# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=102 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 103 --- ## [A Note to MemoryLeak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-note-to-memoryleak/780067)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-note-to-memoryleak/780067 "2017-02-17T20:07:06Z")
From this thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=816826&page=2 \[QUOTE=MemoryLeak\] Kind of like Scientology? Explains Al Gore also. \[/QUOTE\] \[QUOTE=MemoryLeak\] Almost like I am woman, hear m… --- ## [Jill Stein is a stupid cretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jill-stein-is-a-stupid-cretin/779313)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jill-stein-is-a-stupid-cretin/779313 "2017-02-17T00:12:01Z")
Posted this as a reply in another BBQ thread, but I think she deserves her own thread. Is this pure propaganda and pandering to her idiot followers, or did she turn off the TV when there wasn’t a surprise “Jill Stein is … --- ## [Steve Bannon and "the fourth turning"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-and-the-fourth-turning/779397)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-and-the-fourth-turning/779397 "2017-02-14T23:36:40Z")
Story. This would seem to verify that this festering pustule on humanity’s ass is indeed batshit crazy. Good thing he has the ear of the guy who pushes buttons. --- ## ["Leave Donald Alone!" Pleads His Press Secretary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-donald-alone-pleads-his-press-secretary/776125)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 503\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-donald-alone-pleads-his-press-secretary/776125 "2017-02-14T20:41:32Z")
Apparently he can dish out out but he can’t take it: :dubious: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: --- ## [I'm not sure who to pit, but someone is getting pitted (Building collapse)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-sure-who-to-pit-but-someone-is-getting-pitted-building-collapse/660393)
**Author:** [@Mr.Miskatonic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Miskatonic)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-sure-who-to-pit-but-someone-is-getting-pitted-building-collapse/660393 "2017-02-11T22:50:56Z")
So, as some of you may have heard, there was a building collapse in Philadelphia a couple of days ago. Six people were killed. Someone screwed up. The city inspectors said the building had no violations, but I have to … --- ## [Trump Tells Pence To Investigate Voter Registrationv](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-tells-pence-to-investigate-voter-registrationv/779142)
**Author:** [@SteveG1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SteveG1)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-tells-pence-to-investigate-voter-registrationv/779142 "2017-02-11T12:27:00Z")
The asshole just can’t let it go. It’s not enough he won the fucking election. He continues to push his lies about phantom votes and illegals voting. His fragile ego apparently can’t handle the idea that many (MOST) … --- ## [Brazil: police on strike](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazil-police-on-strike/779309)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazil-police-on-strike/779309 "2017-02-10T19:42:59Z")
While most people, here in the pit, are frothing about Trump, it’s easy to forget about the rest of the world. In Brazil, the police have gone on strike. In response, the people have turned to shooting, looting and hack… --- ## [Video that scrolls with content: go home, you're drunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-that-scrolls-with-content-go-home-youre-drunk/779399)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-that-scrolls-with-content-go-home-youre-drunk/779399 "2017-02-10T13:26:25Z")
In the last few weeks I’ve noticed what seems to be a new attempt to make the web less useful to the end user (probably it’s been around for years, but maybe not). I don’t watch video online (usually). I’m here for the … --- ## [I think they want an apartment, not a puppy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-they-want-an-apartment-not-a-puppy/779337)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-they-want-an-apartment-not-a-puppy/779337 "2017-02-09T18:38:14Z")
Have had about had it with a local humane society I decided to volunteer at. Along with staff members who vanish leaving me and potential adopters searching the ENTIRE complex for them, staff members who are rude/cliquey… --- ## [Alternative facts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-facts/777937)
**Author:** [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvin_the_Martian)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-facts/777937 "2017-02-09T18:23:59Z")
Ungood. Doubleplus ungood. Largest inaugural crowd ever. Climate change is a hoax. 2+2=5. War is peace. Slavery is freedom. Ignorance is strength. --- ## [Melania Trump reveals plan to leverage presidency to ink ‘multi-million dollar’ endorsement deals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/melania-trump-reveals-plan-to-leverage-presidency-to-ink-multi-million-dollar-endorsement-deals/779211)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/melania-trump-reveals-plan-to-leverage-presidency-to-ink-multi-million-dollar-endorsement-deals/779211 "2017-02-09T15:05:28Z")
