# 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:** 1486
**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:** [June 22, 2016, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29702 "2016-06-22T17:27:11Z")
> [@Typo\_Negative](#): > > This doesn’t sound right. > > I was under the impression that he doesn’t get Secret Service protection until he gets the party nomination. No - at least some candidates get protection - not sure how it is decided, but Bernie still has his team - and [it’s costing the government money.](http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/06/19/sanders_refusal_to_end_campaign_costs_taxpayers_38_000_a_day.html) Although I’m always a little leary of those claims - the agents presumably would be paid anyway, although doing different work. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29703 "2016-06-22T18:12:18Z")
There’s no way that this confrontation/rant isn’t the Stupidest Republican Idea of the Day (for today): [ > [@as-yet-still-anonymous Arizona Trump Supporter](#): > > Donkey boy, I’m comin’ for you! Now take off that mask! ]([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh0eCcg9BTk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh0eCcg9BTk)) ---
**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:** [June 22, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29704 "2016-06-22T19:14:02Z")
> [@Typo\_Negative](#): > > This doesn’t sound right. > > I was under the impression that he doesn’t get Secret Service protection until he gets the party nomination. No. Trump, Clinton and Bernie all have SS protection. ---
**Author:** ![E-DUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/e-dub/32/403_2.png) [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29705 "2016-06-22T19:27:49Z")
Candidates don’t routinely get protection till they’re nominated, but if someone is regarded as high-grade assassin-bait, it’s a different story. I think that all three qualify. Hillary because of how many righties just hate her guts, Bernie because…Socialist, and Trump just because he’s Trump. ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29706 "2016-06-22T22:17:46Z")
Holy crap. I’d never heard of political cartoonist Ben Garrison, but apparently, his work has an attitude [much like this.](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/14/23/342D0E0B00000578-3590830-image-m-2_1463265048316.jpg) Never mind what this says about his political beliefs, but holy hell… ---
**Author:** ![John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_stamos_left_ear/32/3198_2.png) [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29707 "2016-06-22T22:30:43Z")
> [@E-DUB](#): > > Candidates don’t routinely get protection till they’re nominated, but if someone is regarded as high-grade assassin-bait, it’s a different story. > > I think that all three qualify. > > Hillary because of how many righties just hate her guts, Bernie because…Socialist, and Trump just because he’s Trump. Actually they qualify because of reasons not specific to their likelihood as a target or views. From the S[ecret Service FAQ](http://www.secretservice.gov/about/faqs/): [QUOTE] Under 18 U.S.C.’ 3056(a)(7), “[m]ajor Presidential and Vice Presidental candidates,” as identified by the Secretary of Homeland Security, are eligible for Secret Service protection. Criteria have been established to assist the DHS Secretary and the advisory committee in their decision making (as of 2008). Candidates must:[ul][li]Be publically (sic) announced[/li][li]Have some degree of prominence as shown by opinion polls[/li][li]Be actively campaigning and entered in at least 10 state primaries[/li][li]Be seeking the nomination of a qualified party[/li][li]Have qualified for matching funds in the amount of at least $100,000[/li][li]Have received contributions totaling $10 million[/ul][/li][/QUOTE] Yes, I find it amusing there is a typo on the Secret Service FAQ. :smack: ---
**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:** [June 22, 2016, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29708 "2016-06-22T22:45:23Z")
Paul Ryan was just interviewed on CNN. He revealed that the GOP has a replacement for Obamacare that’s been in the works for the past six years. The major points (sorry, wasn’t taking notes) sound _exactly_ like Obamacare including subsidies and no pre-existing conditions. Funny how this has never been mentioned in the dozens of attempts to repeal Obamacare. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29709 "2016-06-22T23:21:48Z")
The secret plan to fight inflation!! ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29710 "2016-06-22T23:39:18Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > The major points (sorry, wasn’t taking notes) sound _exactly_ like Obamacare including subsidies and no pre-existing conditions. Lemme guess: There’s some poison pill, little-noticed, hidden in the fine print, that pretty much negates all the rest. It will make the entire bill into a sorry good-news-bad-news joke. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29711 "2016-06-22T23:41:33Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > Paul Ryan was just interviewed on CNN. > He revealed that the GOP has a replacement for Obamacare that’s been in the works for the past six years. > The major points (sorry, wasn’t taking notes) sound _exactly_ like Obamacare including subsidies and no pre-existing conditions. > > Funny how this has never been mentioned in the dozens of attempts to repeal Obamacare. I think it consists of white-out and a rubber stamp that says “Ryancare”. You just replace the name on all of the documentation and promotional stuff, and VIOLA! Better system! ---
**Author:** ![John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_stamos_left_ear/32/3198_2.png) [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29712 "2016-06-22T23:43:49Z")
Generally they say they’ll do away with the penalty for not enrolling. Good luck making the math work in that scenario. ---
