# Stupid Republican idea of the day **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [March 26, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897 "2009-03-26T18:48:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1284
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25662 "2015-11-19T23:50:47Z")
What’s with the rush to make nonsensical Norse mythology puns? It’s a regular Balder-dash. ---
**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:** [November 19, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25663 "2015-11-19T23:56:50Z")
> [@Bryan\_Ekers](#): > > What’s with the rush to make nonsensical Norse mythology puns? > It’s a regular Balder-dash. It’s something I never Tyr of. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25664 "2015-11-20T00:04:47Z")
Yggdrasil go and erm… No fuckit I got nothing there , ullr stop making puns. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25665 "2015-11-20T00:09:41Z")
> [@Bryan\_Ekers](#): > > What’s with the rush to make nonsensical Norse mythology puns? > It’s a regular Balder-dash. Speaking of which, I’ve never understood why the white supremacist Norse god worshippers don’t look to Balder for their prayers. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25666 "2015-11-20T00:20:58Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Speaking of which, I’ve never understood why the white supremacist Norse god worshippers don’t look to Balder for their prayers. Well, if this is serious thought (and right off the bat I don’t have a fraction of the expertise necessary to meaningfully discuss it), I gathered that despite the occasional use of Norse (and Nazi) symbols, white supremacists were routinely and devoutly Christian. I’m sure an internet search will find white supremacist pagans, but even then… is Balder well known enough, especially compared to Thor and Loki? Balder hasn’t even been adapted for the Marvel movies, as far as I know. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25667 "2015-11-20T00:34:53Z")
I don’t mean to threadshit here, but you might want to look up Asatru. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25668 "2015-11-20T02:05:01Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > I don’t mean to threadshit here, but you might want to look up Asatru. Gesundheit! ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25669 "2015-11-20T02:15:56Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > I don’t mean to threadshit here In a 500+ page thread? It’s like being concerned about pissing in the ocean. Anyway, a Republican will say something stupid shortly and give the thread more material in furtherance of its core topic. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25670 "2015-11-20T02:24:34Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > I don’t mean to threadshit here, but you might want to look up Asatru. You only get away with it because today is Thor’sday. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25671 "2015-11-20T03:54:20Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Speaking of which, I’ve never understood why the white supremacist Norse god worshippers don’t look to Balder for their prayers. Probably afraid they’ll have to shave their heads to show their devotion. ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25672 "2015-11-20T06:20:39Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Speaking of which, I’ve never understood why the white supremacist Norse god worshippers don’t look to Balder for their prayers. Bit of a pansy, wasn’t he ? Metrosexual momma’s boy, let the other kids throw shit at him for laughs… [QUOTE=Bryan Ekers] Anyway, a Republican will say something stupid shortly and give the thread more material in furtherance of its core topic. [/QUOTE] Thrud that. ---
**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:** [November 20, 2015, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25673 "2015-11-20T11:10:32Z")
> [@Rhythmdvl](#): > > [Trump](http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/donald-trump-muslims-database-ids): > > Maybe the special identification cards should be yellow crescents that they must wear pinned to their clothes. > > I can’t decide whether the level of support from Republicans he’s garnered and maintained is sad or horrifying. I think ‘sorrifying’ is apropos. This particular outburst has sent a number of Jewish organizations, for whom the historical precendent was painfully obvious, running the other way. But Trump is still going strong with the “asshole” demographic. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25674 "2015-11-20T15:19:32Z")
[Ted Cruz: It’s impossible to vet the Syrian refugees, since the Quran compels Muslims to lie.](http://www.salon.com/2015/11/20/ted_cruz_its_impossible_to_vet_the_syrian_refugees_since_the_quran_compels_muslims_to_lie/) [Oh, yeah, about that . . .](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=597226) ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25675 "2015-11-20T16:09:41Z")
