# 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:** 520
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10381 "2013-08-23T12:48:34Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > BTW, Democratic Underground’s [Top 10 Conservative Idiots of the Week](http://www.democraticunderground.com/101671154) is back! 😃 Today’s (early) edition [here](http://www.democraticunderground.com/~Nanjing%20to%20Seoul). YES!!! I still miss Bob Boudelang, Angry American Patriot, though. ---
**Author:** ![Death\_of\_Rats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a6a055/32.png) [@Death\_of\_Rats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Death_of_Rats)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10382 "2013-08-23T13:48:40Z")
Annnnddd…We don’t know how, we don’t know what, we can’t even really explain why but it’s time to start warming up the [Impeachment Train](http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/22/20142926-coburn-raises-possibility-of-impeachment-at-town-hall?lite)! Just in time for 2014 elections. Because, IRS. … or Mexicans. ---
**Author:** ![Rhythmdvl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10383 "2013-08-23T14:49:11Z")
or Benghazi … or Hurricane Katria … or the BP spill … or for removing Edwin M. Stanton … ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10384 "2013-08-23T15:18:06Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > I guess [the senator](http://kdvr.com/2013/08/21/sparks-fly-after-sen-marbles-fried-chicken-comment-in-poverty-hearing/) ran out of time before getting to her remarks concerning watermelon: Damn. Now I’m really hungry for Popeye’s. ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10385 "2013-08-23T15:59:36Z")
> [@Rhythmdvl](#): > > or Benghazi … or Hurricane Katria … or the BP spill … or for removing Edwin M. Stanton … Two words. Teapot Dome. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10386 "2013-08-23T17:46:21Z")
> [@TonySinclair](#): > > Two words. Teapot Dome. Hmmm . . . Hey, you know which POTUS is tea-colored?! ---
**Author:** ![sylmar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@sylmar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sylmar)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10387 "2013-08-23T18:26:27Z")
> [@Death\_of\_Rats](#): > > Annnnddd…We don’t know how, we don’t know what, we can’t even really explain why but it’s time to start warming up the [Impeachment Train](http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/22/20142926-coburn-raises-possibility-of-impeachment-at-town-hall?lite)! Just in time for 2014 elections. > > Because, IRS. > > … > > or Mexicans. Let’s stop beating around the bush and get down to brass tacks. He’s a Kenyan Muslim and that there’s an impeachable Oh-fence. We don’t tolerate them kind around here. Dumb twit walked through the front door of the White House instead of using the servants entrance and now a lot of gullible folk think he’s legit. Now if the gallery will stop laughing at us we’ll get these impeachment proceedings underway. ---
**Author:** ![Karrius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/71c47a/32.png) [@Karrius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karrius)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10388 "2013-08-23T19:04:52Z")
Behold, the party of “personal responsibility”: [http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/08/20/gop-lawmaker-blames-his-multiple-dwi-charges-on-gay-marriage/](http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/08/20/gop-lawmaker-blames-his-multiple-dwi-charges-on-gay-marriage/) ---
**Author:** ![user\_hostile](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/user_hostile/32/474_2.png) [@user\_hostile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/user_hostile)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10389 "2013-08-23T19:09:40Z")
> [@sylmar](#): > > Let’s stop beating around the bush and get down to brass tacks. > > He’s a Kenyan Muslim and that there’s an impeachable Oh-fence. We don’t tolerate them kind around here. > > Dumb twit walked through the front door of the White House instead of using the servants entrance and now a lot of gullible folk think he’s legit. > > Now if the gallery will stop laughing at us we’ll get these impeachment proceedings underway. > [@](#): > > Coburn, who described himself as a “personal friend” of Obama’s, said he was “fed up” and “frustrated” with the status quo. This reminds me of an old SCTV sketch comedy line where Johnny LaRue (played by John Candy) talks about a friend of his in _Polynesiatown_ (IIRC): > [@](#): > > He’s a friend, a friend for life–but then he’ll stab you in your back. Still, he’s a great friend, looking out for you, buying you drinks–until he stabs you in the back. But he’ll always be your best friend. ---
