# 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:** 2070
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41385 "2019-06-26T01:13:30Z")
Is there some sort of biological imperative to send dick pics to a person you are not dating or involved with? Am I missing out? ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41386 "2019-06-26T01:16:19Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > [Chaos erupts in Pennsylvania Republican Party after racy texts scandal](https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/25/val-digiorgio-pennsylvania-republicans-1382249) > > The party chairman resigns, and a potentially brutal battle could begin to replace him in a state critical to Donald Trump’s reelection. > > ‘Duty to the party’. Of course. I"m going to go out on a limb here, and guess that there are very, VERY few women out there that are desiring to see a dick pic, even from a guy they are interested in. And of the sub-group that are, probably even fewer that would reciprocate out of “duty to the party”. I know this. I think all my friends and acquaintances know this. Most guys know this. Why on earth do politicians seem unaware of this basic fact of life? ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41387 "2019-06-26T01:17:51Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > Is there some sort of biological imperative to send dick pics to a person you are not dating or involved with? Am I missing out? Apparently it will make them: 1. Instantly fall for you or 2. Send you boobie pictures ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41388 "2019-06-26T01:22:14Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > Is there some sort of biological imperative to send dick pics to a person you are not dating or involved with? Am I missing out? I’m sure if you ask nicely, some kind soul will send you some. ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41389 "2019-06-26T01:22:54Z")
Dick pics seem to be the new “cat calling”. It must work on SOME people, right? ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41390 "2019-06-26T01:23:56Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > I’m sure if you ask nicely, some kind soul will send you some. Perhaps, but I can look at a real dick anytime I want 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41391 "2019-06-26T03:32:01Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > ‘Duty to the party’. Of course. According to the Beastie Boys, there’s a right to party, but I don’t recall there being a duty to party in that song. ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41392 "2019-06-26T12:56:44Z")
And, [from the other side of the country](https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/25/duncan-hunter-campaign-funds-affairs-1382197): > [@](#): > > Federal prosecutors have accused Rep. Duncan Hunter of improperly using campaign funds to pursue numerous romantic affairs with congressional aides and lobbyists, according to a new court filing late Monday night. > > The Justice Department alleged that Hunter (R-Calif.) and his wife Margaret Hunter illegally diverted $250,000 in campaign funds for personal use, including to fund lavish vacations and their children’s school tuition. Monday’s court filings also spell out allegations that Hunter routinely used campaign funds to pay for Ubers, bar tabs, hotel rooms and other expenses to fund at least five extramarital relationships… The best part? > [@](#): > > Hunter’s wife has pleaded guilty and agreed earlier this month to cooperate with prosecutors. Prosecutors also filed motions to permit Margaret Hunter’s testimony to be used at trial, which is slated for Sept. 10… _Moral:_ If your wife is in on your grifting, don’t use the proceeds to cheat on her. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41393 "2019-06-26T13:23:37Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > And, [from the other side of the country](https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/25/duncan-hunter-campaign-funds-affairs-1382197): > > The best part? > > _Moral:_ If your wife is in on your grifting, don’t use the proceeds to cheat on her. Now now, maybe his wife just wasn’t his type. ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41394 "2019-06-26T13:28:02Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > And, [from the other side of the country](https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/25/duncan-hunter-campaign-funds-affairs-1382197): > > The best part? > > _Moral:_ If your wife is in on your grifting, don’t use the proceeds to cheat on her. I suspect that it was not Duncan Hunter’s cheating on his wife Margaret that made her participate with the prosecution as much as his throwing her under the bus (claiming that she was the one responsible for spending campaign cash on their personal expenses). > **[Charged with Fraud, Duncan Hunter Throws His Wife Under Bus](https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/duncan-hunter-throws-wife-under-bus)** > > Facing an inventory of campaign-finance violations that would make Paul Manafort blush, the California congressman is blaming his wife. > **[Duncan Hunter threw his wife under the bus -- but now it appears she's...](https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/duncan-hunter-threw-his-wife-under-the-bus-but-now-it-appears-shes-cooperating-with-prosecutors/)** > > Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) may be in serious trouble if his wife's guilty plea is any indication."Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver began his Sunday show with a short segment about Hunter throwing his wife under the bus during an interview. Now,... I mean, cheatin’s a miserable betrayal of confidence and matrimonial expectations, but it can’t compete with making you liable to prison time and federal prosecution. ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41395 "2019-06-26T13:46:58Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > \<…\> > > ‘Duty to the party’. Of course. Just close your eyes and think of [DEL]Oceania[/DEL] the GOP. ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41396 "2019-06-26T14:11:53Z")
