# 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:** 2193
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43849 "2020-03-27T12:58:41Z")
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The GOP lies perfectly at the intersection of sociopathy and psychopathy. ---
**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:** [March 27, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43850 "2020-03-27T15:31:50Z")
I posted about this a couple of days ago in the quarantine thread about the stimulus. Anything to delay or prevent aid to the most needy. He thinks a voice vote is unconstitutional and it’s too much money. Was he there for the tax cut for big corporations? I don’t know if Mitchy-Poo will be the one to have a come to Jesus talk with this guy since Mitchy-Poo is in the Senate and this guy is in the House, just because they are both from Kentucky, the state that has ruined the US probably the most. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43851 "2020-03-27T15:37:10Z")
> [@Grrr](#): > > Jesus fucking Christ! Republican lawmaker is forcing lawmakers back to Capitol Hill over the stimulus vote because reasons!! [Link](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/extreme-precautions-ordered-in-house-ahead-of-historic-vote-on-largest-stimulus-package-in-us-history) > [@ThelmaLou](#): > > The guy is from Kentucky. You don’t think a few minutes in the woodshed with Unca Mitch would change his mind? :dubious: [Der Bungle has turned on him.](https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1243534441772974081) ---
**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 27, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43852 "2020-03-27T15:59:42Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > [Der Bungle has turned on him.](https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1243534441772974081) > [@](#): > > Donald J. Trump > @realDonaldTrump > > Looks like a third rate Grandstander named @RepThomasMassie, a Congressman from, unfortunately, a truly GREAT State, Kentucky, wants to vote against the new Save Our Workers Bill in Congress. **He just wants the publicity.** He can’t stop it, only delay, which is both dangerous… “What?? He just wants publicity?? That’s MY shtick\*!” - See, I’m not an anti-Semite. I can use a Jew word. ---
**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 27, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43853 "2020-03-27T16:25:23Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Senator Kevin Cramer claims that his calling Nancy Pelosi retarded is due to his autocorrect. > [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/489486-gop-senator-apologizes-for-tweet-calling-pelosi-retarded-blames-autocorrect](https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/489486-gop-senator-apologizes-for-tweet-calling-pelosi-retarded-blames-autocorrect) I don’t know what kind of auto-correct app he’s using but on mu Morotola I tried typing in rediculous (just to get an re at the beginning) and it came up with a few guesses before giving up. Needless to say, none of them were ‘retarded.’ Hey, senator, try reading this out loud: I AM SOFA KING WE TAR DEAD ---
**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:** [March 27, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43854 "2020-03-27T16:31:16Z")
I admit I’m just guessing that [Gavin Weslee Blake Perry of Wichita Falls, TX](https://apnews.com/3a45869bb9c7ada5b9fe9410eb98eda6) is a Republican: > [@](#): > > A Texas man faces federal charges after he made online posts threatening Democrats, including U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, authorities said. > > Gavin Weslee Blake Perry, 27, of Wichita Falls, was charged Wednesday with transmitting a threatening communication in interstate commerce. According to federal prosecutors, Perry wrote on Facebook that Democrats, including Pelosi, “will be removed at any cost necessary and yes that means by death.” > > Perry remained jailed Friday and court records do not list an attorney who could speak on his behalf. Federal prosecutors said Perry admitted making the Facebook posts and that he told law enforcement he did so because he wanted to warn Americans to beware of the government. ---
**Author:** ![Gus\_Gusterson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85f322/32.png) [@Gus\_Gusterson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gus_Gusterson)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43855 "2020-03-27T18:01:34Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > I don’t know what kind of auto-correct app he’s using but on mu Morotola I tried typing in rediculous (just to get an re at the beginning) and it came up with a few guesses before giving up. Needless to say, none of them were ‘retarded.’ Even if you type “She’s retarde” (that is, everything except the final ‘d’) an iPhone won’t suggest “retarded”. I doubt any other phone does either. ---
**Author:** ![ricksummon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ricksummon/32/3333_2.png) [@ricksummon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ricksummon)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43856 "2020-03-27T18:36:30Z")
> [@Grrr](#): > > Jesus fucking Christ! Republican lawmaker is forcing lawmakers back to Capitol Hill over the stimulus vote because reasons!! [Link](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/extreme-precautions-ordered-in-house-ahead-of-historic-vote-on-largest-stimulus-package-in-us-history) Since he’s pissed off nearly every member of the House with this stunt, both Republican and Democratic, do you think they might be open to expelling him? ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43857 "2020-03-27T19:04:34Z")
