# 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:** 1698
**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:** [May 24, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33942 "2017-05-24T19:21:54Z")
Seth Rich’s father says that Kim Dotcom tried to hack his son’s email account. > **[Seth Rich's Father May Have Caught a Hannity-Endorsed Con Artist Trying to...](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2017/05/hannity-endorsed-hacker-kim-dotcom-may-have-tried-to-access-seth-rich-s-email.html)** > > The Fox host has urged followers several times to read Kim Dotcom's extremely dubious claims about the late DNC staffer. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c57346/32.png) [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2017, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33943 "2017-05-24T23:24:22Z")
As a side note, those wacky, fun-loving creationists [are at it again](https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/a-giant-ark-is-just-the-start-these-creationists-have-a-bigger-plan-for-recruiting-new-believers/2017/05/24/b497bd14-2920-11e7-be51-b3fc6ff7faee_story.html?utm_term=.114c2ae03372), including a Tower of Babel, concept snack shacks, a 3,200-seat amphitheater and a 10-plagues-of-Egypt thrill ride. Frogs! Fiery hail! Locusts! Oh My! ---
**Author:** ![steatopygia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steatopygia/32/3132_2.png) [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33944 "2017-05-25T01:16:50Z")
With an election tomorrow, Republican congressional candidate [Greg Gianforte](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/montana-congressional-candidate-allegedly-assaults-newspaper-reporter-n764421) makes an important point about the need for healthcare insurance ---
**Author:** ![Uncle\_Jocko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uncle_jocko/32/2932_2.png) [@Uncle\_Jocko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Jocko)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33945 "2017-05-25T01:22:49Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Republicans in the Missouri state legislature voted to rescind the $10 minimum wage the city of St. Louis approved. > [https://thinkprogress.org/missouri-lawmakers-vote-to-undo-st-louis-minimum-wage-raise-that-just-took-effect-ca596ef17c7](https://thinkprogress.org/missouri-lawmakers-vote-to-undo-st-louis-minimum-wage-raise-that-just-took-effect-ca596ef17c7) Same thing happened in Iowa, too. Several cities passed ordinances setting minimum wages higher than the state minimum wage, and the GOP jerk wads in Des Moines who rode to power on the backs of angry, uninformed Trump voters rammed through a state law that invalidated those city ordinances. Not only did it prohibit differing minimum wages (on the same bullshit rationale as Missouri, “standardization” and the prevention of “patchwork” labor laws), it also prevents cities from having local ordinances prohibiting plastic bags, for example. Republicans: the party of small government and local control. Unless we don’t like what you’re doing, in which case we’ll mandate all over your ass. (The aforementioned Trump-voter empowered GOP jerk wads in Iowa were also quick to follow Scott Walker and Wisconsin’s example, passing a law eliminating practically all collective bargaining by state employees and teachers in a staggeringly swift 10 days, conveniently after not mentioning anything about that proposal during their campaigns. They also turned down federal health money just so they could spit in Planned Parenthood’s face, considered a law granting personhood to a fetus as soon as it has a heartbeat, and kept education funding well under a satisfactory amount, in order to pay for a massive commercial property tax cut and corporate tax credits. And they’re talking about an income tax cut next year! I don’t know anymore if we are becoming more like Wisconsin, or is it Kansas.) ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c57346/32.png) [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33946 "2017-05-25T01:25:20Z")
> [@steatopygia](#): > > With an election tomorrow, Republican congressional candidate [Greg Gianforte](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/montana-congressional-candidate-allegedly-assaults-newspaper-reporter-n764421) makes an important point about the need for healthcare insurance Its called “compassionate conservatism” **steatopygia**. ---
**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:** [May 25, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33947 "2017-05-25T02:03:03Z")
Uncle Jocko wrote: “Same thing happened in Iowa, too. Several cities passed ordinances setting minimum wages higher than the state minimum wage, and the GOP jerk wads in Des Moines who rode to power on the backs of angry, uninformed Trump voters rammed through a state law that invalidated those city ordinances. Not only did it prohibit differing minimum wages (on the same bullshit rationale as Missouri, “standardization” and the prevention of “patchwork” labor laws), it also prevents cities from having local ordinances prohibiting plastic bags, for example.” Republicans believe that decisions should be made at whatever level of government is controlled by Republicans. I’m guessing you won’t hear anything about states as long as “R”'s control the WH and both houses of Congress. ---
**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:** [May 25, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33948 "2017-05-25T02:07:37Z")
Ben Carson thinks you’re only poor because you have a bad state of mind. [Rich Politician Ben Carson Says Poverty Is Just A 'State Of Mind' | HuffPost Latest News](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ben-carson-poverty-state-of-mind_us_5925f901e4b0265790f4d0c8)? ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33949 "2017-05-25T02:12:14Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Ben Carson thinks you’re only poor because you have a bad state of mind. > [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ben-carson-poverty-state-of-mind\_us\_5925f901e4b0265790f4d0c8](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ben-carson-poverty-state-of-mind_us_5925f901e4b0265790f4d0c8)? Yes, the poor man. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33950 "2017-05-25T02:25:58Z")
GOP Candidate body slams Journalist. > **[Ryan calls on Gianforte to apologize for assault, says election up to Montana...](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/montana-congressional-candidate-allegedly-assaults-newspaper-reporter-n764421)** > > House Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday called on Republican Greg Gianforte to apologize after he was charged with assaulting a reporter, but said he will leave it up to Montana voters to decide whether they want him to serve in Congress. The audio is pretty damning. ---
