# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=679 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 680 --- ## [Warning! Cult Recruitment on youtube!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-cult-recruitment-on-youtube/772991)
**Author:** [@LowBloow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LowBloow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-cult-recruitment-on-youtube/772991 "2016-11-25T21:36:18Z")
Yesterday i found this cult recruitment video about some new religion of Logic. These crazy guys are recruiting young people , doing experiments on them and turning them into emotionless machines! These DEMONS dont know … --- ## [What is his ring size?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-his-ring-size/648000)
**Author:** [@rin287](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rin287)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-his-ring-size/648000 "2013-01-22T21:12:24Z")
I have a size 8 ring which fits up to the first third of his ring finger, and fits perfectly on his pinky finger. What ring size should he be? That is the only measurement I have of his finger, because I would like to gi… --- ## [That darned elusive space bar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-darned-elusive-space-bar/772858)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-darned-elusive-space-bar/772858 "2016-11-25T19:50:29Z")
This has been irritating me for years. (Like many other things.) When I type on a touch screen (Android phone, Android tablet, Windows Surface), I often miss the space bar and hit N or M instead. So an otherwise coheren… --- ## [Bluetooth over the ear headphone ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bluetooth-over-the-ear-headphone-ideas/772717)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bluetooth-over-the-ear-headphone-ideas/772717 "2016-11-25T19:24:31Z")
I found a really good review for Jabra Move Wireless headphones, but then the comments here put me off: https://www.amazon.com/comfortable-something-wireless-comfort-listen/forum/Fx1ZE6AIZCVWUQJ/Tx1IK6JC7UXQM1/1/ref=cm\_… --- ## [Lost little dog turns into Facebook idiocy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-little-dog-turns-into-facebook-idiocy/772955)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-little-dog-turns-into-facebook-idiocy/772955 "2016-11-25T18:43:54Z")
According to the friend, on Facebook, of the family in question, the family dropped off their beloved 12 year old cute little white dog to a dog sitter, who has served as such for said family, for 11 years, with no incid… --- ## [Feline "Rodent Ulcers"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feline-rodent-ulcers/595537)
**Author:** [@all1966](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/all1966)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feline-rodent-ulcers/595537 "2016-11-25T17:54:17Z")
A weird name for something that has nothing to do with rodents, and my poor cat is most excellently afflicted with same - has been apparently from kittenhood. We adopted her 6 years ago at age 5. So she’s a fussy old l… --- ## [Trump gets a brownie point from me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-gets-a-brownie-point-from-me/772824)
**Author:** [@Me\_Billy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Me_Billy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-gets-a-brownie-point-from-me/772824 "2016-11-25T17:42:01Z")
My worries about Trump totally wrecking our country have been reduced a bit the last few days - A good thing! He is backing off of sticking Hillary in jail, repudiating the Nazi saluters, saying he may keep some feature… --- ## [Industry and national security](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/industry-and-national-security/772834)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/industry-and-national-security/772834 "2016-11-25T15:31:40Z")
At what point does the national security of our country become threatened if we farm out all of our manufacturing? How long does it take to build factories and train workers in the event we get cut off by major countries… --- ## [Scott Peterson redux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-peterson-redux/772948)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-peterson-redux/772948 "2016-11-25T11:08:35Z")
Just saw a program on the Laci Peterson case. There’s something about the prosecution’s case that bugs me, even though FTR, I think her husband Scott did in fact kill her. But here it is: part of the 1st degree murder c… --- ## [Do you stand by your pump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-stand-by-your-pump/772647)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-stand-by-your-pump/772647 "2016-11-25T06:58:15Z")
When I was a teenager I took pumping gas very seriously, and always stood by the pump even in freezing weather. Now I just set the handle and walk away, putting full faith in the automatic shutoff. It’s never failed me… --- ## [Advice sought on purchasing computer drives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-on-purchasing-computer-drives/772865)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-on-purchasing-computer-drives/772865 "2016-11-25T05:23:15Z")
My collection of human reproductive biology documentaries is getting close to filling my present SSHD so I’ll need to get a new one. Any info on which SSHDs do well? The Seagate FireCUda is more expensive than the prev… --- ## [Will you be comfortable with some of Trump's policies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-be-comfortable-with-some-of-trumps-policies/772304)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-be-comfortable-with-some-of-trumps-policies/772304 "2016-11-25T03:51:14Z")
I know the Dope is largely against Trump and in some cases physically ill by the thought of him being president. I’m interested if you find out that there is some policy or two of his, will you be able to easily recogni… --- ## [Where's the Barn House Forum when you need it!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-barn-house-forum-when-you-need-it/772030)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-barn-house-forum-when-you-need-it/772030 "2016-11-24T21:56:59Z")
I’m thinking hard about buying this house. How much do you think it would cost to repair the fire damage? It doesn’t look like all of it was burned, only two of the apartments. The rest is probably smoke damaged, but wh… --- ## [Now that there's zero threat to gun ownership will the price of guns go down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-theres-zero-threat-to-gun-ownership-will-the-price-of-guns-go-down/772500)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-theres-zero-threat-to-gun-ownership-will-the-price-of-guns-go-down/772500 "2016-11-24T20:58:58Z")
Just curious. Gun stocks fell precipitously post election now that the pressure to gobble up guns before the Dems took office is effectively a non-issue. Per supply and demand will this loss of political pressure to hurr… --- ## [Anyone going to be alone for Thanksgiving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-going-to-be-alone-for-thanksgiving/772810)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-going-to-be-alone-for-thanksgiving/772810 "2016-11-24T20:58:04Z")
