# 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:** 1395
**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:** [March 13, 2016, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27882 "2016-03-13T00:38:38Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Kentucky state legislator: [Requiring a DNA test from a felon to see if he is a rapist is more intrusive than being raped.](http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/03/12/kentucky-republican-to-rape-victim-getting-dna-from-rapist-worse-intrusion-than-being-raped/) And he told this to a rape victim who was testifying before the committee he is on. > [@](#): > > … “I understand your pain,” Seum claimed before telling Kuiper that her rape is not as important … Umm, I do not believe that Seum understands what “understand” means. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27883 "2016-03-13T01:18:01Z")
Ted Cruz is reading this thread and contributing!! “Donald does well with voters who have relatively low information, who are not that engaged and who are angry and they see him as an angry voice.” Ted Cruz said in an interview ahead of next week’s critical primaries that Donald Trump’s supporters have “relatively low information” and are “not that engaged” – an oblique \*\*dig at the very voters Cruz is aggressively courting. \*\*[Cruz says Trump backers have 'relatively low information,' not very 'engaged' | Fox News](http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/03/10/cruz-says-trump-backers-have-relatively-low-information-not-very-engaged.html) Later he claims he’s the one to beat Trump because of his victories in caucuses like Idaho. Idaho??? Key to the election I tell you. He also touts his endorsement from Fiorina??? ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27884 "2016-03-13T01:33:08Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > Ted Cruz said in an interview ahead of next week’s critical primaries that Donald Trump’s supporters have “relatively low information” and are “not that engaged” – an oblique **dig at the very voters Cruz is aggressively courting**. He probably thinks of them that way, but the key is that they don’t think of \*themselves \*that way. He’s trying to get Trump supporters away from Trump by making them think that supporting Trump is for stupid people, they don’t think of themselves as stupid or want to associate with the stupid, so they’ll consider Cruz instead. It’s actually pretty shrewd of him. ---
**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:** [March 13, 2016, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27885 "2016-03-13T02:02:52Z")
> [@vivalostwages](#): > > Texas 'Pub wants the wimmins to carry dead fetuses all the way to term, because…original sin. > > [http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/texas-republican-wants-women-carry-deceased-fetuses-full-term](http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/texas-republican-wants-women-carry-deceased-fetuses-full-term) That’s not actually what it says. It says “irreversible abnormalities”, not “dead”. It’s for things like Downs syndrome. ---
**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:** [March 13, 2016, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27886 "2016-03-13T02:40:46Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > Ted Cruz is reading this thread and contributing!! > > […] > > Later he claims he’s the one to beat Trump because of his victories in caucuses like Idaho. Idaho??? Key to the election I tell you. He also touts his endorsement from Fiorina??? Hey, he also won Wyoming’s caucus today! Ol’ Rafael is on a roll! ---
**Author:** ![Mona\_Lott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee7513/32.png) [@Mona\_Lott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mona_Lott)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2016, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27887 "2016-03-13T03:42:58Z")
Hey, let’s have a little respect here. Wyoming and Idaho are BIG states. We should have representation based on our geographic footprint. This statement has massive amounts of sarcasm, for those who are thus challenged. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2016, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27888 "2016-03-13T04:32:38Z")
Guess that’s why the label says “ **Mona** ’s Sarcasm Pie! Now, Improved! With _More_ Sarcasm!” ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2016, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27889 "2016-03-13T17:52:05Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > That’s not actually what it says. It says “irreversible abnormalities”, not “dead”. It’s for things like Downs syndrome. Or more fatal ones - I knew a couple whose fetus was developing without a heart (and possibly other internal organs). This law would have forced them to carry it to term. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27890 "2016-03-13T18:01:53Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > Or more fatal ones - I knew a couple whose fetus was developing without a heart (and possibly other internal organs). This law would have forced them to carry it to term. Probably the only thing worse than an unexpected stillbirth is having to go through the rest of the pregnancy KNOWING that you’re going to give birth to a baby that can’t survive outside the womb. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2016, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27891 "2016-03-13T18:02:55Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > Or more fatal ones - I knew a couple whose fetus was developing without a heart (and possibly other internal organs). This law would have forced them to carry it to term. Or any of the other horrible defects listed on the left on this homepage: > **[LGO188 | Bermain Bersama Mencari Keuntungan Yang Sangat Berlimpah](https://www.aheartbreakingchoice.com/)** > > LGO188 bermain mencari keuntungan yang tak terbayangkan menjadikan hidup anda jauh lebih berguna dan menghasilkan uang menjadi jutawan!. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27892 "2016-03-13T18:06:53Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > I knew a couple whose fetus was developing without a heart … This law would have forced them to carry it to term. They \*need \*that baby, to grow up to be a Republican voter! Thanks, I’ll be here every night of your cruise. ---
**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:** [March 13, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27893 "2016-03-13T22:32:50Z")
Crazy Louie Gohmert quote of the day: > [@](#): > > [Jews who support Obama are self-loathing.](http://crooksandliars.com/2016/03/rep-louis-gohmert-calls-jews-supports) ---
**Author:** ![Grsz11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Grsz11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grsz11)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2016, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27894 "2016-03-14T01:42:46Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Crazy Louie Gohmert quote of the day: Wow, if conservatives consider anybody who disagrees with an Israeli policy as anti-Semitic, what the fuck would they think here? ---
**Author:** ![Evil\_Captor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f17d59/32.png) [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2016, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27895 "2016-03-14T22:38:26Z")
[Utah legislature declares porn a public health crisis!](https://www.ksl.com/?sid=38871640) “Help! It’s everywhere! It’s coming out of the sky! No one can stop it. AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH!!!” Could we just have government by grownups one of these days? ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2016, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27896 "2016-03-14T22:59:24Z")
> [@Evil\_Captor](#): > > [Utah legislature declares porn a public health crisis!](https://www.ksl.com/?sid=38871640) I’m guessing somebody had an accident in his magic underwear. ---
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27897 "2016-03-15T00:05:46Z")
> [@Evil\_Captor](#): > > [Utah legislature declares porn a public health crisis!](https://www.ksl.com/?sid=38871640) Does that include the linked article verbally fellating their “bold step”? ---
**Author:** ![BigAppleBucky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigapplebucky/32/178_2.png) [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27898 "2016-03-15T01:06:20Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > OKLAHOMA CITY — Accompanied by Bible readings and constitutional fervor, the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted Thursday to remove license and training requirements for handguns carried openly. > Rep. Jeff Coody said his House Bill 3098 acknowledges rights granted by God and the U.S. Constitution. Rep. John Bennett, R-Sapulpa, backed Coody by reading a selection of Bible verses he said empowers believers to defend themselves. > > [Oklahoma House votes to eliminate license, training requirements for openly carried sidearms](http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/oklahoma-house-votes-to-eliminate-license-training-requirements-for-openly/article_e34c8be0-4adf-56ca-8424-3726304d6187.html) > > $1.3 billion in debt, crumbling infrastructure, 49th in most education measurements (thanks Mississippi), but going down with guns blazing. Right. God loves guns. Sure. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27899 "2016-03-15T01:10:50Z")
> [@Balance](#): > > Does that include the linked article verbally fellating their “bold step”? No, their “bold instep.” Foot fetishists, y’know. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27900 "2016-03-15T01:17:27Z")
> [@BigAppleBucky](#): > > Right. God loves guns. Sure. I bet you have NEVER seen God without a gun. Not even once. ---
**Author:** ![Evil\_Captor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f17d59/32.png) [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/27901 "2016-03-15T01:18:19Z")
> [@Balance](#): > > Does that include the linked article verbally fellating their “bold step”? Have no idea, didn’t go there. I’ve had enough of Utah’s filth for one day! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1394) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1396)