**Author:** ![galen\_ubal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/galen_ubal/32/4440_2.png) [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33951 "2017-05-25T02:50:55Z")
> [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](#): > > GOP Candidate body slams Journalist. > [Ryan Calls On Gianforte to Apologize for Assault, Says Election up to Montana Voters](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/montana-congressional-candidate-allegedly-assaults-newspaper-reporter-n764421) > > The audio is pretty damning. More damning - it was [witnessed by a Fox News crew.](http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/24/greg-gianforte-fox-news-team-witnesses-gop-house-candidate-body-slam-reporter.html) An excerpt: > [@](#): > > At that point, Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground behind him. Faith, Keith and I watched in disbelief as Gianforte then began punching the man, as he moved on top the reporter and began yelling something to the effect of “I’m sick and tired of this!” > Jacobs scrambled to his knees and said something about his glasses being broken. He asked Faith, Keith and myself for our names. In shock, we did not answer. He then said he wanted the police called and went to leave. Gianforte looked at the three of us and repeatedly apologized. At that point, I told him and Scanlon, who was now present, that we needed a moment. The men then left. ---
**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:** [May 25, 2017, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33952 "2017-05-25T03:26:46Z")
Assaulting a reporter is a reason why a Republican would vote FOR a candidate. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c57346/32.png) [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33953 "2017-05-25T03:58:28Z")
Are we beginning to see cracks in the armor? [Chicago-based Cars.com to stop advertising on Fox News’ ‘Hannity’](http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-sean-hannity-sponsors-20170524-story.html). ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c57346/32.png) [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33954 "2017-05-25T04:07:24Z")
> [@Little\_Pig](#): > > Are we beginning to see cracks in the armor? [Chicago-based Cars.com to stop advertising on Fox News’ ‘Hannity’](http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-sean-hannity-sponsors-20170524-story.html). Ran out of time when posting the above. Here is a list of [Sean Hannity’s advertisers](https://www.mediamatters.org/research/2017/05/23/these-are-sean-hannitys-advertisers/216607). You may want to pass it on. ---
**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:** [May 25, 2017, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33955 "2017-05-25T04:09:31Z")
> [@galen\_ubal](#): > > More damning - it was [witnessed by a Fox News crew.](http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/24/greg-gianforte-fox-news-team-witnesses-gop-house-candidate-body-slam-reporter.html) > > An excerpt: And of course, The member of the Party of Personal Responsibility didn’t. > [@](#): > > Scanlon later issued a statement saying that Jacobs “entered the [campaign] office without permission, aggressively shoved a recorder in Greg’s face, and began asking badgering questions.” > > Later, the statement added, “After asking Jacobs to lower the recorder, Jacobs declined. Greg then attempted to grab the phone that was pushed in his face. Jacobs grabbed Greg’s wrist, and spun away from Greg, pushing them both to the ground. It’s unfortunate that this\*\* aggressive behavior from a _liberal_ journalist\*\* created this scene at our campaign volunteer BBQ.” ---
**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:** [May 25, 2017, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33956 "2017-05-25T04:21:37Z")
This same reporter whom Gianforte assaulted outed him just last month for his ties to Russia. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence. > **[GOP candidate Greg Gianforte has financial ties to US-sanctioned Russian...](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/apr/28/greg-gianforte-republican-candidate-congress-russia-companies)** > > Greg Gianforte of Montana owns $250,000 shares in Russian index funds with holdings in companies such as Gazprom and Rosneft ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33957 "2017-05-25T04:22:26Z")
Whupped by a pencil necked liberal “reporter”? He’s that special variety of flower, the Montana Pansy! ---
**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:** [May 25, 2017, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33958 "2017-05-25T04:29:32Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Ben Carson thinks OBJECTION ! Assumes facts not in evidence. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c57346/32.png) [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33959 "2017-05-25T05:19:05Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > This same reporter whom Gianforte assaulted outed him just last month for his ties to Russia. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence. > [GOP candidate Greg Gianforte has financial ties to US-sanctioned Russian companies | Montana special election | The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/apr/28/greg-gianforte-republican-candidate-congress-russia-companies) “The Billings Gazette editorial board is also doing something without precedent: [We’re rescinding our editorial endorsement of Greg Gianforte](http://billingsgazette.com/opinion/editorial/gazette-opinion-we-re-pulling-our-endorsement-of-gianforte/article_34d90b42-545b-5e10-9355-605b7c5cb11f.html).” KA-CHING! Yeah Baby! Fucker. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c57346/32.png) [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33960 "2017-05-25T06:14:54Z")
"U.S. House candidate Greg Gianforte [has been cited for assaulting a reporter](http://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/greg-gianforte-cited-for-body-slamming-reporter-on-eve-of/article_3a6bf896-6c25-5dd9-a4b8-d7e097a950e4.html) from the Guardian at the Republican’s campaign headquarters in Bozeman. Gianforte was cited for misdemeanor assault, according to the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office. " This story has gone national. We’ll have to wait until morning to see if House candidate Greg “The Hammer” Gianforte wins Montana’s lone House Seat. ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/33961 "2017-05-25T06:17:06Z")
OTOH, I’ve read that a lot of votes by mail have already been cast. On the other hand, this certainly doesn’t help him. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1697) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1699)