# 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:** 173
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3441 "2011-09-08T15:22:16Z")
> [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](#): > > Of course, it’s only fair that if FEMA is going to come to Texas’ aid, they should first find the money in the budget in some other government program so as not to add to the federal government’s deficit. Just take it out of programs that benefit blue states, Easy-peasy! ---
**Author:** ![Merijeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f05b48/32.png) [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3442 "2011-09-08T15:24:14Z")
> [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](#): > > Of course, it’s only fair that if FEMA is going to come to Texas’ aid, they should first find the money in the budget in some other government program so as not to add to the federal government’s deficit. If Cantor and those like him want to play their game, I say let them. The proper response in all this would be something like: Due to Shitheel Cantor’s whining, all money for disaster relief, totaling X, will need to be offset by reductions somewhere else. That means Cantor’s district, since they need disaster relief, will have to go without any combination of these programs that add up to X. I think the cuts should be done by the specific representative. That way, everyone can know that Cantor cut roads and schools. Maybe also put in a rule that there needs to be signs on all major district roads (you know, as long as they’re still drivable, which shouldn’t be too long, so we can even save money on signs!) listing all the things each representative chose to cut. All so they could get pedophile-looking Grover’s seal of approval. -Joe ---
**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:** [September 8, 2011, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3443 "2011-09-08T18:26:34Z")
Fuck that. Most of us on this board would opine Cantor and his ilk were cunts for trying to exploit natural disasters and the people’s misery to push their political agenda. The only proper response now that these cunts need the same help to address the same misery is to give it to them. No questions asked, no strings attached. Because they’re cunts, and y’all try not to be. Don’t you ? All right, so they’ll win at this rate. Fuck that too. If that’s winning, I’m dying to lose. ---
**Author:** ![Merijeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f05b48/32.png) [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3444 "2011-09-08T18:30:41Z")
Seems to me, the only real response is to re-elect them. Which will happen in disturbing numbers, particularly with Obama and his limp flailing since he was elected. -Joe ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3445 "2011-09-08T18:30:55Z")
> [@Kobal2](#): > > Fuck that… If that’s winning, I’m dying to lose. Totally concur, though might have phrased that last part a bit differently… ---
**Author:** ![user\_hostile](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/user_hostile/32/474_2.png) [@user\_hostile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/user_hostile)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3446 "2011-09-08T20:02:28Z")
From [here](http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/rick-perry-galileo-and-global-warming/) > [@](#): > > “The science is not settled on this. The idea that we would put Americans’ economy at jeopardy based on scientific theory that’s not settled yet to me is just nonsense,” Perry said. “Just because you have a group of scientists who stood up and said here is the fact. Galileo got outvoted for a spell,” he said. You can’t make this stuff up. > [@](#): > > Perry was ultimately asked what scientists or theories he found enlightening when educating himself on the issue of global warming, but Perry avoided identifying any scientists or theories by turning attention to Texas’ efforts in regulating clean air. > [@](#): > > The Perry campaign’s communications director, Ray Sullivan, told ABC News after the debate to expect the Texas governor continue talking about his skepticism on the issue. > > “I think the governor answered consistent with his philosophy, consistent with what frankly a lot of Americans and a lot of Republicans believe — that the climate it changing. We’re not sure that it’s manmade. In fact, there’s a lot of questions about whether it’s manmade,” Sullivan said. “And we shouldn’t jeopardize the jobs and the economy and the future of this country on science that’s not proven. That’s what the governor has said, said tonight and will continue to say going forward.” _Unkenntnis macht frei_ It impossible to debate people like this; rage is all the Republicans have now to stay in power. ---
**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:** [September 8, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3447 "2011-09-08T20:05:31Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Totally concur, though might have phrased that last part a bit differently… I always knew you and I were hetero lifemate material. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3448 "2011-09-08T20:14:30Z")
Other men get valentines. I get restraining orders. ---
**Author:** ![Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/budget_player_cadet/32/205_2.png) [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3449 "2011-09-08T20:15:49Z")
The bitter irony of using the Galileo defense is that what happened with Galileo was the ruling political/religious powers refusing to accept accurate scientific data because it disagreed with their dogma and agenda. He was not outvoted by a scientific community, he was ignored and shunned because of existing dogma. Hmm, sound familiar, Mr. “we teach creationism”? How about those ties of yours to Oil companies in Texas? “It is not enough to wear the mantle of Galileo: that you be persecuted by an unkind establishment. You must also be right.” -Robert L. Park ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3450 "2011-09-08T20:17:16Z")
About the question to Governor Goodhair. It was even better than that. What he was actually asked was what scientist or scientists he relys upon for his facts. Basicly, “Cite?”. And he totally punted. ---
