# 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:** 2206
**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:** [April 23, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44109 "2020-04-23T02:24:25Z")
An anti-vaxxer tore down caution tape around a park in Idaho so her friends could play despite a shutdown. A cop showed up and told her she was going to have to leave. She whined about paying taxes, then put her hands behind her back and demanded he arrest her. So he did. Now Ammon Bundy is organizing protests outside of the cop’s house. > **[Ammon Bundy Leads Protest At Home Of Idaho Cop Who Arrested Anti-Vaxxer](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ammon-bundy-protest-idaho-anti-vaxxer_n_5ea0b7d5c5b69150246cfbfc)** > > It’s the militia leader’s latest escalation in his attempt to use the COVID-19 pandemic to spread his extremist, anti-government views. ---
**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:** [April 23, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44110 "2020-04-23T03:09:54Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > An anti-vaxxer tore down caution tape around a park in Idaho so her friends could play despite a shutdown. A cop showed up and told her she was going to have to leave. She whined about paying taxes, then put her hands behind her back and demanded he arrest her. So he did. Now Ammon Bundy is organizing protests outside of the cop’s house. > [Ammon Bundy Leads Protest At Home Of Idaho Cop Who Arrested Anti-Vaxxer | HuffPost Latest News](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ammon-bundy-protest-idaho-anti-vaxxer_n_5ea0b7d5c5b69150246cfbfc) [There’s More To Know About The Video Of A Mother Arrested On A Playground For Violating Stay-At-Home Orders](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lesterfeder/coronavirus-sara-walton-brady-video) > [@](#): > > But the mother, 40-year-old Sara Walton Brady, wasn’t on the playground simply so her kids could play. Brady is an anti-vaccine activist with connections to several far-right groups in Idaho, and she was participating in an organized protest on Tuesday against the governor’s stay-at-home order. A group of people removed police caution tape to enter the closed playground, the Idaho Statesman reported, and Brady refused police requests to leave before she was arrested. > > Brady was charged with misdemeanor trespassing and released later on Tuesday, the Idaho Statesman reported. Meridian police did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Brady could not be reached for comment. > > “I didn’t wake up today thinking, I’m taking my kids to the park to get arrested — but when tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty!” Brady said to supporters following her release. “We have a duty to stand up to tyranny, or we’re gonna lose our republic.” > [@](#): > > This protest, which was livestreamed on Facebook, was a follow-up to a large rally against stay-at-home restrictions organized by a coalition of radical groups. They include the anti-vaccine group Health Freedom Alliance, the gun rights group Idaho Second Amendment Alliance, and the Idaho Freedom Foundation, a far-right group that wields significant power in the state. DON’T let them control the narrative; they tell lies. [_Idaho Statesman_ article here](https://www.idahostatesman.com/living/health-fitness/article242188766.html). > [@](#): > > According to a police press release, officers on Tuesday night responded after several calls were made to dispatch. Officers then informed those gathered that the playground structure was closed and that they were welcome to utilize open areas of the park. > > After the arrest of Brady, police cordoned off the playground again with caution tape, signifying its closure. Video on Facebook showed some people taking that tape down as well. > > Police said metal signage showing that the playground was closed also was removed. > > “These are very trying times, and the Meridian Police Department supports the public’s right to assemble for peaceful protest. However, the right does not include damaging public property or ignoring closures of city property and facilities,” the police press release said on Tuesday. ---
**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:** [April 24, 2020, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44111 "2020-04-24T11:15:44Z")
When the boss is suggesting that people shine UV light inside their bodies and inject themselves with disinfectant, the minions get the message about upping their stupidity game: > [@](#): > > [Trump adviser suggests reopening economy by putting ‘everybody in a space outfit’](https://theweek.com/speedreads/910577/trump-adviser-suggests-reopening-economy-by-putting-everybody-space-outfit) > > …Stephen Moore, a member of Trump’s economic task force, spoke to The New York Times this week about restarting the U.S. economy, saying he’s been advising the president about how “we have to really get things opened” as soon as May 1st. But how are states to send people back to work in a safe way that doesn’t endanger public health? Moore offered a bit of an … out of the box … suggestion. > > “I was thinking this morning, and this is just kind of a thought experiment because I was thinking about this — why don’t we just put everybody in a space outfit or something like that?” Moore asked. “No. Seriously.”… ---
**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:** [April 24, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44112 "2020-04-24T11:34:40Z")
That’s a heck of plan. We’re out of masks, but I’m certain there is a stockpile of 165 million or so hazmat suits in the FEMA warehouse that can be distributed. ---
**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:** [April 24, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44113 "2020-04-24T13:33:49Z")
Not hazmat suits, _space_ suits. You know, the ones that run about [$12-million](https://www.quora.com/How-much-does-a-spacesuit-cost) apiece. ---
