# 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:** 525
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10481 "2013-08-30T19:01:38Z")
No, “party” is the correct word, it is the exact description. Oh, wait, I see what you mean… ---
**Author:** ![eulalia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eulalia/32/457_2.png) [@eulalia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eulalia)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10482 "2013-08-30T19:01:56Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > The true story is a bit different than one might think from the Blurb included in the link bup put out, although it actually better illustrates why arming teachers is a stupid idea > It wasn’t a “gun went off” type accident, instead he was involved in a simulation of a school shooting in which some of the actors were playing armed teachers and some were playing shooters, and he mistook one for the other. > > [http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/08/jeremy\_hutchinson\_arkansas\_shooting.php](http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/08/jeremy_hutchinson_arkansas_shooting.php) Actually, if you read what they said, it sounds like the reason for the simulation was to illustrate the fact that if teachers are armed LEO responders might not be able to tell the difference. This sounds more like a smart republican (Yes some still exist). ---
**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:** [August 30, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10483 "2013-08-30T19:20:31Z")
> [@Shayna](#): > > [Steve King: Unemployed people are like kids trying to eat without doing chores.](http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/28/steve-king-unemployed-people-are-like-kids-trying-to-eat-without-doing-chores/) I have to admit that King’s remarks at a conservative event have caused me to change my opinion on an issue. There was a recent issue about Republican Presidential candidates wanting “friendly” media people at their future debates. And I argued against it, saying there should be regular media people who would be willing to ask tougher questions and get the candidates to reveal what they thought. But now I’ve changed my views. I think the best format for a debate would be a non-confrontational one where the candidates are relaxed and feel comfortable among like-minded people. A format where they feel free to express themselves and reveal their true unguarded thoughts. I think that’s what the American voters should see. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10484 "2013-08-30T19:34:02Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > That’s a disturbingly Holocaust-y mental image … The man needs remedial dog-whistle training. It’s no good if **everyone** can hear it. ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10485 "2013-08-30T19:38:37Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I have to admit that King’s remarks at a conservative event have caused me to change my opinion on an issue. > > There was a recent issue about Republican Presidential candidates wanting “friendly” media people at their future debates. And I argued against it, saying there should be regular media people who would be willing to ask tougher questions and get the candidates to reveal what they thought. > > But now I’ve changed my views. I think the best format for a debate would be a non-confrontational one where the candidates are relaxed and feel comfortable among like-minded people. A format where they feel free to express themselves and reveal their true unguarded thoughts. I think that’s what the American voters should see. I quite agree. Relaxed and free to speak openly, thinking no one who isn’t on board with them is listening, is the way to go. Think Romney’s 47 percent remarks. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10486 "2013-08-30T20:09:08Z")
Imagine the fun if the moderator is further to the right than most of the candidates, and they fall over themselves to be seen as more conservative than the others. The questions from Hannity, Beck or Limbaugh could be far more provocative in that respect than anything the main stream press could come up with. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10487 "2013-08-30T20:11:27Z")
I can obtain medication for anxiety. Is there one for despair? ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10488 "2013-08-30T20:27:37Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > Imagine the fun if the moderator is further to the right than most of the candidates, and they fall over themselves to be seen as more conservative than the others. That would be fun, but I think most of the questions would be pre-approved by the RNC, and would be variations on “How much does NObama suxx0r?” Still, there is hope that in the feeding frenzy their internal editors switch off and they go full Michael Richards. ---
**Author:** ![Trinopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10489 "2013-08-30T22:07:08Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > I can obtain medication for anxiety. Is there one for despair? Re-read Mark Twain. “The Innocents Abroad” is good medicine for a plethora of moral ailments. ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10490 "2013-08-30T23:14:59Z")
Republican candidate for selectman in Sabattus, Maine, [defends racist Facebook slur thusly](https://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/28/news/lewiston-auburn/sabattus-man-says-shoot-posting-wasnt-a-threat-against-obama/): > [@](#): > > “(The Secret Service) didn’t see no pictures of Obama with bullet holes in his head. … > > “It’s not a threatening statement, in my opinion. People take it out of context as a threat. … > > “I didn’t say I was going to shoot the president, or kill — **shoot the n** \*\*\*. Shoot the n\*\*\*\*\* — that’s what I said\*\*. … > > “I’m pissed off at the system, OK. … We’re about to lose our benefits because of this ass\*\*\*\*.” And there are people who will vote for him _because_ he made this disgusting remark. That’s the state of today’s Republican party. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10491 "2013-08-30T23:19:03Z")
I wonder if he would have a problem with someone posting a picture of his wife and writing under it “rape the bitch”? ---
