# 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:** 527
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10521 "2013-09-03T16:03:11Z")
> [@Ludovic](#): > > He’s a good alien who knows his place – he works hard and doesn’t ask for any handouts, or he’d be a multimillioniare from all the money he’d be making from crimefighting. Wouldn’t a good Republican superhero be charging what the market will bear for his heroics, rather than encouraging people to become dependent on Big Justice? ---
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10522 "2013-09-03T16:07:58Z")
> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#): > > * * * > > "…if we’re the villain in all of the stories that are told we’re never going to win another election again.” If they want to stop being cast as the villains, perhaps they should stop being villainous. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10523 "2013-09-03T16:15:26Z")
> [@Balance](#): > > If they want to stop being cast as the villains, perhaps they should stop being villainous. You with your complicated ideas. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10524 "2013-09-03T16:50:09Z")
> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#): > > * * * > > The TV show “Family Guy” is the reason we aren’t all Republicans. **Damn you, Peter Griffin** > Now, Superman… **He** was a great Republican. > > [http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/02/delusional-conservative-says-family-guy-cartoon-is-causing-republicans-to-lose-elections-video/#ixzz2dptFrwUw](http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/02/delusional-conservative-says-family-guy-cartoon-is-causing-republicans-to-lose-elections-video/#ixzz2dptFrwUw) > > “Any audience of people that grew up with classical Superman automatically love this country because Superman is about the best America we can be, and when Superman was all over the pop culture we were a nation that loved this country,” Whittle said. “Now, 20 years after the peak of Superman’s popularity along comes Gilligan’s Island. That’s pretty neutral in terms of politics. Really about the only message you can get from Gilligan’s Island is if you want to get off the island all you have to do is kill Gilligan. But if you’re a young person out there today and you can finish the theme song from Family Guy, then all the anti-American, anti-capitalist, anti-Christian, anti-morality messages of Family Guy are in your head as completely and thoroughly as that theme song is… You’re programmed by the pop culture. You’re programed by story. It’s all about stories, and if we’re the villain in all of the stories that are told we’re never going to win another election again.” One can’t help wondering how Great American Clark Kent could bear working for a lefty liberal rag like _The Daily Planet._ ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10525 "2013-09-03T16:52:38Z")
All part of his cover. Like changing the contours of your face and becoming unrecognizable by wearing stupid horn-rimmed glasses. Genius! ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10526 "2013-09-03T17:03:41Z")
> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#): > > \*\*\*\*But if you’re a young person out there today and you can finish the theme song from Family Guy, then all the anti-American, anti-capitalist, anti-Christian, anti-morality messages of Family Guy are in your head as completely and thoroughly as that theme song is… You’re programmed by the pop culture. You’re programed by story. It’s all about stories, and if we’re the villain in all of the stories that are told we’re never going to win another election again.” I’ve never watched _Family Guy_, but based on this endorsement, I had better start watching. As a good liberal, I just loves me some anti-American, anti-capitalist, anti-Christian, anti-morality messages! ---
**Author:** ![Spiff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiff/32/9852_2.png) [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10527 "2013-09-03T17:08:10Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > All part of his cover. Like changing the contours of your face and becoming unrecognizable by wearing stupid horn-rimmed glasses. Genius! A genius, you say? Clearly a part of the lefty intellectual elite! ---
**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:** [September 3, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10528 "2013-09-03T19:22:22Z")
> [@commasense](#): > > I’ve never watched _Family Guy_, but based on this endorsement, I had better start watching. As a good liberal, I just loves me some anti-American, anti-capitalist, anti-Christian, anti-morality messages! I see. And where do you stand on sexy parties? ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10529 "2013-09-03T23:27:57Z")
> [@The\_Tooth](#): > > I see. And where do you stand on sexy parties? I’m in favor of them, in principle. But as a married man, I only partake in those that consist solely of me and my wife. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10530 "2013-09-04T02:39:03Z")
I have plans to market a cologne for men of mature years that publicly announces their marital status and unflinching fidelity. Call it _Old Spouse_. My fortune is made. ---
**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:** [September 4, 2013, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10531 "2013-09-04T06:24:16Z")
> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#): > > * * * > > The TV show “Family Guy” is the reason we aren’t all Republicans. **Damn you, Peter Griffin** > Now, Superman… **He** was a great Republican. > > [http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/02/delusional-conservative-says-family-guy-cartoon-is-causing-republicans-to-lose-elections-video/#ixzz2dptFrwUw](http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/02/delusional-conservative-says-family-guy-cartoon-is-causing-republicans-to-lose-elections-video/#ixzz2dptFrwUw) > > “Any audience of people that grew up with classical Superman automatically love this country because Superman is about the best America we can be, and when Superman was all over the pop culture we were a nation that loved this country,” Whittle said. “Now, 20 years after the peak of Superman’s popularity along comes Gilligan’s Island. That’s pretty neutral in terms of politics. Really about the only message you can get from Gilligan’s Island is if you want to get off the island all you have to do is kill Gilligan. But if you’re a young person out there today and you can finish the theme song from Family Guy, then all the anti-American, anti-capitalist, anti-Christian, anti-morality messages of Family Guy are in your head as completely and thoroughly as that theme song is… You’re programmed by the pop culture. You’re programed by story. It’s all about stories, and if we’re the villain in all of the stories that are told we’re never going to win another election again.” Another quote is, “The fact is, television shows attempt to appeal to a wide range of audiences. But audiences aren’t likely to watch programs that praise racism, homophobia, and hating women, therefore aren’t likely to remain on the air long if they make it at all.” Heck, that’s what I thought, “Over the Hill”, was about - especially Hank’s Dad. ---