**Author:** ![mcgato](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac8455/32.png) [@mcgato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mcgato)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44114 "2020-04-24T13:37:52Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > That’s a heck of plan. We’re out of masks, but I’m certain there is a stockpile of 165 million or so hazmat suits in the FEMA warehouse that can be distributed. I don’t think that I’d be all that surprised if that were true. I’m of the belief that when this settles down, we will discover warehouses with millions of unused N95 masks. ---
**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:** [April 24, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44115 "2020-04-24T13:40:28Z")
He did say “or something like that”, so I went with the least ridiculous (but still ridiculous) possible reading. ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44116 "2020-04-24T14:21:52Z")
> [@Mr.Greenjeans](#): > > Can we start the day with a hearty “Fuck You” to Mitch MCConnell? Turtle-Mitch needs a “Go to Hell” finish. Turtle-Mitch ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44117 "2020-04-24T14:53:30Z")
All the best, solid plans usually include, " … or something like that …" What could go wrong? ---
**Author:** ![John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_stamos_left_ear/32/3198_2.png) [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44118 "2020-04-24T21:20:52Z")
My favorite part: “No. Seriously.” ---
**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:** [April 24, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44119 "2020-04-24T21:39:13Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > [There’s More To Know About The Video Of A Mother Arrested On A Playground For Violating Stay-At-Home Orders](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lesterfeder/coronavirus-sara-walton-brady-video)DON’T let them control the narrative; they tell lies. > > [_Idaho Statesman_ article here](https://www.idahostatesman.com/living/health-fitness/article242188766.html). I’m generally not in favor of cops overreacting and shooting unarmed citizens, but I’m willing to make an exception in cases like this. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44120 "2020-04-24T23:08:40Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > That’s a heck of plan. We’re out of masks, but I’m certain there is a stockpile of 165 million or so hazmat suits in the FEMA warehouse that can be distributed. We have all those Space Force uniforms we’re not using. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44121 "2020-04-24T23:34:55Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > When the boss is suggesting that people shine UV light inside their bodies and inject themselves with disinfectant, the minions get the message about upping their stupidity game: Now he says he was just being sarcastic to screw with the reporters. It always goes something like this… He didn’t really say that. Okay, he said it but he didn’t really mean it. okay, he meant it, but it was taken out of context. Okay, it wasn’t taken out of context, but he was just being sarcastic. Where’s your sense of humor? ---
**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:** [April 24, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44122 "2020-04-24T23:38:10Z")
Every press briefing should have at least one reporter saying _“Would it save time if we just assume that the hare-brained thing you said in today’s briefing was meant sarcastically?”_ ---
**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:** [April 25, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44123 "2020-04-25T00:57:49Z")
Well, if we cannot tell, we have to assume that everything he says is some sort of satire (I mean, who the hell would so heavily lard his utterances with so many absurd superlatives if he was being serious) and preface every statement he makes appropriately. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44124 "2020-04-25T00:58:03Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > We have all those Space Force uniforms we’re not using. Not using them **YET**. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Horatius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horatius/32/3572_2.png) [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44125 "2020-04-25T15:51:00Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > He did say “or something like that”, so I went with the least ridiculous (but still ridiculous) possible reading. There’s this outfit Jude Law wore once… > **[Jude Law relishes prickly part in 'Contagion'](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-jude-law-relishes-prickly-part-in-contagion-2011sep11-story.html)** > > In "Contagion," the fast, frightening global pandemic dramaopening Friday, Jude Law is a mad blogger, a Web journo whoseraging posts against Big Pharm and Big Gov turn incendiary whenpeople start dropping like flies. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44126 "2020-04-25T16:27:37Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Not using them **YET**. 😛 _Sir, you need to put on this Space Force Uniform for your meeting with the Solar Emperor. You will like his palace. It is very beautiful – and well lit – though the trip to the surface of the Sun will take a while._ ---
**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:** [April 26, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44127 "2020-04-26T20:09:24Z")
Ton Cotton: “If Chinese students want to come here and study Shakespeare & the Federalist Papers, that’s what they need to learn from America. They don’t need to learn quantum computing” – Sen. Tom Cotton proposes restricting Chinese students from studying science & tech at US universities That great American playwright, Shakespeare. > ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44128 "2020-04-26T20:49:29Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Every press briefing should have at least one reporter saying _“Would it save time if we just assume that the hare-brained thing you said in today’s briefing was meant sarcastically?”_ “Hair”-brained. When combovers finally take their toll. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2205) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2207)