# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=555 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 556 --- ## [A coupla specific Q's about current tax cut proposal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-coupla-specific-qs-about-current-tax-cut-proposal/800605)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-coupla-specific-qs-about-current-tax-cut-proposal/800605 "2017-11-06T14:14:22Z")
Putting these questions here instead GQ 'cuz I’m pretty sure the responses will veer off into opinion but, at any rate: Isn’t the country close to “full employment?” If so, how will creating new jobs help? Isn’t econom… --- ## [Is It Better To Give $100 Million To One Charity, Or $1 Million To A Hundred Charities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-better-to-give-100-million-to-one-charity-or-1-million-to-a-hundred-charities/792094)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-better-to-give-100-million-to-one-charity-or-1-million-to-a-hundred-charities/792094 "2017-08-02T00:34:43Z")
My great uncle Cuthbert remembered me in his will, to the tune of about a hundred mil after taxes. I’m putting aside some to live off of, and giving the rest to charity, because who needs that kind of jack, amirite? Is … --- ## [Another car problem: cooling fan coming on w/ ignition turned off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-car-problem-cooling-fan-coming-on-w-ignition-turned-off/800608)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-car-problem-cooling-fan-coming-on-w-ignition-turned-off/800608 "2017-11-06T09:22:33Z")
The vehicle is 1999 Chrysler Town and Country Limited with the 3.8L V6. A while back my wife called me from work and reported that the battery in her van was dead. She had tried to leave for lunch and the thing wouldn’t… --- ## [To what extent will the 80's come back in style?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-will-the-80s-come-back-in-style/800749)
**Author:** [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-will-the-80s-come-back-in-style/800749 "2017-11-06T01:29:56Z")
I thought of this while listening to the new MGMT single. It was all 80’s synth pop. Some people loved it, some people hated - but however people felt it had mostly to do with the influence of 80’s music on the song. So… --- ## [Who, if anyone, should buy supplemental insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-if-anyone-should-buy-supplemental-insurance/799961)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-if-anyone-should-buy-supplemental-insurance/799961 "2017-11-05T23:39:37Z")
Like the infamous Aflac? My current job is the first to offer it. Is there any reason to go against my disinclination to consider any of it? --- ## [I've Been Locked In A Beer Cooler At A Convenience Store, Can I Drink The Beer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-locked-in-a-beer-cooler-at-a-convenience-store-can-i-drink-the-beer/800018)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-locked-in-a-beer-cooler-at-a-convenience-store-can-i-drink-the-beer/800018 "2017-11-05T19:46:42Z")
Don’t need answer fast, this is all hypothetical, you are not my lawyer, blah blah blah. This guy got locked in the beer cooler at a convenience store and figured, what the hell, he might as well drink the beer. Assume… --- ## [At what point should we kill the gentrifiers and burn their upscale condos down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-should-we-kill-the-gentrifiers-and-burn-their-upscale-condos-down/800373)
**Author:** [@AI\_Proofreader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AI_Proofreader)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-should-we-kill-the-gentrifiers-and-burn-their-upscale-condos-down/800373 "2017-11-05T18:22:35Z")
Asking for a friend. --- ## [Car quality or lack thereof](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-quality-or-lack-thereof/800536)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-quality-or-lack-thereof/800536 "2017-11-05T13:06:52Z")
Inspired by a reddit thread. It seems Jeeps have a reputation for not being the highest quality. Every time I see a list of worst cars, Jeep has two or three models on it. My question is why can’t a major auto manufactu… --- ## [Humans being emotional vampires?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humans-being-emotional-vampires/800449)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humans-being-emotional-vampires/800449 "2017-11-05T11:26:18Z")
https://forbiddentruthblog.com/2015/04/16/professional-cuddling-a-forbidden-truth-dissection/ I know I know, just bear with me. I am a bit confused by those people who pay others for cuddling, it’s just so odd. Isn’t i… --- ## [Itch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/itch/800752)
**Author:** [@Williams40](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Williams40)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/itch/800752 "2017-11-05T11:13:58Z")
Male age 76 on doxycycline antibiotics for sepsis in friction. I have a severe itch all over my back area --- ## [To what extent will the 80](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-will-the-80/800748)
