# 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:** 2233
**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 12, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44651 "2020-06-12T17:39:56Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Accountability is for losers. > > I imagine after Trump is defeated, the shredder machines will be in overdrive in December 2020. Maybe that’s going to be the mission of the Space Force-- to catapult all that stuff into outer space. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44652 "2020-06-12T17:45:58Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Accountability is for losers. > > I imagine after Trump is defeated, the shredder machines will be in overdrive in December 2020. [Is you taking notes on a criminal f…k conspiracy?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKGdhJybmT8) Yes, they are that stupid. ---
**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 12, 2020, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44653 "2020-06-12T23:44:46Z")
I just got a text message from Candace Owens, of all people, asking me to help her to fight the radical Left. I told her to fuck off and blocked the number. ---
**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 13, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44654 "2020-06-13T00:47:48Z")
Just how much cash is Ms. Owens raking in for selling her soul? ---
**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 13, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44655 "2020-06-13T02:05:38Z")
> [@septimus](#): > > Recipients of government loans, especially recipients of _forgivable_ loans, are normally a matter of public record. [But Steven Mnuchin, top financial criminal in the Putin-Trump cartel, plans to keep the beneficiaries of $511 Billion of taxpayer largesse secret.](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-11/mnuchin-says-names-of-small-business-borrowers-won-t-be-released) He and his fellow criminals want to pass out these Millions of suitcases filled with cash behind closed doors, with no accountability. > > Yes, that’s 511 _ **Billion** _ dollars with a B. Over half a _ **Trillion** _ … with a T. Randy Rainbow needs to do an epic song-video on Corruption—one that’s a real earworm, so everyone will be singing it all the way to the polls in November. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2020, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44656 "2020-06-13T06:22:44Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > Pence made a visit to Trump’s reelection campaign HQ yesterday, a story which seems to be only [here](https://www.arlnow.com/2020/06/11/vice-presidents-maskless-visit-to-trump-hq-in-rosslyn-criticized/) and the Daily Fail. > > What a sea of unmasked, white faces. And one black dude front & center with a half-hearted thumbs up. Copier repairman shows up, get recruited for a photo op. Seriously, if any friends recognize him; organize an intervention. #dependsonbackwards #shortfingeredvulgarians ---
**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 13, 2020, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44657 "2020-06-13T07:04:51Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > I just got a text message from Candace Owens, of all people, asking me to help her to fight the radical Left. I told her to fuck off and blocked the number. Why not try something I learned from _First Among Equals_? Call the number back and keep them occupied as long as you can. That will lower the number of people they contact. ---
**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 13, 2020, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44658 "2020-06-13T08:33:08Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > Randy Rainbow needs to do an epic song-video on Corruption—one that’s a real earworm, so everyone will be singing it all the way to the polls in November. Too bad he’s already used Tradition from Fiddler on the Roof, because Corruption (like [Distraction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d02A9nmJxcM)) scans perfectly. ---
**Author:** ![septimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/septimus/32/410_2.png) [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44659 "2020-06-13T10:27:57Z")
> [@Morgyn](#): > > Too bad he’s already used Tradition from Fiddler on the Roof, because Corruption (like [Distraction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d02A9nmJxcM)) scans perfectly. Thank you for this! I’ll repeat the link so it gets a better Google score: _ **Can we please get more musical tributes to Trump added to this list?** _ This thread may be as good a place as any. My favorite is Rossini’s: (I didn’t think [Operatico Politico’s Gilbert & Sullivan sequel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCIpC3Jpj4A) was as good as the Rossini.) ---
**Author:** ![Proudest\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/proudest_monkey/32/13257_2.png) [@Proudest\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Proudest_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44660 "2020-06-13T20:45:09Z")
Here in Maine, everyone takes pride in the Civil War-era bravery of Union Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Maine Regiment Volunteers at the Battle of Gettysburg. The Maine boys were key to Union victory, defending Little Round Top from Confederate attack. Well, I guess I should have said **almost** everyone takes pride. Seems there are two Republican state legislators who took issue with our new \*official state ballad. Why? Er, I think they are saying it’s because they don’t want to offend the Confederacy. Or maybe it’s just because our Democratic governor signed it into official ballad status and anything she does, their knees jerk in opposition. [https://mainebeacon.com/new-state-ballad-honors-20th-maine-despite-pro-confederate-objections/](https://mainebeacon.com/new-state-ballad-honors-20th-maine-despite-pro-confederate-objections/) \*I had no idea state ballads were a thing. Sorry if non-ballad states take offense. ---