> [@CalMeacham](#): > > I suspect that it was not Duncan Hunter’s cheating on his wife Margaret that made her participate with the prosecution as much as his throwing her under the bus (claiming that she was the one responsible for spending campaign cash on their personal expenses). Nice guy… ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41397 "2019-06-26T15:59:54Z")
Do we have a pit thread for Mitch McConnell? I’m unable to search right now. Anyway, just wanted to say that he should be struck by lightning whenever he says the word “cooperation.” ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41398 "2019-06-26T16:16:58Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Ogod, your post made me laugh and cry at the same time… > > Reminds me of a true story. Decades ago, a college friend of mind–a young woman from New Jersey, \*very \*dry, sarcastic sense of humor-- turned to the 3-year-old daughter of another friend _(God, that baby has got to be well into her 40s today)_ and said, “Mary Lou, why don’t you go out and get a job? You’re nothing but a parasite on the soft underbelly of the American economy.” The toddler looked at her for a second and then burst into tears. A friend of mine says he once trained his very young niece to point a toy gun at her father, his brother, and say “Die, you gravy-sucking capitalist pig.” ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41399 "2019-06-26T16:26:04Z")
> [@Skypist](#): > > Do we have a pit thread for Mitch McConnell? I’m unable to search right now. Anyway, just wanted to say that he should be struck by lightning whenever he says the word “cooperation.” There’s [this](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=876447) for your posting pleasure. ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41400 "2019-06-26T16:37:13Z")
That’s good but doesn’t it need to be a pit thread for me to say what I REALLY want to say about him? I don’t want to get into some discussion where somebody posts “it’s completely legal for Mitch/Trump/Republican to do XYZ even if it hurts everyone.” I am just sick of hearing it. I want to call Mitch the names he deserves and call anyone who defends him names, too! I have had it. This is disgusting. The hypocrisy would be hilarious if Americans weren’t so blind to it and attempted migrants weren’t being needlessly killed by Frump’s policies. ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41401 "2019-06-26T18:17:01Z")
2/16/19 Brian Kilmeade: Robert Mueller should bone up on the Mueller Report before he testifies because he probably doesn’t know what’s in it. [Stupidest Comment Of The Day: Brian Kilmeade Edition | Crooks and Liars](https://crooksandliars.com/2019/06/stupidest-comment-day-brian-kilmeade)? ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41402 "2019-06-26T18:42:53Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > [Chaos erupts in Pennsylvania Republican Party after racy texts scandal](https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/25/val-digiorgio-pennsylvania-republicans-1382249) > > The party chairman resigns, and a potentially brutal battle could begin to replace him in a state critical to Donald Trump’s reelection. > > ‘Duty to the party’. Of course. “Duty to the party” is SO 1984… ---
**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:** [June 26, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41403 "2019-06-26T18:56:22Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Ogod, your post made me laugh and cry at the same time… > > Reminds me of a true story. Decades ago, a college friend of mind–a young woman from New Jersey, \*very \*dry, sarcastic sense of humor-- turned to the 3-year-old daughter of another friend _(God, that baby has got to be well into her 40s today)_ and said, “Mary Lou, why don’t you go out and get a job? You’re nothing but a parasite on the soft underbelly of the American economy.” The toddler looked at her for a second and then burst into tears. > [@Bryan\_Ekers](#): > > A friend of mine says he once trained his very young niece to point a toy gun at her father, his brother, and say “Die, you gravy-sucking capitalist pig.” This is off-topic, but MPSIMS could maybe benefit from a thread dedicated to hilarious anecdotes involving training toddlers to act out age-inappropriate cultural memes. ---
**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:** [June 27, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/41404 "2019-06-27T22:06:34Z")
> [@Skypist](#): > > Do we have a pit thread for Mitch McConnell? I’m unable to search right now. Anyway, just wanted to say that he should be struck by lightning whenever he says the word “cooperation.” > [@Skypist](#): > > That’s good but doesn’t it need to be a pit thread for me to say what I REALLY want to say about him? I don’t want to get into some discussion where somebody posts “it’s completely legal for Mitch/Trump/Republican to do XYZ even if it hurts everyone.” I am just sick of hearing it. I want to call Mitch the names he deserves and call anyone who defends him names, too! I have had it. This is disgusting. The hypocrisy would be hilarious if Americans weren’t so blind to it and attempted migrants weren’t being needlessly killed by Frump’s policies. There may not be a pit thread, but there will be a billboard: > [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2069) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2071)