# 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:** 553
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11041 "2013-10-09T15:22:44Z")
Adds up to six, though. I’m just saying. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11042 "2013-10-09T15:40:47Z")
> [@Kobal2](#): > > Adds up to six, though. I’m just saying. [_chug_chug_chug_] [holds up three fingers] Yer rite, it duz! [_hic!_] ---
**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 9, 2013, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11043 "2013-10-09T15:52:12Z")
But conservatives are against six education. ---
**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:** [October 9, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11044 "2013-10-09T15:58:55Z")
> [@aurora\_maire](#): > > “GOP Rep. says ‘Four branches of govt’ need to negotiate. The only thing missing in his plan is the 4th branch.” > > [http://freakoutnation.com/2013/10/08/gop-rep-says-four-branches-of-govt-need-to-negotiate-the-only-thing-missing-in-his-plan-is-the-4th-branch/](http://freakoutnation.com/2013/10/08/gop-rep-says-four-branches-of-govt-need-to-negotiate-the-only-thing-missing-in-his-plan-is-the-4th-branch/) > > Warning: bad grammar ahead. I’m going to go out on a limb and say he’s not that big on education. :rolleyes: Clearly you are the one who didn’t pay attention in civics class; if you had, you’d know that there are in fact NINE branches of government. In the interest of fighting your ignorance, I’ll list them for you: there’s the Congress, the Senate, the President, Justice, Liberty, Taxes, Freedom, the Military, and the People. This is grade school stuff; everyone knows this. ---
**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:** [October 9, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11045 "2013-10-09T16:12:03Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > :rolleyes: Clearly you are the one who didn’t pay attention in civics class; if you had, you’d know that there are in fact NINE branches of government. In the interest of fighting your ignorance, I’ll list them for you: there’s the Congress, the Senate, the President, Justice, Liberty, Taxes, Freedom, the Military, and the People. This is grade school stuff; everyone knows this. Ha! You forgot Jesus. That’s ten. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11046 "2013-10-09T16:13:05Z")
You forgot Poland. Edit : Oh goddammit. ---
**Author:** ![YogSothoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11047 "2013-10-09T16:18:23Z")
You forgot about the tree that needs blood to grow liberty, or something ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11048 "2013-10-09T16:21:07Z")
Don’t forget Death. Him and Taxes, they’re like best buds. ---
**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 9, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11049 "2013-10-09T16:31:17Z")
Bo, was that a whoosh, or were you really serious? ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11050 "2013-10-09T16:48:19Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > :rolleyes: Clearly you are the one who didn’t pay attention in civics class; if you had, you’d know that there are in fact NINE branches of government. In the interest of fighting your ignorance, I’ll list them for you: there’s the Congress, the Senate, the President, Justice, Liberty, Taxes, Freedom, the Military, and the People. …and nice red uniforms. Oh, damn! ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11051 "2013-10-09T17:05:52Z")
> [@YogSosoth](#): > > You forgot about the tree that needs blood to grow liberty, or something No, the Vampire Tree is a preconstitutional thing, like your natural right to trial by jury. ---
**Author:** ![BlinkingDuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eada6e/32.png) [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11052 "2013-10-09T18:04:17Z")
> [@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. In all seriousness, we would kick your ass this time! I hereby demand, under threat of war, that you take the Tea Partiers AND the city of Detroit! edit - ok ok that’s a bit harsh…but screw it! I’m sticking to my demands. ---
**Author:** ![Knorf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/58956e/32.png) [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11053 "2013-10-09T18:07:17Z")
I looked to see if this one had been mentioned, yet, but didn’t find it in this thread. Anyway, it’s a doozy: > [@](#): > > With court action over the state’s proof-of-citizenship voting law looming, [Kansas] Secretary of State Kris Kobach is laying groundwork for a system that would allow some voters to vote in all elections while others could only vote for Congress and presidential tickets. > > Rep. Jim Ward, D-Wichita, an opponent of the proof-of-citizenship law, said he received confirmation from the Department of Legislative Research this week that Kobach is moving forward with the plan to limit voters who follow federal registration rules to voting only in federal elections. > … > Kobach…confirmed he’s planning for elections with different ballots for different voters, depending on whether they register under federal or state rules. [Cite](http://www.kansas.com/2013/10/04/3038825_kobach-laying-groundwork-for-two.html). ETA: This is just the latest stupidity from this guy. Read the article for more. ---
