# 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:** 2226
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44511 "2020-06-03T15:02:25Z")
Texans fear taxes. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44512 "2020-06-03T15:21:50Z")
> [@Mr.Miskatonic](#): > > Montgomery County ¶ commissioner Joseph Gale put out a press release blaming all the problems in Philadelphia on Black Lives Matter, which he labels a ‘radical left-wing hate group’, along with other dog whistles. He also whines that the police were not allowed to risk lives and violence over spray paint on the Rizzo statue, which is soon destined to be removed anyway. > > [https://mobile.twitter.com/JoeGalePA/status/1267555794943389702](https://mobile.twitter.com/JoeGalePA/status/1267555794943389702) > > A[change.org petition](https://www.change.org/p/montgomery-county-administration-resignation-of-montco-commissioner-joseph-c-gale-after-a-blatantly-racist-press-statement?recruiter=294924253&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=8b957bb0-f84c-11e4-b619-d3c7fe1e43db&utm_content=fht-22553169-en-us%3Av12) has already been started to have him removed. > [@davidm](#): > > That’s my county. He’s being justifiably slammed around here and even other county commissioners are criticizing him. > > The statue of mayor Rizzo is in Philly which is a different county. The fact that he defends Rizzo says everything. Frank Rizzo was a notorious “law and order” mayor and that statue should never have been erected. My county, too. I voted against that turd, and I’m so angry he got re-elected. At least his brother wasn’t, also. ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44513 "2020-06-04T06:28:49Z")
Sen. Lindsay Graham appears to have dyed his hair Trump-colored. > ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44514 "2020-06-04T07:17:55Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Texans don’t fear Death, Death fears Texans. This sounds like it should be a Chuck Norris joke. Except Norris is originally from Oklahoma. 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44515 "2020-06-04T12:41:04Z")
> [@Senegoid](#): > > Sen. Lindsay Graham appears to have dyed his hair Trump-colored. > > [https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/1268185677100912641/photo/1](https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/1268185677100912641/photo/1) And his skin orange, for good measure, if the photo on [CNN.com](http://CNN.com) is any indication. ---
**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:** [June 4, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44516 "2020-06-04T12:58:46Z")
Hmmmm. The ultimate in fealty. Look for Tom Cotton to do the same shortly. ---
**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 4, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44517 "2020-06-04T20:58:28Z")
Rudy Giuliani has an absolute breakdown on Piers Morgan’s show in the UK. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/j17XLCh1w-Q/maxresdefault.jpg "Piers and Rudy Giuliani Clash over Donald Trump's Tweets | Good Morning Britain") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j17XLCh1w-Q) ---
**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 4, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44518 "2020-06-04T22:09:21Z")
> [@Senegoid](#): > > Sen. Lindsay Graham appears to have dyed his hair Trump-colored. > > [https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/1268185677100912641/photo/1](https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/1268185677100912641/photo/1) Is that dye, or just bronzer from Trump’s ass getting into Lindsay’s hair? ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44519 "2020-06-04T23:15:22Z")
Batshit crazy Texas Republican says batshit crazy things, is serious. Says George Floyd killing was “[staged event to hurt trump](https://m.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/06/04/bexar-county-gop-chair-claims-george-floyds-killing-was-a-staged-event-to-hurt-trump?fbclid=IwAR0XMKvEZs2L4F_sl4yF-CKFvuhc8VZSCNVp_3IOF4DsEjYhyB7fAhUrdnU).” ---
**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 4, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44520 "2020-06-04T23:31:18Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Batshit crazy Texas Republican says batshit crazy things, is serious. > > Says George Floyd killing was “[staged event to hurt trump](https://m.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/06/04/bexar-county-gop-chair-claims-george-floyds-killing-was-a-staged-event-to-hurt-trump?fbclid=IwAR0XMKvEZs2L4F_sl4yF-CKFvuhc8VZSCNVp_3IOF4DsEjYhyB7fAhUrdnU).” She’s the same lunatic who said COVID was a Democratic hoax. _Batshit crazy_ doesn’t begin to cover it. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![GreysonCarlisle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a87d85/32.png) [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44521 "2020-06-04T23:31:58Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Batshit crazy Texas Republican says batshit crazy things, is serious. > > Says George Floyd killing was “[staged event to hurt trump](https://m.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/06/04/bexar-county-gop-chair-claims-george-floyds-killing-was-a-staged-event-to-hurt-trump?fbclid=IwAR0XMKvEZs2L4F_sl4yF-CKFvuhc8VZSCNVp_3IOF4DsEjYhyB7fAhUrdnU).” Look into her husband, the baby-fucker, sometime. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44522 "2020-06-04T23:47:11Z")
> [@GreysonCarlisle](#): > > Look into her husband, the baby-fucker, sometime. Oh. MY! That’s not an exaggeration… ---
