# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=655 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 656 --- ## [Have any Dopers undergone Radiofrequency Ablation surgery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-dopers-undergone-radiofrequency-ablation-surgery/779147)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-dopers-undergone-radiofrequency-ablation-surgery/779147 "2017-02-06T15:57:46Z")
I have had this procedure done, mostly on the Great Sapphenous veins in my left calf, by a cardiovascular surgeon. Apparently these particular veins have, because of my age (67) or some other cause, failed to carry blood… --- ## [Advice about getting around in Southern California](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-about-getting-around-in-southern-california/775833)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-about-getting-around-in-southern-california/775833 "2017-02-06T06:04:20Z")
Clan Piper may be travelling to Southern California, so I thought I’d ask the Dopers for advice about getting around. We’re thinking about flying into Los Angeles, then Disneyland at Anaheim, then San Diego for the zoo … --- ## [Aftermarket automobile accessories from years past](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aftermarket-automobile-accessories-from-years-past/731591)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aftermarket-automobile-accessories-from-years-past/731591 "2017-02-06T02:54:45Z")
A conversation today reminded me of a mid-70’s Olds Omega we bought that only had an AM radio. We bought an FM converter add-on, bolted to the underside of the dash, but it never really worked well. What items did you b… --- ## [If you wanted to breed a dog for maximum general intelligence which breeds would you cross?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-wanted-to-breed-a-dog-for-maximum-general-intelligence-which-breeds-would-you-cross/778804)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-wanted-to-breed-a-dog-for-maximum-general-intelligence-which-breeds-would-you-cross/778804 "2017-02-06T02:13:03Z")
Just curious. Would you cross a poodle and a border collie or use other mixes selecting for genius dogs? --- ## [Trump may be more popular than you think](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-may-be-more-popular-than-you-think/778961)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-may-be-more-popular-than-you-think/778961 "2017-02-06T01:46:01Z")
Apparently there’s a strong possibility that the pollsters are fucking up again in as they did pre-election in underreporting Trump’s popularity. (Surprise, surprise). Donald Trump may be more popular than you think. … --- ## [What are you planning to do this Sunday instead of watching the Super Bowl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-planning-to-do-this-sunday-instead-of-watching-the-super-bowl/778954)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-planning-to-do-this-sunday-instead-of-watching-the-super-bowl/778954 "2017-02-06T01:10:48Z")
Well? --- ## [TV Show "Hunted" How would you stay hidden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-hunted-how-would-you-stay-hidden/778796)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-hunted-how-would-you-stay-hidden/778796 "2017-02-06T01:05:02Z")
Here’s the rules: Fugitives must stay within a 100,000-square mile hunt zone. Fugitives will be given a one-hour head start before Hunters are alerted. Fugitives are provided limited funds. Command Center is given on… --- ## [Trump supporters - so what is you think Trump's "Great America" will look like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-supporters-so-what-is-you-think-trumps-great-america-will-look-like/778856)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-supporters-so-what-is-you-think-trumps-great-america-will-look-like/778856 "2017-02-05T23:01:04Z")
So giving Trump supporters the benefit of the doubt that they don’t want the USA to become some sort of xenophobic, isolationist, fascist state, presumably they voted for Trump because they believe life will generally im… --- ## [Help Explain FB Advertising](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-explain-fb-advertising/778634)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-explain-fb-advertising/778634 "2017-02-05T21:11:06Z")
Upon reading the FB Help on this topic, I’m still not clear. Foremost, does a FB ad equate to a “suggested post”? Next, it seems you set a budget starting at $5 as I recall seeing. Not sure what $5 gets you. How many cli… --- ## [Do the ethical & philosophical aspects of martial arts make them more effective?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-ethical-philosophical-aspects-of-martial-arts-make-them-more-effective/778651)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-ethical-philosophical-aspects-of-martial-arts-make-them-more-effective/778651 "2017-02-05T19:48:22Z")
In reading this Vice Magazinestory on "systema"a martial art of Russian origin it appears like a lot of other martial arts it has an elaborate ethical/philosophical unpinning that addresses lots more than just the attack… --- ## [What if... Twitter, Facebook, etc. cut off The Donald ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-twitter-facebook-etc-cut-off-the-donald/779062)
