# 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:** 2032
**Author:** ![Fugazi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f08c70/32.png) [@Fugazi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fugazi)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40623 "2019-03-09T20:42:40Z")
> [@The\_Tooth](#): > > “Vote for the Republicans in 2020 and you may never get the chance to vote again. We want you to vote, H.R. X proves it. They don’t want you to vote, their refusal to even consider H.R. X proves that. It’s in the interest of every American who cherishes their franchise to support us.” > > McConnell and his pirate crew lose if they pass such legislation, and they hand Democrats more shot for the next sortie if they don’t. Don’t forget that while the Senate will never get a chance to vote on this thanks to Bitch McConnell, the House did. Every single Republican voted no. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2019, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40625 "2019-03-10T11:21:28Z")
Reported (Justin\_time). ---
**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:** [March 10, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40626 "2019-03-10T17:51:25Z")
Devin Nunes (R-Benghazi) says that [having to ask for a straw at a restaurant is socialism.](https://www.rawstory.com/2019/03/straw-police-devin-nunes-worries-restaurant-anti-litter-socialists-get/) I can give credit to the Republicans for one thing - ten years of calling everything they don’t like “socialism” is finally getting people to think that maybe socialism isn’t such a bad idea. ---
**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:** [March 10, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40627 "2019-03-10T18:17:58Z")
Jeannine Pirro: Congresswoman Omar wearing a hijab means she supports Sharia law, and therefore can’t support the Constitution. > **[Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro Attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar for Wearing Hijab](https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/jeanine-pirro-ilhan-omar-806293/)** > > She (wrongly) claims the congresswoman’s head covering is “antithetical to the U.S. Constitution” ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40628 "2019-03-10T18:43:16Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Conservative columnist calls for boycott of Girl Scout cookies because AOC was a Girl Scout. > [https://theguardiansofdemocracy.com/ocasio-cortez-mocks-right-wing-activist-calling-for-girl-scout-cookie-boycott-because-she-was-a-scout/](https://theguardiansofdemocracy.com/ocasio-cortez-mocks-right-wing-activist-calling-for-girl-scout-cookie-boycott-because-she-was-a-scout/) > [@k9bfriender](#): > > Ah, guilt by associating, always a favorite page from the republican playbook. To be fair, I myself am comfortable with the idea of guilt by association, in certain circumstances. For instance, being a member of the Republican Party makes one unfit to hold any elected office. ---
**Author:** ![BrickBat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40629 "2019-03-10T19:00:55Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I can give credit to the Republicans for one thing - ten years of calling everything they don’t like “socialism” is finally getting people to think that maybe socialism isn’t such a bad idea. No doubt. The die-hards haven’t got the memo yet that the whole red-baiting thing is both beyond its sell date, and laughingly anachronistic in the “old man yells at clouds” way. It used to be that “commie” was the go-to slur for everything that was adverse to them, real or imagined, but now a politician using that word would find himself getting eye rolls from even other republicans, so childish and pat does it sound. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40630 "2019-03-10T19:11:23Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > To be fair, I myself am comfortable with the idea of guilt by association, in certain circumstances. > > For instance, being a member of the Republican Party makes one unfit to hold any elected office. Sure, I’ll agree with that. However, they are going a few steps beyond, going to scorched earth, anyone and anything that you have associated with in the past type deal. You join the [del]KKK[/del] Republican Party, you know what that’s all about. If a republican happened to be in a social organization decades ago, it would require a certain level of pettiness to hold that against them(the organization). ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40631 "2019-03-10T19:20:19Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Devin Nunes (R-Benghazi) says that [having to ask for a straw at a restaurant is socialism.](https://www.rawstory.com/2019/03/straw-police-devin-nunes-worries-restaurant-anti-litter-socialists-get/) “I want to be given what I want without even having to ask for it, because making me actually _do_ something to get what I want is socialism…” My brain hurts. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40632 "2019-03-10T22:21:49Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > “I want to be given what I want without even having to ask for it, because making me actually _do_ something to get what I want is socialism…” > > My brain hurts. Definitely dim-bulb stuff. But what do you want to bet that Congressional Republicans have been explicitly told to hit the “SOCIALISM!!!1!!!” scare-button as often and as loudly as possible? They think this is a winning message. And, in fact, they’re probably _right_ when it comes to voters “of a certain age” whose formative years included the Better Dead than Red philosophy being blasted at full strength. ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2019, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40633 "2019-03-11T00:12:36Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > \<…\> > > And, in fact, they’re probably _right_ when it comes to voters “of a certain age” whose formative years included the Better Dead than Red philosophy being blasted at full strength. Being “of a certain age” and then some — I remember diving under our desks every Wednesday at 2 pm when the air raid sirens were tested, and being told in all seriousness by several nuns that the Commies were Godless heathens who would put Catholics like us in the “meat grinder” — I have to think that there are other criteria. Such as having something less than the IQ that God gave mayonnaise, or a complete lack of critical thinking skills. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40634 "2019-03-11T00:40:20Z")
But that’s a thin needle to thread, given that you’re also telling those voters of a certain age that it’s OK for the Russians to control our elections. And my favorite part of that Girl Scout article: His proof that the Girl Scouts are partisan is that only one Republican in Congress was a Girl Scout. Gee, I wonder why that might be? ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Mabes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mike_mabes/32/1782_2.png) [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40635 "2019-03-11T01:06:52Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > Definitely dim-bulb stuff. But what do you want to bet that Congressional Republicans have been explicitly told to hit the “SOCIALISM!!!1!!!” scare-button as often and as loudly as possible? > > They think this is a winning message. > > And, in fact, they’re probably _right_ when it comes to voters “of a certain age” whose formative years included the Better Dead than Red philosophy being blasted at full strength. I think elections aren’t won on facts, they are won on slogans.“The nightmare of socialism” is one Trump is already saying. “Baby killers” is another. I think the fear of socialism in this country, and the misunderstading of what it is, may be a winning message. But if we can’t elect a progressive\* candidate now, then when? \*Bernie is not going to get the nomination, IMO. The left wing of the Republican Party, i.e. the Democrats, will not allow it. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2019, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40636 "2019-03-11T02:16:02Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Devin Nunes (R-Benghazi) says that [having to ask for a straw at a restaurant is socialism.](https://www.rawstory.com/2019/03/straw-police-devin-nunes-worries-restaurant-anti-litter-socialists-get/) > > I can give credit to the Republicans for one thing - ten years of calling everything they don’t like “socialism” is finally getting people to think that maybe socialism isn’t such a bad idea. Nunes is advocating a one-size-fits-all approach, with restaurants making centralized decisions and doling out one straw per patron whether that person needs it or even wants it. And the alternative, where each individual can decide for him- or herself on the best way to meet their needs and pursue those goals however they see fit is socialism? ---
**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:** [March 11, 2019, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40637 "2019-03-11T06:29:27Z")
Are you sitting down? ‘Cause it turns out that Tucker Carlson, Fox News’ favorite white supremacist shithead, [might also be a misogynist and child rape apologist](https://www.mediamatters.org/research/2019/03/10/unearthed-audio-tucker-carlson-makes-numerous-misogynistic-and-perverted-comments/223092). > [@](#): > > Carlson, who was hired by Fox News in 2009, also used sexist language to talk about women, including then-co-workers at NBC and public figures. He referred to Martha Stewart’s daughter Alexis Stewart as “cunty,” called journalist Arianna Huffington a “pig,” and labeled Britney Spears and Paris Hilton “the biggest white whores in America.” He also said that women enjoy being told to “be quiet and kind of do what you’re told” and that they are “extremely primitive.” > > Carlson said underage marriage is not “the same thing exactly as pulling a child from a bus stop and sexually assaulting that child. … The rapist in this case has made a lifelong commitment to live and take care of the person so it is a little different." ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2019, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40638 "2019-03-11T07:20:02Z")
> [@Mike\_Mabes](#): > > I think elections aren’t won on facts, they are won on slogans.“The nightmare of socialism” is one Trump is already saying. “Baby killers” is another. > > **I think the fear of socialism in this country, and the misunderstading of what it is, may be a winning message.** But if we can’t elect a progressive\* candidate now, then when? > > \*Bernie is not going to get the nomination, IMO. The left wing of the Republican Party, i.e. the Democrats, will not allow it. This was why I was not supportive of Kayla’s joining the fan club of Bernie in 2016. To her credit, she did not adhere to (or even threaten) _“You give us Bernie, or we’ll give you Trump [sic].”_ But during primary season, she would not be dissuaded. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40639 "2019-03-11T13:58:37Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Are you sitting down? > > ‘Cause it turns out that Tucker Carlson, Fox News’ favorite white supremacist shithead, [might also be a misogynist and child rape apologist](https://www.mediamatters.org/research/2019/03/10/unearthed-audio-tucker-carlson-makes-numerous-misogynistic-and-perverted-comments/223092). > [@Media Matters](#): > > Carlson said underage marriage is not “the same thing exactly as pulling a child from a bus stop and sexually assaulting that child. … The rapist in this case has made a lifelong commitment to live and take care of the person so it is a little different." Well, he is right, it _is_ a little different – so little as to be indiscernible. ---
**Author:** ![gytalf2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40640 "2019-03-11T15:06:08Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > [**The prospect of easier and fairer voting terrifies Republicans**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/03/08/republicans-terrified-prospect-voting-becoming-easier-more-fair/?utm_term=.fc7be0cea96a)My bold. > > Well, we kinda knew that, but good of Mitch to come out and admit it. Oh yeah, that’s really pretty goddam pathetic! ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40641 "2019-03-11T15:32:53Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > “I want to be given what I want without even having to ask for it, because making me actually _do_ something to get what I want is socialism…” > > My brain hurts. So, does Nunes just walk into a restaurant and they have his food all ready for him, without him actually ordering anything off the menu? ---
**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:** [March 11, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40642 "2019-03-11T15:35:00Z")
Per Marco Rubio, German dam explosion causes power failure in Venezuela. Or, [possibly a journalist name Germán Dam reported on a transformer explosion](https://www.newsweek.com/sen-marco-rubio-blames-power-outage-german-dam-explosion-doesnt-realize-1357712). Hard to tell the difference, sometimes. ---
**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:** [March 11, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40643 "2019-03-11T15:49:23Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > Per Marco Rubio, German dam explosion causes power failure in Venezuela. Or, [possibly a journalist name Germán Dam reported on a transformer explosion](https://www.newsweek.com/sen-marco-rubio-blames-power-outage-german-dam-explosion-doesnt-realize-1357712). Hard to tell the difference, sometimes. He does have trouble getting things right. From 2016 [Vancouver featured in Marco Rubio campaign ad](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/marco-rubio-campaign-ad-vancouver-1.3449589) > [@](#): > > **Vancouver’s distinctive downtown** is the first scene in the latest campaign advertisement for Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio. > > **"It’s morning again in America** ," says the narrator, an apparent homage to U.S. president Ronald Reagan’s famous ‘Morning in America’ ad from his 1984 re-election campaign. > > Problem is, in Rubio’s ad a **tugboat with a Canadian flag** sails past Port Metro Vancouver cranes in Burrard Inlet, as the Harbour Centre and other downtown buildings stand in the background. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2031) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2033)