# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=681 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 682 --- ## [What to see in Southern Germany/Tubingen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-see-in-southern-germany-tubingen/772248)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-see-in-southern-germany-tubingen/772248 "2016-11-19T09:51:03Z")
Anyone know the region? We’ll be going there to see friends and will have a few days to look about. If it helps, I like interesting geography, towns, marvels of engineering or engineering history, and museums as oppose… --- ## [Optometry Question: Vision and Eye Shape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optometry-question-vision-and-eye-shape/771007)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optometry-question-vision-and-eye-shape/771007 "2016-11-19T05:31:44Z")
I’ve worn (hard) contact lenses since my teens. In recent years I’ve been a bit concerned for whatever reason that perhaps my prescription would be lower if I wasn’t “used to” the higher prescription, and I decided to pu… --- ## [Fake news on Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-news-on-facebook/772382)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-news-on-facebook/772382 "2016-11-19T03:56:45Z")
Apparently FB will somehow crack down on fake news. I’m on FB. Where do these stories show up? On links submitted by users? --- ## [What would happen if everyone under the age of 12 died tomorrow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-everyone-under-the-age-of-12-died-tomorrow/772336)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-everyone-under-the-age-of-12-died-tomorrow/772336 "2016-11-19T01:59:15Z")
Inspired by this of course: So - same question, but now the aliens hate kids & wipe out the lot of them. Kids who’ve celebrated their 13th birthday are fine. The others are dead. All of them. Even the fetuses in prog… --- ## [What would happen if everyone over the age of 70 died tomorrow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-everyone-over-the-age-of-70-died-tomorrow/772212)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-everyone-over-the-age-of-70-died-tomorrow/772212 "2016-11-19T01:50:28Z")
Imagine that some force, aliens perhaps, was so aggravated by the outcome of the election they managed to kill off everyone on earth who was over the age of 70. Satisfied with the results, they don’t stick around to harm… --- ## [Glacier National Park ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glacier-national-park-ideas/742988)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glacier-national-park-ideas/742988 "2016-11-19T00:31:05Z")
I’m thinking of going to Glacier National Park this summer and am looking for opinions. I did find this thread: Where to stay in/near Glacier Nat'l Park? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board I will be c… --- ## [Whadya think of the safety pin trend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whadya-think-of-the-safety-pin-trend/771536)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whadya-think-of-the-safety-pin-trend/771536 "2016-11-19T00:01:52Z")
Heard about this just after Brexit and apparently it’s become popular after some minor political event in the colonies. The Beeb reports it originated in the Netherlands in WWII to show solidarity with the exiled queen. … --- ## [What is the greatest date place in the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-greatest-date-place-in-the-world/772317)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-greatest-date-place-in-the-world/772317 "2016-11-18T23:57:06Z")
If you had one shot with Kate Beckinscale or Kate Hudson or Katie Hughes or any other non-Kate, where would you take them? I’m talking about a place. not a movie or a show or a restaurant. I am 100% on mine, just curi… --- ## [If Trump Really Is Hitler...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-really-is-hitler/772315)
**Author:** [@Waymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waymore)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-really-is-hitler/772315 "2016-11-18T23:18:50Z")
Talk of fascism, internment camps and the similarities between Hitler and Trump has been part of this election. It has only become more intense after Trump won. It seems there’s a very vocal group that really believe Ame… --- ## [Sweet Dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweet-dreams/772303)
**Author:** [@Stinky\_Pete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stinky_Pete)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweet-dreams/772303 "2016-11-18T18:21:56Z")
Seems that most the dreams I have are unpleasant or downright bad dreams. Tell me Dopers, how is it for you? Are you 50/50 on good/bad dreams. Do any of you have lots of pleasant and happy dreams? What is normal? Thanks… --- ## [Immigration - how did it become such a disorganized mess? When did the policy change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immigration-how-did-it-become-such-a-disorganized-mess-when-did-the-policy-change/772275)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immigration-how-did-it-become-such-a-disorganized-mess-when-did-the-policy-change/772275 "2016-11-18T16:57:39Z")
