# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=16 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Russian Propaganda](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-propaganda/1008951)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-propaganda/1008951 "2024-11-13T18:47:06Z")
Continuing the discussion from When did the American Empire begin: The US did not cause revolution in Ukraine. That is an excuse the Russians manufactured to invade. Also, the Orange Revolution happened in 2004, not 2… --- ## [Now is not the time to come together as Americans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-is-not-the-time-to-come-together-as-americans/771476)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-is-not-the-time-to-come-together-as-americans/771476 "2024-11-11T12:37:07Z")
Can you all stop with this moronic “now’s the time to pull together as Americans nonsense? That’s not happening. When you voted for Trump you specifically voted against an America where we all pull together. You voted fo… --- ## [Screw article writers who don't use the inverted pyramid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-article-writers-who-dont-use-the-inverted-pyramid/1009708)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-article-writers-who-dont-use-the-inverted-pyramid/1009708 "2024-11-07T17:18:30Z")
Most of you probably know, but in the inverted pyramid, journalists give the most important details of an article at the beginning, with lesser details later. But in many modern online posts–especially entertainment news… --- ## [I pit the GDF moron at Amazon who changed the Kindle unlimited book listing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-gdf-moron-at-amazon-who-changed-the-kindle-unlimited-book-listing/1009817)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-gdf-moron-at-amazon-who-changed-the-kindle-unlimited-book-listing/1009817 "2024-11-07T02:13:32Z")
Ever since Amazon began offering Kindle Unlimited, I’ve been a subscriber. I have loved the ability to go to the full listing of titles available and do my search. 4 stars or above, new in last 30 days, mystery. Then … --- ## [I am dreading Election day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-dreading-election-day/1007558)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 314\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-dreading-election-day/1007558 "2024-11-06T23:41:51Z")
I’m so fucking worried about the election this year. If Harris wins, trump is not going to accept the results and I expect many isolated violent acts. If trump wins, I believe things are going to get very ugly when his … --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. Trump - Special Cannibal Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-cannibal-edition/1009652)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-cannibal-edition/1009652 "2024-11-04T21:09:18Z")
Hopefully a final offering from our nation’s poet. When I say insane asylums, And then I say, Doctor Hannibal Lecter, Does anybody know? They go crazy. They say, oh, he brings up these names out of— Well, that’s g… --- ## [Fallin' for the Rants: October minirants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallin-for-the-rants-october-minirants/1008325)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 331\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallin-for-the-rants-october-minirants/1008325 "2024-11-04T18:10:55Z")
My SC town got hammered by Helene. Nothing remotely like poor NC, but it’s put a wrench in everything. And I’m beyond pissed at people who apparently are stopping to hurl abused at lineworkers because they don’t have pow… --- ## [Screw the media double standard over Biden's "Garbage" gaffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-the-media-double-standard-over-bidens-garbage-gaffe/1009508)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-the-media-double-standard-over-bidens-garbage-gaffe/1009508 "2024-11-01T22:46:22Z")
I realize that this doesn’t say anything everyone here doesn’t already know, but Its bugging the heck out of me and I don’t see another thread on it so here it goes. So a few days ago, Trump had his Madison square rally… --- ## [Discourse not Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discourse-not-discord/1009517)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discourse-not-discord/1009517 "2024-11-01T14:39:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from Can we have a "freer discussion" option with looser modding on hijacks?: See, it’s easy to make a branching thread. --- ## [Rosh Hashanah while Israel is at war](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rosh-hashanah-while-israel-is-at-war/1008416)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rosh-hashanah-while-israel-is-at-war/1008416 "2024-10-31T22:04:31Z")
This is not a rant, and I’m hoping this thread is moderately civil, but I felt the style of the pit is better suited for plain talking about both the Israeli situation and the response of the US Jewish community. I am … --- ## [One of the worst National Anthem performances ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-the-worst-national-anthem-performances-ever/1009317)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-the-worst-national-anthem-performances-ever/1009317 "2024-10-31T17:48:54Z")
