# 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:** 865
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17281 "2014-10-08T19:45:18Z")
> [@septimus](#): > > A major mystery is: How can they not see how stupid they are? Those people you mentioned spew the stupid. By the tankerload. The Republiopathic fan-base wallows in so much of it that they think it is normal, even good. This is a problem because the Ds sometimes carry forth ill-considered policy, but since it is not from the baRf pool, it gets a pass. There is some stupid on both sides, but at least the stupid on the left is not a toxic biohazard. ---
**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 8, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17282 "2014-10-08T19:45:55Z")
> [@Death\_of\_Rats](#): > > and[Cooter](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Jones_(Georgia_congressman))from _The Dukes of Hazzard_! I’ll see your Cooter, and raise you a [Gopher](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Grandy). Yes, I’m aware of how that sounds. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17283 "2014-10-08T19:46:32Z")
[David Perdue can’t decide if he’s proud of his record of outsourcing jobs (which he claims he was proud of last week), or ashamed of it (which he is today).](http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/10/08/1335165/-David-Perdue-attempts-damage-control-over-his-outsourcing-career?detail=facebook) ---
**Author:** ![John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_stamos_left_ear/32/3198_2.png) [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17284 "2014-10-08T20:12:08Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Alabama won’t comply with EPA standards because “[God gave us that coal.](http://www.salon.com/2014/07/29/alabama_state_officials_we_wont_comply_with_the_epa_because_god_gave_us_coal/)” By the same logic, God gave us marijuana as well, so someone in Alabama should use that as a defense for a drug charge. Let us all know how it works out. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_stamos_left_ear/32/3198_2.png) [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17285 "2014-10-08T20:39:19Z")
> [@bup](#): > > Bill Bradley Bill Bradley was a genius from a political family who just happened to be a Hall Of Fame basketball player. Remove his basketball resume and you have someone who was made for politics: > [@](#): > > He was offered 75 college scholarships, but declined them all to attend Princeton University… After graduating in 1965, he attended Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship… (where he studied) Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. > > Politics was a frequent subject of discussion in the Bradley household, and some of his relatives held local and county political offices. He majored in history at Princeton, and was present in the Senate chamber when the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed. > > [Wiki](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Bradley) > [@](#): > > Heath Shuler I know you think the D by his name means something because you’re overly simplistic and all. But you might care to see this: > [@](#): > > His ideals seemed to be in line with the traditionally conservative district and he did not have a legislative record. His campaign points were based on “mountain values,” opposing abortion rights, same-sex marriage and gun control. > > [Wiki](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heath_Shuler) I’m not one to shout DINO or anything, but I would like to know what differentiated Shuler from Republicans because I don’t see much. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17286 "2014-10-08T20:42:52Z")
And God said: “Figured out a good way to get rid of excess biomass, shove it down under the surface…way down,way way down so that when it turns to toxic sewage, it wont matter. Then you fucking assholes dig it up, use all the brains I give you so you can make loud, shiny _crap!_ Shoulda stuck with the dolphins for dominant species…” ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17287 "2014-10-08T20:47:43Z")
> [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](#): > > I know you think the D by his name means something because you’re overly simplistic and all. You know me so well. You’ve got me dead to rights. Tell me more. Tell me all about me. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_stamos_left_ear/32/3198_2.png) [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17288 "2014-10-08T20:49:20Z")
Well, for one thing, you’re pretty bad at defending your premise. I assume you knew that? Well, you do now. ---
**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, 2014, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17289 "2014-10-08T20:49:35Z")
> [@bup](#): > > Tell me more. Tell me all about me. You like long walks on the beach and kittens and Chef Merito’s Carne Asada seasoning! Um. Not all at once. ---
**Author:** ![adaher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dec6dc/32.png) [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17290 "2014-10-08T20:50:14Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > And God said: > > “Figured out a good way to get rid of excess biomass, shove it down under the surface…way down,way way down so that when it turns to toxic sewage, it wont matter. Then you fucking assholes dig it up, use all the brains I give you so you can make loud, shiny _crap!_ Shoulda stuck with the dolphins for dominant species…” Too bad there’s no way to “like” a post in this forum. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17291 "2014-10-08T21:08:21Z")
> [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](#): > > Well, for one thing, you’re pretty bad at defending your premise. I assume you knew that? Well, you do now. Ooohhh! Tell me all about _❤❤❤ my premise ❤❤❤_!!! ---
**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:** [October 8, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17292 "2014-10-08T21:23:04Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > Sonny Bono, Steve Largent, Dave Reichert, Ahnold, Ronny, the Rs have been putting celebritards in office for ages, maybe the Ds can try that page too. > [@bup](#): > > Al Franken, Bill Bradley, Heath Shuler… Clint Eastwood, Fred Grandy, Jesse Ventura, Fred Thompson. ---
**Author:** ![adaher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dec6dc/32.png) [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17293 "2014-10-08T21:35:19Z")
Don’t forget the great Jack Kemp. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17294 "2014-10-08T23:22:28Z")
> [@Shayna](#): > > Clint Eastwood, Fred Grandy, Jesse Ventura, Fred Thompson. Don’t know perzackly what Jesse V is, but it ain’t a Republican. Kind of a dull lout, actually, down home would be called a “good old boy”. Wore a Jimmy Hendrix t-shirt and a fluorescent pink “feather” boa for his inaugural ball. So, anyway, Goddess knows what, but not a Republican. Anyway, squareheads got a “weak governor” system, so it hardly matters… ---
**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 8, 2014, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17295 "2014-10-08T23:29:25Z")
> [@Shayna](#): > > Clint Eastwood, Fred Grandy, Jesse Ventura, Fred Thompson. [Fred Grandy.](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Grandy) > [@](#): > > Grandy later served as President and CEO of Goodwill Industries International from 1995–2000. He became a political commentator for National Public Radio and served as a visiting professor teaching a course on non-profit organizations at the School of Public Affairs at the University of Maryland, College Park. Doesn’t sound like a typical Republican let alone a current stupid one. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2014, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17296 "2014-10-08T23:36:05Z")
Lifelong Republican. And the Center for Security Policy might be just to the left of Ted Cruz, but not by much. Not on the Straight to the Wall Come the Revolution List, but nominated. Twice. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17297 "2014-10-09T00:16:53Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > You like long walks on the beach and kittens and Chef Merito’s Carne Asada seasoning! > > Um. Not all at once. Yes, all at once! That’s a fine cookout on the beach right there! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17298 "2014-10-09T04:17:43Z")
[Congressman Trey Radel, who voted to drug test food stamp recipients, is busted for cocaine](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/19/trey-radel-drug-testing_n_4305348.html). ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2014, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17299 "2014-10-09T10:37:02Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > [Congressman Trey Radel, who voted to drug test food stamp recipients, is busted for cocaine](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/19/trey-radel-drug-testing_n_4305348.html). Yeah, but he’s not on food stamps so it doesn’t count. Or something. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2014, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897/17300 "2014-10-09T14:46:39Z")
As much as I’d love to continue with the Radel-bashing, the thread is Stupid Republican Idea of the Day, not Stupid Republican Idea of literally Yesteryear. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=864) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897.md?page=866)