**Author:** ![Rhythmdvl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11054 "2013-10-09T20:01:57Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > Bo, was that a whoosh, or were you really serious? I’m still waiting to find out if post [1091](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=16725725&postcount=10901) was a whoosh. ---
**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:** [October 9, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11055 "2013-10-09T20:21:47Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > :rolleyes: Clearly you are the one who didn’t pay attention in civics class; if you had, you’d know that there are in fact NINE branches of government. In the interest of fighting your ignorance, I’ll list them for you: there’s the Congress, the Senate, the President, Justice, Liberty, Taxes, Freedom, the Military, and the People. This is grade school stuff; everyone knows this. > [@aurora\_maire](#): > > Ha! You forgot Jesus. That’s ten. 😃 You also forgot Texas. ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11056 "2013-10-09T22:34:27Z")
> [@aurora\_maire](#): > > “GOP Rep. says ‘Four branches of govt’ need to negotiate. The only thing missing in his plan is the 4th branch.” > > [http://freakoutnation.com/2013/10/08/gop-rep-says-four-branches-of-govt-need-to-negotiate-the-only-thing-missing-in-his-plan-is-the-4th-branch/](http://freakoutnation.com/2013/10/08/gop-rep-says-four-branches-of-govt-need-to-negotiate-the-only-thing-missing-in-his-plan-is-the-4th-branch/) > > Warning: bad grammar ahead. I’m going to go out on a limb and say he’s not that big on education. Sounds like the good Congresscritter has been OD’ing on _1984_: > [@](#): > > Two and two are four. Sometimes, Winston. Sometimes they are five. Sometimes they are three. Sometimes they are all of them at once. You must try harder. It is not easy to become sane. ---
**Author:** ![detop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@detop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/detop)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11057 "2013-10-09T22:39:55Z")
> [@BlinkingDuck](#): > > In all seriousness, we would kick your ass this time! > > I hereby demand, under threat of war, that you take the Tea Partiers AND the city of Detroit! > > edit - ok ok that’s a bit harsh…but screw it! I’m sticking to my demands. We took Detroit once and we’ve burned it. Don’t blame us if you can’t build things to last. Typical American. So cute and so shortsighted. Let me tell you about our war plans. First, we pretend to let you conquer us. While you occupy us (and **you** will occupy us, you’ve never been able to resist oil), we will slowly continue to infiltrate you (while activating our sleepers agents already in place). We will increase our behaviour and societal modifications programs (with funds **already** earmarked). Little things at first, like pronouncing “zee” properly (it’s pronounced “zed”), adding "u"s where there should be some and so on. Until 10 to 20 years down the road, you will find that you have become bilingual (French and English) Socialist Canuckistanis. Like the future Prime Minister Robin Scherbatsky will say : “Welcome to the tribe, Hosers !” 😛 ---
**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 9, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11058 "2013-10-09T22:45:01Z")
> [@detop](#): > > We will increase our behaviour and societal modifications programs (with funds **already** earmarked). Little things at first, like pronouncing “zee” properly (it’s pronounced “zed”), adding "u"s where there should be some and so on. > > Until 10 to 20 years down the road, you will find that you have become bilingual (French and English) Socialist Canuckistanis. Like the future Prime Minister Robin Scherbatsky will say : “Welcome to the tribe, Hosers !” 😛 My god. He’s an inhuman monster. ---
**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 9, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11059 "2013-10-09T23:07:37Z")
I’ll say! _ **French??** _ :eek: ---
**Author:** ![sylmar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@sylmar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sylmar)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/11060 "2013-10-09T23:37:16Z")
> [@detop](#): > > … Until 10 to 20 years down the road, you will find that you have become \*bilingual \*(French and English) Socialist Canuckistanis. Like the future Prime Minister Robin Scherbatsky will say : “Welcome to the tribe, Hosers !” 😛 Bilingual? Ha! Many people here aren’t even mono-lingual. This over reach will doom your plans for Canamerica comrade. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=552) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=554)