**Author:** [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-will-the-80/800748 "2017-11-05T05:12:11Z")
To --- ## [Trump: diplomacy or asylum tour](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-diplomacy-or-asylum-tour/800637)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-diplomacy-or-asylum-tour/800637 "2017-11-05T04:03:59Z")
Thought this might work best as a poll (my first, so bear with me) From \[Reuters\](Beset by challenges at home, President Donald Trump on Friday embarked on the longest trip to Asia by an American president in more than … --- ## [Talk to me about TVs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-tvs/800315)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-tvs/800315 "2017-11-05T03:24:08Z")
I find myself in the market for a new TV – I last bought one about 6 years ago, so I’m sure there’s been a bunch of changes in the hardware since then. I’m looking for something decently-sized (at least 55") but I’m fin… --- ## [Not buying a house since its previous owners divorced.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-buying-a-house-since-its-previous-owners-divorced/800383)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-buying-a-house-since-its-previous-owners-divorced/800383 "2017-11-05T01:35:50Z")
My friend’s press-ganged me into going house hunting with them a fortnight ago. We saw, what felt like 375 houses. They found one they liked. It was old, big, ugly, comfortable, in a nice neighborhood and had plenty of … --- ## [Who here has caught either parent masterbating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-has-caught-either-parent-masterbating/190031)
**Author:** [@X\_Slayer\_ALE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X_Slayer_ALE)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-has-caught-either-parent-masterbating/190031 "2017-11-05T01:09:30Z")
I know theres more than a few here (in therapy) who have accidentally witnessed their parental units procreating to which some extreme emotional upheavel followed, But i am here to take survey of the how many people here… --- ## [Republican Tax Plan Will Allow Churches to Become Political](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-tax-plan-will-allow-churches-to-become-political/800558)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-tax-plan-will-allow-churches-to-become-political/800558 "2017-11-05T00:58:33Z")
It appears the Republicans’ new tax plan includes the following: Churches Permitted to Enter the Political Fray - Reuters The article states in part: I am vehemently opposed to this. In my view, it’s a bald-faced en… --- ## [If you didn't know your own age how old would you think you are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-didnt-know-your-own-age-how-old-would-you-think-you-are/800593)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-didnt-know-your-own-age-how-old-would-you-think-you-are/800593 "2017-11-05T00:54:06Z")
Let’s say you woke up with a strange type of amnesia where you had all of your other memories and knowledge but you don’t know your own age. Based on how you look, feel and act, how old would you guess that you are? --- ## [Why do you think some people are perpetually single?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-think-some-people-are-perpetually-single/800245)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-think-some-people-are-perpetually-single/800245 "2017-11-04T22:52:56Z")
I just read an article (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/oct/28/relationship-virgin-never-boyfriend-single?CMP=fb\_gu) written by a self-proclaimed “relationship virgin” – someone who, at 54 years old, has ye… --- ## [Viral math problem - stolen $100](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viral-math-problem-stolen-100/800534)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viral-math-problem-stolen-100/800534 "2017-11-04T19:45:23Z")
Here’s a math puzzler I came across elsewhere. Rather than put it in General Questions, I’m putting it here because it would be interesting to get Doper’s responses to it. I did figure it out myself without much difficul… --- ## [So why is Apple worth $900 Billion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-is-apple-worth-900-billion/800615)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-is-apple-worth-900-billion/800615 "2017-11-04T19:17:46Z")
Apple has just reached a $900 billion value: https://www.thestreet.com/story/14374296/1/apple-set-for-900-billion-valuation-after-blowout-earnings-iphone-x-forecasts.html But I don’t see why: the markets Apple is in ar… --- ## [Career Advice-negotiating a raise...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/career-advice-negotiating-a-raise/800270)
