# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=651 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 652 --- ## [The leaks. How should it have been handled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-leaks-how-should-it-have-been-handled/780009)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Archer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterling_Archer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-leaks-how-should-it-have-been-handled/780009 "2017-02-16T22:35:40Z")
Trump and various Republicans keep complaining about the leaks from intelligence agencies. I can’t help but wonder, when compromising information is learned about our political leaders, what would be the proper channels … --- ## [Whole Foods introduces a "Produce Butcher"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whole-foods-introduces-a-produce-butcher/779914)
**Author:** [@Maurie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maurie)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whole-foods-introduces-a-produce-butcher/779914 "2017-02-16T22:31:53Z")
I wasn’t sure if this should go in Cafe Society since it’s technically about food, but I thought it was really more about opinions on the business concept so thought IMHO might be better. I know everyone loves to make f… --- ## [Oh, to be in small town England ..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-to-be-in-small-town-england/779842)
**Author:** [@up\_the\_junction](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/up_the_junction)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-to-be-in-small-town-england/779842 "2017-02-16T20:44:59Z")
… on a Saturday night. This was last Saturday. Fwiw I come from a small town originally and they are generally a bit punchy, though we didn’t have phone cameras then - in this fine example I like the baldy bloke wearing… --- ## [A system to monitor my sump pump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-system-to-monitor-my-sump-pump/779738)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-system-to-monitor-my-sump-pump/779738 "2017-02-16T20:02:48Z")
I have a sump pump to keep water out of my basement. It works great. Except when it doesn’t. We’ve had major, major storms in CA this year, and my sump pump has been working like a charm. But I went out of town for 2… --- ## [I'll go to hell if I want to go to hell!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-go-to-hell-if-i-want-to-go-to-hell/779553)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-go-to-hell-if-i-want-to-go-to-hell/779553 "2017-02-16T19:54:28Z")
Why do members of certain religions want to save my soul? What’s in it for them? --- ## [What does golf clap mean on this board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-golf-clap-mean-on-this-board/779820)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-golf-clap-mean-on-this-board/779820 "2017-02-16T17:22:20Z")
I’ve seen golf clap as a response to a post several times over the many years I’ve been here but never thought to ask about it till now. I had assumed it was an expression of appreciation but checking with Wiktionary lea… --- ## [Tell me about your experiences with investment/rental properties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experiences-with-investment-rental-properties/779904)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experiences-with-investment-rental-properties/779904 "2017-02-16T14:17:00Z")
My wife and I are are considering buying a small investment/rental property, perhaps in Florida. We’re thinking of starting quite small – we’ve seen houses and condos available around the Clearwater area for 50-60K – th… --- ## ["Free" Bitstream font?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-bitstream-font/779963)
**Author:** [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-bitstream-font/779963 "2017-02-16T08:26:08Z")
So I’m looking for a specific font that has been used in some documents here. It’s a True Type font, developed by the Bitstream company 20 or 30 years ago, and we seem to have copies on our computers for some reason. Bu… --- ## [Advice for travelling to China (Wuhan in particular)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-travelling-to-china-wuhan-in-particular/779615)
**Author:** [@Driver8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Driver8)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-travelling-to-china-wuhan-in-particular/779615 "2017-02-16T05:52:55Z")
It looks pretty likely I’ll be travelling for work to Wuhan, China next month. I’m not too concerned about the work part of it, I’ll be working with people I know and talk to (successfully) on a regular basis in English. … --- ## [How stupid/smart can you be & still be US medical doctor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-stupid-smart-can-you-be-still-be-us-medical-doctor/779564)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-stupid-smart-can-you-be-still-be-us-medical-doctor/779564 "2017-02-16T01:06:18Z")
US Medical school and the training required after that to become an actual practicing physician is generally noted for being academically rigorous and intellectually demanding. In my day to day activities in various serv… --- ## [Have you ever broken a bone? Describe what it REALLY felt like..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-broken-a-bone-describe-what-it-really-felt-like/779719)
