# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=44 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 45 --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. Trump -- Special Biden Inauguration Day Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-biden-inauguration-day-edition/930992)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-biden-inauguration-day-edition/930992 "2021-01-20T17:32:33Z")
Donald Trump’s final speech, upon boarding Marine One It has been a great honor. The honor of a lifetime. The greatest people in the world, The greatest home in the world, They call it a home. We’ve had an amazing … --- ## [Vent at Trump (warning - unpleasant sarcasm may offend)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vent-at-trump-warning-unpleasant-sarcasm-may-offend/930744)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vent-at-trump-warning-unpleasant-sarcasm-may-offend/930744 "2021-01-18T18:33:51Z")
. Mods - if my posts are considered unsuitable, please feel free to delete the thread. I am so angry about what Trump has done to both America and the rest of the World that I want to vent. --- ## [Oh hemorrhoids how I hate thee!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-hemorrhoids-how-i-hate-thee/296246)
**Author:** [@Dob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dob)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-hemorrhoids-how-i-hate-thee/296246 "2021-01-18T12:19:34Z")
Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids!! I mean WTF? Who the hell designed this freaking human body anyway? Im 35, in good shape, eat right etc…I never spend any longer than needed in the bathroom, and I dont think I have ever had … --- ## [The coup I want to see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coup-i-want-to-see/930468)
**Author:** [@moes\_lotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moes_lotion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coup-i-want-to-see/930468 "2021-01-15T17:27:03Z")
Pure fantasy on my part, but supposedly the CFSG passed control of his company/companies to his sons and CFO Allan Weisselberg for the duration of his term in office. Wouldn’t it be sweet, sweet justice if they refused t… --- ## [Metal detectors and face masks - why do we allow Republicans to flout the rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-detectors-and-face-masks-why-do-we-allow-republicans-to-flout-the-rules/930469)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-detectors-and-face-masks-why-do-we-allow-republicans-to-flout-the-rules/930469 "2021-01-15T14:51:01Z")
Basically, the heading says it all. There are a number of bone headed, stupid ass, fucking moronic Republican members of Congress who refuse to wear face masks and begun walking around the new metal detectors installed … --- ## [Jim Jordan - Spineless POS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-jordan-spineless-pos/930389)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-jordan-spineless-pos/930389 "2021-01-13T19:47:24Z")
This typical Trumper would not answer the House Rules Chairman, Rep. Jim McGovern, when asked, repeatedly, if Biden won fair and square. He certainly wouldn’t say “Yes” and he didn’t have the courage to say “No”, either… --- ## [WHY? \[baby cut from womb of woman answering craigslist ad\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-baby-cut-from-womb-of-woman-answering-craigslist-ad/715578)
**Author:** [@Cole33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cole33)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-baby-cut-from-womb-of-woman-answering-craigslist-ad/715578 "2021-01-13T18:21:01Z")
Craigs List , fake mom cut out baby. news I don’t care what you say…:mad: --- ## [Men and Body Shaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-and-body-shaming/924571)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-and-body-shaming/924571 "2021-01-13T16:57:57Z")
I posted a thread about this a while ago, but I can’t find the thread and I’m still pissed. I hear people make fun of the supposed size of a man’s junk more and more, and it’s enough to give someone serious body issues. … --- ## [Has trump ever in his life suffered any consequences of his illegal acts in any area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-trump-ever-in-his-life-suffered-any-consequences-of-his-illegal-acts-in-any-area/929642)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-trump-ever-in-his-life-suffered-any-consequences-of-his-illegal-acts-in-any-area/929642 "2021-01-12T14:39:25Z")
Yeah, yeah, another trump thread… running out of time, don’tcha know. This didn’t seem to fit in other trump threads. Has he ever suffered or even FELT the consequences of anything illegal he has done in any area-- bus… --- ## [A quality 2 minute video rant: Hey Proud Boys and MAGA “Patriots”... what the fuck is it that this country hasn’t given you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-quality-2-minute-video-rant-hey-proud-boys-and-maga-patriots-what-the-fuck-is-it-that-this-country-hasn-t-given-you/930283)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-quality-2-minute-video-rant-hey-proud-boys-and-maga-patriots-what-the-fuck-is-it-that-this-country-hasn-t-given-you/930283 "2021-01-12T01:35:27Z")
