# 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:** 49
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/961 "2025-06-01T14:28:51Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > (That should be ‘thirty ought six’, right? ) More properly, it’s a rifle that fires .30-06 ammunition - as in a type of .30 caliber ammunition that was originally developed in 1906 (‘aught six’). Given Noem’s own lack of knowledge on proper handling of firearms, that sort of oversight in her staged letter is unsurprising. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/962 "2025-06-02T17:24:54Z")
Just tell her to look for a 30 yard long rifle. What a maroon. ---
**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:** [June 2, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/963 "2025-06-02T17:31:20Z")
[![](https://aws.boone-crockett.org/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/puntgun_header.jpg) ](https://aws.boone-crockett.org/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/puntgun_header.jpg) And that’s just 10 feet. ---
**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:** [June 2, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/964 "2025-06-02T17:54:17Z")
> [@Monty](#): > > Let’s hope he doesn’t find out how many of the streets in Dale City are named. It might give him an idea. Checking a map… Starting with B? I’m not seeing whatever it is. As to @Joey_P 's post, if the administration is prioritizing railroading Hispanics over finding people actually plotting against the President, that has… implications. ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/965 "2025-06-02T17:55:33Z")
After Joni Ernst slip saying everyone will die, she just doubled-down on that, releasing a sarcastic video while walking through a graveyard. It’s so cringe that I couldn’t finish the video. Anyway, [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqdwSLKE554) it is. I mean, seriously, who wants a politician that has any sort of empathy or care for their constituents anyway. ---
**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:** [June 2, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/966 "2025-06-02T18:00:31Z")
> [@RitterSport](#): > > I mean, seriously, who wants a politician that has any sort of empathy or care for their constituents anyway. All that matters is that’s she owns the libs. ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/967 "2025-06-02T18:05:38Z")
I have to believe this is too far, even for many of her MAGA followers. Not all MAGAs are deranged sociopaths like her. ---
**Author:** ![LoneRhino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lonerhino/32/1311_2.png) [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/968 "2025-06-02T18:24:11Z")
> [@RitterSport](#): > > Not all MAGAs are deranged sociopaths like her. They just worship them. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/969 "2025-06-02T18:24:47Z")
> [@RitterSport](#): > > Not all MAGAs are deranged sociopaths like her. I’m guessing they all know what a .30-06 is too. And HOPEFULLY don’t shot their dogs in the face. ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/970 "2025-06-02T18:33:28Z")
I thought that was the other deranged sociopath, Kristi Noem? Ernst was the one who said she enjoyed castrating pigs or something. ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/971 "2025-06-02T18:45:55Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > Checking a map… Starting with B? I’m not seeing whatever it is. Per the Wikipedia article for Dale City, VA: > The streets along [Dale Boulevard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Boulevard) (generally) proceed alphabetically when followed from east to west starting from Gideon Dr. and ending at Hoadly Rd.: Ashdale, Barksdale, Birchdale, Cherrydale, Cloverdale, Darbydale, Emberdale, Evansdale, Forestdale, Glendale, Hillendale, Kerrydale, Kirkdale, Lindendale (which includes Surrydale Ct.), Mapledale, Nottingdale, Orangedale, Princedale, Queensdale, Ridgedale, Silverdale, and Trentdale ---
**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:** [June 2, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/972 "2025-06-02T19:04:57Z")
> [@RitterSport](#): > > It’s so cringe that I couldn’t finish the video. “_I’m really really glad I didn’t have to bring up the subject of the tooth fairy as well._” What a loathesome sack of (Felon-ONE). ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/973 "2025-06-02T19:53:04Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > “_I’m really really glad I didn’t have to bring up the subject of the tooth fairy as well._” She did. “Pray” ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/974 "2025-06-02T20:10:25Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > All that matters is that’s she owns the libs. I heard some poli sci person in a podcast use this Ernst episode as an example of what he described as Trump’s patrimonialism approach to government. Sucking up to Trump even at the expense of her constituents is what’s required from her. Owning the libs is a bonus that goes along with that. I was somewhat aware of [patrimonialism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism) but refreshed my memory on the details and I can see why the guy describes aspects of Trump’s approach as such: > **Patrimonialism** is a form of [governance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governance) in which the ruler governs on the basis of personal loyalties which are derived from patron-client relations, personal allegiances, kin ties and combinations thereof.[[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-:0-1) Patrimonialism is closely related to [corruption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption), [opportunism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunism) and [machine politics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_machine).[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-:1-2) It can contribute to [underdevelopment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdevelopment) and weak [state capacity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_capacity).[[3]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-:2-3) > > In contrast to many other systems of governance, the ruler does not derive legitimacy from personal charisma or a sense of mission, but primarily through the ability to dole out rewards and punishments.[[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-:0-1)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-:1-2) Initially coined by Max Weber, patrimonialism stands in contrast to [rational-legal bureaucracies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational-legal_authority), as there is no objective of efficiency in public administration and government staff are not advanced based on merit, experience and training.