https://thinkprogress.org/melania-trump-reveals-plan-to-leverage-presidency-to-ink-multi-million-dollar-endorsement-deals-1999314fb8f1 It’s so wonderful to finally have a classy, dignified couple in the White House! --- ## [Liberals: Stop making Islamic terrorism about race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberals-stop-making-islamic-terrorism-about-race/779295)
**Author:** [@DerekMichaels00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekMichaels00)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberals-stop-making-islamic-terrorism-about-race/779295 "2017-02-09T00:01:31Z")
When I see stuff like this: Typical CNN analyst these days, trying to make it about race, when its not. All I can think is that its actually pretty simply why this ISN’T about race: governments around the world, in co… --- ## [False equivalencies helped get us into this mess and precious snowflakes still haven't learned...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-equivalencies-helped-get-us-into-this-mess-and-precious-snowflakes-still-havent-learned/779311)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-equivalencies-helped-get-us-into-this-mess-and-precious-snowflakes-still-havent-learned/779311 "2017-02-08T23:18:31Z")
In the first few weeks of the Donald Trump presidency, our commander in chief has done the following things: \[ul\] \[li\]Greenlit the Dakota Access and Keystone pipelines\[/li\]\[li\]Reinstated the anti-abortion global 'gag r… --- ## [Secret Service agent suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-service-agent-suspended/779228)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-service-agent-suspended/779228 "2017-02-08T17:28:14Z")
This is trump related so I figure I may as well start here. So a Secret Service Agent is being suspended for saying things about Trump before he ever held public office (she said she would take jail time before she to… --- ## [The gun and ammo hoarders may have been right](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gun-and-ammo-hoarders-may-have-been-right/778837)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gun-and-ammo-hoarders-may-have-been-right/778837 "2017-02-08T16:48:48Z")
Not because Obama was ever going to “come for their guns”, but because they may just need them soon to defend their cities and homes against an occupying Trump army. The moves being made right now are clearly to test the… --- ## [Der Spiegel declares war on Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/der-spiegel-declares-war-on-trump/779207)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/der-spiegel-declares-war-on-trump/779207 "2017-02-07T18:35:16Z")
In the pit because Trump. This is an extremely alarming editorial piece. --- ## [Ladies, you are just too stupid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-you-are-just-too-stupid/778260)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 403\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-you-are-just-too-stupid/778260 "2017-02-07T14:47:37Z")
It has come to my attention, ladies, that you are all too stupid to make decisions involving the appropriate use of your genitalia. I cannot see that there are any exceptions: even if you have a PhD in biochemistry, your… --- ## [But the "no cell phone" rules don't apply to me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-the-no-cell-phone-rules-dont-apply-to-me/778588)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-the-no-cell-phone-rules-dont-apply-to-me/778588 "2017-02-06T21:20:24Z")
Look, buddy, it’s no cell phones in the library. Period. I don’t care if the school is calling about your child being absent, or someone is confirming an appointment. The rules are NO CELL PHONES IN THE LIBRARY! It’s ge… --- ## [Okay, NFL Players, you guys have about 45 minutes left to do the right thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-nfl-players-you-guys-have-about-45-minutes-left-to-do-the-right-thing/779117)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-nfl-players-you-guys-have-about-45-minutes-left-to-do-the-right-thing/779117 "2017-02-06T19:07:11Z")
I’m putting this in The BBQ Pit because I know the flames will abound. Look, NFL players, our illustrious recently \[del\]coronated\[/del\] inaugurated president is targeting an entire religion (make no mistake: he’ll expan… --- ## [AGGRAVATION--selling a car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aggravation-selling-a-car/778873)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aggravation-selling-a-car/778873 "2017-02-06T16:11:35Z")
My Craigslist ad said–do not text me. They text me. I am buried in texts. My Craigslist ad said–do not contact me at night. They wake me up at 1 AM. I say I can’t be at home in the morning–they curse a blue streak a… --- ## [Iran -- you better watch yourself!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-you-better-watch-yourself/778776)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-you-better-watch-yourself/778776 "2017-02-04T02:11:28Z")