Video of Trump wanting registration of Muslims: [Donald Trump's Plan for a Muslim Database Draws Comparison to Nazi Germany](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-says-he-would-certainly-implement-muslim-database-n466716) > [@](#): > > Reporter: “Should there be a database system that tracks the Muslims who are in this country?” > Trump: “There should be a lot of systems beyond databases – I mean we should have a lot of systems and today you can do it.” > Trump: [talks about illegal immigration and his wall] > Reporter: “With Muslims specifically, how do you actually get them registered into a database?” > Trump: “It would be just good management. What you have to do is good management procedures, and we can do that.” > Reporter: “Do you go to mosques and sign these people up into the systems?” > Trump: “Different places. You sign them up at different – but its all about management. > . . . > Trump: . . . People can come to the country, but they have to come in legally. > . . . > Reporter: “Mr. Trump, why would Muslim databases not be the same thing as requiring Jews to register in Nazi Germany? > Trump: [Silence.] > Reporter: “What would be the difference?” > Trump: [Silence.] > Reporter: “Is there a difference between the two? > Trump: [pointing finger in reporter’s face] “Who, who are you with?” > Reporter: “I’m with NBC NEWS. Is there a difference between requiring Muslims to register and Jews in Nazi Germany?” > Trump: “You tell me. You tell me. Why don’t you tell me?” > Trump: [moving on in line] “You tell me.” > Reporter: [after Trump has moved on down the line] “Do you, do you believe there is? Should Muslims, I mean, be fearful? Will there be consequences if they do not register?” Trump had the opportunity to state that no, Muslims would not be required to register, but he chose not to. He had the opportunity to state that he wanted only illegal immigrants to be registered, and not others, but he chose not to. That is truly chilling, and yes, the comparison to the rise of hatred in Nazi Germany is apt. When he focused on management, my first though was railroad supply chain services. ---
**Author:** ![YogSothoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25676 "2015-11-20T16:22:11Z")
Jormungand! Sorry, I got nothing but I wanted to play too… ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25677 "2015-11-20T17:40:47Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > Video of Trump wanting registration of Muslims: [Donald Trump's Plan for a Muslim Database Draws Comparison to Nazi Germany](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-says-he-would-certainly-implement-muslim-database-n466716) > > Trump had the opportunity to state that no, Muslims would not be required to register, but he chose not to. He had the opportunity to state that he wanted only illegal immigrants to be registered, and not others, but he chose not to. That is truly chilling, and yes, the comparison to the rise of hatred in Nazi Germany is apt. When he focused on management, my first though was railroad supply chain services. It’s going to be interesting to see what happens next. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25678 "2015-11-20T17:48:27Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > Video of Trump wanting registration of Muslims: [Donald Trump's Plan for a Muslim Database Draws Comparison to Nazi Germany](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-says-he-would-certainly-implement-muslim-database-n466716) > > Trump had the opportunity to state that no, Muslims would not be required to register, but he chose not to. He had the opportunity to state that he wanted only illegal immigrants to be registered, and not others, but he chose not to. That is truly chilling, and yes, the comparison to the rise of hatred in Nazi Germany is apt. When he focused on management, my first though was railroad supply chain services. Someone asked Trump a question that required introspection and a thoughtful answer? Republicans call those “Gotcha” questions. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25679 "2015-11-20T17:50:21Z")
Trump has apparently been watching the new documentary, “The Man in the High Castle,” on Amazon. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25680 "2015-11-20T20:19:11Z")
Mike Fuckabee: “[Obama is going to make us give up our guns and memorize a Koran verse](http://www.rawstory.com/2015/11/mike-huckabee-says-obama-will-make-us-memorize-the-koran-after-mali-terrorist-attack/).” ---
**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:** [November 20, 2015, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/25681 "2015-11-20T20:23:41Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Mike Fuckabee: “[Obama is going to make us give up our guns and memorize a Koran verse](http://www.rawstory.com/2015/11/mike-huckabee-says-obama-will-make-us-memorize-the-koran-after-mali-terrorist-attack/).” I thought his Christan faith didn’t allow lying. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1283) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1285)