# 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:** 1703
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34042 "2017-05-30T12:06:36Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > “Trent Lott International Airport”? Damn, how disheartening. My mind is still stuck in the day when stuff was named after people who had _already died_. Maybe they were hoping that if they gave him a Going Away present, he’d go away. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34043 "2017-05-30T12:09:10Z")
Should have provided a link: [http://thehill.com/homenews/335566-portland-republican-says-he-might-use-militia-groups-for-security](http://thehill.com/homenews/335566-portland-republican-says-he-might-use-militia-groups-for-security) ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34044 "2017-05-30T12:31:27Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Here’s another bit of genius I ran across this morning. Multnomah County Republican Party Chairman James Buchal is reported as telling a local paper: > > Oh, that will go over well. Because there is nowhere in history that politicians using their own private forces for ‘protection’ ever ended badly… > > Idiot. Yes, having a security force organized by and loyal to the party will show everyone how unlike the Nazis they are. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34045 "2017-05-30T15:13:07Z")
They will need some sort of identifying clothing, perhaps shirts? Maybe some in a light beige. No, too gay. Darker, perhaps. ---
**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 30, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34046 "2017-05-30T15:33:33Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > They will need some sort of identifying clothing, perhaps shirts? Maybe some in a light beige. No, too gay. Darker, perhaps. United Protective Services “What will Brown do to _you_?” ---
**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 30, 2017, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34047 "2017-05-30T16:04:08Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Oh, that will go over well. Because there is nowhere in history that politicians using their own private forces for ‘protection’ ever ended badly… You assume the deadly consequences would be unintended. Aaaah, to be young and innocent again… 🙂 ---
**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 30, 2017, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34048 "2017-05-30T20:13:10Z")
Darrell Issa has been neglecting to hold town halls except with hand-selected supporters. So a group of constituents showed up at his local office today. Instead of meeting with them, he stood on the roof of the building and watched them protest.’ > **[Congressman Darrell Issa Hides From Angry Constituents on Roof of District...](https://trofire.com/2017/05/30/congressman-darrell-issa-hides-angry-constituents-roof-district-office/)** > > On Tuesday afternoon, Congressman Darrell Issa responded to the inquiries of his constituents in a unique way – by hiding out on the roof of his District office in California. The Republican Congressman hid out on the roof of his office on Tuesday in... ---
**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 30, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34049 "2017-05-30T20:17:37Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > They will need some sort of identifying clothing, perhaps shirts? Maybe some in a light beige. No, too gay. Darker, perhaps. And a catchy name. Maybe something like Special Security. Perhaps some armbands. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34050 "2017-05-30T20:21:23Z")
But with a fun, kicky name. Maybe, The Zani’s ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34051 "2017-05-30T20:27:17Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Darrell Issa has been neglecting to hold town halls except with hand-selected supporters. So a group of constituents showed up at his local office today. Instead of meeting with them, he stood on the roof of the building and watched them protest.’ > [https://trofire.com/2017/05/30/congressman-darrell-issa-hides-angry-constituents-roof-district-office/](https://trofire.com/2017/05/30/congressman-darrell-issa-hides-angry-constituents-roof-district-office/) Oh, those revolting peasants. ---
**Author:** ![Chisquirrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@Chisquirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chisquirrel)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34052 "2017-05-30T21:11:53Z")
> [@JKellyMap](#): > > Oh, those revolting peasants. The picture of him standing on the roof, taking pictures, is everything that needs said about today’s Republican Party. We’re one step from “Let them eat cake!” ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34053 "2017-05-30T21:15:49Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Darrell Issa has been neglecting to hold town halls except with hand-selected supporters. So a group of constituents showed up at his local office today. Instead of meeting with them, he stood on the roof of the building and watched them protest.’ > [https://trofire.com/2017/05/30/congressman-darrell-issa-hides-angry-constituents-roof-district-office/](https://trofire.com/2017/05/30/congressman-darrell-issa-hides-angry-constituents-roof-district-office/) Following a [link](https://trofire.com/2017/05/29/trump-wants-government-pay-25-million-protect-trump-tower/) from yours, Trump wants the government to pay an extra $25 million to protect Trump Tower. By doing so, the additional secret service agents would live in Trump Tower, and have to pay rent. Which goes right back into Trump’s pocket. ---