This took place at the “third party candidate” debate. I sort of feel sorry for her but somehow this performance sums our country post Trump. Sorry for the multiple edits. I was trying to find a posts le version. --- ## [Are you a pedophile? Then you'll enjoy Facebook's advertising engine!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-pedophile-then-youll-enjoy-facebooks-advertising-engine/1001584)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-pedophile-then-youll-enjoy-facebooks-advertising-engine/1001584 "2024-05-16T20:21:03Z")
News story: Short version: When you advertise with Meta services (Facebook, Instagram, etc), you summarize your product, and you profile the audience who should see your ads. Say, you offer leotards for young ballet s… --- ## [Mild rant, could get worse, the mailman lied](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-rant-could-get-worse-the-mailman-lied/1008976)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-rant-could-get-worse-the-mailman-lied/1008976 "2024-10-27T23:50:06Z")
I live in a coop building. Basically like an apartment setup, but we own our residences. Our building seems to be last in the line for mail delivery. Getting it before 5:00PM is early, 6:00 is average, and sometimes i… --- ## [Bad Question. ( Deleted )](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-question-deleted/1009119)
**Author:** [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-question-deleted/1009119 "2024-10-25T17:56:49Z")
\< Deleted \> --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. Trump -- Special September Campaign Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-september-campaign-edition/1006857)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-september-campaign-edition/1006857 "2024-10-24T00:49:03Z")
From Trump’s speech at the Economic Club of New York, September 5 2024 Donald Trump was asked about child care. See if you can understand his response. Well, I would do that And we’re sitting down, You know, I was, … --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. Trump - Special Summer Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-summer-edition/1003319)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-summer-edition/1003319 "2024-10-22T23:39:18Z")
Our nation’s poet has offered us another glimpse of his special genius. This time he has chosen a nature theme. Where there’s so much water, you don’t know what to do with it. You know, it’s called rain. It rains a l… --- ## [I am scared for Pennsylvania (presidential election)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-scared-for-pennsylvania-presidential-election/1008972)
**Author:** [@Happytree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happytree)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-scared-for-pennsylvania-presidential-election/1008972 "2024-10-22T19:55:59Z")
I am starting this thread in the pit because it is just me shouting at a wall maybe: I am scared as a pennsylvania voter. Scared of what i see outside my own door everyday. My caddy corner neighbor has a freshly painted… --- ## [Both sides: Trump and Harris are \*Both\* Anti-trade according to US Chamber of Commerce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/both-sides-trump-and-harris-are-both-anti-trade-according-to-us-chamber-of-commerce/1008640)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/both-sides-trump-and-harris-are-both-anti-trade-according-to-us-chamber-of-commerce/1008640 "2024-10-20T19:54:38Z")
From the annals of both-sidesism, the Chamber of Commerce says, “We have two presidential candidates who are anti-trade.” Not quite and not really. Bloomberg: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/2024/10/10/trump-harri… --- ## [Degree or Kind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/degree-or-kind/1008722)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/degree-or-kind/1008722 "2024-10-19T21:44:03Z")
I’m in the minority here, perhaps a minority of one or two, but I find Trump, Trumpism, MAGA, and all that truly reprehensible shit, label it as you will, to differ from the standard GOP line of BS that I grew up oppress… --- ## [Facilitated Communicaton has once again caused a legal nightmare for innocent parents.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facilitated-communicaton-has-once-again-caused-a-legal-nightmare-for-innocent-parents/759027)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facilitated-communicaton-has-once-again-caused-a-legal-nightmare-for-innocent-parents/759027 "2024-10-18T17:50:59Z")
Seriously? Didn’t this die in the 90s? Everyone doesn’t know about this nonsense by now? This time it was in Prince Edward Island in Canada. You’d think that an organization like the RCMP would know better. --- ## [Mark Robinson, NC lt. gov. and gubernatorial candidate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-robinson-nc-lt-gov-and-gubernatorial-candidate/1007568)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-robinson-nc-lt-gov-and-gubernatorial-candidate/1007568 "2024-10-17T13:57:46Z")
