# 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:** 550
**Author:** ![sylmar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@sylmar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sylmar)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10981 "2013-10-08T14:16:31Z")
> [@you\_with\_the\_face](#): > > In one breath, she not only explains why the GOP is turning our country into Bizzaro America, but her first sentence demonstrates the same Bizarro “up is down” rhetoric she projects onto her enemies. > > Fascinating. So she’s the Anti-Christ? I had my suspicions… ---
**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:** [October 8, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10982 "2013-10-08T16:25:05Z")
> [@you\_with\_the\_face](#): > > In one breath, she not only explains why the GOP is turning our country into Bizzaro America, but her first sentence demonstrates the same Bizarro “up is down” rhetoric she projects onto her enemies. > > Fascinating. Indeed. She sees it happening because she’s the one doing it! ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10983 "2013-10-08T16:26:27Z")
> [@sylmar](#): > > So she’s the Anti-Christ? I had my suspicions… There’s no doubt once you look into her eyes. ---
**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:** [October 8, 2013, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10984 "2013-10-08T16:39:34Z")
So now we can see why Republicans are so afraid of same sex marriage. It makes them gay lovers with Jesus or something: > [@](#): > > [Retired neurosurgeon and conservative commentator Dr. Ben Carson claims changing the definition of marriage endangers “a fundamental pillar of our society” and “everything else in the Bible.” > > … > > Carson said the Bible compared Jesus Christ’s relationship with his followers to marriage. > > “Think about the implications of that,” Carson told the IFI. “When people come along and try to change the definition of marriage, they are directly attacking the relationship between God and his people.”]([http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/gay-issues/tea-party-hero-ben-carson-support-same-sex-marriage-direct-attack-god-and-his#](http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/gay-issues/tea-party-hero-ben-carson-support-same-sex-marriage-direct-attack-god-and-his#)) ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10985 "2013-10-08T16:46:00Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > So now we can see why Republicans are so afraid of same sex marriage. It makes them gay lovers with Jesus or something: What, the horny bastard don’t get enough nun-action?! ---
**Author:** ![johnpost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f17d59/32.png) [@johnpost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnpost)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10986 "2013-10-08T16:54:14Z")
Arizona lawmaker refers to Obama as ‘De Fuhrer’ on Facebook > **[Arizona lawmaker refers to Obama as 'De Fuhrer' on Facebook](https://news.yahoo.com/arizona-de-fuhrer-barton-obama-134942788.html)** > > Rep. Brenda Barton took to Facebook to express her fury over the government shutdown in a series of status updates Monday. In one, she compared President Obama to Adolf Hitler. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10987 "2013-10-08T16:55:46Z")
> [@johnpost](#): > > Arizona lawmaker refers to Obama as ‘De Fuhrer’ on Facebook > > [Arizona lawmaker refers to Obama as 'De Fuhrer' on Facebook](http://news.yahoo.com/arizona-de-fuhrer-barton-obama-134942788.html) And she can’t even spell the definite article right. ---
**Author:** ![Truman\_Burbank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10988 "2013-10-08T17:13:47Z")
As someone who knows a thing or two about shutting down the government, Newt has an opion piece on the CNN website today: > **[The startling CNN poll on the shutdown | CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/08/opinion/gingrich-poll-shutdown-blame/index.html?hpt=hp_t1)** > > Newt Gingrich says Democrats are being heavily blamed, along with Republicans, for the partial government shutdown. The takeaway seems to be that the Dems are likely in _big_ trouble over this… I almost started a thread in the Pit, but WTH… ---
**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:** [October 8, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10989 "2013-10-08T17:42:04Z")
[Glenn Beck](http://samuel-warde.com/2013/10/glenn-beck-says-time-move-canada/) says he’s moving to Canada before the mass executions happen. Canada immediately locks down its borders. ---
**Author:** ![hotflungwok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/edb3f5/32.png) [@hotflungwok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hotflungwok)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10990 "2013-10-08T17:48:04Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > [Glenn Beck](http://samuel-warde.com/2013/10/glenn-beck-says-time-move-canada/) says he’s moving to Canada before the mass executions happen. > > Canada immediately locks down its borders. I would pay good money to watch Glenn Beck get turned away at the Canadian border and told that it was because he was way too much of a stupid asshole. ---
**Author:** ![Punoqllads](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d2c977/32.png) [@Punoqllads](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Punoqllads)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10991 "2013-10-08T17:48:04Z")
This could be just the break the McCain campaign needed. ---
