# 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:** 2122
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42429 "2019-10-14T13:44:44Z")
Remind me again why Republicans said that what Kathy Griffin did was “beyond the pale” and “reprehensible”? ---
**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:** [October 14, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42430 "2019-10-14T16:49:30Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > My take was that it was made by FPT supporters for FPT supporters. Great. Since he is adept at talking out of both sides of his mouth simultaneously, he can thank the digital editors for their support and ALSO say it’s part of CNN’s Fake News Campaign. Win-win. :dubious: ---
**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:** [October 14, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42431 "2019-10-14T18:05:23Z")
Liz Cheney says Turkey invaded Syria because of impeachment, > **[Cheney: Turkey Invaded Syria Because Democrats Launched Impeachment Inquiry](https://www.newsweek.com/gop-liz-cheney-fox-news-turkey-invaded-syria-because-democrats-impeachment-inquiry-trump-1465003)** > > Trump gave Turkey the green light to invade northeastern Syria after a phone call with Turkish President Erdoğan last Sunday. ---
**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:** [October 14, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42432 "2019-10-14T18:15:07Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Liz Cheney says Turkey invaded Syria because of impeachment, > [GOP Rep. Liz Cheney Tells Fox News Turkey Invaded Syria Because Democrats Launched Impeachment Inquiry Against Trump](https://www.newsweek.com/gop-liz-cheney-fox-news-turkey-invaded-syria-because-democrats-impeachment-inquiry-trump-1465003) Well, that’s… Odd. She seems to be blaming the Democrats for the invasion of Syria. Because the impeachment inquiry “made” Trump abandon the Kurds. What she seems to be saying is that if the Democrats don’t stop the impeachment inquiries, Trump will be forced to keep destroying America’s reputation with allies, and he will do more and more damage to the country and to the world. What’s next Liz? Stop the impeachment or Trump will nuke Chicago? This is… Insane. Like really dangerously fucking insane. ---
**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:** [October 14, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42433 "2019-10-14T18:46:41Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > Remind me again why Republicans said that what Kathy Griffin did was “beyond the pale” and “reprehensible”? I can’t tell you THEIR reasons for saying that, but MINE is because it wasn’t true. The big tease… ---
**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:** [October 14, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42434 "2019-10-14T19:28:57Z")
Former Individual 1 Russia advisor Fiona Hill is testifying at closed door committee hearings in the House today. Matt Gaetz tried to break into the hearings even though he isn’t on the committees. He was escorted out by the House Parliamentarian. > **[Trump-Loving GOP Congressman Crashes Closed Door Impeachment Hearing,...](https://secondnexus.com/news/matt-gaetz-trump-hill-impeachment-testimony)** > > Nice try. ---
**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:** [October 14, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42435 "2019-10-14T19:59:44Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Well, that’s… Odd. > > She seems to be blaming the Democrats for the invasion of Syria. Because the impeachment inquiry “made” Trump abandon the Kurds. > > What she seems to be saying is that if the Democrats don’t stop the impeachment inquiries, Trump will be forced to keep destroying America’s reputation with allies, and he will do more and more damage to the country and to the world. What’s next Liz? Stop the impeachment or Trump will nuke Chicago? > > This is… Insane. Like really dangerously fucking insane. Wasn’t this a Twilight Zone episode? Whatever we do, we can’t make the toddler mad, if he throws a tantrum, he may destroy the world. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42436 "2019-10-14T21:10:04Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > Wasn’t this a Twilight Zone episode? Whatever we do, we can’t make the toddler mad, if he throws a tantrum, he may destroy the world. This one, I think: [It's a Good Life (The Twilight Zone) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Good_Life_(The_Twilight_Zone)) Billy Mumy for President… ---
**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:** [October 15, 2019, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42437 "2019-10-15T08:22:51Z")
It’s a _great_ America. A really _great_ one. ---
**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:** [October 15, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42438 "2019-10-15T12:31:27Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Great. Since he is adept at talking out of both sides of his mouth simultaneously, he can thank the digital editors for their support and ALSO say it’s part of CNN’s Fake News Campaign. Win-win. :dubious: Republicans were capable of that long before Donnie Two-scoops came along. In Arizona, when the infamous [SB 1070](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_SB_1070) was passed, then-governor Brewer (R) argued it was necessary because Arizona citizens felt the Feds weren’t doing enough to protect the borders. _At the same time_, when [Proposition 203](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Arizona_Proposition_203) allowing for medical marijuana in the state passed, she was wringing her hands, saying the sate _couldn’t_ supercede Federal