The bill has passed despite Massie’s bullshit. ---
**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 27, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43858 "2020-03-27T19:31:53Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > The bill has passed despite Massie’s bullshit. Both sides came together in bipartisan criticism of Massie. Individual 1 attacked him as a third rate grandstander, John Kerry called him a Masshole, and Individual 1 praised Kerry for his comments. ---
**Author:** ![Lobohan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobohan/32/79_2.png) [@Lobohan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobohan)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43859 "2020-03-27T19:39:45Z")
> [@JohnT](#): > > I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The GOP lies perfectly at the intersection of sociopathy and psychopathy. I’m pretty sure stupidity and ignorance also feed into that traffic circle. ---
**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:** [March 27, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43860 "2020-03-27T19:59:37Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Both sides came together in bipartisan criticism of Massie. Individual 1 attacked him as a third rate grandstander, John Kerry called him a Masshole, and Individual 1 praised Kerry for his comments. Even trump called him a third rate grandstander. _snort_. I’m kind of surprised he didn’t get spooked and veto it. I guess it has enough corporate pork to pass muster for him. I’d like to know where this guy’s concern for money not going to corporations has been until now. Convenient time to realize citizens should get more assistance. Then he can just say he was concerned about people while stopping them from getting help in a time of need, the GOP’s favorite pastime. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43861 "2020-03-27T20:45:08Z")
I’m in awe of Trump’s ability to call Massie a “grandstadner” with a straight face. ---
**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 27, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43862 "2020-03-27T20:53:04Z")
> [@Grrr](#): > > I’m in awe of Trump’s ability to call Massie a “grandstadner” with a straight face. Third-rate grandstander. As a first-rate grandstander, Trump has the ability to rate other, lesser beings. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43863 "2020-03-27T21:16:47Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Both sides came together in bipartisan criticism of Massie. Individual 1 attacked him as a third rate grandstander, John Kerry called him a Masshole, and Individual 1 praised Kerry for his comments. Holy crap! Kumbaya, and shit! "And in a stark signal of his displeasure with Massie’s tactics, the president even shared a tweet from John Kerry. The former secretary of State and frequent Trump critic [said](https://twitter.com/JohnKerry/status/1243552337429438464) the congressman had “tested positive for being an asshole” and “must be quarantined to prevent the spread of his massive stupidity.” Trump, himself a pioneer in developing derisive political nicknames, [wrote](https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1243572588200280064?s=20) in response: “Never knew John Kerry had such a good sense of humor! Very impressed!” [https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/27/trump-congressman-thomas-massie-coronavirus-vote-151523](https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/27/trump-congressman-thomas-massie-coronavirus-vote-151523) ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43864 "2020-03-27T22:47:56Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > The guy is from Kentucky. You don’t think a few minutes in the woodshed with Unca Mitch would change his mind? :dubious: I’m pretty sure the only good things to ever come out of Kentucky are bourbon and my grandmother. At least she had the good sense to move to Oregon early on. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43865 "2020-03-27T23:29:30Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I’m pretty sure the only good things to ever come out of Kentucky are bourbon and my grandmother. At least she had the good sense to move to Oregon early on. Let’s be fair. Kentucky is known for it’s beautiful horses, rolling hills, and top notch meth. ---
**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 28, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43866 "2020-03-28T00:20:21Z")
Kentucky is the only state I have been in where they have freeways without any numbers on them. Whatever that means. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43867 "2020-03-28T00:34:36Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > Kentucky is the only state I have been in where they have freeways without any numbers on them. Whatever that means. Keeps out the damn flatlanders. 😃 [sub]I used to have relatives in the hills around Louisville.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/43868 "2020-03-28T20:22:24Z")
> [@Skypist](#): > > Even trump called him a third rate grandstander. _snort_. I’m kind of surprised he didn’t get spooked and veto it. I guess it has enough corporate pork to pass muster for him. Actually it didn’t, but Trump issued a signing statement saying he would not comply with the Congressional oversight written into the bill. The law and order president. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2192) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2194)