# 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:** 2035
**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:** [March 18, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40684 "2019-03-18T14:56:40Z")
Steve “ **King** ”? Did the colonies fight a war to … ---
**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 18, 2019, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40685 "2019-03-18T18:04:16Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > Are the GOP sure they want to start trading pictures of people arrested for criminal behavior? People responded by posting images of Matt Gaetz. ---
**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 18, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40686 "2019-03-18T19:39:10Z")
Maine state legislator says giving female prisoners access to adequate menstrual products would turn the prisons into a country club. He’s also a police chief. > **[Maine GOP rep. says access to menstrual products would make jails like...](https://mainebeacon.com/maine-gop-rep-says-access-to-menstrual-products-would-make-jails-like-country-clubs/)** > > During a hearing last week over whether incarcerated Mainers should be guaranteed access to basic menstrual hygiene products, Republican state Rep. Richard Pickett of Dixfield cautioned that such a rule might make the prison system seem too much like... ---
**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 18, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40687 "2019-03-18T19:43:27Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Maine state legislator says giving female prisoners access to adequate menstrual products would turn the prisons into a country club. He’s also a police chief. > [Maine GOP rep. says access to menstrual products would make jails like ‘country clubs’ - Maine Beacon](http://mainebeacon.com/maine-gop-rep-says-access-to-menstrual-products-would-make-jails-like-country-clubs/) I can totally see a woman planning a doomed crime-spree around her cycle: My period is due in two weeks. If I rob the 7-11, they’ll probably catch up with me right around then, and I won’t need to buy any supplies. Win! ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40688 "2019-03-18T20:21:24Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Brian Kilmeade isn’t impressed that Beto O’Rourke reads books. > [‘Fox & Friends’ Host Brian Kilmeade: Who Cares That Beto O’Rourke Reads Books?](https://www.thedailybeast.com/fox-and-friends-host-brian-kilmeade-who-cares-that-beto-orourke-reads-books/)? Remember when congressional Republicans kept grilling Michael Cohen about whether he was going to write a book? It wasn’t because they were concerned that he was profiting off his crimes: they just think literacy is a character flaw. ---
**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 19, 2019, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40689 "2019-03-19T07:33:57Z")
[Devin Nunes is suing Twitter for allowing people to make fun of him.](https://www.rawstory.com/2019/03/devin-nunes-sues-twitter-parody-account-pretending-mom-cow/) Sounds to me like someone needs a safe space. ---
**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 19, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40690 "2019-03-19T13:29:31Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > [Devin Nunes is suing Twitter for allowing people to make fun of him.](https://www.rawstory.com/2019/03/devin-nunes-sues-twitter-parody-account-pretending-mom-cow/) > > Sounds to me like someone needs a safe space. [Not a bright move](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect), Devin (not that that’s any surprise). Geez, even [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nunes-files-bombshell-defamation-suit-against-twitter-seeks-250m-for-anti-conservative-shadow-bans-smears) is disseminating the gibes you’re trying to bury, such as: > [@](#): > > One tweet from the account, cited by the complaint, contained a crude drawing of Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Trump, and Nunes in a physically linked, symbiotic arrangement like the characters in the horror film “The Human Centipede (First Sequence).” ---
**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:** [March 19, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40691 "2019-03-19T13:49:26Z")
**Stupid [del]Republican[/del] Russian idea of the day** Is this next in thump’s playbook? [“Russia Criminalizes The Spread Of Online News Which ‘Disrespects’ The Government”](https://www.npr.org/2019/03/18/704600310/russia-criminalizes-the-spread-of-online-news-which-disrespects-the-government?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news) > [@](#): > > Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law which will allow the punishment of individuals and online media for spreading what Russia calls “fake news” and information which “disrespects” the state. > > The new rules allow prosecutors to direct complaints about material considered insulting to Russian officials to the government, which can then block websites publishing the information. Publications that repeatedly spread “unreliable” information which undermines social order, may face fines of up to $23,000, and repeat offenders could spend time in jail, according to The Washington Post. > > The laws will target online information that presents “clear disrespect for society, government, state symbols, the constitution and government institutions.” > … You know he’d like to… ---
**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:** [March 19, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40692 "2019-03-19T14:41:34Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > [Devin Nunes is suing Twitter for allowing people to make fun of him.](https://www.rawstory.com/2019/03/devin-nunes-sues-twitter-parody-account-pretending-mom-cow/) > > Sounds to me like someone needs a safe space. Also, someone should have clued him in on the Streisand Effect. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40693 "2019-03-19T14:43:41Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > **Stupid [del]Republican[/del] Russian idea of the day** > > Is this next in thump’s playbook? > > [“Russia Criminalizes The Spread Of Online News Which ‘Disrespects’ The Government”](https://www.npr.org/2019/03/18/704600310/russia-criminalizes-the-spread-of-online-news-which-disrespects-the-government?