law. I was less charitable than you and suggested she was talking out of both sides of another orifice simultaneously. ---
**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:** [October 15, 2019, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42439 "2019-10-15T13:19:59Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > This one, I think: [It's a Good Life (The Twilight Zone) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Good_Life_(The_Twilight_Zone)) > > Billy Mumy for President… See, if you don’t keep the toddler happy, he’ll then get you lost in space, then betray the rangers. ---
**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:** [October 15, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42440 "2019-10-15T17:13:28Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Well, that’s… Odd. > > She seems to be blaming the Democrats for the invasion of Syria. Because the impeachment inquiry “made” Trump abandon the Kurds. > > What she seems to be saying is that if the Democrats don’t stop the impeachment inquiries, Trump will be forced to keep destroying America’s reputation with allies, and he will do more and more damage to the country and to the world. What’s next Liz? Stop the impeachment or Trump will nuke Chicago? > > This is… Insane. Like really dangerously fucking insane. I don’t think that is quite her argument. I think it’s that impeaching the president caused him to appear weak to everyone around the world, and so convinced Turkey to take advantage of the situation and attack the Kurds. That this happened immediately after Trump pulled out the US troops is pure coincidence. ---
**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:** [October 15, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42441 "2019-10-15T17:35:37Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > I don’t think that is quite her argument. I think it’s that impeaching the president caused him to appear weak to everyone around the world, and so convinced Turkey to take advantage of the situation and attack the Kurds. That this happened immediately after Trump pulled out the US troops is pure coincidence. Assuming you are correct… How can there be no sense of embarrassment when making an “argument” like this? I mean, she knows it’s bullshit. And she knows that it’s a terrible lie… She knows that only the uneducated base will buy it… And yet she goes ahead with complete nonsense. I really do wonder how she reconciles this. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42442 "2019-10-15T18:01:04Z")
She is her Daddy’s little girl! ---
**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:** [October 15, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42443 "2019-10-15T18:14:36Z")
Michele Bachmann, struggling to be relevant: Climate change is a hoax because God promised He wouldn’t send floods again. > **[Michele Bachmann: Climate Change is a ‘fraud’ because God promised Noah...](https://deadstate.org/michele-bachmann-climate-change-is-a-fraud-because-god-promised-noah-thered-be-no-more-floods/)** > > During an appearance on the Understanding the Times radio program this weekend, former Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann called on Christian pastors to reassure the people that climate change doesn’t pose a threat, thanks to a promise God made... ---
**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:** [October 15, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42444 "2019-10-15T18:16:50Z")
This morning, Individual 1’s son, Ron Paul’s son and Mitt Romney’s niece have all criticized Hunter Biden for using his family connections to advance his career. ---
**Author:** ![gytalf2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42445 "2019-10-15T18:22:44Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > This morning, Individual 1’s son, Ron Paul’s son and Mitt Romney’s niece have all criticized Hunter Biden for using his family connections to advance his career. Hilarious! ---
**Author:** ![Fiveyearlurker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42446 "2019-10-15T20:21:37Z")
Yeah, watching Donald **Trump** Jr, Meghan **McCain** , Rand **Paul** and Ronna **Romney** McDaniel weigh in on the evils of nepotism today sure is something. ---
**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:** [October 15, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42447 "2019-10-15T21:08:24Z")
I heard it said that Jr. is the stupidest Donald Trump in America. ---
**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:** [October 15, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/42448 "2019-10-15T21:19:31Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > I don’t think that is quite her argument. I think it’s that impeaching the president caused him to appear weak to everyone around the world, and so convinced Turkey to take advantage of the situation and attack the Kurds. That this happened immediately after Trump pulled out the US troops is pure coincidence. I’m just waiting for Turkey to come up with incontrovertible proof that:[ul] [li]Ukraine was behind the 2016 DNC hacking;[/li][li]Hunter Biden was up to his eyebrows in corruption in Ukraine; and[/li][li]Joe Biden leaned on the government of Ukraine to quash an investigation of the above by a prosecutor who was acclaimed by one and all for his rectitude.[/li][/ul]For the life of me, I can’t think of any other rationale for Trump giving Erdoğan his heart’s desire in Syria. Yes, I know, “Trump” and “rationale” don’t belong on the same continent, let alone in the same sentence. But I have this quixotic drive to make sense of things. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2121) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2123)