# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=683 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 684 --- ## [Where to get nutrition advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-get-nutrition-advice/771938)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-get-nutrition-advice/771938 "2016-11-14T12:29:24Z")
There seems to be a lot of bad information out there regarding nutrition. Are there any sites out there that are grounded in science based research and not just fads going around? --- ## [I'm being sued! Explain "award of costs" to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-being-sued-explain-award-of-costs-to-me/771155)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-being-sued-explain-award-of-costs-to-me/771155 "2016-11-14T05:42:52Z")
Answered the front door this evening expecting the pizza guy. Turned out it was a process server instead. Apparently, I’m being sued for some doctor’s bills I thought I had paid off, and I have 20 days from today to resp… --- ## [Giving weight to the popular vote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-weight-to-the-popular-vote/771375)
**Author:** [@MetroGnome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MetroGnome)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-weight-to-the-popular-vote/771375 "2016-11-14T04:15:31Z")
This is just a half baked idea, but if we can’t/won’t/shouldn’t get rid of the electoral college system, what if we at least awarded the popular vote x amount of votes? I’m imagining it acting as the cherry on top that … --- ## [Warning/Alert! Keep eye on women who may have previously been molested - election reaction - PTSD!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-alert-keep-eye-on-women-who-may-have-previously-been-molested-election-reaction-ptsd/771869)
**Author:** [@Me\_Billy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Me_Billy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-alert-keep-eye-on-women-who-may-have-previously-been-molested-election-reaction-ptsd/771869 "2016-11-13T18:09:13Z")
Wow! I’m seeing some STRONG reactions to this election. With certain people being quite emotionally upset with the results. And it is the SAME reaction I have seen in people who have been sexually molested, then later … --- ## [Beale AF Base: Seeing an SR71 and other cool toys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beale-af-base-seeing-an-sr71-and-other-cool-toys/768931)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beale-af-base-seeing-an-sr71-and-other-cool-toys/768931 "2016-11-13T15:58:41Z")
Flying to San Francisco for a conference next week and will have a couple days at the end to kill. I’d love to see an SR71 on display but it seems the only one near SF is Beale AF Base. I can’t find specific info, is i… --- ## [why presidential power must be limited](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-presidential-power-must-be-limited/771667)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-presidential-power-must-be-limited/771667 "2016-11-13T09:10:02Z")
Through much of the previous administration President Obama has taken liberties with his powers, like for example going to war in Libya, refusing to deport illegal aliens and many other actions. Liberals took to humming … --- ## [Share and explain your YouTube Subs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-and-explain-your-youtube-subs/771636)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-and-explain-your-youtube-subs/771636 "2016-11-13T09:07:22Z")
I like discovering new video content - my particular favourite topics are: Woodworking, metalworking, traditional crafts, foraging, nature, quirky musical and animated content, plus tech stuff and nerdy-content vlogs I’… --- ## [Professor that got POTUS 2016 prediction election correct says the \*GOP\* will impeach Trump!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professor-that-got-potus-2016-prediction-election-correct-says-the-gop-will-impeach-trump/771539)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professor-that-got-potus-2016-prediction-election-correct-says-the-gop-will-impeach-trump/771539 "2016-11-13T02:36:28Z")
Weird, but interesting prediction by Professor that actually got 2016 election prediction correct. He say the GOP will impeach Trump if he gets in their way It’s odd to consider but it’s a crazy season. If he upsets the… --- ## [Have you ever used wikipedia and the info was wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-wikipedia-and-the-info-was-wrong/770837)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-wikipedia-and-the-info-was-wrong/770837 "2016-11-13T02:28:14Z")
I use to hate to use wiki-leaks or even go there for fear it was wrong. Now when you do reserch it is about the only quick place you can go. Have you used and relied upon wiki-leaks in the past and been proven wrong? --- ## [LGBT people, how do you feel after 2016 vs after the 2004 election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lgbt-people-how-do-you-feel-after-2016-vs-after-the-2004-election/771310)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lgbt-people-how-do-you-feel-after-2016-vs-after-the-2004-election/771310 "2016-11-12T23:54:27Z")
