# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=54 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 55 --- ## [Trump VS the covid 19 Coronavirus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-the-covid-19-coronavirus/849622)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-the-covid-19-coronavirus/849622 "2020-03-23T14:14:56Z")
Is it possible that the effects of this pandemic will dominate our collective memories in 10 or 20 years while the catastrophic 4 years of the Trump presidency will be mostly forgotten? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatal… --- ## [Monica Lewinski, slut or victim ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monica-lewinski-slut-or-victim/849022)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monica-lewinski-slut-or-victim/849022 "2020-03-23T10:55:58Z")
I just heard a couple of CNN commentators discussing Bill’s comment on the affair to be released in some up coming documentary. It was questioned (tweeted) by someone as to what has Bill Clinton done to make things right… --- ## [Trump's bungling of Covid-19 -- worse than Reagan's on AIDS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-bungling-of-covid-19-worse-than-reagans-on-aids/849717)
**Author:** [@Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_T-Bonham.net)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-bungling-of-covid-19-worse-than-reagans-on-aids/849717 "2020-03-22T01:58:49Z")
Two recent Republican Presidents have grossly failed to deal with global pandemic diseases: Reagan with AIDS and now Trump with Covid-19. Which is worse? I’mleaning to say Trump’s response is worse, because his firing … --- ## [resolved - I will no longer hate Trump supporters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-i-will-no-longer-hate-trump-supporters/848715)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-i-will-no-longer-hate-trump-supporters/848715 "2020-03-22T01:10:46Z")
I saw a clip of Trump at a rally rambling on in his idiotic rambling way and I saw his MAGA-hat-wearing-morons cheering on every word as it they were coming from the mountaintop and as usual I wanted to shout at the scre… --- ## [LAZombie: A pitting.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazombie-a-pitting/849902)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazombie-a-pitting/849902 "2020-03-21T19:02:35Z")
Imagine my surprise. There has been to date no pit thread dedicated to our resident conspiracy loon, Trump apologist, and all around twat - LAZombie. I realize, this pitting is a short walk from this latest gem by a man… --- ## [Virtual Care Anywhere, Please Get Fucked with a Rusty Saw](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-care-anywhere-please-get-fucked-with-a-rusty-saw/849857)
**Author:** [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-care-anywhere-please-get-fucked-with-a-rusty-saw/849857 "2020-03-20T19:03:13Z")
Warning: medium-long and ranty. My temp has been creeping up. It’s only 98.8 — which is a tad warm for me — but it was 98.1 three days ago, and the trend disturbs me. So I checked the emails I’ve been getting from my pr… --- ## [We're in the midst of a global pandemic, and some people are still acting like disgusting hogs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-in-the-midst-of-a-global-pandemic-and-some-people-are-still-acting-like-disgusting-hogs/849907)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-in-the-midst-of-a-global-pandemic-and-some-people-are-still-acting-like-disgusting-hogs/849907 "2020-03-20T17:43:49Z")
I was at a local pharmacy today, waiting my turn in line to check out. I was pleased that they are encouraging proper social distancing by using tape on the floor to show people how much distance they should keep from ea… --- ## [CORVID-19 research delayed due to Trump ban on fetal tissue research](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corvid-19-research-delayed-due-to-trump-ban-on-fetal-tissue-research/849849)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corvid-19-research-delayed-due-to-trump-ban-on-fetal-tissue-research/849849 "2020-03-20T17:14:55Z")
Story here Throw another log on the woodpile of the Trump Party doing everything possible to make this situation worse. --- ## [Any Libertarians still on the board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-libertarians-still-on-the-board/849537)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-libertarians-still-on-the-board/849537 "2020-03-20T14:22:39Z")
Now that we’re seeing the government being drowned in the bathtub, I wanted to check in. What do y’all think of this coronavirus stuff? Is the response going about how you expected? Everything is going pretty peachy, wo… --- ## [Michigan Attorney General accuses Menard's of raising prices on cleaning supplies.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-attorney-general-accuses-menards-of-raising-prices-on-cleaning-supplies/849704)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-attorney-general-accuses-menards-of-raising-prices-on-cleaning-supplies/849704 "2020-03-18T13:57:42Z")