**Author:** ![computergeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e56c9b/32.png) [@computergeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/computergeek)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10492 "2013-08-30T23:29:42Z")
The real question is why does this Sabattus guy think Obama is about to suspend spousal benefits? Is that the latest rumor the right wing is spreading? ---
**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:** [August 30, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10493 "2013-08-30T23:34:35Z")
I’m gonna go with “Because he’s a racist dipshit who’s lucky he can find his mouth in order to put food in it”. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10494 "2013-08-30T23:57:25Z")
> [@Trinopus](#): > > Re-read Mark Twain. “The Innocents Abroad” is good medicine for a plethora of moral ailments. “But doctor, I _AM_ Grimaldi!” ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10495 "2013-08-31T00:14:55Z")
> [@computergeek](#): > > The real question is why does this Sabattus guy think Obama is about to suspend spousal benefits? Is that the latest rumor the right wing is spreading? > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > I’m gonna go with “Because he’s a racist dipshit who’s lucky he can find his mouth in order to put food in it”. Probably some from column A and some from Column B. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10496 "2013-08-31T01:10:44Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > I can obtain medication for anxiety. Is there one for despair? _puff_puff_cough_ . . . One, but it is a thing unknown in such civilized and traditional places as Minnesota and Texas, AIUI, and please have the common decency not to suggest otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10497 "2013-08-31T01:12:33Z")
> [@computergeek](#): > > The real question is why does this Sabattus guy think Obama is about to suspend spousal benefits? Is that the latest rumor the right wing is spreading? Well, only for **straight** couples, of course. America really can’t afford to encourage those weirdo mixed marriages any more. Men and women living together?! It’s indecent! Face it, we’re barely the same **species!** ---
**Author:** ![aurora\_maire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aurora_maire/32/328_2.png) [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10498 "2013-08-31T05:57:36Z")
> [@Shayna](#): > > Republican candidate for selectman in Sabattus, Maine, [defends racist Facebook slur thusly](https://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/28/news/lewiston-auburn/sabattus-man-says-shoot-posting-wasnt-a-threat-against-obama/): > And there are people who will vote for him _because_ he made this disgusting remark. That’s the state of today’s Republican party. Ok, I’m familiar with birthers but this guy is \*really \*out there: > [@](#): > > Marsters commented on Facebook that “(Obama) is not a legal president.” Marsters was adamant that Obama’s birth certificate was a fraud. > > “They’ve shown us how it’s done,” he said. “It’s all done in layers on computers. How come nobody from his school’s come forward to say, ‘Oh, I know him.’ How come people from his family never say, ‘I know him. I went to his wedding; I was his best man?” > > Nobody’s saying, ‘I’m a friend of his.’” > > **Marsters believes Obama was placed in power by people Marsters wouldn’t name.** Bolding mine. Is he saying that Obama’s whole life is a lie? That some “people” plucked him out of nowhere, created a fake life for him and made him president? 😕 :smack: That’s a whole new level of stupid. ---
**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 31, 2013, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10499 "2013-08-31T08:32:05Z")
> [@Shayna](#): > > Republican candidate for selectman in Sabattus, Maine, [defends racist Facebook slur thusly](https://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/28/news/lewiston-auburn/sabattus-man-says-shoot-posting-wasnt-a-threat-against-obama/): > And there are people who will vote for him _because_ he made this disgusting remark. That’s the state of today’s Republican party. He’ll get a knock-knock soon from the Secret Service. Hmm…so his name is Marsters, eh? This sounds like a job for _Sophomoric Humor Man_! [Phone Ringing] Moe: “Hello, this is Moe’s Tavern.” Bart: “Yes, this is special agent Mike Rotch of the Secret Service.” Moe: “Ooo, uh…[starts hiding counterfeit penny making machine] what can I do for you agent Rotch?” Bart: “I’m looking for a Mr. Marsterbater. He made a threatening, racist Facebook post against president Obama” Moe: “Wow! Really?! Wait, what’s his name again?” Bart: “Marsterbater, first name Ima. Is he there?” Moe: "Hold on, I’ll check. Uh, is Ima Marsterbater here? Hey everyone! Ima Marsterbater–there’s a special agent Mike Rotch that want’s to speak to you… [the customers laugh] Wait a minute…Now you listen to me, you lousy twerp. When I get a hold of you, you’re dead. I swear I’m gonna gouge your eyes out, and glue 'em to the back of your head. [Laughter on the phone followed by a click] Homer: You’ll get that punk someday, Moe. Moe: I don’t know. He’s tough to catch. He keeps changing his name. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Miskatonic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.miskatonic/32/310_2.png) [@Mr.Miskatonic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Miskatonic)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10500 "2013-08-31T14:11:42Z")
> [@aurora\_maire](#): > > Ok, I’m familiar with birthers but this guy is \*really \*out there: > > Bolding mine. Is he saying that Obama’s whole life is a lie? That some “people” plucked him out of nowhere, created a fake life for him and made him president? 😕 :smack: That’s a whole new level of stupid. THis is big pile of uneducated stupid: > [@](#): > > “They’ve shown us how it’s done,” he said. “It’s all done in layers on computers. Oh, they ‘showed you’, huh? And now you’re a Photoshop expert? > [@](#): > > How come nobody from his school’s come forward to say, ‘Oh, I know him.’ How come people from his family never say, ‘I know him. I went to his wedding; I was his best man?” I dunno, it is probably because a racist shitstain bottomfeeder didn’t bother to look for any but instead preferred to circle jerk with his Birther skinwastes. [http://www.thefogbow.com/special-reports/foreign-aid](http://www.thefogbow.com/special-reports/foreign-aid) Damn but self-righteous Birthers piss me off. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=524) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=526)