**Author:** [@doubleminus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doubleminus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-twitter-facebook-etc-cut-off-the-donald/779062 "2017-02-05T17:35:15Z")
and maybe a few others plus Breitbart or any others inciting for fascism. Why would these liberal companies sell the rope they will hang from ? --- ## [Trump's Wall 15 to 20 billion. Can we do it better and cheaper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-wall-15-to-20-billion-can-we-do-it-better-and-cheaper/778243)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-wall-15-to-20-billion-can-we-do-it-better-and-cheaper/778243 "2017-02-05T16:47:12Z")
\*\*\*Please - for this discussion let’s assume a border Wall is needed. How can it be done most efficiently and also provide training & jobs? \*\*\* Please don’t derail the thread with debates over the need for a border wall… --- ## [How comfortable are you being naked in front of others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-comfortable-are-you-being-naked-in-front-of-others/515541)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-comfortable-are-you-being-naked-in-front-of-others/515541 "2017-02-05T14:52:32Z")
How comfortable are you with being naked in front of another person or in a group? --- ## [Trump's first 10 days, how do you view him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-first-10-days-how-do-you-view-him/778490)
**Author:** [@ultimate11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultimate11)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-first-10-days-how-do-you-view-him/778490 "2017-02-05T06:45:05Z")
Simple topic, how do you view Donald Trump’s performance for the past 10 days? At the time of this topic, It’s 9 days since inauguration, but we’re close to 10, so I’d figure I’d start a day early (and it’s Sunday where … --- ## [Any forensic pathologists here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-forensic-pathologists-here/778648)
**Author:** [@RanOverByATrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RanOverByATrain)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-forensic-pathologists-here/778648 "2017-02-05T04:59:43Z")
Hi! I wasn’t sure where to put this. I’m wondering if there are any forensic pathologists here because I have some questions. --- ## [New conspiracy theories from my coworker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-conspiracy-theories-from-my-coworker/778970)
**Author:** [@owlfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlfan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-conspiracy-theories-from-my-coworker/778970 "2017-02-05T00:34:05Z")
This is the latest: the Obamas are getting a divorce and the girls are going back to their real parents. The girls were just props because after all, Michele Obama is really a man so she couldn’t actually have children. … --- ## [Why is gender 'the black hole' in the liberalization of society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-gender-the-black-hole-in-the-liberalization-of-society/778976)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-gender-the-black-hole-in-the-liberalization-of-society/778976 "2017-02-05T00:09:32Z")
Excuse my poor attempt at a physics metaphor but here goes… Westerners (Americans, Canadians, Western Europeans), are said to be more liberal than they were 20 years ago on many issues. Abortion, gay marriage, parenting… --- ## [Advice wanted: water filters/purifiers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-wanted-water-filters-purifiers/778771)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-wanted-water-filters-purifiers/778771 "2017-02-04T23:06:06Z")
I drink a lot of tap water and I’ve decided that if it won’t break the bank I should get some sort of purification system. My dilemma is the enormous price range for different products; presumably there’s a reason why on… --- ## [Help me find the right vacuum pump for my bell jar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-the-right-vacuum-pump-for-my-bell-jar/778885)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-the-right-vacuum-pump-for-my-bell-jar/778885 "2017-02-04T22:31:51Z")
I managed to pick up a cheap bell jar and platform w/rubber gasket. Now I’m looking for a suitable pump to evacuate it. I have access to some general purpose air pumps but not sure how much of a vacuum they’ll be able … --- ## [Sacred Cow. Is the phrase offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sacred-cow-is-the-phrase-offensive/397272)
**Author:** [@Danalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danalan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sacred-cow-is-the-phrase-offensive/397272 "2017-02-04T22:26:53Z")
That’s the question. Is the phrase “Sacred Cow”, defined as a treasured belief or process that should not be changed, offensive in any way, to any group. I’m specifically thinking of Hinduism, but am open to any other … --- ## [Help me revive my website!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-revive-my-website/777062)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-revive-my-website/777062 "2017-02-04T22:17:03Z")