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent Menard’s a cease and desist letter on Tuesday alleging the company improperly raised prices on face masks, bleach and other products. https://www.abc12.com/content/news/Attorne… --- ## [I will never use Travelocity again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-never-use-travelocity-again/849556)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-never-use-travelocity-again/849556 "2020-03-17T22:18:56Z")
I know airlines and whatnot are busy, but oh my God. I was to fly to California on the 19th; obviously that is a high risk move now. So I figured I’d ask to change it - I don’t want a refund, I just figure I’ll kick it… --- ## [Marcus Flavius, you are a piece of shit.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marcus-flavius-you-are-a-piece-of-shit/849638)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marcus-flavius-you-are-a-piece-of-shit/849638 "2020-03-17T15:20:00Z")
That’s it. I don’t tend toward the long, poetic strings of invective that characterize many pittings–just: you are a piece of shit. --- ## [ASGuy - Disabled folks are bad, amirite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asguy-disabled-folks-are-bad-amirite/849446)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asguy-disabled-folks-are-bad-amirite/849446 "2020-03-15T15:32:47Z")
\*\*ASGuy \*\*has posted an extremely empathetic and reasonable view of accommodating disabled Americans during an election. Voting is a right. The ADA is federal law. Obviously, you have been \*extremely \*inconvenienced by… --- ## [At a high level, Individual-ONE's policies are fine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-a-high-level-individual-ones-policies-are-fine/849457)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-a-high-level-individual-ones-policies-are-fine/849457 "2020-03-15T03:22:50Z")
I was kind of taken aback by I mean, yes they are — \*\*\*if you are fucking insane \*\*\*. What the hell is wrong with you, Sage Rat? Have you not been paying attention to his overarching policies? His goal is to destroy t… --- ## [Runners and exercise clothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runners-and-exercise-clothing/838557)
**Author:** [@Labor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labor)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runners-and-exercise-clothing/838557 "2020-03-14T06:40:43Z")
Perhaps this isn’t BBQ Pit stuff stuff, this is probably the most bland, pitiful rant ever. I am a regular runner. I get out there on the streets, paths and trails, exercising, trying to stay healthy and fit. I live in … --- ## [Woody Allen Is A Scumbag (rant)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woody-allen-is-a-scumbag-rant/204489)
**Author:** [@Isabelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isabelle)\ **Replies:** 430\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woody-allen-is-a-scumbag-rant/204489 "2020-03-12T18:34:39Z")
This is old news but I am heavily involved in adoption issues and the rights of birthmothers on a daily basis and with Woody Allen back in the news with his latest movie I just had to rant. And yes I am a Christian and … --- ## [" It is polite fiction that we consider adopted children to be equal to biological children. "](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-polite-fiction-that-we-consider-adopted-children-to-be-equal-to-biological-children/849282)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-polite-fiction-that-we-consider-adopted-children-to-be-equal-to-biological-children/849282 "2020-03-12T02:17:05Z")
A direct quote from AlTraina in this Pit Thread I put that idea right up there with the rah-rah Christian who told me the children my sister’s wife had and my sister adopted are not my nieces, and their taking in a dyin… --- ## [I pit the South](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-south/848725)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-south/848725 "2020-03-11T19:22:31Z")
I’m from the South. The southwestern corner of Virginia, near the Tennesse, West Virgina, North Carolina borders. Near my hometown that stupid boogaloo movement has some followers. Fucking paranoid idiots who think they … --- ## [Fuck "progressives" and the system for not respecting Jay Inslee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-progressives-and-the-system-for-not-respecting-jay-inslee/848989)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-progressives-and-the-system-for-not-respecting-jay-inslee/848989 "2020-03-08T23:21:12Z")
Seriously, Andrew Yang? Marianne Williamson? Tulsi Gabbard? No offense, but Mayor Pete? Over Jay Inslee? An environmentalist, a solid governor of an entire state that includes not just urban Seattle but also rural rabid… --- ## [Kone (the elevator company) deserves a bad rap on the internet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kone-the-elevator-company-deserves-a-bad-rap-on-the-internet/848836)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kone-the-elevator-company-deserves-a-bad-rap-on-the-internet/848836 "2020-03-05T23:00:39Z")