**Author:** [@Disapointed007](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disapointed007)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/career-advice-negotiating-a-raise/800270 "2017-11-04T16:22:33Z")
Hi Everyone, I’m going to try to make this as short as possibly yet still provide enough detail for you to assess the situation and give appropriate advice… At my one year anniversary mark I approached my manager for a… --- ## [Hearing Aids And Induction Loop Experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearing-aids-and-induction-loop-experiences/800217)
**Author:** [@ticker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ticker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearing-aids-and-induction-loop-experiences/800217 "2017-11-04T16:20:00Z")
Do any dopers with hearing aids have experience with personal induction loop devices? I am talking about this sort of thing available on amazon, though not necessarily that specific model. My mother is very hard of hear… --- ## [The random head rush: Love'em or hate'em?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-random-head-rush-loveem-or-hateem/800619)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-random-head-rush-loveem-or-hateem/800619 "2017-11-04T16:03:19Z")
Not drug induced head rushes, but rather the ones you get from getting up too fast or after a coughing fit etc… I love’em. But I’m weird like that. --- ## [Suggestions for iPhone astronomy apps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-iphone-astronomy-apps/799460)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-iphone-astronomy-apps/799460 "2017-11-04T15:50:13Z")
I used Google Sky Map when I was on Android. Looks like it’s not available on iPhone. I’ve been using a free version of one called SkyView. I like it OK. I dont really like how it overlays the constellations. Any sug… --- ## [Can anyone suggest a slideshow maker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-suggest-a-slideshow-maker/800503)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-suggest-a-slideshow-maker/800503 "2017-11-04T13:13:12Z")
I know Facebook has one that is built in. But I don’t think that one suits my needs. I need one that can show 30 pictures in the span of 3 or 4 seconds. Anyone know of a good app that can do this? Thanks. --- ## [A day and a half in Manhattan -- suggestions requested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-day-and-a-half-in-manhattan-suggestions-requested/800000)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-day-and-a-half-in-manhattan-suggestions-requested/800000 "2017-11-04T03:23:33Z")
Next Friday my wife has a conference in NYC, so we’re going up together by train. We’ve visited NYC several times before. We’ll arrive at Penn Station Friday morning, at about 9 AM, and my wife is off to her conference… --- ## [Please help me to figure out a couple cool Xmas gifts for my 24-year-old son](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-to-figure-out-a-couple-cool-xmas-gifts-for-my-24-year-old-son/800493)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-to-figure-out-a-couple-cool-xmas-gifts-for-my-24-year-old-son/800493 "2017-11-03T22:00:29Z")
Hi there everybody, My son is my pride and joy, but a little bit of a challenge when gifting. I say this because for a recent occasion, I bought him a quad-wing hoverdrone with a really good camera; and as far as I kno… --- ## [Halloween](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween/800286)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween/800286 "2017-11-03T15:45:51Z")
I’m sure this has been covered here at some point, but I thought today would be a good day to revisit it. What are everyone’s opinions on Halloween and trick or treating? I remember it as being the next best thing to C… --- ## [When EXACTLY did everyone start staring at their cell phones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-exactly-did-everyone-start-staring-at-their-cell-phones/799867)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-exactly-did-everyone-start-staring-at-their-cell-phones/799867 "2017-11-03T14:20:53Z")
Hey all, So I have a specific question, and I think there actually is a specific answer… but I don’t remember what it is, and I’m not sure how to find out. Basically… When EXACTLY did everyone start staring at their ce… --- ## [Professional model photographers in Chicago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-model-photographers-in-chicago/391994)
**Author:** [@anamnesis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anamnesis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2007, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-model-photographers-in-chicago/391994 "2007-02-13T20:21:22Z")
Some folks I know say I should try modelling. Shortly after I spit whatever beverage I have in my mouth all over the place, I ask them why they think so. I get comments about my eyes, my smile, my this, my that. Alrig… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=554) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=556)