**Author:** [@guitario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guitario)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-broken-a-bone-describe-what-it-really-felt-like/779719 "2017-02-16T00:49:29Z")
I’ve always been curious as to how it feels breaking a bone. I know it hurts, and it will kinda put a dampener on the rest of your day, but it’s always been surprisingly difficult learning about the persons experience. I… --- ## [B-1B on training flight: How low? How fast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-1b-on-training-flight-how-low-how-fast/779861)
**Author:** [@W0X0F](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/W0X0F)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-1b-on-training-flight-how-low-how-fast/779861 "2017-02-15T23:22:08Z")
A sign I saw yesterday (warning of low-flying planes near an airport) reminded me of an incident that happened to me about 20 years ago that I’ve always wondered about. I was driving on a lonely highway out of Big Bend N… --- ## [How will you spend the evening of Valentine's Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-you-spend-the-evening-of-valentines-day/779656)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-you-spend-the-evening-of-valentines-day/779656 "2017-02-15T20:28:04Z")
I never participate in these threads, because I never have anything fun to post. But this year, I believe I can preemptively top anyone else’s plans. My original plan was to have dinner with my mother at her assisted li… --- ## [How do I create a Trust Bank Account?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-trust-bank-account/759615)
**Author:** [@Cerridwyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerridwyn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-trust-bank-account/759615 "2017-02-15T19:37:16Z")
Hey, I have an issue. I am trying to raise money for post transplant medical fees I am required to have prior to getting on the Kidney List. I was wondering how to setup a trust bank account where people could donate fun… --- ## [How much do you pay for car insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-car-insurance/779671)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-car-insurance/779671 "2017-02-15T19:13:35Z")
I know we’ve done this before but a couple of things make me want to ask now. As the below article states New Jersey again tops the country for highest car insurance rates. And my daughter just became a licensed driver w… --- ## [Did you have an imaginary friend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-an-imaginary-friend/779600)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-an-imaginary-friend/779600 "2017-02-15T18:58:42Z")
When I was a small child, I had an imaginary friend named Jimmy. I don’t remember him, but my late mother told me that I would blame Jimmy for making me do things I wasn’t supposed to do - like crossing the railroad trac… --- ## [generic drugs as good as name brand drugs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generic-drugs-as-good-as-name-brand-drugs/779718)
**Author:** [@SigMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SigMan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generic-drugs-as-good-as-name-brand-drugs/779718 "2017-02-15T17:04:05Z")
While I went to get some more Ibuprofen I thought what’s the difference beside the prices? Of course I bought the generic because I have yet to find out why the name brand cost more. --- ## [Should I plead guilty? Got a speeding ticket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-plead-guilty-got-a-speeding-ticket/779789)
**Author:** [@helpmeout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/helpmeout)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-plead-guilty-got-a-speeding-ticket/779789 "2017-02-15T16:47:29Z")
So I got caught going 65 in a 40 mph zone and thats a fine of $160 which I am willing to pay but I will be assigned 2 points also. So I was wondering if the cop does show up then should I just plead guilty because then i… --- ## [What is the predominant type of lighting in your home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-predominant-type-of-lighting-in-your-home/760185)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-predominant-type-of-lighting-in-your-home/760185 "2017-02-15T16:32:10Z")
I’m talking electric, not natural. Incandescent? Fluorescent? LED? Ours is still incandescent but I’m trying to make the switch to LED. Most of our lighting comes from ceiling fans and our electricity out here in the st… --- ## [Trauma induced gout flare up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trauma-induced-gout-flare-up/733797)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trauma-induced-gout-flare-up/733797 "2017-02-15T14:27:09Z")
So, I took a spill Monday. We have beautiful ceramic tile on our sunroom floor that becomes insanely slippery when wet. My gf was watering her plants and she spilled some water. She went to get a towel while I entered t… --- ## [Who in the Trump inner circle will be the first to jump ship/be fired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-in-the-trump-inner-circle-will-be-the-first-to-jump-ship-be-fired/778726)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-in-the-trump-inner-circle-will-be-the-first-to-jump-ship-be-fired/778726 "2017-02-15T14:18:03Z")
