# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=50 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 51 --- ## [Controversial encounters between law-enforcement and civilians - the omnibus thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controversial-encounters-between-law-enforcement-and-civilians-the-omnibus-thread/700942)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 16159\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controversial-encounters-between-law-enforcement-and-civilians-the-omnibus-thread/700942 "2020-06-23T16:37:19Z")
TLDR version: This is the law-enforcement omnibus thread. Discuss controversial shootings, tasings, pepper-sprayings, arrests, and other police encounter here. It’s in the Pit because these discussions sometimes get hea… --- ## [Stubhub not giving refunds for cancelled games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stubhub-not-giving-refunds-for-cancelled-games/855473)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stubhub-not-giving-refunds-for-cancelled-games/855473 "2020-06-23T16:12:22Z")
They only want to give a credit. They changed the refund terms after I bought the tickets which I don’t think is legal. they owe me $300. I contacted the NC AG, hopefully I get the money back. --- ## [PG&E cuts electricity to 24,000 customers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pg-e-cuts-electricity-to-24-000-customers/840742)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pg-e-cuts-electricity-to-24-000-customers/840742 "2020-06-23T07:19:35Z")
AP story here. This is happening in America. In a country that likes to flatter itself as “exceptional” and the most advanced, most prosperous country that has ever existed. The power is being shut off because PG&E c… --- ## [Jackass judge sues dry cleaner for $65 million over lost pants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackass-judge-sues-dry-cleaner-for-65-million-over-lost-pants/401774)
**Author:** [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackass-judge-sues-dry-cleaner-for-65-million-over-lost-pants/401774 "2020-06-23T02:33:36Z")
Roy Pearson, an administrative law judge in D.C., is suing a dry cleaner for $65 MILLION for losing a pair of his pants. That’s right - $65 MILLION! This is so ridiculous. This jackass judge, with way too much time on hi… --- ## [Omnibus Trolls R Us Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-trolls-r-us-thread/755489)
**Author:** [@Emiliana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emiliana)\ **Replies:** 11077\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-trolls-r-us-thread/755489 "2020-06-22T18:08:03Z")
For the Obvious Troll is Obvious award of the week, I’d like to nominate GlowingDarkness, in recognition of these fine efforts: Do Nice Guys Ever Get the Sexy Time? Why Do Drug Addicts Get All Addicted? Christ Almight… --- ## [Stupid Republican idea of the day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897)
**Author:** [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Replies:** 44675\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day/490897 "2020-06-22T05:16:27Z")
Regulating the First Lady What the hell? So, they don’t like Michelle’s supporting girls in high school, vegetable gardens or military families? Or they just want to know what she’s doing in advance so protesters can s… --- ## [I hate large banks, round XIV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-large-banks-round-xiv/855483)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-large-banks-round-xiv/855483 "2020-06-22T18:03:11Z")
My husband and I have different financial institutions. Mine is a modestly-sized local credit union. His is bankus giganticus. We carry approximately the same amount of funds in each (a fact which doesn’t seem to matter … --- ## [The Trump Administration: A Clusterfuck in the Making](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 44925\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070 "2020-06-22T17:05:50Z")
And his supporters are still in massive denial about the damage their candidate has already inflicted…and he’s not even President yet. :smack: Dear Mr. Obama: You Are Still the President My bold. --- ## [CNN Headline - Calls Murder a "Stabbing"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-headline-calls-murder-a-stabbing/855780)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-headline-calls-murder-a-stabbing/855780 "2020-06-18T19:50:27Z")
Here’s the headline on cnn.com “Teen involved in stabbing of Barnard student Tessa Majors sentenced to 18 months in custody”. Only in the body of the story is it noted that Majors was murdered, not merely stabbed. Th… --- ## [Facebook admins are idiots!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-admins-are-idiots/855576)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-admins-are-idiots/855576 "2020-06-17T14:12:49Z")
So some asshat on one of my FB groups posted some racist shit. He posted a picture of his TV. Netflix is on the screen with a Black Lives Banner posted at the top of the screen. Which apparently offends his delicate lit… --- ## [If I don't protest when white people are killed in police custody ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-dont-protest-when-white-people-are-killed-in-police-custody/855330)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-dont-protest-when-white-people-are-killed-in-police-custody/855330 "2020-06-15T20:42:22Z")
… but I do protest when black people are killed in police custody, wouldn’t that make me a racist? :confused: --- ## [Trump Really is Stupid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-really-is-stupid/855266)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-really-is-stupid/855266 "2020-06-15T16:08:56Z")
As if this is news to anyone. Its just shocking how his colleagues view him. --- ## [William Barr: Jackbooted thug.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/william-barr-jackbooted-thug/855567)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/william-barr-jackbooted-thug/855567 "2020-06-13T18:42:34Z")
It’s bad enough that this Trump boot licker orders protesters to be cleared for dear orange leader and his parade of sycophants. The squalid little fascist sonofabitch uses the FBI for his gestapo tactics to intimidate … --- ## [What the fuck is going on at the Pittsburgh Post Gazette?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-is-going-on-at-the-pittsburgh-post-gazette/855292)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-is-going-on-at-the-pittsburgh-post-gazette/855292 "2020-06-13T04:44:59Z")
So apparently, Black reporters are not allowed to report or comment on black protests because…they’re biased. Holy Mary Mother of Christ. Since when did the Post Gazette become the Daily Caucasian? Very disappointin… --- ## [If you're not wearing a mask at the grocery store by now, you're a fucking idiot.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558 "2020-06-12T21:48:48Z")
I get that face masks aren’t the most comfortable thing to wear, especially now that it is getting warm. But you know what else isn’t comfortable? Being laid up in the hospital for days or weeks and not being able to se… --- ## [Guess this need it’s own pitting!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-this-need-it-s-own-pitting/855496)
