# 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:** 1790
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35782 "2017-11-22T19:42:21Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > Perhaps this belongs elsewhere, but, Nebraska. They were working on routing Keystone XL, and this was observed > > > [@](#): > > > > Originally Posted by Siting Application pdf (pg 3) > > … Commission shall not evaluate safety considerations, including the risk or impact of spills or leaks from the major oil pipeline … > > which is kind of troubling in light of the recent large spill in SD. > > (emphasis in the original document, not added) We don’t care about no stinkin’ safety considerations! Safety considerations are for wimps & liberals (same thing :p). ---
**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:** [November 22, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35783 "2017-11-22T20:11:40Z")
Roy Moore’s communications director has resigned, but he won’t say why. > **[Roy Moore’s communications director abruptly quits](https://nypost.com/2017/11/22/roy-moores-communications-director-abruptly-quits/)** > > Embattled Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore’s communications director abruptly quit — but would not explain why, a new report said Wednesday. John Rogers confirmed his resignation in a … ---
**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:** [November 22, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35784 "2017-11-22T20:20:07Z")
Texas state Representative caught sending dick pics to _somebody_. Warning: The link includes censored shots of the gentleman. > **[GroopSpeak.com is for sale | HugeDomains](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=groopspeak.com)** > > Shop a wide selection of domains at HugeDomains.com. Find the right domain name 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:** [November 22, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35785 "2017-11-22T20:30:52Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Texas state Representative caught sending dick pics to _somebody_. Warning: The link includes censored shots of the gentleman. > [http://news.groopspeak.com/top-republican-caught-sending-disgusting-pic-of-himself-to-woman-while-still-married/](http://news.groopspeak.com/top-republican-caught-sending-disgusting-pic-of-himself-to-woman-while-still-married/) [From here.](http://www.ontheissues.org/TX/Joe_Linus_Barton.htm#Civil_Rights) > [@](#): > > Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006) > Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004) Must be one of them thar sanctity of marriage types. ---
**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:** [November 22, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35786 "2017-11-22T20:50:23Z")
odd that the article describes the source (receiver of the sexts) as “he/she” ---
**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:** [November 22, 2017, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35787 "2017-11-22T20:53:51Z")
> [@Typo\_Negative](#): > > Fuck. > > [Report: FCC chair to push for complete repeal of net neutrality](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/report-fcc-chair-to-push-for-complete-repeal-of-net-neutrality/ar-BBFpatg) > > Yes, and they made it so insanely complicated. They really, really, really did not give a fuck about hearing from us. > > We are going to pay dearly for this. > > And on a side note, if there is one asshole in the world I wanna punch, it’s Pai. [NY AG probing ‘massive scheme’ to influence FCC with fake net neutrality comments](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ny-ag-probing-%E2%80%98massive-scheme%E2%80%99-to-influence-fcc-with-fake-net-neutrality-comments/ar-BBFutgl?li=BBnb7Kz) > [@](#): > > Schneiderman said in a tweet his office has been investigating a “massive scheme” over the last six months to “corrupt the FCC’s comment process on net neutrality by impersonating 100,000s of real Americans.” The FCC made sending comments on the issue so ridiculously and purposefully difficult so as to discourage real comments. Were it not for John Oliver’s shortcut and instructions, I would never have been able to find it. ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2017, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35788 "2017-11-22T22:25:25Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Texas state Representative caught sending dick pics to _somebody_. Warning: The link includes censored shots of the gentleman. > [http://news.groopspeak.com/top-republican-caught-sending-disgusting-pic-of-himself-to-woman-while-still-married/](http://news.groopspeak.com/top-republican-caught-sending-disgusting-pic-of-himself-to-woman-while-still-married/) I just thought of a great way to keep from eating too much tomorrow. ---
**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:** [November 22, 2017, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35789 "2017-11-22T22:32:08Z")
> [@TonySinclair](#): > > I just thought of a great way to keep from eating too much tomorrow. Looking at a turkey neck does much the same thing. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2017, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35790 "2017-11-22T23:13:50Z")
Pope’s Nose ---
**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:** [November 27, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35791 "2017-11-27T20:35:08Z")
Breitbart editor to CNN: [it’s OK that Roy Moore touched underage girls because “You’re Sixteen” was a #1 hit for Ringo Starr.](https://thinkprogress.org/top-breitbart-editor-says-1973-ringo-starr-song-proves-roy-moore-didnt-do-anything-wrong-000cadf34e40/) ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Miskatonic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.miskatonic/32/310_2.png) [@Mr.Miskatonic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Miskatonic)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35792 "2017-11-27T21:25:38Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Breitbart editor to CNN: [it’s OK that Roy Moore touched underage girls because “You’re Sixteen” was a #1 hit for Ringo Starr.](https://thinkprogress.org/top-breitbart-editor-says-1973-ringo-starr-song-proves-roy-moore-didnt-do-anything-wrong-000cadf34e40/) THe look of disgust that comes on Cuomo’s face as he says that… ---