[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-:1-2)[[4]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-:3-4)[[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-:0-1) > > … > > ## Weakness > > [[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Patrimonialism&action=edit§ion=9)] > > Johnathan Rauch notes that the opposite of patrimonialism is not democracy but “bureaucratic proceduralism”. The weakness of patrimonialism is that as it undermines bureaucracy it “weakens and eventually cripples” the state. Skilled, or just competent people are replaced by obedient ones dependent on the ruler’s support; corruption is accelerated as contractors, grant-givers, civil servants become accustomed to currying favor.[[19]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-rauch-atlantic-2-24-25-19) > > Bureaucracy is necessary for an advanced, complicated society to operate well, but it seeks expertise, functions according to laws and rules, interfering with the whims of the father-ruler to dispense favors and punishments.[[19]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-rauch-atlantic-2-24-25-19) Eventually at some point the public’s instinctual antagonism to corruption (the giving of service to others and not to the public) and incompetence will be triggered and bring the regime down.[[19]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrimonialism#cite_note-rauch-atlantic-2-24-25-19) Going against Trump will get you primaried and there’s always the threat against your physical safety by some of the more unhigned MAGAs. ---
**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:** [June 2, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/975 "2025-06-02T21:34:49Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > Sucking up … ~~even~~ at the expense of her constituents is what’s required from her. What is with that extra word there? ---
**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:** [June 3, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/976 "2025-06-03T01:32:56Z")
Back to the ‘30 yard 6’ letter. The person named as the author, the one arrested by ICE was robbed a few years back…and do I need to go any further? The person who actually wrote the letters, plural, was the suspect in that case. He was trying to get the victim/witness deported. He’s currently in jail from that robbery. He wrote and mailed the letters from jail. He made multiple phone calls to people on the outside, using the recorded jail phone, and explained his plan. He’s charged with, Misappropriate ID Info - Harm Reputation, bail jumping and witness intimidation. I wonder if he’ll end up with any sort of federal/ICE related charges. > **[Milwaukee man admits to framing undocumented man in Trump, ICE threats](https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-man-admits-framing-immigrant-trump-assassination-threat)** > > Demetric Scott admitted to investigators that he wrote everything in the threatening letters himself. Ongoing court case from the robbery: > **[Wisconsin Circuit Court Access](https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2023CF004471&countyNo=40&index=0&mode=details)** Court case for the letters: > **[Wisconsin Circuit Court Access](https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2025CF002572&countyNo=40&index=0&mode=details)** ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/977 "2025-06-03T04:11:40Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > The person who actually wrote the letters, plural, was the suspect in that case. He was trying to get the victim/witness deported. For those that aren’t keeping up, this is the reason that ‘Sanctuary Cities’ exist. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2025, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/978 "2025-06-03T06:44:57Z")
I can’t wait to hear the denial on this one. “He was paid by Bezos to say he wrote the letters! He’s pardoned!” ---
**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:** [June 3, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/979 "2025-06-03T14:42:12Z")
> [@crowmanyclouds](#): > > For those that aren’t keeping up, this is the reason that ‘Sanctuary Cities’ exist. Trump is in the process of turning ‘Sanctuary Cities’ into the current boogeyman. Not much different than calling everything he doesn’t like ‘woke’. > **[Donald Trump "sanctuary cities" list called out by officials: "Negligent"](https://www.newsweek.com/trump-sanctuary-cities-negligent-2079313)** > > The list is aimed to crack down on what the Trump administration sees as places that do not comply with its illegal immigration push. > The list includes spelling errors and names of areas that actually backed President [Donald Trump](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/donald-trump)’s immigration policies, with one local official saying mistakes on the document were “negligent.” > But the list had misspellings and included sparsely populated counties that have little to do with immigration, as well as areas that overwhelmingly backed Trump and his hardline immigration policies, The Associated Press reported. > Some counties were mislabeled as cities and vice versa and misspelled communities included Cincinnati. In North Dakota, seven mostly small, rural counties wound up on the list, including Slope County, which also backed Trump > **[Milwaukee, other Wisconsin 'sanctuary jurisdictions' listed as defying...](https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/31/trump-sanctuary-list-includes-milwaukee-madison-and-shawano-county/83944698007/)** > > The list accuses communities of defying enforcement of federal immigration law and threatens the loss of federal grants and contracts. > But communities on the list across the country questioned their inclusion, with some Trump-supporting places saying they have no sanctuary immigration policies. WAG, they’re going to use the ‘sanctuary city’ determination to invoke some type of State Of Emergency and allow ICE show up and start grabbing people without local officials being able to do much about it. Regardless, it’s another distraction for the public and more cases to keep the court system bogged down while he moves on to the next thing scheme. ---
**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:** [June 3, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678/980 "2025-06-03T15:35:58Z")
We’re doomed. Well, mostly the coastal areas are doomed, and areas that can be reached by modern hurricanes. Nope, I’ll just say we’re doomed. [FEMA head David Richardson unaware the US has a hurrican season](https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/02/politics/david-richardson-fema-head-unaware-hurricane-season) > **[FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season |...](https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/02/politics/david-richardson-fema-head-unaware-hurricane-season)** > > Staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency were caught off-guard and left bewildered when the disaster relief agency’s new acting head David Richardson told personnel that he was previously unaware that the United States has a hurricane season,... [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678.md?page=48) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-4/1014678.md?page=50)