In the 2004 election a lot of states passed anti gay measures and I know many gay people told me they felt like unwanted strangers in their own homeland the day after the election. Like their friends and neighbors viewed… --- ## [What if Trump wins the 2016 presidential election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-wins-the-2016-presidential-election/727285)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-wins-the-2016-presidential-election/727285 "2016-11-12T23:06:09Z")
Lets say that in 2016 hell freezes over, pigs learn to fly and Donald Trump selects Sarah Palin as his vice-president and wins the election. What would the next four (or eight) years be like if Donald Chump - um, I mea… --- ## [Help with Learning Spanish - TV, videos, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-learning-spanish-tv-videos-etc/770365)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-learning-spanish-tv-videos-etc/770365 "2016-11-12T21:14:38Z")
I’ve recently started a project where I am learning Spanish (also reviewing my French and Irish, but that’s a bit of a tangent for this thread) using duolingo which is free, offers a variety of languages, and has worked … --- ## [I need articles arguing in favor of allowing creches in public buildings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-articles-arguing-in-favor-of-allowing-creches-in-public-buildings/771578)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-articles-arguing-in-favor-of-allowing-creches-in-public-buildings/771578 "2016-11-12T19:33:12Z")
My son (13 y.o.) is writing a weekly paper and needs articles for and against allowing creches, menorahs, etc. in government or public buildings. All the articles I found described what current jurisprudence is, rather … --- ## [Time to dump stocks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-dump-stocks/771183)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-dump-stocks/771183 "2016-11-12T06:32:07Z")
I saw the economy crashing in 2007. I wished I could convert my 401k to cash, but I didn’t know how. I could have nearly tripled my retirement savings. Now I have instructions on how to do it. In a few hours I’ll be … --- ## [IS life a curse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-life-a-curse/770040)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-life-a-curse/770040 "2016-11-12T03:48:51Z")
To live is to suffer, or so the buddhists say with the first noble truth. But it seems like we go through much pain and suffering to keep on going with our lives. Sometimes that is met with little reward and yet we keep… --- ## [Help With Gas Furnace](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-gas-furnace/771044)
**Author:** [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-gas-furnace/771044 "2016-11-12T02:56:21Z")
We bought the house in May and now need to start using the furnace. Well, we don’t have to, but we wanted to start testing it and made sure it worked properly before it really was needed. So, the other night I went to tu… --- ## [What is the likelihood Trump will enact single-payer healthcare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-likelihood-trump-will-enact-single-payer-healthcare/771241)
**Author:** [@excavating\_for\_a\_mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/excavating_for_a_mind)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-likelihood-trump-will-enact-single-payer-healthcare/771241 "2016-11-12T02:53:29Z")
Ever since ACA (AKA Obamacare) passed, I thought it was a bad idea. Like trying to polish a turd. It seems to me that the insurance companies are why healthcare in the US is more expensive than elsewhere and playing in… --- ## [Please list what you think are the most important Natural Rights...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-list-what-you-think-are-the-most-important-natural-rights/770954)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-list-what-you-think-are-the-most-important-natural-rights/770954 "2016-11-12T01:50:39Z")
…Other than the three already listed in the Declaration of Independence-Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness. This is an off-shoot of another thread on the 2nd Amendment that was turning into a bit of a hijack, so… --- ## [In general, what should I bring for a hospital stay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-general-what-should-i-bring-for-a-hospital-stay/770459)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-general-what-should-i-bring-for-a-hospital-stay/770459 "2016-11-12T01:41:48Z")
I haven’t stayed in a hospital in 48 years, since I was 11. I’m going to be admitted on Monday for an indeterminate period, and am at a loss as to what to bring and what will be provided. The hospital website is no help … --- ## [Anyone with circulation problems...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-circulation-problems/771516)