NSFW!!! Aye; what he said! --- ## [Post-Mortes: how many fewer COVID deaths if Trump had shown true leadership at the beginning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-mortes-how-many-fewer-covid-deaths-if-trump-had-shown-true-leadership-at-the-beginning/930042)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-mortes-how-many-fewer-covid-deaths-if-trump-had-shown-true-leadership-at-the-beginning/930042 "2021-01-10T03:39:08Z")
I know using the words “true leadership” in the same sentence with “trump” is ludicrous, but I gotta rant about this. I listened to Fresh Air this morning, and it sent me over the edge– The U.S. has only four percent… --- ## [What the fuck is going on at the New York Times?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-is-going-on-at-the-new-york-times/855038)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-is-going-on-at-the-new-york-times/855038 "2021-01-10T01:11:20Z")
Jesus Mother Fucking Christ Almighty. Posting an op-ed by Senator Shit-ass (aka Tom Cotton), which advocates using troops against Americans as they protest injustice? Posting an op-ed as the rights of fellow journali… --- ## [They are no longer the Republican Party; they are the Insurrectionist Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-are-no-longer-the-republican-party-they-are-the-insurrectionist-party/929913)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-are-no-longer-the-republican-party-they-are-the-insurrectionist-party/929913 "2021-01-09T16:32:32Z")
I refuse to call them by their former name. They are not the party of Lincoln; they are the party of QAnon. They are the party of Proud Boys. Hell, at times they are the party of Nathan Bedford Forrest. Republicans in n… --- ## [Ho, Ho, Hrmpf! (Dec mini rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ho-ho-hrmpf-dec-mini-rants/927008)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 235\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ho-ho-hrmpf-dec-mini-rants/927008 "2021-01-09T05:12:20Z")
Miniest of minis, but I wanted to start a thread :stuck\_out\_tongue: I love my job, I love that I’m now getting health insurance, but damn it I have NO time for anything! With the shorter days I have to get all my barn … --- ## [Democracy in Danger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democracy-in-danger/929973)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democracy-in-danger/929973 "2021-01-09T01:07:59Z")
What surprises me most about the events of 1/6/2021 (I would say attempted coup, but I think that gives it a gravitas that it does not have) is the pathetic and shabby nature of it. In my humble opinion, democracy was ne… --- ## [Here's one possible positive thing about today's riot (1/6/2021) \[protesters becoming too sick from covid to cause more trouble\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-one-possible-positive-thing-about-todays-riot-1-6-2021-protesters-becoming-too-sick-from-covid-to-cause-more-trouble/929864)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-one-possible-positive-thing-about-todays-riot-1-6-2021-protesters-becoming-too-sick-from-covid-to-cause-more-trouble/929864 "2021-01-07T18:05:10Z")
You just know that today is going to end up being a superspreader event, and I can’t be the only person who thinks that if anything good comes from today, it will mean that some of those people will be too sick to cause … --- ## [CNN's "News Mix"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnns-news-mix/929771)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnns-news-mix/929771 "2021-01-06T22:52:50Z")
CNN recently changed its news format to something called “News Mix”. Basically, it means your screen contains four different feeds, with only the primary (upper left) one having audio. And each of these can be subdivided… --- ## [Trump's Armed Insurrection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-armed-insurrection/929833)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-armed-insurrection/929833 "2021-01-06T21:41:52Z")
Trump’s “rally” today has resulted in armed protesters entering the Capitol and shots have been fired that breached the chamber. An armed standoff was taking place at the House front door as of 3 p.m. ET, and police of… --- ## [PWUA (People Who Use Acronyms) and terms they assume people will know (spoiler: they don't)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pwua-people-who-use-acronyms-and-terms-they-assume-people-will-know-spoiler-they-dont/839030)
**Author:** [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pwua-people-who-use-acronyms-and-terms-they-assume-people-will-know-spoiler-they-dont/839030 "2021-01-05T21:02:58Z")
I realized I have a very primal reaction to a pet peeve. Was out with a group of students and teachers (after a night class), and one woman kept going on and on about “DDD”: “So, DDD did a thing on… Waiting for DDD to c… --- ## [Dave Daubenmire, America's New Great Villain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-daubenmire-americas-new-great-villain/928748)