Immigration was tightly controlled throughout most of my early life. INS worked tirelessly to catch people crossing our borders and return them to their own countries. INS raids on businesses employing undocumented worke… --- ## [What's the next "Tactical" item?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-next-tactical-item/772200)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-next-tactical-item/772200 "2016-11-18T16:49:43Z")
I get lots of spam for moronic “man-boy toys.” The latest buzzword is “tactical.” I’ve gotten spam for tactical flashlights, tactical laser pointers, tactical lighters, and yes, even tactical pens. What’s the next tact… --- ## [Should I use a tax professional this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-use-a-tax-professional-this-year/772219)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-use-a-tax-professional-this-year/772219 "2016-11-18T16:34:27Z")
I’ve done my own taxes all of my adult life. I’ve used TurboTax online filing since 2006. Before that, I always just filed a 1040EZ (with the exception of one year when I filed a 1040a). The difference this year is that… --- ## [High ceilings and floor lamps. Help please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-ceilings-and-floor-lamps-help-please/772302)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-ceilings-and-floor-lamps-help-please/772302 "2016-11-18T15:22:34Z")
Rearranging some things in my living room and wanting to address the poor lighting issues. For one thing the tri light, standing floor lamp is right beside the tv, ( wall mounted), which is hard on my eyes I’m certain. … --- ## [Post your President Trump predictions here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-president-trump-predictions-here/771661)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-president-trump-predictions-here/771661 "2016-11-18T14:41:45Z")
Bill Cosby gets a full Presidential pardon. --- ## [Hey White Women! Your internalized misogyny put Trump in office!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-white-women-your-internalized-misogyny-put-trump-in-office/772113)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-white-women-your-internalized-misogyny-put-trump-in-office/772113 "2016-11-18T03:14:02Z")
Just so you’re perfectly clear who’s to blame in this debacle. It’s you! Clinton Campaign Official Invokes ‘Internalized Misogyny’ in Talking About Women’s Vote Video Interview Stats from Oberlin Review --- ## [Trump just seeks approval.He's Dukat (sorta)..and you're going to be sorry if you get rid of him.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-just-seeks-approval-hes-dukat-sorta-and-youre-going-to-be-sorry-if-you-get-rid-of-him/771591)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-just-seeks-approval-hes-dukat-sorta-and-youre-going-to-be-sorry-if-you-get-rid-of-him/771591 "2016-11-18T01:13:53Z")
So far he’s backtracked on immigration deportation, Gay rights being curtailed (some backtrack) wants to keep some of obamacare…and yet the wolves will NEVER stop howling at his door. The Republicans are slobbering over … --- ## [Are you more of an irresistible force or an immovable object?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-more-of-an-irresistible-force-or-an-immovable-object/772161)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-more-of-an-irresistible-force-or-an-immovable-object/772161 "2016-11-18T00:50:39Z")
Are you better at making people change, or is someone trying to make you change a total waste of time. --- ## [I just deactivated my facebook account for reasons. Where should I go for news and interesting stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-deactivated-my-facebook-account-for-reasons-where-should-i-go-for-news-and-interesting-stuff/772053)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-deactivated-my-facebook-account-for-reasons-where-should-i-go-for-news-and-interesting-stuff/772053 "2016-11-17T23:08:14Z")
I no longer have facebook automatically feeding me articles with links to news.\* What websites should I check daily to remain informed and shit? \*For the past few years, I’ve noticed the stuff I get in facebook I have … --- ## [How can you help someone understand the importance of deadlines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-help-someone-understand-the-importance-of-deadlines/772270)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-help-someone-understand-the-importance-of-deadlines/772270 "2016-11-17T22:29:40Z")
I have a friend who is always late for everything. But it’s not just appointments-- bills are frequently sent in late. Forms that have a “due date” are submitted late. He often misses deadlines for work assignments an… --- ## [Unreasonable or artificially-inflated house prices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unreasonable-or-artificially-inflated-house-prices/770913)