The National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, made a statement today in relation to Iran’s missile tests. In a bold move, he placed Iran on… DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION! Oops, I read that wrong. Iran has been warned of a R… --- ## [Mini-rant thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-rant-thread/776000)
**Author:** [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-rant-thread/776000 "2017-02-02T21:29:12Z")
I looked from 2 months back. And either you peeps aren’t bitching enough or I’m, blind as a bat. (if so then mods do what you want) The rain has stopped where I live and it wasn’t supposed to. The rain has stopped and … --- ## [The Genius of the Facebook interface](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genius-of-the-facebook-interface/738454)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genius-of-the-facebook-interface/738454 "2017-02-02T21:07:12Z")
Perhaps this belongs in GQ. I do have a question at the end, but want to give some background for Dopers unfamiliar with the Facebook interface. To those Dopers who have no Facebook account: Congratulations!! I envy … --- ## [Amazon Prime Two Day Shipping...not so much](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-two-day-shipping-not-so-much/778404)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-two-day-shipping-not-so-much/778404 "2017-02-02T15:37:22Z")
I have had Amazon Prime for a while now. It comes with a variety of perks but the only reason I have it is for the free two day shipping (their video selection mostly sucks). The shipping guarantee is where it is at bu… --- ## [Islam would be crushed in a war against the west](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/islam-would-be-crushed-in-a-war-against-the-west/742916)
**Author:** [@Blinkyandpinky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blinkyandpinky)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/islam-would-be-crushed-in-a-war-against-the-west/742916 "2017-02-02T14:22:12Z")
I believe that Trump will win both the Republican nomination and the Presidential race by a significant margin. Trump will indeed enact various proposals such as completely shutting down Islamic immigration and visitors … --- ## [Or Are They Lemurs ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/or-are-they-lemurs/778807)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evan_Drake)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/or-are-they-lemurs/778807 "2017-02-02T09:18:44Z")
Sometimes the ominous sense of opposition to Trump here gives the impression this sentiment is universal across the USA, even, ‘Buyer’s Remorse’, amongst those voted for him. It is instructive for those of us who consid… --- ## [Hey meryl streep, you are a play-actor, nothing more](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-meryl-streep-you-are-a-play-actor-nothing-more/776718)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 684\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-meryl-streep-you-are-a-play-actor-nothing-more/776718 "2017-02-02T00:20:03Z")
Trump may turn out to be the worst President of all time, but please remember Bill Clinton RAPED Juanita Broderick and Hillary tried to intimidate her into silence, Obama signed into law the Indefinite Dete… --- ## [Poll: Best term, Faustian or Vichy Republicans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-best-term-faustian-or-vichy-republicans/778743)
**Author:** [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-best-term-faustian-or-vichy-republicans/778743 "2017-02-01T16:50:19Z")
David Brooks’ Op-ed calls the Republicans who kow-tow to Trump, such as Paul Ryan, “Republican Fausts”. Our own Monsignor calls them Vichy Republicans. It’s all the same Party of Putin, but there are subtle differences… --- ## [Trump's worstest crime--ever!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-worstest-crime-ever/778228)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-worstest-crime-ever/778228 "2017-01-31T22:35:01Z")
Apparently that Christo character who’s made a “living” by disrupting eocsystems and dumping tons of cloth on natural wonders has quit saying Donald Trump is our new landlord and pooh on him. Well…that’ll teach us! :roll… --- ## [JohnClay, if I might have a word... (not about dieting, I promise)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnclay-if-i-might-have-a-word-not-about-dieting-i-promise/752403)
**Author:** [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnclay-if-i-might-have-a-word-not-about-dieting-i-promise/752403 "2017-01-31T06:58:07Z")
Quasimodal posted a thread about his depression. I sincerely help he finds the help he needs, soon. Now for the ranty part: Dear JohnClay, May I offer you some advice about giving advice? FUCKING. DON’T. I mean, i… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=101) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=103)