**Author:** ![you\_with\_the\_face](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecccb3/32.png) [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10992 "2013-10-08T17:54:38Z")
> [@Truman\_Burbank](#): > > As someone who knows a thing or two about shutting down the government, Newt has an opion piece on the CNN website today: > [http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/08/opinion/gingrich-poll-shutdown-blame/index.html?hpt=hp\_t1](http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/08/opinion/gingrich-poll-shutdown-blame/index.html?hpt=hp_t1) > > The takeaway seems to be that the Dems are likely in _big_ trouble over this… > > I almost started a thread in the Pit, but WTH… From the cite: > [@](#): > > “Independents said they blamed all three equally (60% GOP, 59% Democrats, 58% Obama). This is so clearly within the margin of error that it is for all practical purposes a tie.” Hold the phone! I’m shocked–shocked, I say–that independents cast blame in all directions equally. Maybe the 4 horsemen _are_ en route. Holy smokes and Jesus, sayeth Rick James! > [@](#): > > "If House Republicans **continue to pass** targeted, clean continuing resolutions to fund parts of the government and Senate Republicans demand day after day for the right to vote on these popular measures, the margin of blame may begin shifting from virtual parity to a solidly Democratic problem. " Hey Newt, we wouldn’t be in Furlough-geddon if the House Republicans were actually willing to do what’s in bold. You ain’t slick, hon. Your Stay-Puff Marshmallow headed self needs to sit down next to Bachman in the Arc of Evil Crazy. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10993 "2013-10-08T18:16:10Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > [Glenn Beck](http://samuel-warde.com/2013/10/glenn-beck-says-time-move-canada/) says he’s moving to Canada before the mass executions happen. > > Canada immediately locks down its borders. I don’t think that Beck realizes that we have universal health care, and that we do not have many handguns. Please, someone tell him that we are devil worshiping baby eaters. ---
**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:** [October 8, 2013, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10994 "2013-10-08T18:20:15Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > I don’t think that Beck realizes that we have universal health care, and that we do not have many handguns. Please, someone tell him that we are devil worshiping baby eaters. Are you kidding? No one tell ANYTHING. Let him be Canada’s problem! ---
**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:** [October 8, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10995 "2013-10-08T18:26:16Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > :dubious: I don’t want to wait **that** long for my loaves and fishes! Typical Nanny State freeloader! ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10996 "2013-10-08T18:55:36Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > I don’t think that Beck realizes that we have universal health care, and that we do not have many handguns. Please, someone tell him that we are devil worshiping baby eaters. What, you want the whole Tea Party to move to Canada?? ---
**Author:** ![detop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@detop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/detop)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10997 "2013-10-08T19:36:16Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > Are you kidding? No one tell ANYTHING. Let him be Canada’s problem! You realize of course, that this would be a _casus belli_ and [what happened the last time we were at war](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ety2FEHQgwM) ? Don’t make us go to Washington, you wouldn’t like it. ---
**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:** [October 8, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10998 "2013-10-08T19:37:45Z")
> [@detop](#): > > You realize of course, that this would be a _casus belli_ and [what happened the last time we were at war](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ety2FEHQgwM) ? Don’t make us go to Washington, you wouldn’t like it. You’re mean. 😃 ---
**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:** [October 8, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/10999 "2013-10-08T19:39:41Z")
> [@detop](#): > > You realize of course, that this would be a _casus belli_ and [what happened the last time we were at war](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ety2FEHQgwM) ? Don’t make us go to Washington, you wouldn’t like it. Why? You **wouldn’t** burn it down this time? ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11000 "2013-10-08T19:42:32Z")
> [@levdrakon](#): > > What, you want the whole Tea Party to move to Canada?? Universe, I know I haven’t been a very good pantheist… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=549) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=551)