Too long to go into but it looks like I’m on my own for Thanksgiving; not sure what I"m going to do. Any ideas? --- ## [Stop being the expert \[famous people and political views\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-being-the-expert-famous-people-and-political-views/772543)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-being-the-expert-famous-people-and-political-views/772543 "2016-11-24T20:57:04Z")
This has bothered me for sometime and I guess the Hamilton/Mike Pence thing has me thinking about it. I am so tired of actors, musicians, fiction writers, etc mouthing off about their political views and how that’s suppo… --- ## [What's next recreational sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-next-recreational-sex/772574)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-next-recreational-sex/772574 "2016-11-24T20:10:06Z")
So many old taboo’s have been legalized in just this century. Same sex marriage transgender restroom access Medical marijuana Recreational marijuana How long will it take till some society (not necessarily ours) to … --- ## [Household Thermostat with Remote Temp Sensor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/household-thermostat-with-remote-temp-sensor/772782)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/household-thermostat-with-remote-temp-sensor/772782 "2016-11-24T18:24:48Z")
I’ve got an HVAC challenge at my place that I hope somebody can help with. I have a dual zone system, each with a typical 5-1-1 day 4-interval-per-day programmable thermostat controlling a typical modern electric furnac… --- ## [Can we talk about America/US-centrism for a minute?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-america-us-centrism-for-a-minute/772800)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-america-us-centrism-for-a-minute/772800 "2016-11-24T14:36:50Z")
This is a topic that immediately tends to incite some strong emotions in people, but I’d like to ask the courtesy of the community here to keep the discussion intelligent, respectful, and as dispassionate as possible, as… --- ## ["Don't take Bullshista if you are allergic to Bullshista"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-take-bullshista-if-you-are-allergic-to-bullshista/772786)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-take-bullshista-if-you-are-allergic-to-bullshista/772786 "2016-11-24T06:09:44Z")
I see these disclaimers on all the prescription medicine commercials and always think to myself, “well no shit. But how is someone supposed to know without taking it?” Seriously. I just saw a commercial for a medicine… --- ## [Did Beatles Give Voice to Dahai Lama?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-beatles-give-voice-to-dahai-lama/772809)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-beatles-give-voice-to-dahai-lama/772809 "2016-11-24T03:45:23Z")
Growing up post-Beatles, I have to wonder how much influence the Beatles had in giving world recognition to the Dalai Lama. Here is a CNN article where the Dalai Lama says he has no concerns with Trump and is eager to me… --- ## [How do people politically opposed to X deal personally with people who are X?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-politically-opposed-to-x-deal-personally-with-people-who-are-x/772387)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-politically-opposed-to-x-deal-personally-with-people-who-are-x/772387 "2016-11-24T02:44:56Z")
Or who benefit from X. Examples include anti-homosexuality conservatives with gay people, or Ayn Rand types with the uninsured. Personal interaction doesn’t have to be in person; it could be over a message board, for ex… --- ## [Should I become a citizen of another country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-become-a-citizen-of-another-country/772673)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-become-a-citizen-of-another-country/772673 "2016-11-24T01:33:17Z")
Good friends of mine are citizens of the US and also citizens of Ireland. I understand that while the US government doesn’t officially recognize dual citizenship, they don’t stop people from becoming citizens of another… --- ## [11/22/1963](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/11-22-1963/772764)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/11-22-1963/772764 "2016-11-23T23:57:51Z")
There are fewer and fewer of us around who were sentient, adult or semi-adult beings when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. I was a sophomore in high school in geometry class when the school principal came over… --- ## [Canadian and US Dopers: How many would meet the "need four native-born grandparents to vote" test?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-and-us-dopers-how-many-would-meet-the-need-four-native-born-grandparents-to-vote-test/772395)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-and-us-dopers-how-many-would-meet-the-need-four-native-born-grandparents-to-vote-test/772395 "2016-11-23T23:47:52Z")
I understand that in run-up to the late election, one meme floating around was that only USians who had all four grandparents born in the US should be able to vote in the elections. I’m just curious how many dopers woul… --- ## [Help me minimize my tax bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-minimize-my-tax-bill/772178)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-minimize-my-tax-bill/772178 "2016-11-23T23:02:53Z")
I have come to the conclusion that I’ve been a chump for many years. You see, I used to view paying taxes as a patriotic duty – I didn’t like it, but felt it was necessary to pay my fair share. Clearly that has made me… --- ## [Getting a rat from a breeder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-rat-from-a-breeder/772628)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-rat-from-a-breeder/772628 "2016-11-23T19:15:45Z")
Has anyone gone this route? One just relocated to my area from a big city to the north of me and I’m kind of interested, but still a little worried about the crazy I might encounter. I’ve joined several rat forums and i… --- ## [Chase'sapphire 5/24 rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chasesapphire-5-24-rule/771664)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chasesapphire-5-24-rule/771664 "2016-11-23T18:50:48Z")
If I’m at 3/24 and I get a business card from Chase, am I still at 3/24 or do I go up to 4/24? --- ## [Do people "know what's best for them"/what's "in their own interests?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-know-whats-best-for-them-whats-in-their-own-interests/772337)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-know-whats-best-for-them-whats-in-their-own-interests/772337 "2016-11-23T17:16:46Z")
It’s been said a lot in recent years that many people in America are voting against their own interests - i.e., rural folks with no health insurance voting for politicians who won’t improve their health care, etc. And th… --- ## [Thinking about buying our first house. Advice wanted.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-about-buying-our-first-house-advice-wanted/772762)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-about-buying-our-first-house-advice-wanted/772762 "2016-11-23T16:38:18Z")
We have never owned a home before. For one reason or another we have always been renters. For the last three years we have been renting a house, but we have decided it’s time to buy. We are pre-approved for a mortgage… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=678) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=680)