**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 5, 2020, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44523 "2020-06-05T01:53:02Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > > [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > > > Batshit crazy Texas Republican says batshit crazy things, is serious. > > > > Says George Floyd killing was “[staged event to hurt trump](https://m.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/06/04/bexar-county-gop-chair-claims-george-floyds-killing-was-a-staged-event-to-hurt-trump?fbclid=IwAR0XMKvEZs2L4F_sl4yF-CKFvuhc8VZSCNVp_3IOF4DsEjYhyB7fAhUrdnU).” > > She’s the same lunatic who said COVID was a Democratic hoax. _Batshit crazy_ doesn’t begin to cover it. :mad: I have to say that “batshit crazy” connected with insane and/or inane comments regarding COVID-19 is rather apt. ---
**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 5, 2020, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44524 "2020-06-05T02:34:39Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Batshit crazy Texas Republican says batshit crazy things, is serious. > > Says George Floyd killing was “[staged event to hurt trump](https://m.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/06/04/bexar-county-gop-chair-claims-george-floyds-killing-was-a-staged-event-to-hurt-trump?fbclid=IwAR0XMKvEZs2L4F_sl4yF-CKFvuhc8VZSCNVp_3IOF4DsEjYhyB7fAhUrdnU).” > [@](#): > > In a now-deleted Facebook post, the local GOP leader theorized that the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody might be a “staged event” meant to undermine President Donald Trump’s chances with black voters. You mean he might lose all five of them? ---
**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:** [June 5, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44525 "2020-06-05T02:48:51Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Batshit crazy Texas Republican says batshit crazy things, is serious. > > Says George Floyd killing was “[staged event to hurt trump](https://m.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/06/04/bexar-county-gop-chair-claims-george-floyds-killing-was-a-staged-event-to-hurt-trump?fbclid=IwAR0XMKvEZs2L4F_sl4yF-CKFvuhc8VZSCNVp_3IOF4DsEjYhyB7fAhUrdnU).” > [@](#): > > In a now-deleted Facebook post, the local GOP leader theorized that the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody might be a “staged event” meant to undermine President Donald Trump’s chances with black voters. > [@El\_Kabong](#): > > You mean he might lose all five of them? You know, that piques an interest: We haven’t (or at least I cannot recall) hearing or seeing the most prominent African-American who supports Trump, Ben Carson, the head of HUD (Housing and Urban Development). After several early gaffes, he has, like Rick Perry, faded into the background, but you’d think somebody would ask him what his thoughts (such as they are and what there are of them) were. Or giving it some more thought; you’d think Trump and his merry men would have Carson out there, in the front row, to show that yes, Republicans can be black and successful and friends with Trump…unless they know something or suspect he would say something that they wouldn’t like. All speculation above, but I am surprised Mr. Carson hasn’t been featured more…we shall see. IMHO as always. YMMV ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44526 "2020-06-05T03:42:18Z")
Oh, Carson doesn’t “get” why people are saying Trump’s reactions are hateful. > **[Housing Sec. Carson Says He Doesn't Understand Why People Think Trump's...](https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/06/03/ben-carson-protests-coronavirus)** > > Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson discusses the recent nationwide unrest, President Trump's response to protesters, and the U.S.'s coronavirus preparedness. ---
**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 5, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44527 "2020-06-05T03:47:43Z")
> [@raventhief](#): > > Oh, Carson doesn’t “get” why people are saying Trump’s reactions are hateful. > [Housing Sec. Carson Says He Doesn't Understand Why People Think Trump's Response To Protests Is 'Hateful' | Here & Now](http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/06/03/ben-carson-protests-coronavirus) The same Ben Carson who said Muslims shouldn’t be allowed to run for office. ---
**Author:** ![CaptMurdock](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/captmurdock/32/11736_2.png) [@CaptMurdock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptMurdock)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44528 "2020-06-05T16:56:43Z")
> [@raventhief](#): > > Oh, Carson doesn’t “get” why people are saying Trump’s reactions are hateful. > [Housing Sec. Carson Says He Doesn't Understand Why People Think Trump's Response To Protests Is 'Hateful' | Here & Now](http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/06/03/ben-carson-protests-coronavirus) Gotta love the pic that heads that article. Carson yammering away at the podium with Trump off to one side. You can almost see the gun Trump is jamming into Carson’s ribs. 😃 If he was standing any closer, Trump could have his hand up Carson’s backside, making him talk like Mortimer Snerd. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![CaptMurdock](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/captmurdock/32/11736_2.png) [@CaptMurdock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptMurdock)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44529 "2020-06-05T17:21:46Z")
> [@raventhief](#): > > Oh, Carson doesn’t “get” why people are saying Trump’s reactions are hateful. > [Housing Sec. Carson Says He Doesn't Understand Why People Think Trump's Response To Protests Is 'Hateful' | Here & Now](http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/06/03/ben-carson-protests-coronavirus) Gotta love the pic that heads that article. Carson yammering away at the podium with Trump off to one side. You can almost see the gun Trump is jamming into Carson’s ribs. 😃 If he was standing any closer, Trump could have his hand up Carson’s backside, making him talk like Mortimer Snerd. :rolleyes: ---
**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 5, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44530 "2020-06-05T18:17:49Z")
A gay porn actor says he’s about to out a senior Republican Senator, initials LG, who is known for hiring gay escorts. [https://thegailygrind.com/2020/06/05/gay-porn-star-threatens-to-out-homophobic-gop-senator](https://thegailygrind.com/2020/06/05/gay-porn-star-threatens-to-out-homophobic-gop-senator) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2225) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=2227)