# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1089 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1090 --- ## [Critique this fictional form of government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-this-fictional-form-of-government/689394)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-this-fictional-form-of-government/689394 "2014-05-29T01:23:35Z")
So I had this idea for a fictional form of government. It’s pretty weird, and I’m sure it’s not perfect. What are the pros and cons? Here it is: A country has a constitution with a bill of rights similar to the USA’s… --- ## [Wills: Codicils? Life estates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wills-codicils-life-estates/689334)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wills-codicils-life-estates/689334 "2014-05-28T22:37:22Z")
So as noted in some other threads, we just purchased a condo in Florida, for the in-laws to live in. For a number of long boring reasons, we’re not putting the place in their name (or even listing them as partial owners… --- ## [Dog peeing inside/urinary tract infection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-peeing-inside-urinary-tract-infection/689490)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-peeing-inside-urinary-tract-infection/689490 "2014-05-28T20:57:59Z")
Our 10-year-old male pug, not neutered, started urinating in the house on occasion about six or seven months ago. At the time, it was right after we’d been visited by a friend and her male dog, and we assumed it was a re… --- ## [Have I separated tissue in my elbow? As much as I hate to admit it, I need a doctor's advise.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-i-separated-tissue-in-my-elbow-as-much-as-i-hate-to-admit-it-i-need-a-doctors-advise/689440)
**Author:** [@GiJoe007](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GiJoe007)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-i-separated-tissue-in-my-elbow-as-much-as-i-hate-to-admit-it-i-need-a-doctors-advise/689440 "2014-05-28T19:06:30Z")
Over a week ago now, I injured my elbow at camp. The game was play sword fighting, and I was fighting against a large teen boy (I’m female) who got competitive and swung his arm as hard as he could into my arm at the elb… --- ## [Relationship and Life advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relationship-and-life-advice/689449)
**Author:** [@dinosaur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dinosaur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relationship-and-life-advice/689449 "2014-05-28T17:24:23Z")
I could really use some advice from this excellent community. So, I moved back to my hometown and found my ex. We kissed, talked like old times, etc. When we broke up both parties were happy with the decision. Fast forwa… --- ## [Was this action by management as irresponsible and stupid as I think it is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-this-action-by-management-as-irresponsible-and-stupid-as-i-think-it-is/689046)
**Author:** [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-this-action-by-management-as-irresponsible-and-stupid-as-i-think-it-is/689046 "2014-05-28T16:56:53Z")
In response to an agency-wide survey that showed low morale among employees, management administered a follow-up survey to just the folks in my program to elicit more specific feedback. There were a number of open-ended … --- ## [Bank loan to pay off credit card debt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bank-loan-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt/689262)
**Author:** [@TNWPsycho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TNWPsycho)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bank-loan-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt/689262 "2014-05-28T15:31:08Z")
I got myself into a bit of trouble with credit cards last year when i had a dry spell at work, ended up accumulating about $5,000 in credit card debt, and missed a couple payments. So right now my $5000 is getting charg… --- ## [3-Year-Old Boy Remembers Being Murdered In Past Life And Leads Adults To Proof](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-year-old-boy-remembers-being-murdered-in-past-life-and-leads-adults-to-proof/688964)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-year-old-boy-remembers-being-murdered-in-past-life-and-leads-adults-to-proof/688964 "2014-05-28T13:19:12Z")
I never really believed in reincarnation, but this is one odd story that in my humble opinion sounds true: http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/3-year-old-boy-remembers-being-murdered-past-life-and-leads-adults-proof --- ## [Your thoughts on athleticism and race?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-athleticism-and-race/688904)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-athleticism-and-race/688904 "2014-05-28T12:35:27Z")
Do you believe certain races are better at certain types of physical activity? The “Race and sports” Wikipedia article outlines some of the basic science but still leaves quite a bit of room for further experimentation a… --- ## [Disney App Suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-app-suggestions/689402)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-app-suggestions/689402 "2014-05-28T11:10:38Z")
