# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=658 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 659 --- ## [Which human medicines keep cats away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-human-medicines-keep-cats-away/777899)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-human-medicines-keep-cats-away/777899 "2017-01-29T22:00:26Z")
My wife is a huge cat lover. For a while now she’s had to take a whole bunch of different medications and, except for one, our cats avoid her. I don’t know if it’s the medications or not, but I’m thinking it’s a possib… --- ## [was the weimar republic the den of inquity its made out to be ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-weimar-republic-the-den-of-inquity-its-made-out-to-be/778461)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-weimar-republic-the-den-of-inquity-its-made-out-to-be/778461 "2017-01-29T21:32:37Z")
one of the things that brought up this question was a nephew was studying Germany for a history class and the rise of the Nazis was discussed and one of the major points was after they lost and the empire fell there wa… --- ## [Should I rewire my house myself, or pay to have it done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-rewire-my-house-myself-or-pay-to-have-it-done/778317)
**Author:** [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-rewire-my-house-myself-or-pay-to-have-it-done/778317 "2017-01-29T16:31:04Z")
I recently bought a rental property which has knob and tube wiring. It also needs more outlets installed and most of the circuits are ungrounded. Clearly, if money were no object, having a licensed electrician do the wo… --- ## [Got water out of ear, but still can't hear.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-water-out-of-ear-but-still-cant-hear/778406)
**Author:** [@karma3c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/karma3c)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-water-out-of-ear-but-still-cant-hear/778406 "2017-01-29T14:00:21Z")
Got water stuck in my ear yesterday, tried multiple ways to get it out but just ended up going to bed with it still stuck in there. I think it’s out now, but I still can’t hear for shit in the affected ear. Is this norma… --- ## [Lynching: I learned something new today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynching-i-learned-something-new-today/778396)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynching-i-learned-something-new-today/778396 "2017-01-29T07:50:12Z")
A couple of things, actually. I was reading this article about the woman who accused Emmett Till of unwanted sexual attention in 1955, resulting in his murder by a couple of cowards. She has apparently finally recanted h… --- ## [How do you handle it when someone tells you an offensive joke?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-handle-it-when-someone-tells-you-an-offensive-joke/778272)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-handle-it-when-someone-tells-you-an-offensive-joke/778272 "2017-01-29T05:32:34Z")
In the hot tub after my water aerobics class this morning, a woman told a joke I found offensive. Before telling it, she told us we might find it offensive. I responded by saying that I didn’t find it funny and that I … --- ## [Communities where families/couples go out walking on Sat or Sun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/communities-where-families-couples-go-out-walking-on-sat-or-sun/777675)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/communities-where-families-couples-go-out-walking-on-sat-or-sun/777675 "2017-01-29T03:31:05Z")
About 30 years ago, I took a trip with two girlfriends to Saltillo, Mexico, for a weekend. In the evening, the city park was full of people just out for a stroll-- families with kids, couples, teens in groups. It was so … --- ## [Anyone Else Who'd Never Join a Huge March for ANY Cause?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-whod-never-join-a-huge-march-for-any-cause/778108)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-whod-never-join-a-huge-march-for-any-cause/778108 "2017-01-29T02:05:21Z")
A few of the teachers at my school went to the Washington march last weekend, and many more went to the simultaneous march in downtown Austin. These women are my friends and colleagues, and I tend to clam up when they t… --- ## [Post-apocalyptic scenario; 1 male and 25 females..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-apocalyptic-scenario-1-male-and-25-females/778376)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-apocalyptic-scenario-1-male-and-25-females/778376 "2017-01-28T23:59:13Z")
Bear with me please, it’s just a hypothetical scenario but IMHO it’s interesting… After a ‘war’ with Russia, China, Mexico by Trump causes a destruction in infrastructure and a bio-weapon reduces the global population t… --- ## [Seborrheic dermatitis sufferers -- what helps you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seborrheic-dermatitis-sufferers-what-helps-you/632498)
**Author:** [@gallows\_fodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallows_fodder)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seborrheic-dermatitis-sufferers-what-helps-you/632498 "2017-01-28T23:10:32Z")
To get this out of the way: I’ve already seen a dermatologist and am applying a prescription corticosteroid liquid to the affected area. I also do not use shampoo with sulfates. So, about two months ago I started devel… --- ## [What if?....Mexico leases bases to Russia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-mexico-leases-bases-to-russia/778345)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-mexico-leases-bases-to-russia/778345 "2017-01-28T20:47:01Z")
Mexico…pissed at Trump…says, how about we let Russia or China have some bases? How bout THEM apples? Does Trump enact the Monroe Doctrine and move to stop it? --- ## [Male versus female cats.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-versus-female-cats/778288)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-versus-female-cats/778288 "2017-01-28T19:42:26Z")
Over the past 25 years, I’ve “owned” 7 cats. Two have been males and five were females. All had been fixed. Personality-wise, the males have been much more personable than the females. Is this to be expected? What’s you… --- ## [Stereo/audiophile recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stereo-audiophile-recommendations/778320)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stereo-audiophile-recommendations/778320 "2017-01-28T17:39:26Z")
I recently moved into a new home, and I’ve got limited space for stereo equipment. Right now I have an old “vintage” Yamaha receiver, matching tuner, a turntable, and some more modern (ie, 90s) pieces; cassette deck, CD … --- ## [Blood pressure questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-pressure-questions/778390)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-pressure-questions/778390 "2017-01-28T16:55:56Z")
My ex wife who is also suffering from advancing dementia has been having problems controlling her blood pressure using the same medications she has used successfully for years. Last week we had an episode where she took … --- ## [What kind of vet bills should I expect adopting a retired Greyhound?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-vet-bills-should-i-expect-adopting-a-retired-greyhound/778235)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-vet-bills-should-i-expect-adopting-a-retired-greyhound/778235 "2017-01-28T16:40:44Z")