TLDR: Our local elevator company is shitty. I just want to vent and to put something out there on the internet that maybe someone researching their elevator options will find. Most major companies have a pretty good han… --- ## [Leticia Stauch - Accused Child Killer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leticia-stauch-accused-child-killer/848869)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leticia-stauch-accused-child-killer/848869 "2020-03-03T15:14:30Z")
I hereby pit this waste of space. I know, I know, innocent until proven guilty. If you aren’t already aware, she is the stepmother of a 12 year old boy who went missing in Colorado. A neighbor’s security camera caught h… --- ## [Leap Year? More like CREEP Year! February minirants.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leap-year-more-like-creep-year-february-minirants/847325)
**Author:** [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leap-year-more-like-creep-year-february-minirants/847325 "2020-03-02T14:24:27Z")
What’s the deal with a flaky Google Minihome Hub that won’t consistently shut up when I tell it to? I was getting used to having a voice activated web-radio/alarm clock, but now when it feels like, it hears me say “Hey … --- ## [Republicans are ALWAYS the REAL victims! :rolleyes:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-are-always-the-real-victims-rolleyes/823506)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-are-always-the-real-victims-rolleyes/823506 "2020-02-29T15:47:53Z")
I’m getting sick of this shit, so I’m starting a thread to post examples of Republicans using this ploy. Here’s the first entry, from New Hampshire. Yeah, she did nothing… nothing except learn a new language and cultu… --- ## [George Zimmerman - In the news again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-zimmerman-in-the-news-again/694480)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 1508\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-zimmerman-in-the-news-again/694480 "2020-02-26T18:58:40Z")
George Zimmerman’s made the news again What a swell guy. --- ## ["You just need to speak up" isn't always helpful advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-just-need-to-speak-up-isnt-always-helpful-advice/848327)
**Author:** [@Ace309](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace309)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-just-need-to-speak-up-isnt-always-helpful-advice/848327 "2020-02-25T20:46:09Z")
Sorry this is a bit disconnected. It’s sort of layers on layers. Over the past week, I’ve been struggling with feelings of shame and inadequacy over something stupid.\[sup\]1\[/sup\] I’ve tried to talk to some people about… --- ## [Shodan, HurricaneDitka, and George Zimmerman: Three Racist Peas in a Racist Pod](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shodan-hurricaneditka-and-george-zimmerman-three-racist-peas-in-a-racist-pod/825691)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shodan-hurricaneditka-and-george-zimmerman-three-racist-peas-in-a-racist-pod/825691 "2020-02-25T17:05:36Z")
In a recent thread,inspired by manson1972’s controversial thread, I made the mistake of bringing up George Zimmerman. Boy, did that bring the racists out of the woodwork… Shodan, you get to go first. You really need to … --- ## [Fuck the Plymouth Rock vandal(s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-plymouth-rock-vandal-s/848099)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-plymouth-rock-vandal-s/848099 "2020-02-24T20:22:21Z")
2 minute video from CBS News here CNN article here with photos This, pisses me off. Like, what the fuck? Why the fuck isn’t there 24 hour camera surveillance of the Rock? And why is it that I already know that the p… --- ## [Flyer pings the bigot radar.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flyer-pings-the-bigot-radar/804725)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flyer-pings-the-bigot-radar/804725 "2020-02-24T00:28:51Z")
I’ve never taken note of Flyer before. But here are two recent hits on the bigot radar: Admires Moore Hates fags Good to know. --- ## [Declanium is a sorry excuse for a mother.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/declanium-is-a-sorry-excuse-for-a-mother/847539)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 576\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/declanium-is-a-sorry-excuse-for-a-mother/847539 "2020-02-22T02:24:05Z")
Seriously Declanium, you are one miserable human being. link I can’t very well summarize it, because there’s too much “WTF?” going in that thread. Basically it’s: “My sons smoke weed so now I’m disowning them”. I t… --- ## [Let's keep sneering at "Bernie bros", it worked so well last time.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-keep-sneering-at-bernie-bros-it-worked-so-well-last-time/847524)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 503\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-keep-sneering-at-bernie-bros-it-worked-so-well-last-time/847524 "2020-02-20T17:15:48Z")
Was it worth it? Getting Trump as president for the last 4 years so that you could sneer at some people who wanted a different candidate than you? It must’ve been, because here you are doing the exact same thing 4 years… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=53) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=55)