**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:** [November 27, 2017, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35793 "2017-11-27T21:38:58Z")
Wait, he said “… _she was very young to have someone that age come on her_ …” ? I mean. Eww. ---
**Author:** ![Fiveyearlurker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35794 "2017-11-27T22:11:03Z")
James O’keefe and Project Veritas tried to prove that the MSM is fake news, and instead [validates their vetting procedure.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/a-woman-approached-the-post-with-dramatic--and-false--tale-about-roy-moore-sje-appears-to-be-part-of-undercover-sting-operation/2017/11/27/0c2e335a-cfb6-11e7-9d3a-bcbe2af58c3a_story.html?utm_term=.c7e380e217e5) \*"A woman who falsely claimed to The Washington Post that Roy Moore, the Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Alabama, impregnated her as a teenager appears to work with an organization that uses deceptive tactics to secretly record conversations in an effort to embarrass its targets. In a series of interviews over two weeks, the woman shared a dramatic story about an alleged sexual relationship with Moore in 1992 that led to an abortion when she was 15. During the interviews, she repeatedly pressed Post reporters to give their opinions on the effects that her claims could have on Moore’s candidacy if she went public. The Post did not publish an article based on her unsubstantiated account. When Post reporters confronted her with inconsistencies in her story and an Internet posting that raised doubts about her motivations, she insisted that she was not working with any organization that targets journalists."\* ---
**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:** [November 27, 2017, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35795 "2017-11-27T23:09:55Z")
> [@Fiveyearlurker](#): > > James O’keefe and Project Veritas tried to prove that the MSM is fake news, and instead [validates their vetting procedure.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/a-woman-approached-the-post-with-dramatic--and-false--tale-about-roy-moore-sje-appears-to-be-part-of-undercover-sting-operation/2017/11/27/0c2e335a-cfb6-11e7-9d3a-bcbe2af58c3a_story.html?utm_term=.c7e380e217e5) And the first annual Donald J. Trump FAKE NEWS TROPHY goes to James O’Keefe! ---
**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:** [November 27, 2017, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35796 "2017-11-27T23:13:04Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > And the first annual Donald J. Trump FAKE NEWS TROPHY goes to James O’Keefe! And [here it is!](https://www.awardefx.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/acorn1.jpg) Ideally, it should be plastic covered in woodgrain contact paper. ---
**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:** [November 27, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35797 "2017-11-27T23:22:52Z")
That entire article is pretty amazing. What a complete pile of shit O’Keefe is. How the fuck is Project Veritas allowed to operate as a tax-exempt charity when they pull shit like this? Further proof that every nugget of bullshit that drops from the right/alt-right about the left is nothing but projection to try to mask their own blackened souls. ---
**Author:** ![Fiveyearlurker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35798 "2017-11-27T23:32:24Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > That entire article is pretty amazing. What a complete pile of shit O’Keefe is. How the fuck is Project Veritas allowed to operate as a tax-exempt charity when they pull shit like this? > > Further proof that every nugget of bullshit that drops from the right/alt-right about the left is nothing but projection to try to mask their own blackened souls. Well, the tax exempt status allows them to make the best use of their donations. Like the one made by [Donald Trump](https://twitter.com/Fahrenthold/status/935265679653134336). Technically, from Donald Trump’s “charity”, because obviously it was from his charity and not himself. So, in short, Donald Trump is in the fake news business. ---
**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:** [November 27, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35799 "2017-11-27T23:34:43Z")
The problem is, as has been mentioned on this board, that conservative media prepare to go up against the liberals in their imaginations rather than real ones. They fervently believe that all liberals are triggered, safe-space-needing snowflakes who don’t have a brain in their air-heads. Wait…I guess that IS projection! ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35800 "2017-11-28T00:33:15Z")
Presents an interesting insight into alt-troglodyte psychology. Its an amazingly dumb plot, but that is rooted in their belief. They believe that this shit would totally work because of what they already think about “liberal media”. Knowing lies are an example of poor ethics, unknowing lies are cognitive dissonance. So, once again, the threat is unmasked! ---
**Author:** ![aktep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f0a364/32.png) [@aktep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aktep)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/35801 "2017-11-28T01:23:11Z")
So, clearly, when Moore said a few weeks ago that the “reason” for the accusations and story would come out “soon”, he was expecting a videotape of WaPo reporters saying that this lady’s^H^H^H^H^H^H woman’s fake story would surely knock him out of the race. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1789) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=1791)