**Author:** [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-this-need-it-s-own-pitting/855496 "2020-06-12T00:10:17Z")
WTF is going on in Seattle? --- ## [Mass gatherings during a pandemic are a terrible idea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-gatherings-during-a-pandemic-are-a-terrible-idea/854979)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-gatherings-during-a-pandemic-are-a-terrible-idea/854979 "2020-06-11T02:57:21Z")
Yes, I realize the murder of George Floyd was a terrible atrocity. I saw the video. But have people forgotten that there’s a pandemic virus still spreading through the country? I thought the right wing anti-lockdown prot… --- ## [Have any police unions offered empathy? Have any other unions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-police-unions-offered-empathy-have-any-other-unions/855374)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-police-unions-offered-empathy-have-any-other-unions/855374 "2020-06-10T20:28:41Z")
I’m generally of the opinion that unions can offer an important counter-balance to corporations but right now I’m done with police unions. They should all be disbanded. Now. I am seriously irritated after reading this… --- ## [Ignorant Bigots Raise Racist Flag Yet Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignorant-bigots-raise-racist-flag-yet-again/759644)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignorant-bigots-raise-racist-flag-yet-again/759644 "2020-06-10T18:50:16Z")
So, who didn’t see this coming? Seriously, what is it with the love affair with those who pretend the south was hunky dory and that damn rag? --- ## [The "George Floyd Challenge"-is this supposed to be FUNNY?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-george-floyd-challenge-is-this-supposed-to-be-funny/855027)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-george-floyd-challenge-is-this-supposed-to-be-funny/855027 "2020-06-10T08:47:30Z")
Just when you think fun-lovin’ white boys can’t sink any lower, I give you The “George Floyd Challenge”. Mocking what happened to that poor man is the last thing our country needs. :frowning: --- ## [Wherein I take back what I've said about Pierce Morgan.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wherein-i-take-back-what-ive-said-about-pierce-morgan/855156)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wherein-i-take-back-what-ive-said-about-pierce-morgan/855156 "2020-06-09T22:35:12Z")
Pierce Morgan’s interview with the foaming at the mouth Rudy Giuliani. Video is at the link. And I know how reluctant folks are to click on links without a summarized transcript. But I really don’t know where to even … --- ## [Is America Great Again, yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-america-great-again-yet/855202)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-america-great-again-yet/855202 "2020-06-08T22:55:25Z")
Just thinking about all the wonderful things Trump has done for this country: Highest COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world. Best protests and Riots since, well, ever Highest unemployment since the 1930’s So, are we … --- ## [Trump finally has his wall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-finally-has-his-wall/855173)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-finally-has-his-wall/855173 "2020-06-08T15:51:37Z")
Around the White House. Did Mexico pay for it? I am not surprised in the least by this. Only Trump cultists are not surprised, they expected it. And he claims he did not order it. --- ## [A fantastic four](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fantastic-four/855062)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fantastic-four/855062 "2020-06-05T08:23:11Z")
I can’t quite find the words. --- ## [Beck's in the Pit. Oh, my! (Virtual bad, bad, bad protest!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/becks-in-the-pit-oh-my-virtual-bad-bad-bad-protest/854747)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/becks-in-the-pit-oh-my-virtual-bad-bad-bad-protest/854747 "2020-06-05T08:20:08Z")
I’m kinda afraid. Never started a ‘pit’ thread before. I’m jumping in the deep end when I’ve previously only waded in the MPSIMS and Threadgames. (Don’t bite me too hard, you lot of sharks! :)) I wanna rant and scream… --- ## [Children are now like puppies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-are-now-like-puppies/854623)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-are-now-like-puppies/854623 "2020-06-04T13:30:37Z")
If you adopt one and if things aren’t working out, you can just “re-home” them. A couple, where the wife is supposedly a famous YouTuber, who had adopted a baby two years ago through an adoption in China of a then two y… --- ## [Minneapolis is Burning...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-is-burning/854589)
**Author:** [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Replies:** 452\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-is-burning/854589 "2020-06-03T23:12:03Z")
I couldn’t sleep, I clicked on FB stuff for sale… and a ‘watch party’ is showing a huge fire from that area. The protest seems to have given way to destruction and fire… and that shit looks like the Rodney King Riots … --- ## [Oh, Bill Doors, you arrogant cock.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-bill-doors-you-arrogant-cock/854870)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-bill-doors-you-arrogant-cock/854870 "2020-06-03T15:19:31Z")
My god you arrogant motherfucking goat-felching moron. Using a Latin phrase doesn’t automatically make it so. If as posted above a vacuum chamber by definition can have nothing inside, then clearly the link below is N… --- ## [My Oakland landlords just told us all to evacuate due to riots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-oakland-landlords-just-told-us-all-to-evacuate-due-to-riots/854880)
**Author:** [@ArtBeforeScience](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArtBeforeScience)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-oakland-landlords-just-told-us-all-to-evacuate-due-to-riots/854880 "2020-06-03T13:54:13Z")
I live in Oakland, in live/work warehouse, in a light industrial zone far from downtown. Generally boring except for late night drag races. Past 4 years, area has turned into a deserted Mad Max wonderland with RVs, junke… --- ## [Names for our illustrious president](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-for-our-illustrious-president/824355)
**Author:** [@catflea12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catflea12)\ **Replies:** 235\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-for-our-illustrious-president/824355 "2020-06-02T18:26:49Z")
I was calling him Agent Orange, then Cadet Bone Spurs. Flaming asshole lasted awhile, then what someone here called him, the orange shit-gibbon. Now I have evolved into Donald J Thump, the giant toe-head, because his hea… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=49) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=51)