# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=107 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 108 --- ## [Climate change activists deserve Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-activists-deserve-trump/774198)
**Author:** [@Covert\_Harris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covert_Harris)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-activists-deserve-trump/774198 "2016-12-10T20:33:22Z")
Climate change is a red herring. The root problem is overpopulation. Trying to cure the effects of six billion too many people with environmental laws is like fighting leprosy with band aids. The effects of overpopulatio… --- ## [Trump is an even bigger disaster than we thought](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-an-even-bigger-disaster-than-we-thought/774209)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-an-even-bigger-disaster-than-we-thought/774209 "2016-12-10T06:00:25Z")
Trump is continuing his policy of appointing agency heads who are opposed to the basic mission of the agency. His latest may be the most dangerous yet. He is appointing an oil industry ally to head the EPA. Scott Prui… --- ## [Civilians pretending they're guarding recruiters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilians-pretending-theyre-guarding-recruiters/725929)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 291\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilians-pretending-theyre-guarding-recruiters/725929 "2016-12-10T01:36:39Z")
News report here about “Armed citizens guard recruiters after Tennessee shootings”. This is a bad idea all around. First off: the recruiters already have an armed force responsible for protecting them. It’s called the p… --- ## [I pit the Rasputin of South Korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-rasputin-of-south-korea/770470)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-rasputin-of-south-korea/770470 "2016-12-10T00:43:07Z")
WTF is going on there? --- ## [Mall of American hires a black Santa; racist come out of the woodwork](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mall-of-american-hires-a-black-santa-racist-come-out-of-the-woodwork/773864)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mall-of-american-hires-a-black-santa-racist-come-out-of-the-woodwork/773864 "2016-12-09T22:50:57Z")
I can’t believe this is happening in 2016 - or maybe I should. :smack: To me, Santa is Santa, whether he’s white, black, green, purple, young, old, or even possibly female. Someone on another board copied-and-pasted … --- ## [Fuck You, 2016!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-2016/771954)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-2016/771954 "2016-12-09T14:26:24Z")
I just watched the season finale to John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight on HBO, which ended with a “Fuck You, 2016” montage of various people saying what was wrong with 2016, then saying “Fuck you 2016!”. I lost two close r… --- ## [I Pit the Hatred of Hillary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-hatred-of-hillary/761284)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-hatred-of-hillary/761284 "2016-12-09T14:01:21Z")
I Pit the Irrational Hatred of Hillary. I am not Pitting the ordinary hatred — “Hillary’s laugh sounds like a witch’s cackle” — “She had to murder Vince Foster because he knew too much” — et cetera. To paraphrase someb… --- ## [Smart Trump Idea Of The Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smart-trump-idea-of-the-day/771444)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smart-trump-idea-of-the-day/771444 "2016-12-09T12:08:32Z")
You asked for it, you got it, Bryan Ekers! --- ## [On being nagged by software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-being-nagged-by-software/774149)
**Author:** [@MrLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrLee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-being-nagged-by-software/774149 "2016-12-08T22:07:20Z")
(Disclaimer: I get the axiom of nothing really being for free - really, I do - this is just a rant. Allow me this…) My ‘free’ antivirus software reminds me every fucking five minutes that my PC is not ‘really’ secure u… --- ## [Oh boo hoo Megyn Kelly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-boo-hoo-megyn-kelly/774142)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-boo-hoo-megyn-kelly/774142 "2016-12-08T08:45:49Z")
Megyn Kelly’s interview on Fresh Air. So you work for Fox News, which weekly dives to new depths of anti-truth “news” and commentary, and now you’re worried that the people aren’t listening. Guess what - when you make… --- ## [IvoryTowerDenizen made of of the best Mod-notes I've ever seen on the SDMB.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivorytowerdenizen-made-of-of-the-best-mod-notes-ive-ever-seen-on-the-sdmb/774139)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivorytowerdenizen-made-of-of-the-best-mod-notes-ive-ever-seen-on-the-sdmb/774139 "2016-12-07T22:23:47Z")