**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:** [June 23, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29713 "2016-06-23T01:02:10Z")
This racist, asshole, fuckwad is running for congress in Tennessee. He’s running as an independent but it isn’t hard to see where he gets his inspiration so I’m including it in this thread (though it is more evil than stupid). Warning - listening to his interview will make you heartsick if you have any shred of decency. It’s truly scary that so many people share this “Christian” man’s matter-of-fact certainty of their ignorant beliefs. Make America White Again > **[UPDATE: "Make America White Again" campaign signs removed](https://www.local3news.com/update-make-america-white-again-campaign-signs-removed/article_14a13618-798f-5625-8fa5-be30eb54dd5c.html)** > > The signs were posted in both Bradley and Polk Counties were removed after protests. ---
**Author:** ![Kiber](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kiber/32/317_2.png) [@Kiber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiber)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2016, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29714 "2016-06-23T11:43:57Z")
Responding to the sit-in staged by Democrats on the floor of the House, Paul Ryan called it a “[publicity stunt](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/06/22/democrats-stage-protest-on-house-floor-to-force-gun-control-votes/)”: > [@Washington Post](#): > > In an appearance on CNN early in the evening, Ryan showed little inclination to meet Democrats’ demands, criticizing them for staging “a publicity stunt” and for calling for votes on “a bill that already died” in the Senate this week. If he thinks **this** was a publicity stunt, I can only imagine how he felt about the [63 times](http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/groundhog-day-republicans-vote-repeal-obamacare) Republicans voted to repeal Obamacare. ---
**Author:** ![Skammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skammer/32/143_2.png) [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2016, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29715 "2016-06-23T13:14:01Z")
> [@Senegoid](#): > > Lemme guess: There’s some poison pill, little-noticed, hidden in the fine print, that pretty much negates all the rest. It will make the entire bill into a sorry good-news-bad-news joke. > [@How to Write A True Story w/o Being Sued?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-write-a-true-story-w-o-being-sued/757706/19): > > Generally they say they’ll do away with the penalty for not enrolling. Good luck making the math work in that scenario. According to the report I heard, it also lets providers deny enrollment if you’ve had a break in coverage - so if you lose insurance it may be hard to get it back; and it allows providers to assign people with pre-existing conditions into “high-risk” groups (with higher premiums, presumably). So, really, very little like Obamacare except you can cover your children just as long. > [@aurora\_maire](#): > > This racist, asshole, fuckwad is running for congress in Tennessee. > > Make America White Again I saw this guys on the local news last night and I assumed he was Republican (although, to be fair, the state GOP chair has publically denounced him). He’s an evil troll, but so far I haven’t seen evidence that he actually has any support. The biggest news so far has been the outcry over the two billboards he’s purchased. ---
**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:** [June 23, 2016, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29716 "2016-06-23T20:34:54Z")
> [@Kiber](#): > > Responding to the sit-in staged by Democrats on the floor of the House, Paul Ryan called it a “[publicity stunt](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/06/22/democrats-stage-protest-on-house-floor-to-force-gun-control-votes/)”: > > If he thinks **this** was a publicity stunt, I can only imagine how he felt about the [63 times](http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/groundhog-day-republicans-vote-repeal-obamacare) Republicans voted to repeal Obamacare. And the Internet is already reminding us of the time he washed clean pots at a soup kitchen for a photo op. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29717 "2016-06-23T22:51:04Z")
> [@Kiber](#): > > Responding to the sit-in staged by Democrats on the floor of the House, Paul Ryan called it a “[publicity stunt](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/06/22/democrats-stage-protest-on-house-floor-to-force-gun-control-votes/)”: If I was a House Democrat, I would proudly own the term “publicity stunt”. “Absolutely. We hoped to gain publicity, showing the nation that the only impediment to reasonable gun control is the Republican leadership, and we achieved that goal.” ---
**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:** [June 24, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29718 "2016-06-24T00:26:23Z")
> [@adaher](#): > > As usual, the Buddhists are the least problematic of the world’s major faiths, with Jews a close second. Data point: I had to call the police to remove a violent Buddhist from my office today. ---
**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:** [June 24, 2016, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29719 "2016-06-24T00:28:33Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > Data point: I had to call the police to remove a violent Buddhist from my office today. Was he trying to make you one with the Universe? ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2016, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29720 "2016-06-24T00:46:23Z")
Inquire within. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/29721 "2016-06-24T00:47:53Z")
> [@adaher](#): > > … with Jews a close second. Kinda unfair, everybody knows Jews hate to argue. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1485) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1487)