**Author:** ![gytalf2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34054 "2017-05-30T21:53:52Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > Following a [link](https://trofire.com/2017/05/29/trump-wants-government-pay-25-million-protect-trump-tower/) from yours, Trump wants the government to pay an extra $25 million to protect Trump Tower. By doing so, the additional secret service agents would live in Trump Tower, and have to pay rent. Which goes right back into Trump’s pocket. Holy crap! It just never ends with this idiot, does it? Pathetic useless lyin’ sack of shit… ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34055 "2017-05-30T23:59:08Z")
> [@gytalf2000](#): > > Pathetic useless lyin’ sack of shit… Good try, but that’s too long for a Secret Service code name. ---
**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:** [May 31, 2017, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34056 "2017-05-31T00:22:23Z")
Well, you could acronyfy it. Replace “shit” with “vileness” and you could use “Pulsov”, to get a nice, uh, ethnic sound. ---
**Author:** ![jasg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2017, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34057 "2017-05-31T01:13:47Z")
and in breaking [news](http://www.latimes.com/business/lazarus/la-fi-lazarus-choice-act-payday-loans-20170530-story.html) from Texas… Job Hensarling has a single line on page 403 of an upcoming bill that provides Federal support for Loan Sharks! > [@](#): > > Section 733 of the bill, which could come up for a vote by the full House of Representatives as soon as this week, declares that federal authorities “may not exercise any rulemaking, enforcement or other authority with respect to payday loans, vehicle title loans or other similar loans.” > > With that one line, Republican lawmakers have declared their willingness to allow people facing financial difficulties to be at the mercy of predatory lending practices that typically involve annual interest rates approaching 400%. > > “They’re trying to sneak in that provision,” Diane Standaert, executive vice president of the Center for Responsible Lending, told me. “It seems like they hoped no one would notice.” (Guess who got the most in contributions from the lobbyists for the payday loan industry?) ---
**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:** [May 31, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34058 "2017-05-31T02:03:07Z")
> [@jasg](#): > > and in breaking [news](http://www.latimes.com/business/lazarus/la-fi-lazarus-choice-act-payday-loans-20170530-story.html) from Texas… Job Hensarling has a single line on page 403 of an upcoming bill that provides Federal support for Loan Sharks! > > (Guess who got the most in contributions from the lobbyists for the payday loan industry?) except, > [@](#): > > Sarah Rozier, a spokeswoman for the Financial Services Committee, said the contributions from banks and payday lenders had no influence on Hensarling’s legislation. So he is clean. It was just a notion that randomly occurred to him. ---
**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:** [May 31, 2017, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34059 "2017-05-31T03:45:35Z")
> [@TonySinclair](#): > > Good try, but that’s too long for a Secret Service code name. > [@eschereal](#): > > Well, you could acronyfy it. Replace “shit” with “vileness” and you could use “Pulsov”, to get a nice, uh, ethnic sound. PUSS Pathetic Useless Sack o’ Shit. Perfect for our Cheeto in Chief - CiC ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2017, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34060 "2017-05-31T07:04:16Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > PUSS > > Pathetic Useless Sack o’ Shit. I have to say, that one kind of grabs you. But in Soviet Russia… ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2017, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/34061 "2017-05-31T13:16:00Z")
> [@](#): > > White House Communications Director Mike Dubke announced yesterday that he’s stepping down from his post after just three months on the job. There’s been some discussion about whether the longtime Republican media strategist jumped ship or was pushed, but either way, there’s now a vacancy in a key office on Donald Trump’s presidential team. > > The question is whether anyone will want it. > > … > … > … > > BuzzFeed spoke with 20 Republican communicators and operatives, “many of whom have worked on Capitol Hill and in presidential campaigns,” and none of whom seemed eager to apply. > “Hell no!” said one Republican — one of the most common type of responses BuzzFeed News got from operatives. “That would be career suicide.” […] > > “That’s like asking someone who just witnessed a horrific bungee jumping accident whether they would like to go next,” one Republican source responded in a text message. “It would be only a few months on the job before tapping out the ‘I want to spend more time with family’ email,” another said. > > One operative whose spouse works in the Trump administration dissolved into laughter upon being asked if they would want the role. > > “Sorry, I’m sorry,” the source said between stifled laughter. “Oh, you’re being serious? Oh my god, I’m crying of laughter, why would anyone in their right mind want to be his communications director?” > > A GOP communications specialist with presidential campaign experience added that this position would be “attractive to someone who is willing to ruin their reputation or who isn’t worried about what the future of their career looks like.” > **[Top White House position now seen as 'career suicide'](https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/top-white-house-position-now-seen-career-suicide-msna992591)** > > Donald Trump's communications director quit after three months. Replacing him may be nearly impossible. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1702) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1704)