**Author:** [@deltogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltogre)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-daubenmire-americas-new-great-villain/928748 "2021-01-04T09:24:21Z")
This guy was a high school football coach, and was fired for his “Christian” bullshit being foisted on his players. He confuses the intent of his religion of choice (Being kind to others, etcetera…) with his imagined rig… --- ## [American parents -- again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-parents-again/928772)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-parents-again/928772 "2021-01-03T11:40:47Z")
Short story: 18-year-old girl, pre-med student, went to the Cayman Islands to be with her 24-year-old CI native boyfriend during a jet ski competition. She agrees to self-isolate 14 days when she gets there, per legal re… --- ## [Chanukah Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chanukah-songs/929015)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chanukah-songs/929015 "2020-12-31T16:56:01Z")
Since there are several threads bitching about Christmas songs, I thought I’d take some time to bitch about one song I hate, and another situation that irks me, not to mention a particular grade school music teacher who … --- ## [What to call Trump supporters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-call-trump-supporters/927221)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-call-trump-supporters/927221 "2020-12-31T13:32:47Z")
So, I’m pre-emptively putting this in the Pit, because it will eventually end up there, but that’s not the exact intent. When it comes to referring to Trump supporters, especially in threads in Politics and Elections, i… --- ## [Fuck the Law. Fuck the Rules. Fuck Decency. This is Texas Football, motherfuckers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-law-fuck-the-rules-fuck-decency-this-is-texas-football-motherfuckers/927507)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-law-fuck-the-rules-fuck-decency-this-is-texas-football-motherfuckers/927507 "2020-12-30T22:29:35Z")
Yes, his parents must be so proud of him. They done raised him up right. Personally I believe his bail was set about $ 800,000 too low. Permanently being barred from participation in sports statewide is the first step… --- ## [General things that make your blood boil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-things-that-make-your-blood-boil/927043)
**Author:** [@CorpusNeptune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CorpusNeptune)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-things-that-make-your-blood-boil/927043 "2020-12-30T01:41:05Z")
I have a few things… When drivers flip you off when they make a mistake When your parents make you eat more food even when you feel like you’re about to pop The scummy practices modern companies use to squeeze every pe… --- ## [The Masque of the ’vid Death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-masque-of-the-vid-death/929077)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-masque-of-the-vid-death/929077 "2020-12-30T00:05:47Z")
There is a solid practical argument to be made that if we want to put a serious dent in the upward curve of the virus, we should prioritize vaccinations for the self-centered jackwagons who are incapable of declining an … --- ## [Pat Buchanan - late 2020 submission](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-buchanan-late-2020-submission/929098)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-buchanan-late-2020-submission/929098 "2020-12-29T23:59:39Z")
I catch the McLaughlin Group when I can. Have for a Very Long Time. I’ve come to hold Buchanan out as a guy with whom I disagree on most things, but with whom I believe I could have a snifter of something and talk civi… --- ## [Fuck YouTube's ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-youtubes-ads/927941)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-youtubes-ads/927941 "2020-12-26T08:07:34Z")
For fuck’s sake, there’s no need for a fucking ad every 45 seconds! I don’t need a fucking 6 second ad before every 30 second video and I don’t need you interrupting a 2 minute video after 45 seconds with a 15 second ad… --- ## [Question Begging in Thread Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-begging-in-thread-titles/928555)
**Author:** [@ASL\_v2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASL_v2.0)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-begging-in-thread-titles/928555 "2020-12-24T02:22:27Z")
This thread is intended as a support group for those who are, like me, triggered by threads that commit the logical fallacy of “begging the question” in the thread title itself. I feel this is worthy of a pit thread beca… --- ## [Draconian copyright crackdown provisions are included in the omnibus stimulus bill which contains a lot more than just stimulus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/draconian-copyright-crackdown-provisions-are-included-in-the-omnibus-stimulus-bill-which-contains-a-lot-more-than-just-stimulus/928599)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/draconian-copyright-crackdown-provisions-are-included-in-the-omnibus-stimulus-bill-which-contains-a-lot-more-than-just-stimulus/928599 "2020-12-23T16:48:40Z")
Ordinary users can be fined up to $30,000 for uploading and sharing copyrighted images. A copyright claims tribunal would be created to determine how to deal with copyright violations. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=43) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=45)