I’m posting this here as I’m pretty sure the thread would get closed down if I tried to put it in ATMB: Here Summary: She calls Drunky Smurf out on his antics. It’s about damn time. So… Thank you, thank you thank you… --- ## [Donald Trump - The Omnibus Pit Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-the-omnibus-pit-thread/774124)
**Author:** [@Calatin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calatin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trump-the-omnibus-pit-thread/774124 "2016-12-07T22:14:48Z")
Since some of us are (and have been for a while) thinking about it, here’s a thread where everyone can go off on Trump, his administration, family, etc., without flooding the Pit with a bunch of threads, all essentially … --- ## [I pit the USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-usa/771170)
**Author:** [@nicky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nicky)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-usa/771170 "2016-12-07T13:24:27Z")
You fucking idiots. --- ## [Holidays Schmolidays, November's Hot Garbage (mini-rant thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holidays-schmolidays-novembers-hot-garbage-mini-rant-thread/770419)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holidays-schmolidays-novembers-hot-garbage-mini-rant-thread/770419 "2016-12-07T04:37:38Z")
Watching a Cubs game in November with the windows open and eating a popsicle. WTF is going on. I think the universe just …slid a little. --- ## [Trump launches multi-state victory lap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-launches-multi-state-victory-lap/773442)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-launches-multi-state-victory-lap/773442 "2016-12-06T19:20:18Z")
Trump to launch ‘thank you’ tour with Thursday rally in Cincinnati Well, it has been almost three weeks since his ego has been fed by screaming crowds. Best to do this now before his fans figure out how he’s pulled the… --- ## [Trump may not submit a budget next year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-may-not-submit-a-budget-next-year/773843)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-may-not-submit-a-budget-next-year/773843 "2016-12-06T18:38:09Z")
One more in the continuing series of both unprecedented and un-Presidential moves by The Donald. I’m guessing he won’t submit a budget for at least three reasons (I invite others to supply additional reasons): 1) he does… --- ## [The "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign has been stolen from Dachau](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-arbeit-macht-frei-sign-has-been-stolen-from-dachau/703401)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-arbeit-macht-frei-sign-has-been-stolen-from-dachau/703401 "2016-12-06T01:37:33Z")
Nazi ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ sign stolen from gate at Dachau concentration camp I guess I’m pitting the anonymous (neo-Nazi?) thieves. The Swedish neo-Nazi who had the same sign removed from the Auschwitz gate in 2009 is i… --- ## [So who the fuck is offended by Santa Claus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-the-fuck-is-offended-by-santa-claus/773541)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-the-fuck-is-offended-by-santa-claus/773541 "2016-12-05T20:39:46Z")
Oregon school district asks teachers to ‘refrain’ from Santa images A moronic statement from the district after the storm broke: For fuck’s sake, Santa ceased being a religious symbol a long time ago. Sure, he’s base… --- ## [Inconsiderate fucking drivers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inconsiderate-fucking-drivers/773614)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inconsiderate-fucking-drivers/773614 "2016-12-05T18:42:05Z")
Coming home today from a wonderful visit with my kid, his partner and their new baby, I had the great fortune of getting in a queue of drivers stuck behind a moron who was meandering along at an average of 30 kmh. OK, I… --- ## [Robo-Trump mini-movie: Latinos vs Donald Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robo-trump-mini-movie-latinos-vs-donald-trump/773920)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robo-trump-mini-movie-latinos-vs-donald-trump/773920 "2016-12-05T13:37:15Z")
This is a great little 5-minute darkly comedic mini-movie by a Uruguayan director about Donald Trump’s position on Mexican immigrants. “M.A.M.O.N. (Monitor Against Mexicans Over Nationwide) - Latinos VS. Donald Trump” (… --- ## [Funny cartoon I found today on youtube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-cartoon-i-found-today-on-youtube/773521)