I’m entertaining the idea of adopting a retired (racing) Greyhound. Should I expect to spend significantly more in vet bills then I would a regular pup of 3 to 4 years old? --- ## ["Walking it back"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walking-it-back/778291)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walking-it-back/778291 "2017-01-28T16:06:44Z")
I swear I hear the term, or its variants, every day. For those who don’t recognize it, it refers to someone who went overboard with a statement or action and is now reversing direction or “walking it back”. Thing is, I… --- ## [Who is happier, those in a relationship, or those who are not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-happier-those-in-a-relationship-or-those-who-are-not/778283)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-happier-those-in-a-relationship-or-those-who-are-not/778283 "2017-01-28T14:35:23Z")
Poll coming. Decided after some thought for the question to be on your relationship status per se. Me, after some rather bizarre actions by the women I’ve attempted to date over the years has kind of soured me on the w… --- ## [Is negotiating offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-negotiating-offensive/778332)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-negotiating-offensive/778332 "2017-01-28T14:17:34Z")
I’m trying to get a few things fixed around the house. I got a quote from one handyman that wasn’t exactly unreasonable but, you know, I’m on a budget! So I asked if he could do everything for $x, at which point he sto… --- ## [Post-truth: why the euphemism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-truth-why-the-euphemism/778285)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-truth-why-the-euphemism/778285 "2017-01-28T14:03:17Z")
The expression “Post-Truth” has been used everywhere these past few months (well, everywhere I look, anyhow). It annoys me because it’s too mild, giving an air of dignity/normality/innovation to outright lies, deception … --- ## [Nonprofit Organization Regs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonprofit-organization-regs/778334)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonprofit-organization-regs/778334 "2017-01-28T04:34:08Z")
I recall hearing something about how nonprofit organizations must have by-laws. (Personally, I thought they have by-laws because it is in their best interest, but not a requirement for operation.) Maybe the legalities on… --- ## [Spousal permission required for sterilization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spousal-permission-required-for-sterilization/778118)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spousal-permission-required-for-sterilization/778118 "2017-01-28T03:53:19Z")
On the mostly-female board I just came from, I’m seeing story after story about women who couldn’t get a tubal ligation without the written consent of their husbands - in recent years in the U.S., no less - but nobody kn… --- ## [Atvian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atvian/778187)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atvian/778187 "2017-01-28T03:38:47Z")
Is anyone familiar with this for anxiety? Does it help and are the side effects bad? Is it like Xanax? --- ## [Does your longevity have its own world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-longevity-have-its-own-world/778157)
**Author:** [@Lifeaging](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lifeaging)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-longevity-have-its-own-world/778157 "2017-01-28T02:14:46Z")
We all have to start somewhere, because if you don’t you’ll never, never live to be one hundred and twenty years old! Your World of Longevity, is important to you. Do you think about it?:smack: --- ## [You need to work on your interpersonal skills...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-need-to-work-on-your-interpersonal-skills/778274)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-need-to-work-on-your-interpersonal-skills/778274 "2017-01-28T01:11:34Z")
In this thread, Gatopescado says \[emphasis mine\]: It’s been noted that my sense of humour is… somewhat dark. So let’s hear how you’d notify someone of something in the worst way. Like… A cop shows up at a couple’s h… --- ## [Roommate Helps With Rent: Is It "Income?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roommate-helps-with-rent-is-it-income/778299)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roommate-helps-with-rent-is-it-income/778299 "2017-01-27T20:34:05Z")
I have an apartment, and take on a roommate. He pays something toward the rent. Is this “income” for me? Argument in favor: it’s money I can spend for other things. Argument against: it goes to the landlord, not to… --- ## [Pole dancing--inherently sexual?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pole-dancing-inherently-sexual/777531)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pole-dancing-inherently-sexual/777531 "2017-01-27T19:38:14Z")
I came across an interesting (or disturbing, depending on your point of view) article, about a mother who was filmed apparently teaching her daughter, a toddler, how to pole dance. Out of an abundance of caution, I wil… --- ## [Does anybody understand how Mexico will pay for the wall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-understand-how-mexico-will-pay-for-the-wall/778144)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-understand-how-mexico-will-pay-for-the-wall/778144 "2017-01-27T19:36:35Z")
The news today is that Trump is going to sign an executive order to start building The Wall. It’s estimated that it will cost over $10 billion/mile. He is still insisting that Mexico will pay for it, but has yet to tell … --- ## [Japanese language experts - a moment of your time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-language-experts-a-moment-of-your-time/778329)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-language-experts-a-moment-of-your-time/778329 "2017-01-27T18:56:38Z")
When I was studying Japanese I don’t remember ever questioning this, there was so much to learn I just accepted it and moved on. Since then, however, I have often wondered: Why is the particle that is pronounced “wa” wr… --- ## [Which REIT is a safer investment: residential or commercial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-reit-is-a-safer-investment-residential-or-commercial/777594)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-reit-is-a-safer-investment-residential-or-commercial/777594 "2017-01-27T18:48:20Z")
This is about real estate investment trusts (REITs). I’ve always been under the impression that apartment building REITs are a safer investment than REITs focusing on commercial spaces because the economy ebbs and flows… --- ## [How severely can Nursing Homes drain a Senior's Estate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-severely-can-nursing-homes-drain-a-seniors-estate/777475)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-severely-can-nursing-homes-drain-a-seniors-estate/777475 "2017-01-27T18:37:15Z")
My mom worked as a Nurse Anthestist until she was 74. Making over a 100k a year for the last 20 years of her career. She was always frugal and built up a very nice estate. Rock solid stock investments that were tax shel… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=657) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=659)