I’ve heard rumors about Disney apps that tell you how to get where you want to be, when shows will be going on, when certain cast members will be available for pictures, etc. Any of you have experience with any of these… --- ## [Business policies that discourage business / do more harm than good](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-policies-that-discourage-business-do-more-harm-than-good/689028)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-policies-that-discourage-business-do-more-harm-than-good/689028 "2014-05-28T07:52:21Z")
What are some things businesses do that cause you to not want to deal with them? Bonus points for things that the owners/managers think is good business practice, but that is driving you away. My examples: I’ve mentio… --- ## [Cheap Oval/Round braided rugs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-oval-round-braided-rugs/689323)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-oval-round-braided-rugs/689323 "2014-05-28T06:21:40Z")
I’m looking for some area rugs, to spare the wall-to-wall in my condo. I’d like braided, oval or round. Variety of sizes needed. Where can I get a good deal online? --- ## [With WW2 tech levels, was attacking superior to defending?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-ww2-tech-levels-was-attacking-superior-to-defending/689283)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-ww2-tech-levels-was-attacking-superior-to-defending/689283 "2014-05-28T05:06:32Z")
I’ve been trying to roughly model the reasons why the “blitzkrieg” actually worked. Rough model is this : Two generals have roughly equivalent armies. One basic doctrine of military science is that defense is usually … --- ## [Low maintenance ground cover?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-maintenance-ground-cover/689251)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-maintenance-ground-cover/689251 "2014-05-28T05:03:12Z")
My son bought a lot to build on. Abhors yard work, and the outside in general (he defines it as “somewhere you have to go in order to be inside somewhere else”) Have been googling around for ideas for him, found a few, b… --- ## [Disney App Suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-app-suggestions/689404)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-app-suggestions/689404 "2014-05-28T03:30:09Z")
I’ve heard rumors about Disney apps that tell you how to get where you want to be, when shows will be going on, when certain cast members will be available for pictures, etc. Any of you have experience with any of these… --- ## ["Frequency" definition and usage: pedantic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequency-definition-and-usage-pedantic/689419)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequency-definition-and-usage-pedantic/689419 "2014-05-28T03:17:00Z")
First before scrolling down, in your head define the word “frequency” in a statistical context. . . . . . . . . . . . . . My eldest was apparently bothered that he was marked wrong in a population gentics c… --- ## [Who counts as a millennial? What makes someone "millennial"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-counts-as-a-millennial-what-makes-someone-millennial/689336)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-counts-as-a-millennial-what-makes-someone-millennial/689336 "2014-05-28T02:30:11Z")
I’ve heard a ton of different definitions. Most definitions seem to put Millennials around 1980 to 1995 and some extend it to 2000 or 2001, but I’ve also heard 1985-2004 and even 1977-1989. I was born at the start of 19… --- ## [Best way to find discounted flights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-find-discounted-flights/689414)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-find-discounted-flights/689414 "2014-05-28T00:18:33Z")
Let’s say I’d like to fly to London sometime in the next year. The when is not super important, and I am able to make the decision on, oh, a week’s notice. What’s the best way to find/track ticket prices, or learn abou… --- ## [Milwaukee vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milwaukee-vacation/689214)
**Author:** [@cncdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cncdad)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milwaukee-vacation/689214 "2014-05-27T22:29:02Z")
We are looking at maybe visiting Milwaukee for a few days this summer as a part of our vacation. We will be spending the bulk of our time in Chicago, which we have been to several times, but wanted to see a new city for… --- ## [D-day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-day/689290)
**Author:** [@stosh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-day/689290 "2014-05-27T19:36:13Z")
I’m not sure if this is the right place for this question, but here goes. I read a book about D-day from the German side and it states that all the D-day beaches were defended by about the same amount of troops and weapo… --- ## [Business Development Companies (BDCs) as an investment. Opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-development-companies-bdcs-as-an-investment-opinions/689100)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-development-companies-bdcs-as-an-investment-opinions/689100 "2014-05-27T18:42:23Z")