**Author:** [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-circulation-problems/771516 "2016-11-11T20:06:23Z")
My hand keeps falling asleep If its from lack of circulation then why exercising the arm and wrist to get the circulation going doesnt work out the sleeping sensation?? This has been bugging me for more than a week now!… --- ## [Help with mini Germany + trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-mini-germany-trip/771499)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-mini-germany-trip/771499 "2016-11-11T18:33:47Z")
Twenty five years ago I was working on my German major. Next month, for the very first time in my life, I will be going to a German speaking country, 4 actually. (I’ve travelled around the world, but for some reason, kep… --- ## [Guys: what's YOUR take on the VPL (visible panty line)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-whats-your-take-on-the-vpl-visible-panty-line/74096)
**Author:** [@Sycorax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sycorax)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-whats-your-take-on-the-vpl-visible-panty-line/74096 "2015-09-14T20:20:34Z")
There’s in article in Friday’s Washington Post re footless pantyhose, and now pantyhose cut off just below the knee. It says in part “The wearer supposedly looks slimmer, more toned, and without an unsightly panty line.”… --- ## [Past Cheesiness in the Future](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/past-cheesiness-in-the-future/703703)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/past-cheesiness-in-the-future/703703 "2014-11-07T06:38:17Z")
I remember the 1970s. I remember most of the 1960s. At the time, everything looked new and sleek to me. It was hard to believe that new styles and new technology could come along and replace everything we had. Nothing lo… --- ## [Help me reassure my daughter with tales of horrible past Presidents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-reassure-my-daughter-with-tales-of-horrible-past-presidents/771171)
**Author:** [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-reassure-my-daughter-with-tales-of-horrible-past-presidents/771171 "2016-11-11T02:20:28Z")
When she wakes up in the morning, I’m going to have to tell her that Trump won. And then I’m going to try to reassure her that the country will be OK. I’m thinking my angle is, “Look, we’ve had some pretty horrible Pre… --- ## [Why Did Hillary Cancel Her Fireworks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-hillary-cancel-her-fireworks/771412)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-hillary-cancel-her-fireworks/771412 "2016-11-11T02:00:27Z")
Surprisingly just before Election Day, Hillary cancelled her victory-party fireworks. Why? Did she know something was amiss even then? --- ## [The rise of American authoritarianism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rise-of-american-authoritarianism/771416)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rise-of-american-authoritarianism/771416 "2016-11-11T01:11:28Z")
The rise of American authoritarianism My impression of Vox is that it’s a left-leaning blog. Nothing wrong with that, especially since… Well, one of my Righty co-workers when I was working behind the Orange Curtain gav… --- ## [Trapping squirrels for food in Indiana: methods and issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trapping-squirrels-for-food-in-indiana-methods-and-issues/771108)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trapping-squirrels-for-food-in-indiana-methods-and-issues/771108 "2016-11-10T22:32:07Z")
I’ve seen a tutorial for fried squirrel on YouTube, and it looks amazing. I’m eager to try that, squirrel bone broth, etc. I live in Indianapolis, and we have some very chunky squirrels running around. Here’s the critte… --- ## [Post-election venting through song lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-election-venting-through-song-lyrics/771372)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-election-venting-through-song-lyrics/771372 "2016-11-10T21:24:25Z")
Adapting a Blue Oyster Cult favorite: \*History shows again and again How voters point up the folly of Dems… Hillzilla!\* And from the Traveling Wilburys: Been beat up and battered 'round Been sent up, and we’ve been… --- ## [Trump's Day Today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-day-today/771275)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Archer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterling_Archer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-day-today/771275 "2016-11-10T21:02:28Z")
So what is he doing up in his Trump Tower suite all day today? Massive party? Sleeping? Checking twitter? Did he really think this was happening? --- ## [Rape case against Trump dropped - it was a lie.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-case-against-trump-dropped-it-was-a-lie/771362)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-case-against-trump-dropped-it-was-a-lie/771362 "2016-11-10T20:19:51Z")
So yet another rape case turns out to be a false accusation. (Daily Mail alert.) False accusations like this do real harm to women, making much harder for a real accusation to be taken seriously. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=682) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=684)