**Author:** ![5\_time\_champ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/278dde/32.png) [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10390 "2013-08-24T01:43:16Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > I guess [the senator](http://kdvr.com/2013/08/21/sparks-fly-after-sen-marbles-fried-chicken-comment-in-poverty-hearing/) ran out of time before getting to her remarks concerning watermelon: I love the Denver Post editorial board’s tweet “finger-lickin’ stupid” ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10391 "2013-08-24T03:33:43Z")
> [@Karrius](#): > > Behold, the party of “personal responsibility”: [http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/08/20/gop-lawmaker-blames-his-multiple-dwi-charges-on-gay-marriage/](http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/08/20/gop-lawmaker-blames-his-multiple-dwi-charges-on-gay-marriage/) Gay marriage makes straight people drive drunk. Okayyyy . . . ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10392 "2013-08-24T04:31:03Z")
Well, if they impeach Obama for actually violating laws in this NSA mess, that might be legit. Then they can impeach Biden, then Boehner, then Obama’s entire cabinet… This might be Eric Cantor’s chance to be President? ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10393 "2013-08-24T05:52:35Z")
The giant asteroid is still his best bet. ---
**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:** [August 24, 2013, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10394 "2013-08-24T14:55:33Z")
> [@foolsguinea](#): > > This might be Eric Cantor’s chance to be President? > [@elucidator](#): > > The giant asteroid is still his best bet. I dunno – maybe he should try running for president of a _small_ asteroid first and see how that works out. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10395 "2013-08-25T22:45:14Z")
[Santorum: Liberals make it uncomfortable to shower at the YMCA.](http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/07/santorum-liberals-make-it-uncomfortable-to-shower-at-the-ymca/) ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10396 "2013-08-25T23:08:32Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > Gay marriage makes straight people drive drunk. > > Okayyyy . . . That’s funny. GOP lawmakers who blame their drinking on SSM is what makes ME drink. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10397 "2013-08-25T23:09:03Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > [Santorum: Liberals make it uncomfortable to shower at the YMCA.](http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/07/santorum-liberals-make-it-uncomfortable-to-shower-at-the-ymca/) Okay, I’ll admit it: my first thought was “Stupid sexy liberals”, getting poor Santorum all aroused in the shower and embarrassing him. Then I actually read the article, and it’s even dumber. An anti-abortion group that was using the YMCA to shower between protests made themselves obnoxious enough that the Y–note, not “liberals”, not government officials, but a (nominally) Christian facility–kicked them out. Dude, it’s not the liberals’ fault your pet protesters are colossal jerks. You need to look closer to home for that. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10398 "2013-08-25T23:15:09Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > [Santorum: Liberals make it uncomfortable to shower at the YMCA.](http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/07/santorum-liberals-make-it-uncomfortable-to-shower-at-the-ymca/) Oh for fuck’s sake, Ricky-poo! Thanks for the compliment, I guess. > [@](#): > > FROM ARTICLE: > “You see, what the left does, what the pro-choice movement does is they just don’t focus on their little issue, they focus on everything they do and every aspect of their life,” he explained. “They make it uncomfortable for students who come to Austin to shower at a young men’s Christian association YMCA gym.” > > “Because they live it. They’re passionate. They’re willing to do and say uncomfortable things in mixed company. **They’re willing to make the sacrifice at their business because they care enough…** They simply won’t give up. We have the truth and we give up! We have righteousness and we give up because it’s unpopular!” If having righteousness forces you to give up your bullshit God’s Own Party ideas, then stay righteous. The reason Students For Life were kicked out was because they broke the rules and brought debate into a neutral community place where all are welcome. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10399 "2013-08-25T23:27:49Z")
[Totally aside]: So, quoting **CarmelKorn** , I notice that he coded something as “white” text and it didn’t show up on my monitor. I’m wondering if that happens to everybody? How can you tell a blonde has been using your word processor? White Out all over the monitor. [/TA] ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10400 "2013-08-25T23:35:27Z")
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