I just recently heard about an investment type called “Business Development Companies” or BDCs. These apparently are similar to REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts). REITs invest in properties and return the profits f… --- ## [When to file auto insurance claim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-file-auto-insurance-claim/689342)
**Author:** [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-file-auto-insurance-claim/689342 "2014-05-27T17:46:34Z")
Wife’s car has a parking lot rash on the front bumper cover. Will cost about $1000 to replace and paint. With a $500 deductible is it worth the claim and possible hit on insurance rates or would you just pay for it? D… --- ## [Refurbished laptop for my kid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refurbished-laptop-for-my-kid/688839)
**Author:** [@Jackthew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackthew)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refurbished-laptop-for-my-kid/688839 "2014-05-27T15:40:12Z")
My old work laptop had too little HDD space, aproximately 300GB, so I just restored the whole thing back to factory settings and are now looking for software that would be cool for my kid to play around and do some learn… --- ## [What would you do if you had 3 months to live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-you-had-3-months-to-live/688397)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-you-had-3-months-to-live/688397 "2014-05-27T15:09:41Z")
Lets say that you discover you are suffering from a disease. A terminal one. Your death is unavoidable, you have tried all treatments avaliable but it is no good. You will be gone. Dee e ay dee. You will be active and fu… --- ## [We can perform agriculture without fossil fuels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-can-perform-agriculture-without-fossil-fuels/688701)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-can-perform-agriculture-without-fossil-fuels/688701 "2014-05-27T13:54:32Z")
I started a thread on a similar topic, Replacing Heavy Machinery With Robots, which went pretty much nowhere. I was thinking of replacing the agricultural machines we use today with electric ones on the same scale. When … --- ## [Can you redeem the word "manifesto"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-redeem-the-word-manifesto/689266)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-redeem-the-word-manifesto/689266 "2014-05-27T13:30:44Z")
Recent events have given the word “manifesto” a bad name. You are being given the opportunity to bring this term back into favorable standing. In 500 words or less, thoughtfully promote a new idea with prescriptive no… --- ## [I say humans first appeared in the year 28028 (BC). My friend says it was 237629 (BC). Who's right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-say-humans-first-appeared-in-the-year-28028-bc-my-friend-says-it-was-237629-bc-whos-right/689171)
**Author:** [@Stoned\_stoner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoned_stoner)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-say-humans-first-appeared-in-the-year-28028-bc-my-friend-says-it-was-237629-bc-whos-right/689171 "2014-05-27T13:22:29Z")
My friend and I are arguing over the year humans first appeared. I say humans first appeared in the year 28028 (BC). My friend says it was 237629 (BC). Who’s right? I don’t mean to be selfish, but I just feel pretty sure… --- ## [Ever made a deliberate, permanent decision that you later regretted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-made-a-deliberate-permanent-decision-that-you-later-regretted/689119)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-made-a-deliberate-permanent-decision-that-you-later-regretted/689119 "2014-05-27T12:58:03Z")
There’s a current thread going on about vasectomies, and some posters have been warning that attempts to reserve the process may fail, making the decision to get snipped one that may be permanent. This got me thinking a… --- ## [Should My Husband and I Open a Deli?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-my-husband-and-i-open-a-deli/593755)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-my-husband-and-i-open-a-deli/593755 "2014-05-27T12:19:33Z")
Hi there, I have not yet learned how to link to other threads and as I mentioned in another thread that I’m about to mention, I’m currently medicated, so I’m not sure I could learn how right this minute anyway…cause I’m… --- ## [who is considered the greatest 20th century mathematician](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-considered-the-greatest-20th-century-mathematician/689250)
**Author:** [@thanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thanatic)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-considered-the-greatest-20th-century-mathematician/689250 "2014-05-27T11:55:14Z")
who is considered, the general consensus of the mathematical community, the greatest mathematician of the 20th century? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1088) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1090)