**Author:** ![42fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/b487fb/32.png) [@42fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/42fish)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3451 "2011-09-08T21:21:47Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Well, ok, smartypants, I’d sure like to see Mr Einstien field-dress a moose! Are we dressing the moose for a formal occassion, or will business casual be acceptable? ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3452 "2011-09-08T21:36:53Z")
Here’s a new one from America’s second-favorite Republican governor of Texas; [Rick Perry thinks healthcare coverage rates would go up if “we didn’t have the federal government”.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofLTxSJSqbs&feature=player_embedded) Why exactly does Rick Perry want to be the leader of an entity that he doesn’t think should exist? ---
**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:** [September 8, 2011, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3453 "2011-09-08T22:38:24Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Why exactly does Rick Perry want to be the leader of an entity that he doesn’t think should exist? You’ve just summarized what baffles me about the current crop of Republicans. They clearly hate government. Government does not work. Government is the source of all problems. Government workers are sucking at the taxpayers teat. Taxes should go down markedly, so we can get rid of those “useless” government services. Government is actually worse than useless, it is damaging. It’s not a matter of “We disagree with the direction of Government”, or “We think the policies should be adjusted in so-and-so manner” or “We believe the government should do such-and-so”… It’s “Government is bad” So - why should anyone be surprised when they try to hamstring government operations, and when they actively attempt to subvert the smooth running of government activities? THEY DON’T LIKE GOVERNMENT. They are TRYING to screw it up. They’re not making a secret of this. What I am surprised at is why anyone is following this bunch of idiots. It would be like you have a couple of serious contenders for the position of CEO for your corporation. One of them keeps stating that Capitalism sucks, corporations can never, ever be effective, and he really believes that the profits should be donated to the proletariat so they can all start organic chicken farms. And the board is SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING this bozo! ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3454 "2011-09-08T23:03:09Z")
Actually, no, I’ve been advised I am no longer under serious consideration, though they will keep my resume on file. Still, got a nice Aperture Laboratories mousepad and coffee mug. But no cake. ---
**Author:** ![Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/budget_player_cadet/32/205_2.png) [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2011, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3455 "2011-09-08T23:19:41Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > You’ve just summarized what baffles me about the current crop of Republicans. They clearly hate government. Government does not work. Government is the source of all problems. Government workers are sucking at the taxpayers teat. Taxes should go down markedly, so we can get rid of those “useless” government services. Government is actually worse than useless, it is damaging. > > It’s not a matter of “We disagree with the direction of Government”, or “We think the policies should be adjusted in so-and-so manner” or “We believe the government should do such-and-so”… It’s “Government is bad” > > So - why should anyone be surprised when they try to hamstring government operations, and when they actively attempt to subvert the smooth running of government activities? THEY DON’T LIKE GOVERNMENT. They are TRYING to screw it up. They’re not making a secret of this. > > What I am surprised at is why anyone is following this bunch of idiots. > > It would be like you have a couple of serious contenders for the position of CEO for your corporation. One of them keeps stating that Capitalism sucks, corporations can never, ever be effective, and he really believes that the profits should be donated to the proletariat so they can all start organic chicken farms. And the board is SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING this bozo! Bad comparison; we aren’t 100% sure that devolving the government would be bad for us. It would be as if the members of the board were unsure whether or not murdering the company’s influence would be bad for the bottom line, but the analogy falls apart at the fact that, well, that’s not possible while removing government influence _could_ make the country better. Maybe. With a lot of luck. ---
**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:** [September 8, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3456 "2011-09-08T23:22:38Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Actually, no, I’ve been advised I am no longer under serious consideration, though they will keep my resume on file. Still, got a nice Aperture Laboratories mousepad and coffee mug. But no cake. In my analogy, the more bizarre shit you spouted about Aperture Laboratories, the more the Board would eat it up. (“Aperture labs is an evil entity that creates profits on the death of puppies! They have made slaves of the workers and will soon try to sell their body parts!” I will destroy this company and feed it’s bones to the masses for the glory of Marx and Lenin!) Board: “I say, this lad is looking more and more like CEO material! I think we should hire him to run our company!” ---
**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:** [September 8, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3457 "2011-09-08T23:54:14Z")
You see, the Republicans just want to be in charge so that they can cancel everything the government does. Then all the Senators, House Members, and the President can sit there and not do a goddamn thing and just get their shit for free! ---
**Author:** ![waterj2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/858c86/32.png) [@waterj2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/waterj2)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3458 "2011-09-09T00:07:40Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Why exactly does Rick Perry want to be the leader of an entity that he doesn’t think should exist? Maybe he thinks getting drowned in Grover Norquist’s bathtub sounds kinda kinky. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3459 "2011-09-09T00:12:18Z")
Well, there are _all_ those rumors. And he has _awfully_ good hair. ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/3460 "2011-09-09T17:23:22Z")
Are you suggesting he uses the blood of drowned governments as hair mousse? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=172) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=174)