**Author:** [@Nawth\_Chucka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nawth_Chucka)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unreasonable-or-artificially-inflated-house-prices/770913 "2016-11-17T21:53:00Z")
Admittedly, I ask this question w/ some optimism; I’d like to be rid of this house (too big for m) and to sell it for a healthy profit. But I suspect the recent listing prices are overly optimistic, even for those peopl… --- ## [Retail location: Signage left behind after business moves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-location-signage-left-behind-after-business-moves/772091)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-location-signage-left-behind-after-business-moves/772091 "2016-11-17T21:49:01Z")
We’ve all seen dead retail stores where the proprietor went out of business leaving their signage in place. Typically the landlord just leaves it up and puts up some “For Lease” signs as well. It makes sense that the d… --- ## [Pre-Politics Memories and Impressions of Donald Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-politics-memories-and-impressions-of-donald-trump/772150)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-politics-memories-and-impressions-of-donald-trump/772150 "2016-11-17T20:23:47Z")
Sometimes the question is asked how famous an actor Ronald Reagan was in his heyday, and the answer is inevitably clouded by the legacy of his presidency. So, for posterity’s sake, and before it’s completely too late to… --- ## [Who Would Win: A Bear or a Tiger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-win-a-bear-or-a-tiger/772006)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-win-a-bear-or-a-tiger/772006 "2016-11-17T18:15:18Z")
While watching the newest Jungle Book this past weekend, we got to the scene where Baloo and Shere Khan go at it. I commented “A bear would destroy a tiger if they fought IRL”, but I had to stop and think and now I don’… --- ## [My company might be moving to Canada?????](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-company-might-be-moving-to-canada/771295)
**Author:** [@Translucent\_Daydream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Translucent_Daydream)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-company-might-be-moving-to-canada/771295 "2016-11-17T18:14:14Z")
What’s the results of the election last night my company just call a meeting a few hours ago. They are seriously considering moving operations to Canada. Possibly Vancouver. I know nothing about Canada other than The Re… --- ## [Would you rather (Dem prez vs Pub prez thread..you're warned)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-dem-prez-vs-pub-prez-thread-youre-warned/772195)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-dem-prez-vs-pub-prez-thread-youre-warned/772195 "2016-11-17T18:07:42Z")
Would you rather have a sorta evil President (dems) with the only people complaining are tin hats, racists and Glenn Greenwald followers? That’s not a slam on Glen or a pass for Dem Presidents. I’m one of those Intercept… --- ## [How do you get your news?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-your-news/772189)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-your-news/772189 "2016-11-17T17:14:02Z")
While many of us probably get our news from a variety of sources, I have been reading a lot recently about news bubbles and echo chambers and it made me curious. What does everyone think of as their primary source for n… --- ## [Good book on how to use Android phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-book-on-how-to-use-android-phone/772119)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-book-on-how-to-use-android-phone/772119 "2016-11-17T17:06:23Z")
I’ve got an Android phone (Motorola) and I like it…but I don’t know how to do certain things. In Windows, you can do a hell of a lot with only two key-combinations: Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V. You can copy text, music, picture… --- ## [I'm done underestimating Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-done-underestimating-trump/771767)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-done-underestimating-trump/771767 "2016-11-17T08:23:06Z")
I’m done underestimating Trump. First he handed the other primary GOP contenders their asses then he handed the Democrats their asses after being mocked to the heavens. He’s not a particularly nice man or empathetic man… --- ## [It looks like we're moving to Palmdale, CA (not because of Trump). Anyone know the area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-like-were-moving-to-palmdale-ca-not-because-of-trump-anyone-know-the-area/772035)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-like-were-moving-to-palmdale-ca-not-because-of-trump-anyone-know-the-area/772035 "2016-11-17T05:10:43Z")
There’s about a 95% chance my husband is getting orders to the Palmdale area next year. Assuming it happens, we’ll be there three years. I’ve actually never been to California, and we’re looking forward to exploring that… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=680) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=682)