I have a website to document my Baseball travels over the years. Except it hasn’t been updated for about 6 or 7 years. I want to remedy that. I used the late, not-so-great Microsoft FrontPage to create it. I still have … --- ## [Where is your wallet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-your-wallet/775772)
**Author:** [@ultimate11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultimate11)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-your-wallet/775772 "2017-02-04T20:16:29Z")
Never mind what’s in it, where do you put your wallet when you go out? --- ## [Reverse Mortgage - talk me into or out of getting one, with facts please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-mortgage-talk-me-into-or-out-of-getting-one-with-facts-please/778845)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-mortgage-talk-me-into-or-out-of-getting-one-with-facts-please/778845 "2017-02-04T19:33:50Z")
My current condition: late 60’s, married, no children, no heirs either of us particularly cares about. Current income (pension, SS, IRA disbursements) is enough to continue to stay in our home plus a little travel every … --- ## [Good dog training book or video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-dog-training-book-or-video/778982)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-dog-training-book-or-video/778982 "2017-02-04T19:15:14Z")
Looking for dog training books or video. Mainly I want him to walk on leash without pulling a lot. --- ## [Why has Alec Jeffreys never won a Nobel prize?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-alec-jeffreys-never-won-a-nobel-prize/778978)
**Author:** [@ticker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ticker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-alec-jeffreys-never-won-a-nobel-prize/778978 "2017-02-04T15:42:02Z")
Sir Alex Jeffreys was the geneticist who first developed DNA fingerprinting and profiling. This has got to be one of the most profound advances in forensic and biological sciences of the last century. Surely the Nobel co… --- ## [Picking a new cell phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picking-a-new-cell-phone/777398)
**Author:** [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picking-a-new-cell-phone/777398 "2017-02-04T13:39:02Z")
I need a new cell phone. My most important criteria are budget and size. I don’t want anything longer than about 5.25 inches and I don’t want to spend more than $225. I would like the most recent available version of wha… --- ## [After the USA health care issue is resolved: fine tuning I'd like to see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-the-usa-health-care-issue-is-resolved-fine-tuning-id-like-to-see/778916)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-the-usa-health-care-issue-is-resolved-fine-tuning-id-like-to-see/778916 "2017-02-04T13:28:12Z")
I had to go to my PCP (primary care physician) a few weeks ago to get a medication renewed and this issue came to mind again. It bugs me so I want to spit-ball my dream solution. Problem When you go to the doctor for … --- ## [Trump's Labia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-labia/778920)
**Author:** [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brown_Eyed_Girl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-labia/778920 "2017-02-04T03:33:10Z")
Look at his neck! :eek: Clip of Seth Meyers’ Closer Look has a picture of The Donald with freshly waxed labia. Ewww! Has anyone else noticed this? I would look for more pics to confirm, but I don’t Google Trump. --- ## [What was it like for people leaning Right in 2009?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-it-like-for-people-leaning-right-in-2009/778706)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-it-like-for-people-leaning-right-in-2009/778706 "2017-02-04T00:07:37Z")
There are probably over active 100 threads here on the SDMB, some in nearly every forum, dealing with what is presently going on in our government. I rarely go to Facebook, but I checked it the other day and it is chock-… --- ## [Whats the most (closest to) concrete evidence for the existence or non existence of life after death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-closest-to-concrete-evidence-for-the-existence-or-non-existence-of-life-after-death/777073)
**Author:** [@Timmy1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timmy1)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-closest-to-concrete-evidence-for-the-existence-or-non-existence-of-life-after-death/777073 "2017-02-03T22:23:04Z")
Its an age old question but I would think science would have some answers by now. There’s some interesting scientific studies being done to try to prove it either way. I dont take near death experiences as evidence as th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=654) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=656)