**Author:** ![Proudest\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/proudest_monkey/32/13257_2.png) [@Proudest\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Proudest_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44661 "2020-06-13T20:54:35Z")
Here in Maine, everyone takes pride in the Civil War-era bravery of Union Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Maine Regiment Volunteers at the Battle of Gettysburg. The Maine boys were key to Union victory, defending Little Round Top from Confederate attack. Well, I guess I should have said **almost** everyone takes pride. Seems there are two Republican state legislators who took issue with our new \*official state ballad. Why? Er, I think they are saying it’s because they don’t want to offend the Confederacy. Or maybe it’s just because our Democratic governor signed it into official ballad status and anything she does, their knees jerk in opposition. [https://mainebeacon.com/new-state-ballad-honors-20th-maine-despite-pro-confederate-objections/](https://mainebeacon.com/new-state-ballad-honors-20th-maine-despite-pro-confederate-objections/) \*I had no idea state ballads were a thing. Sorry if non-ballad states take offense. ---
**Author:** ![Trinopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44662 "2020-06-13T23:30:48Z")
> [@Proudest\_Monkey](#): > > . . . \*I had no idea state ballads were a thing. Sorry if non-ballad states take offense. CA seems to have a “song” but it isn’t really a ballad. I’m jealous! ---
**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 14, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44663 "2020-06-14T00:55:46Z")
> [@Morgyn](#): > > Too bad he’s already used Tradition from Fiddler on the Roof, because Corruption (like [Distraction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d02A9nmJxcM)) scans perfectly. You’re right. But there are other earworm melodies that could work: \*\*\*Who Does Corruption? - - Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump! \*\*\* ------------(Who Let the Dogs Out) _**He’s the Clown of Corruption, it’s the ultimate grift Risin’ up to the challenge of his idol And though Vlad has those billions Donny’s coming up strong And he’s bilking us all as the CLOOOOOOWWWWNNNNNNN --of corruption!**_ ------------(Eye of the Tiger) \*\*\*It’s a world of theft and a world of greed It’s a world of people who live in need There’s so much Trump won’t share, that it’s time we’re aware Donald’s got rich off us all! [chorus] Trump’s corruption hurts us all Trump’s corruption hurts us all Trump’s corruption hurts us all It’s some epic graft! * * * ------------(It’s a Small World After All) ---
**Author:** ![Harrington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac8455/32.png) [@Harrington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harrington)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44664 "2020-06-14T03:17:51Z")
Holy shit. 6.6 million views, 44,600 replies, 890 pages. I’m just waiting for someone to say “Read the thread, asshole.” ---
**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 14, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44665 "2020-06-14T13:59:53Z")
Holy fuck. Don’t these people have any governmentin’ to do?? :smack: [ **Senate Republicans authorize subpoenas in probe targeting Trump enemies** _The subpoenas are part of a GOP-led investigation into the genesis of the Russia probe and Robert Mueller’s appointment_](https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/11/senate-republicans-authorize-subpoenas-in-probes-targeting-former-obama-officials-313123) > [@](#): > > Senate Republicans are ramping up their investigations into President Donald Trump’s foes. > > In a party-line vote Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee authorized Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to issue a broad range of subpoenas to a slew of former Obama administration officials who opened or were involved in the counterintelligence investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. > > It’s part of a GOP-led investigation into the genesis of the Russia probe and former special counsel Robert Mueller’s appointment — a probe that President Donald Trump has long sought, particularly as he seeks retribution after his acquittal in the Senate’s impeachment trial. > > The subpoenas target former FBI Director James Comey, former CIA Director John Brennan, and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, among others. Graham has said he plans to seek testimony from Mueller himself, “or an appropriate designee.” > > Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) is also conducting a similar investigation that ensnares former Obama administration officials, with a focus on the presidential transition period in late 2016 and early 2017 and the “unmasking” of the name of incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn from intelligence intercepts. > … Blahblahblah… A reader comment: _“Banana Republic isn’t just a clothing store anymore.”_ ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44666 "2020-06-14T15:19:14Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Holy fuck. Don’t these people have any governmentin’ to do?? :smack: Trump and the GOP : “We screw everything up, and it’s someone else’s fault.” ---
**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:** [June 14, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44667 "2020-06-14T15:53:23Z")
Not to worry. The Senate decided last year that people don’t have to respond to legislative branch subpoenas if they don’t really want to, right? ---
**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 14, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44668 "2020-06-14T15:59:03Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > Not to worry. The Senate decided last year that people don’t have to respond to legislative branch subpoenas if they don’t really want to, right? Oops! I think that only applies to subpoenas issued \*\*BY \*\*Democrats \*\*TO \*\*Republicans, right? ---
**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 14, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44669 "2020-06-14T18:10:35Z")
Black Republican doesn’t understand why Republicans don’t support Black Lives Matter ['Why Am I A Republican?' Conservative Analyst Questions GOP's Response To Protests : Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice : NPR](https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/06/13/876521996/how-the-gop-is-responding-to-trumps-rising-disapproval-ratings)? ---
**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 14, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/44670 "2020-06-14T18:15:04Z")
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