For this purpose I am only including the inner circle and excluding anybody requiring vetting or confirmation. --- ## [Either the CIA or Russia will take down Trump.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/either-the-cia-or-russia-will-take-down-trump/779866)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/either-the-cia-or-russia-will-take-down-trump/779866 "2017-02-15T05:28:54Z")
The Christopher Steele dossier is most likely accurate. I don’t think Trump took part in the sexual activities (likely he was disgusted by them but put on a game face) but he may have been in the room with a bunch of me… --- ## [What would it take for you to like President Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-for-you-to-like-president-trump/779010)
**Author:** [@escaped](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/escaped)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-for-you-to-like-president-trump/779010 "2017-02-14T23:13:02Z")
or is it past the time of no return for you to like Trump/ --- ## [Anyone have a unlimited data plan from a very very long time ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-unlimited-data-plan-from-a-very-very-long-time-ago/779800)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-unlimited-data-plan-from-a-very-very-long-time-ago/779800 "2017-02-14T18:30:09Z")
I’m not talking about those grandfathered on Verizon or ATT, but I’m talking before that when data was in it’s infancy and you used it via cable to connect to a laptop or had a very basic set of web apps or email on your… --- ## [Employer accidentally didn't withhold any state or federal taxes - what now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employer-accidentally-didnt-withhold-any-state-or-federal-taxes-what-now/779485)
**Author:** [@shawnpdx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shawnpdx)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employer-accidentally-didnt-withhold-any-state-or-federal-taxes-what-now/779485 "2017-02-14T14:20:01Z")
This happened to an employee that I supervise. In November of 2015 he decided to claim Married and 99 on his W4 so he would have a little extra spending money around the holidays - he regularly received a large tax refu… --- ## [Bathroom sink gets repeatedly clogged. What to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-sink-gets-repeatedly-clogged-what-to-do/647331)
**Author:** [@Kaio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaio)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-sink-gets-repeatedly-clogged-what-to-do/647331 "2013-01-20T06:15:30Z")
So this is the first time I’ve lived in a place with a pedestal sink (as opposed to a vanity/cabinet sink) and the first time I’ve shared a bathroom with a guy in over a decade. The sink clogs every time he shaves. We … --- ## [Healing fingers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healing-fingers/779745)
**Author:** [@Tobayiwa88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tobayiwa88)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healing-fingers/779745 "2017-02-14T12:03:52Z")
I broke jammed my pinky finger (or so I thought) about a year ago it seemed to be healing ok, most of the pain went away. Now it’s slightly bent and I can not straighten it, and I feel a little bit of pain when I try to … --- ## [Do you trust Trump and his administration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trust-trump-and-his-administration/779546)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trust-trump-and-his-administration/779546 "2017-02-14T09:27:44Z")
Trust as in truth vs fiction or deliberately misrepresenting facts in pursuit of his agenda. So much has been said about Trump’s veracity, or lack there of, that this is really a fair question. Do you Trust Trump and h… --- ## [Recognizing informal fallacies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recognizing-informal-fallacies/779795)
**Author:** [@K2500](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K2500)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recognizing-informal-fallacies/779795 "2017-02-14T03:01:51Z")
Recent arguments have me trying to put the edge back in my game. Wikipedia has a nice little article on fallacies,here. The formal ones seem easy enough to get a handle on, but the list of informals is long. Can they … --- ## [For Americans: How many generations has your family been in the U.S.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-americans-how-many-generations-has-your-family-been-in-the-u-s/688359)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-americans-how-many-generations-has-your-family-been-in-the-u-s/688359 "2017-02-14T02:56:19Z")
Inspired by the resurrected Irish Americans pit thread, claiming that 10th generation Americans aren’t Irish, I thought it would be interesting to see how long people’s families have been in the New World. I won’t be su… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=650) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=652)