Okay, I know there are other threads about this guy, but let’s just say that I really wouldn’t want to be some other man who happens to be named Mark Robinson right now. And while I don’t believe in kink-shaming, he and… --- ## [The New York Times seems to have allowed a falsified editorial accusing the IDF of killing children to be published](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-york-times-seems-to-have-allowed-a-falsified-editorial-accusing-the-idf-of-killing-children-to-be-published/1008815)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-york-times-seems-to-have-allowed-a-falsified-editorial-accusing-the-idf-of-killing-children-to-be-published/1008815 "2024-10-17T08:02:03Z")
There really needs to be an investigation into whether the New York Times allowed an article full of false propaganda to be published. The issue needs to be investigated further, and hopefully the NYT faces some con… --- ## [Aceplace57, what the fuck is wrong with you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aceplace57-what-the-fuck-is-wrong-with-you/720698)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 906\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aceplace57-what-the-fuck-is-wrong-with-you/720698 "2024-10-16T03:37:28Z")
Maybe I’m overreacting a little, but your comments in the thread about Josh Duggar are absolutely disgusting: So apparently, Josh was just a young teen who was horny, not a predator! I mean, I guess he could have reso… --- ## [(Reader discretion advised) Michigan physician arrested for sexual abuse of patients, and multiple hidden cameras](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reader-discretion-advised-michigan-physician-arrested-for-sexual-abuse-of-patients-and-multiple-hidden-cameras/1006163)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reader-discretion-advised-michigan-physician-arrested-for-sexual-abuse-of-patients-and-multiple-hidden-cameras/1006163 "2024-10-15T06:59:51Z")
I’m honestly surprised not to see this here, and that it’s not a bigger story (although I realize there are some really big stories going on in the U.S. this week). Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a Michigan physician, was turned in … --- ## [Various Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Rants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/various-last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-rants/1008526)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/various-last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-rants/1008526 "2024-10-14T20:02:22Z")
Bill Maher’s a fucking old piece of bigoted poop, yet people on these Message Board take the guy seriously enough to be actually recurring viewers, and talk about him on ‘The Weekly’. Nothing against that, really. He is … --- ## [I blew up a Toastmasters group last night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-blew-up-a-toastmasters-group-last-night/918672)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-blew-up-a-toastmasters-group-last-night/918672 "2024-10-13T11:33:58Z")
Just gonna put this in the Pit, even though it isn’t really aimed at anyone or anything… it’s too political for MPSIMS, not debatey enough for GD, and even though it’s political in nature, not really suitable for P&E… so… --- ## [Snot nosed bank won't make change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snot-nosed-bank-wont-make-change/1008476)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snot-nosed-bank-wont-make-change/1008476 "2024-10-11T15:38:58Z")
I hate to name names so I’ll just call them Shitybank. I don’t have an account there, but they let me use their ATMs and charge me three dollars a pop to do so. There’s an exchange of money so that technically makes me… --- ## [Increase Your Rizz! Use this vape/ink pen!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increase-your-rizz-use-this-vape-ink-pen/1000669)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increase-your-rizz-use-this-vape-ink-pen/1000669 "2024-10-09T19:41:29Z")
I don’t doubt that dual use pens, which can be used for writing or vaping, have long existed, but THIS is definitely aimed at teenagers. The word “rizz” was a dead giveaway. If you don’t know, “rizz” is a slang term ba… --- ## [Melania is not in Superdude's top 50](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/melania-is-not-in-superdudes-top-50/1008483)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/melania-is-not-in-superdudes-top-50/1008483 "2024-10-08T00:40:43Z")
Oh, check out conservative/MAGA Xitter. Every third or fourth post is “do you agree that Melania is the most beautiful and classy First Lady we’ve ever had?” To which I invariably reply, “she’s not even in the top 50.” --- ## [The stupid rumors about Springfield Haitians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-stupid-rumors-about-springfield-haitians/1007210)
**Author:** [@Cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cool)\ **Replies:** 296\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-stupid-rumors-about-springfield-haitians/1007210 "2024-10-07T16:31:08Z")
IDK if Haitians are eating ducks and cats, but there does seem to be something going on where people are caught on camera catching or eating these animals. Are these people insane, or is there a local societal collapse t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=17)