**Author:** [@OriginalGangster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OriginalGangster)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-cartoon-i-found-today-on-youtube/773521 "2016-12-03T20:06:02Z")
Not politically correct, but definitely funny. It could be the diversion America currently needs. The Faffts https://youtu.be/PU9zcO82NE0 --- ## [Pass the Bran Flakes, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pass-the-bran-flakes-please/773580)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pass-the-bran-flakes-please/773580 "2016-12-03T04:04:58Z")
I release Breitbart is easy as targets get, but that is just too hilariously bonkers fucked-up to go un-coal-raked. Colour me Frank Stallone, but if the following lipo discard doesn’t reek of the most screwed-up inver… --- ## [Are people crazy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-people-crazy/773556)
**Author:** [@Vicsage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicsage)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-people-crazy/773556 "2016-12-03T03:32:35Z")
I’m a bit of a luddite so I might have this wrong, but in regards to the Amazon Echo and the google Home, people are actually putting this in their house willingly? As I understand it its hooked up to the web or cloud… --- ## [When is Trump going to give up Twitter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-trump-going-to-give-up-twitter/773555)
**Author:** [@mrsmith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrsmith)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-trump-going-to-give-up-twitter/773555 "2016-12-03T01:30:09Z")
But really, though… --- ## [Goddammit, Trump! You won already! Why the fuck are you still Robo-calling me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddammit-trump-you-won-already-why-the-fuck-are-you-still-robo-calling-me/773510)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddammit-trump-you-won-already-why-the-fuck-are-you-still-robo-calling-me/773510 "2016-12-02T21:53:19Z")
Title says it all. Yeah, I’m registered Republican, but I didn’t vote for him. Why the fuck are his Robo-minions still calling my house weeks after the election? :confused: Maybe he wants to “Nya-nya-nya” me? Offer me a… --- ## [Trump rewards big donors with Cabinet posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-rewards-big-donors-with-cabinet-posts/773506)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-rewards-big-donors-with-cabinet-posts/773506 "2016-12-02T20:28:04Z")
What do Trump’s latest Cabinet nominees have in common? They all represent big money that backed him. Names were also bolded in the original article. This from the Hypocrite-Elect who accused Hillary of “pay for play”… --- ## [I PIT the USA Today comment section](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-usa-today-comment-section/773568)
**Author:** [@Salvor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salvor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-usa-today-comment-section/773568 "2016-12-01T22:43:24Z")
Not talking about the quality of the comments, I’m talking about the coding behind the site and how it operates. Here is an example from a talk radio host crapping on democrats for not getting as much support in nationa… --- ## [Non-Racist Trump voters wondering why they're getting shit about racism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-racist-trump-voters-wondering-why-theyre-getting-shit-about-racism/771963)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-racist-trump-voters-wondering-why-theyre-getting-shit-about-racism/771963 "2016-12-01T20:54:51Z")
Because the racists, the bigots, the homophobes, the transphobes, the people who took Trump’s words at face value and supported him for that? They saw on Tuesday that half the country agreed with them. That the Pres… --- ## [Delta Air Lines Bans Disruptive Donald Trump Supporter for Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delta-air-lines-bans-disruptive-donald-trump-supporter-for-life/773447)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delta-air-lines-bans-disruptive-donald-trump-supporter-for-life/773447 "2016-12-01T19:44:42Z")
Story here. Video here (NSFW language; audio is muted by default). Apparently he was removed from he plane before takeoff but then allowed back on. Delta acknowledged that that was the wrong call. Mr. Trump’s rewar… --- ## [So, specifically directed toward Bernie supporters...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-specifically-directed-toward-bernie-supporters/772857)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Ace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Ace)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-specifically-directed-toward-bernie-supporters/772857 "2016-12-01T18:17:36Z")
…and especially you ivory-tower types who just couldn’t bring yourselves to vote for Hillary, I don’t care what state you live in or what other rationalizations you made: Are you happy with the current state of things? … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=106) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=108)