# 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:** 49
**Author:** ![Frostillicus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Frostillicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frostillicus)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2009, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/961 "2009-12-22T13:54:11Z")
This just in: ACORN “scandal” 1000x times worse than Watergate! > **[Steve King Is Nuts](https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2009/12/21/817605/-Steve-King-Is-Nuts)** > > Apparently the daily-dose of teabagging has amped up Rep. Steve King's (R-IA) ... Come on now. 1,000 times worse? Can’t be more than 247 times worse in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![Equipoise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/equipoise/32/151_2.png) [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2009, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/962 "2009-12-22T16:36:10Z")
What’s really sad is that there are too many idiots out there who actually believe that crap. ACORN is a good organization, run by good-hearted people and they do good things. They didn’t do a thing wrong, not a thing, and now they’re villified beyond belief by racist Republicans who just want to destroy the work they do out of hatred and bigotry. ---
**Author:** ![Merijeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f05b48/32.png) [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/963 "2009-12-22T17:24:08Z")
> [@Equipoise](#): > > What’s really sad is that there are too many idiots out there who actually believe that crap. ACORN is a good organization, run by good-hearted people and they do good things. They didn’t do a thing wrong, not a thing, and now they’re villified beyond belief by racist Republicans who just want to destroy the work they do out of hatred and bigotry. Well, if they’d stop trying to help those god damned minorities vote (or if they’d just vote the RIGHT way), then they can get their funding back. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to get back to the KBR rape-a-thon. I’m in third place! -Joe ---
**Author:** ![Alienhand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8edcca/32.png) [@Alienhand](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alienhand)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/964 "2009-12-23T13:55:09Z")
Guy [called into a C-SPAN show](http://videos.mediaite.com/video/Crying-Teabagger-Calls-C-SPAN-W), wonders if Barrasso prayed hard enough for Byrd’s death or if he accidentally prayed Inhofe to death. C-SPAN does not have a sense of humor it is aware of. 🙂 ---
**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:** [December 23, 2009, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/965 "2009-12-23T14:25:00Z")
> [@Alienhand](#): > > Guy [called into a C-SPAN show](http://videos.mediaite.com/video/Crying-Teabagger-Calls-C-SPAN-W), wonders if Barrasso prayed hard enough for Byrd’s death or if he accidentally prayed Inhofe to death. C-SPAN does not have a sense of humor it is aware of. 🙂 I…wow. That’s all kinds of wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Merijeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f05b48/32.png) [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/966 "2009-12-23T14:34:38Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > I…wow. That’s all kinds of wrong. Sure, but there’s two ways to look at it. First, it’s all legit, and the teabaggers are as disgusting as everyone suspects. Second, it was a hoax and everyone really needs to look closely at our dear GOPer and his reaction while taking the call… -Joe ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/967 "2009-12-23T14:45:48Z")
[QUOTE=Merijeek] Sure, but there’s two ways to look at it. [/QUOTE] Third, we oughta consider passing some prayer control legislation to ensure that those who pray are schooled in how to prevent missfires. A prayer is NOT a toy goddamit, and people who can’t use one reponsibly should not be allowed to have one. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/968 "2009-12-23T14:54:14Z")
> [@Squink](#): > > Third, we oughta consider passing some prayer control legislation to ensure that those who pray are schooled in how to prevent missfires. > A prayer is NOT a toy goddamit, and people who can’t use one reponsibly should not be allowed to have one. _hoists a sign_ PRAYER CONTROL NOW! PRAYER WARRIORS REGISTER THOSE PRAYERS! ---
**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:** [December 23, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/969 "2009-12-23T15:04:04Z")
Maybe we should just ban assault prayers? ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/970 "2009-12-23T15:08:10Z")
I’m concerned about Prayers of Mass Destruction getting into the wrong hands. We should consider preemptive attacks against countries that might attack us with prayer. ---
**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:** [December 23, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/971 "2009-12-23T15:21:52Z")
And for God’s sake, keep them out of the hands of children. Little Billy could be praying with little Suzie and next thing your know … fucking frogs falling out of the sky! ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/972 "2009-12-23T15:59:40Z")
If we Criminalize Prayers, only Criminals will Have a Prayer. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/973 "2009-12-23T16:27:06Z")
Prayers don’t kill people. God does. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/974 "2009-12-23T16:28:51Z")
Not if we limit their availability to well-regulated prayer groups, being necessary to the salvation of a free State. ---
**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:** [December 23, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/975 "2009-12-23T16:55:35Z")
> [@Equipoise](#): > > …now they’re villified beyond belief by racist Republicans who just want to destroy the work they do out of hatred and bigotry. I wouldn’t go that far in terms of the motivation of the Republicans. I think they’re out to destroy ACORN because they are an effective grass roots organization that was able to motivate people in the lower economic classes to register and vote. These people tend to vote for the Democrats, and this has scared the shit out of the Republicans. Politically, their tactic is to destroy and vilify the very organization that has been so effective against the Republican party. Democrats should take note of this, and re-double their efforts to register many, many more people from poorer economic areas. ---
**Author:** ![Fuzzy\_Dunlop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/848f3c/32.png) [@Fuzzy\_Dunlop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuzzy_Dunlop)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/976 "2009-12-23T17:11:17Z")
> [@ElvisL1ves](#): > > Not if we limit their availability to well-regulated prayer groups, being necessary to the salvation of a free State. This is my favorite of all the prayer jokes. ---
**Author:** ![Enderw24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ba9def/32.png) [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/977 "2009-12-23T17:19:22Z")
> [@ElvisL1ves](#): > > Not if we limit their availability to well-regulated prayer groups, being necessary to the salvation of a free State. Otherwise known as the right to prayer harms. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Tooth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@The\_Tooth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tooth)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/978 "2009-12-23T17:22:04Z")
For a second there I was excited to learn that Inhofe was dead. Turns out that he’s not. One obviously cannot petition the Lord with prayer. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/979 "2009-12-23T17:27:34Z")
> [@The\_Tooth](#): > > For a second there I was excited to learn that Inhofe was dead. Turns out that he’s not. One obviously cannot petition the Lord with prayer. It’s an understandable mistake. About a quarter of the Senate (R or D) look embalmed. ---
**Author:** ![Ichini\_Sanshigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/d9b06d/32.png) [@Ichini\_Sanshigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ichini_Sanshigo)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/980 "2009-12-23T17:35:48Z")
> [@Enderw24](#): > > Otherwise known as the right to prayer harms. _groan_ (Somebody had to do it.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=48) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=50)