**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:** [September 4, 2013, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10532 "2013-09-04T19:12:23Z")
The latest flap in Looney-Land is the grave disrespect Obama has for the [Resolute Desk](http://www.teaparty.org/does-seeing-president-obamas-foot-on-the-oval-office-desk-make-your-blood-boil-28018/). Despite photos of W and Ford with their feet up on the very same desk, conservatives are all aboil that some uppity Nee-gro would sully the desk with his feet. The mind would boggle, but instead just sighs. ---
**Author:** ![BigAppleBucky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigapplebucky/32/178_2.png) [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10533 "2013-09-04T19:39:30Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > The latest flap in Looney-Land is the grave disrespect Obama has for the [Resolute Desk](http://www.teaparty.org/does-seeing-president-obamas-foot-on-the-oval-office-desk-make-your-blood-boil-28018/). Despite photos of W and Ford with their feet up on the very same desk, conservatives are all aboil that some uppity Nee-gro would sully the desk with his feet. > > The mind would boggle, but instead just sighs. [https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1186168\_440219109424352\_493846810\_n.jpg](https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1186168_440219109424352_493846810_n.jpg) Faux News wants him impeached for this. ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10534 "2013-09-04T19:44:18Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > The latest flap in Looney-Land is the grave disrespect Obama has for the [Resolute Desk](http://www.teaparty.org/does-seeing-president-obamas-foot-on-the-oval-office-desk-make-your-blood-boil-28018/). Wow, I never saw that website before. It looks like it’s good for hours of fun. [This article](http://www.teaparty.org/obama-asks-military-leaders-if-they-will-fire-on-us-citizens-19039/) caught my eye. They have absolute proof, second hand from a “former senior military leader,” that Obama is quietly purging the military of senior officers who refuse to fire on American citizens. As usual, the comments from the enraged patriots are priceless. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10535 "2013-09-04T19:46:01Z")
> [@BigAppleBucky](#): > > [https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1186168\_440219109424352\_493846810\_n.jpg](https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1186168_440219109424352_493846810_n.jpg) > > Faux News wants him impeached for this. “If one morning I walked on top of the water across the Potomac River, the headline that afternoon would read: ‘President Can’t Swim.’” – Lyndon B. Johnson ---
**Author:** ![BigAppleBucky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigapplebucky/32/178_2.png) [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10536 "2013-09-04T19:59:25Z")
> [@BigAppleBucky](#): > > [http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/01/georgia-republican-caught-bragging-about-sabotaging-obamacare-video/](http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/01/georgia-republican-caught-bragging-about-sabotaging-obamacare-video/) > > **Georgia Republican Caught Bragging About Sabotaging Obamacare (VIDEO)** **Georgia Governor Receives Kick-Backs For Obstructing Health Care Reform** [http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/04/the-real-deal-georgia-governor-receives-kick-backs-for-obstructing-health-care-reform/](http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/04/the-real-deal-georgia-governor-receives-kick-backs-for-obstructing-health-care-reform/) > [@](#): > > _ **snip** _ A Political Action Committee known as Real PAC that has close connections to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal finally disclosed a financial report on the Friday before Labor Day (hoping no one would notice and the first such disclosure since 2011). > > Gov. Deal’s family and business partner have been receiving payments from Real PAC that included contributions from, (that exceed the amount that can be given directly to Deal’s re-election campaign but not to a PAC) but not limited to, health insurance companies. > > **snip** \* > Real PAC has raised about $786,000 in contributions, according to the campaign finance report filed Friday. Over $500,000 have been from the healthcare industry which also oppose the ACA. > > _ **snip** _ > All of the companies that pay into the PAC are doing business with the state of Georgia on some level. ---
**Author:** ![Sinaptics](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Sinaptics](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sinaptics)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10537 "2013-09-04T20:59:31Z")
> [@TonySinclair](#): > > Wow, I never saw that website before. It looks like it’s good for hours of fun. > > [This article](http://www.teaparty.org/obama-asks-military-leaders-if-they-will-fire-on-us-citizens-19039/) caught my eye. They have absolute proof, second hand from a “former senior military leader,” that Obama is quietly purging the military of senior officers who refuse to fire on American citizens. > > As usual, the comments from the enraged patriots are priceless. Wow. That’s some powerful stupid. I find it soul crushingly depressing that there are that many people out there that will believe that crap. ---
**Author:** ![sugaree](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cc9497/32.png) [@sugaree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sugaree)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10538 "2013-09-04T22:16:55Z")
> [@TonySinclair](#): > > Wow, I never saw that website before. It looks like it’s good for hours of fun. > > [This article](http://www.teaparty.org/obama-asks-military-leaders-if-they-will-fire-on-us-citizens-19039/) caught my eye. They have absolute proof, second hand from a “former senior military leader,” that Obama is quietly purging the military of senior officers who refuse to fire on American citizens. > > As usual, the comments from the enraged patriots are priceless. I did a little Googling on the “2009 Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jim Garrow” and his Pink Pagoda (terrible name) organization, and he sounds like a real piece of work. At best, a con man and teller of tall tales; at worst, a trafficker of children. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10539 "2013-09-04T23:19:07Z")
“Peace Prize nominee” doesn’t mean squat. All kinds of people are “nominated”. ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10540 "2013-09-05T00:22:49Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > “Peace Prize nominee” doesn’t mean squat. All kinds of people are “nominated”. Actually, [Nobel Peace Prize nominee](http://www.nobelprize.org/nomination/peace/) does mean something. It’s just used incorrectly in describing Garrow, whose nomination is “[secret](http://www.theeverlastinggopstoppers.com/2013/08/life-internet-huckster-tom-joad/)” and a lie. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=526) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=528)