Watertown School Board banned a concert song tied to LGBTQ history, and has released a statement calling it a "celebration of violence." > The statement said, in part, "The district’s controversial issues policy is clear: use of controversial issues is permitted, but only if it does not “tend to indoctrinate or persuade students to a particular point of view.” > **[Watertown school board pulls song tied to LGBTQ+ history from spring concert](https://www.wpr.org/news/watertown-school-board-pulls-song-tied-to-lgbtq-history-from-spring-concert)** > > Watertown High School band students won’t be allowed to perform an instrumental piece of music tied to LGBTQ+ history at their spring concert. > School board members called the piece “indoctrination” and said it could incite political violence. > “This is a perfect example of what everyone here ran on, which was ending indoctrination and radical curriculum,” Ouweneel said. The band ended up playing a different song. I wouldn’t ask or expect them to do this, but I was hoping they’d refuse to play. Either sit there silently or not even take the stage. But, as one of the articles I read mentioned, these kids are scared, they suddenly have half the country watching them. A local brewery, known for inserting itself into political issues, raised a bunch of money and is hosting a sold out band concert. The schools response…‘you can’t use your school instruments’. > **[Wisconsin Brewery Steps Up After School Board Bans Trans-Inclusive Song](https://pridesource.com/article/minocqua-brewing-fundraiser)** > > When the Watertown, Wisconsin school board voted 7-1 on May 12 to pull an instrumental piece honoring transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson from a high > When news spread that the Wind Symphony would perform the piece at the Minocqua Brewing Company’s Madison location, the board escalated further, banning students from using school-owned instruments for what it called “unsanctioned concerts.” Band directors and music stores from across the Midwest responded by offering to loan the students whatever they needed. Then, yesterday, a local church hosted them and the composer of the song conducted the performance. > **['A Mother of A Revolution!' composer conducts piece in Watertown](https://www.wpr.org/news/a-mother-of-a-revolution-composer-omar-thomas-watertown)** > > The Watertown School Board banned “A Mother of A Revolution!” from the high school spring concert, saying it violated the district's controversial issues policy. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4456 "2026-05-21T13:41:53Z")
Thanks. It’s important to remember that there are lots of good, sane people all around. ---
**Author:** ![Thing.Fish](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thing.fish/32/9168_2.png) [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4457 "2026-05-21T14:35:34Z")
They should have done this for an encore. [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VwcKwGS7OSQ/hqdefault.jpg "Woody Guthrie~ All You Fascists Bound To Lose") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcKwGS7OSQ) ---
**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:** [May 22, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4458 "2026-05-22T02:02:20Z")
Apparently, the latest culture war fauxtrage du jour is “Hollywood is casting a black woman to play a cartoon character from 90 years ago who was based on a black jazz singer because they want to destroy the white race”. > **[MAGA fans melt down over 'woke' casting decision for iconic cartoon...](https://www.rawstory.com/maga-meltdown-2676928759/)** > > MAGA is having another meltdown over a Hollywood casting choice, this time concerning an adaptation of a classic cartoon. The latest meltdown is sparked by news that Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson will star as Betty Boop in a... > ---
**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:** [May 22, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4459 "2026-05-22T05:00:28Z")
Iowa Republicans created the Center for Intellectual Freedom to counter what they described as liberal indoctrination on college campuses. But not enough students signed up for offered classes so University of Iowa students could soon be required to take the classes or they won’t be able to graduate. No irony here. > **[Iowa lawmakers move to mandate students take Center for Intellectual Freedom...](https://www.kcrg.com/2026/05/20/iowa-lawmakers-move-mandate-students-take-center-intellectual-freedom-classes-amid-low-enrollment/)** > > A last minute Republican legislative push could force University of Iowa college students to take classes at the newly-created Center for Intellectual Freedom. It's exactly what a report highlighted was needed to make the center successful. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/4460 "2026-05-22T05:13:19Z")
> [@aurora\_maire](#): > > No irony here. Outright Orwellian - Center For Intellectual Freedom But No Graduating If You Don’t Sign Up. Shithead. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678.md?page=222) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678.md?page=224)