# 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:** 72
**Author:** ![Merijeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f05b48/32.png) [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1421 "2010-04-21T01:50:23Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > But maybe it tingles, Chip. Didja think of THAT? I can put it on vibrate, right? -Joe ---
**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:** [April 21, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1422 "2010-04-21T02:23:11Z")
> [@Squink](#): > > Stupid idea? Sponsoring a bill which resulted in this testamony before the House Judiciary Committee of the Georgia legislature: > > [bill sponsored by Sen. Chip Pearson (R-Dawsonville) to prohibit the involuntary implantation of microchips in human beings](http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2010/04/19/delusions-the-legislature-and-an-implanted-microchip/) At least quote the money shot: > [@](#): > > “Ma’am, did you say you have a microchip?” asked state Rep. Tom Weldon (R-Ringgold). > > “Yes, I do. This microchip was put in my vaginal-rectum area,” she replied. Setzler, the sponsoring lawmaker, sat next to the witness – his head bowed. > > “You’re saying this was involuntary?” Weldon continued. > > The woman said she had been pushing a court case through the system for the last eight years to have the device removed. > > Wendell Willard (R-Atlanta), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, picked up the questioning. > > “Who implanted this in you?” he asked. > > “Researchers with the federal government,” she said. > > “And who in the federal government implanted it?” Willard asked. > > “The Department of Defense.” > > “Thank you, ma’am.” ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2010, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1423 "2010-04-21T03:30:04Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > At least quote the money shot: There were _so many_! I was blinded by the science. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2010, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1424 "2010-04-21T12:36:38Z")
> [@Squink](#): > > Stupid idea? Sponsoring a bill which resulted in this testamony before the House Judiciary Committee of the Georgia legislature: > [bill sponsored by Sen. Chip Pearson (R-Dawsonville) to prohibit the involuntary implantation of microchips in human beings](http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2010/04/19/delusions-the-legislature-and-an-implanted-microchip/) What’s next? Prohibiting the use of mind control rays by the CIA? Outlawing talking dogs? Making it illegal for the movies to talk to me personally? Letting crazy people write legislation is a bad idea. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2010, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1425 "2010-04-21T12:41:18Z")
> [@](#): > > “Yes, I do. This microchip was put in my vaginal-rectum area,” she replied. Setzler, the sponsoring lawmaker, sat next to the witness – his head bowed. Vaginal-rectum area? Something tells me this lady’s testimony is tainted. ---
**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:** [April 21, 2010, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1426 "2010-04-21T12:46:40Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > Vaginal-rectum area? Something tells me this lady’s testimony is tainted. Win. ---
**Author:** ![Frostillicus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Frostillicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frostillicus)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2010, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1427 "2010-04-21T16:07:33Z")
Should we start a new thread for Republican Hypocrite of the Day? [http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/04/gopers\_now\_slam\_mine\_safety\_agency\_--\_but\_skipped.php?utm\_source=feedburner&utm\_medium=feed&utm\_campaign=Feed%3A+TPMmuckraker+(TPMmuckraker)](http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/04/gopers_now_slam_mine_safety_agency_--_but_skipped.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TPMmuckraker+%28TPMmuckraker%29) ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2010, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1428 "2010-04-21T16:09:57Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > Vaginal-rectum area? Something tells me this lady’s testimony is tainted. Double win. You may do anything you please with the SDMB for the entire day. Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1429 "2010-04-21T16:11:51Z")
> [@Frostillicus](#): > > Should we start a new thread for Republican Hypocrite of the Day? > > [http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/04/gopers\_now\_slam\_mine\_safety\_agency\_--\_but\_skipped.php?utm\_source=feedburner&utm\_medium=feed&utm\_campaign=Feed%3A+TPMmuckraker+(TPMmuckraker)](http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/04/gopers_now_slam_mine_safety_agency_--_but_skipped.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TPMmuckraker+%28TPMmuckraker%29) How is that different than Republican of the Day? ---
**Author:** ![descamisado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e480ec/32.png) [@descamisado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/descamisado)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1430 "2010-04-21T16:17:23Z")
> [@Mollie\_Magill](#): > > What’s next? Prohibiting the use of mind control rays by the CIA? Outlawing talking dogs? Making it illegal for the movies to talk to me personally? > > Letting crazy people write legislation is a bad idea. I’ve asked my Congresscritter to sponsor legislation to make it illegal to play MIDI files backwards. ---
**Author:** ![Frostillicus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Frostillicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frostillicus)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1431 "2010-04-22T03:35:49Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > How is that different than Republican of the Day? Touche! ---
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1432 "2010-04-22T17:25:18Z")
Can’t afford health care? Just see if your doctor [will accept chickens for payment](http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/04/lowden-doubles-down-on-health-care-by-barter.php)! I dare any of you to send Sue Lowden a campaign donation in the form of a chicken. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1433 "2010-04-22T17:31:04Z")
I’m gonna send her a bowl of sugar. She should enjoy getting a package of white powder in the mail. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2010, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1434 "2010-04-22T17:39:43Z")
Reno Craiglist ad: [Need: Heart Transplant, Have: Chicken - $1](http://reno.craigslist.org/bar/1704454007.html) ---
**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:** [April 22, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1435 "2010-04-22T17:42:33Z")
Tell me you posted that. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1436 "2010-04-22T17:56:02Z")
I did not. There was a link on the TPM page. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1437 "2010-04-22T18:02:30Z")
Oh, [this](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sue_Lowden#Health_care) is brilliant: [QUOTE=Wikipedia] **Political positions** These are her stated views on key issues: **Health care** \* Implement tort reform \* Allow employers to purchase plans in other states \* Allow patients to barter chickens, house painting, bolts of fabric, country hams and more with their doctors in order to purchase care \* Allow small businesses to better pool their resources when purchasing health insurance \* Create better options for Nevadans to purchase health care outside their businesses [/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![Merijeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f05b48/32.png) [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1438 "2010-04-22T19:47:48Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > Oh, [this](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sue_Lowden#Health_care) is brilliant: So…does that mean small businesses should band together to buy bigger chickens to trade to doctors to cover their employees? -Joe ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1439 "2010-04-22T19:57:25Z")
> [@Merijeek](#): > > So…does that mean small businesses should band together to buy bigger chickens to trade to doctors to cover their employees? > > -Joe that would be a poultry excuse of a healthcare system ---
**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:** [April 22, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/1440 "2010-04-22T20:02:39Z")
It means the legislature must work to ensure that attorney’s fees and punitive damages are limited in poultry-related lawsuits. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=71) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=73)