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news) > You know he’d like to… He’s got a better chance of pulling it off than any previous President, unfortunately. ---
**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 19, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40694 "2019-03-19T17:08:17Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > [Devin Nunes is suing Twitter for allowing people to make fun of him.](https://www.rawstory.com/2019/03/devin-nunes-sues-twitter-parody-account-pretending-mom-cow/) > > Sounds to me like someone needs a safe space. Here’s the hilarious part ([from the article I read on TPM](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/nunes-sues-twitter-trolls-250-millions-shadow-banning-conservatives)): > [@](#): > > In the complaint filed on Monday, Nunes alleges that Twitter has a history of “knowingly hosting and monetizing content that is clearly abusive, hateful and defamatory – providing both a voice and financial incentive to the defamers – thereby facilitating defamation on its platform,” the lawsuit reads. Nunes attorney told Fox News that the suit is designed to “hold Twitter fully accountable for it’s abusive behavior and misconduct.” Why, that behavior sounds like a certain pResident we all know! ---
**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 19, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40695 "2019-03-19T22:55:10Z")
As ridiculous as Devin Nunes himself may be, we should realize that the tactic of using lawsuits to silence dissent is tried and true. The Gawker case\* has provided inspiration for many on the right. Forcing people who say something you don’t like into court—where they will face all the associated costs of both time and money—is a great way of muzzling them. - > [@](#): > > … In 2016, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection[5] as a direct result of the monetary judgement against the company related to the Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit.[6] On August 16, 2016, Gawker and all its brands were acquired at auction by Univision Communications.[7] Two days later on August 18, the company announced that [Gawker.com](http://Gawker.com) would cease operations the following week … > **[Gawker Media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gawker_Media)** > > Gawker Media LLC (formerly Blogwire, Inc. and Gawker Media, Inc.) was an American online media company and blog network. It was founded by Nick Denton in October 2003 as Blogwire, and was based in New York City. Incorporated in the Cayman Islands, as of 2012, Gawker Media was the parent company for seven different weblogs and many subsites under them: Gawker.com, Deadspin, Lifehacker, Gizmodo, Kotaku, Jalopnik, and Jezebel. All Gawker articles are licensed on a Creative Commons attribution-non In... ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 10:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40696 "2019-03-25T10:13:08Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > [Yes there was](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/20/midwest-flooding-nebraska-iowa-missouri-could-last-all-spring/3220970002/). It appears to be non-trivial and not passing. Nebraska is basically one big lake at the moment. It’s crazy. ---
**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 25, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40697 "2019-03-25T13:07:50Z")
Gee, and global warming doesn’t even exist to dry it up. ---
**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:** [March 25, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40698 "2019-03-25T14:01:58Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Racist Steve King: > Hurricane Katrina victims just wanted people to help them out, Iowans help each other out. > [Iowa Rep. Steve King belittles Katrina flood victims - CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-king-belittles-katrina-flood-victims-in-new-orleans-compared-to-iowa/) Just in case the subtext here is not painfully obvious to everyone listening, Steve King is an out-and-proud white supremacist and has been for a very long time. Iowa is 90% white, 3% black. New Orleans is 33% white, 60% black. ---
**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:** [March 25, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40699 "2019-03-25T16:21:20Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > [Yes there was](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/20/midwest-flooding-nebraska-iowa-missouri-could-last-all-spring/3220970002/). It appears to be non-trivial and not passing. [President Trump announces major disaster declaration for 56 Iowa counties](https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2019/03/23/iowa-flooding-president-approves-federal-disaster-funding-trump-white-house-56-counties-emergency/3257094002/) So I guess Iowans need help in the face of disaster too. (this should not in any way be considered a knock on Iowans) > [@](#): > > The decision allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide federal disaster assistance to 56 counties across the state that have been affected by severe flooding since March 12, according to a news release. ---
**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:** [March 25, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40700 "2019-03-25T18:27:43Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > Nebraska is basically one big lake at the moment. It’s crazy. Chaeeeena is really stepping up its hoax game, huh ? ---
**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 26, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40701 "2019-03-26T19:41:55Z")
Senator Mike Lee: The solution to climate change is for people to get married and have more babies. In particular, for Americans to get married and have more babies. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sen-mike-lee-says-we-can-solve-climate-change-with-more-babies-science-says-otherwise/2019/03/26/67f91b2e-4fed-11e9-88a1-ed346f0ec94f\_story.html](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sen-mike-lee-says-we-can-solve-climate-change-with-more-babies-science-says-otherwise/2019/03/26/67f91b2e-4fed-11e9-88a1-ed346f0ec94f_story.html)? And as evidence for his claims, he gave us a poster of Ronald Reagan riding a dinosaur and firing a machine gun. > **[Sen. Mike Lee criticizes the Green New Deal with poster of Ronald Reagan...](https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/03/26/sen-mike-lee-criticizes/)** > > Washington • To poke fun at a liberal plan to tackle climate change, Sen. Mike Lee on Tuesday took to the Senate floor with a poster of President Ronald Reagan riding a dinosaur while firing a machine gun. ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40702 "2019-03-26T20:02:58Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Senator Mike Lee: The solution to climate change is for people to get married and have more babies. In particular, for Americans to get married and have more babies. It’s also the solution to overpopulation! Having more babies will lead to more smart people that can come up with solutions to the overpopulation problem. It’s so simple! ---
**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 26, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/40703 "2019-03-26T20:10:05Z")
Congressman Mo Brooks read Mein Kampf into the Congressional record, quoting a passage where Hitler (“another socialist”) attacked Jews, using it to attack Democrats and the press. > **[Alabama Congressman Quotes Anti-Semitic Hitler Passage On House Floor To...](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mo-brooks-adolf-hitler-democrats-press-big-lie_n_5c994c91e4b0743555497620)** > > Republican Mo Brooks of Alabama accuses Democrats of using "big lie" propaganda. Hitler had accused the Jews of employing that tactic. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2034) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2036)