# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=88 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 89 --- ## [200 idiotic ACLU staffers are trying to destroy this invaluable organization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/200-idiotic-aclu-staffers-are-trying-to-destroy-this-invaluable-organization/798452)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/200-idiotic-aclu-staffers-are-trying-to-destroy-this-invaluable-organization/798452 "2017-10-13T04:05:26Z")
I heard about this on a New York Times podcast, and became livid, just beside myself. This goes completely against one of my most deeply felt beliefs, the central importance of protecting even the most odious speech. B… --- ## [24% say country headed in right direction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-say-country-headed-in-right-direction/798145)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-say-country-headed-in-right-direction/798145 "2017-10-10T01:09:35Z")
The AP just announced the results of a poll today. The poll was conducted by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. I think the poll results are pretty stark and show that Americans aren’t blind or deaf to w… --- ## [Non-sensical, "profound" quotes, I pit thee.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-sensical-profound-quotes-i-pit-thee/245586)
**Author:** [@Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_You_Big_Red_Fire_Engine)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-sensical-profound-quotes-i-pit-thee/245586 "2017-10-08T23:39:04Z")
Just because you say something that no-one understands, including you, does not necessarily make it profound. This includes all the “famous” quotes that people just go ‘hmmmm’ at but have no idea what it means, but then… --- ## [Renew my Faith in my Fellow Man -- Bump Stocks sell out in Gun Stores](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renew-my-faith-in-my-fellow-man-bump-stocks-sell-out-in-gun-stores/798034)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renew-my-faith-in-my-fellow-man-bump-stocks-sell-out-in-gun-stores/798034 "2017-10-07T21:54:46Z")
Gotta get 'em all, before they get outlawed. Because you need a bump stock to … well, to utterly anhilate and liquefy deer, I guess. --- ## [Is doorhinge dumber than a doorknob?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-doorhinge-dumber-than-a-doorknob/689536)
**Author:** [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-doorhinge-dumber-than-a-doorknob/689536 "2017-10-07T20:22:22Z")
I vote “YES”. The dude is a fucking moron. Kind of like Adaher without the talent. Seriously, doorhinge, do you really think that repeating stupid phrases over and over will help prove your point? Examples: Great NJ La… --- ## [Court Packing: An Idea Whose Time Has Come Around Again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-packing-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-around-again/797916)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-packing-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-around-again/797916 "2017-10-07T05:52:42Z")
People are worried that if one more Supreme Court vacancy comes up during Trump’s term, it could solidify a fascist majority on the Court for decades to come. But how worried do we really need to be? The next time the D… --- ## [Apparently, it's okay for Republicans to be gun victims (Vegas massacre).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-its-okay-for-republicans-to-be-gun-victims-vegas-massacre/797860)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-its-okay-for-republicans-to-be-gun-victims-vegas-massacre/797860 "2017-10-06T02:43:19Z")
CBS fires vice president who said Vegas victims didn’t deserve sympathy because country music fans ‘often are Republican’. What an utter idiot. I’m glad CBS fired her. --- ## [BLM shuts down ACLU Free Speech event](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blm-shuts-down-aclu-free-speech-event/797994)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blm-shuts-down-aclu-free-speech-event/797994 "2017-10-05T18:31:01Z")
Says “liberalism is White Supremacy” --- ## [I got an official warning because I may have insulted Forrest Gump - PC gone mad.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-official-warning-because-i-may-have-insulted-forrest-gump-pc-gone-mad/797910)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-official-warning-because-i-may-have-insulted-forrest-gump-pc-gone-mad/797910 "2017-10-04T04:11:24Z")
I know that many people don’t believe that many people are just flat-out, batshit insane. That is not a good working assumption and it happens on the Left, Right, Top, Down and every other contortion that you can imagine… --- ## [Ask the Left-Wing Alt-Right Prick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-left-wing-alt-right-prick/797383)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-left-wing-alt-right-prick/797383 "2017-10-03T17:18:41Z")
So, despite being just slightly right of west a lot of my views seem to be alt-right. Ask me whatever you want - if you want. Here are some starting points: I think everyone should be treated equally regardless sex,… --- ## [It's a Pretty Lame Protest if No One Gets Upset](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-pretty-lame-protest-if-no-one-gets-upset/797186)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-pretty-lame-protest-if-no-one-gets-upset/797186 "2017-10-03T02:20:13Z")
This is largely in response to the latest brou-ha-ha over professional sports players not standing during the US nation anthem. Look, I get that some people are not happy about that - that’s the point. As the title say… --- ## [September Mini-Rants (Can't Even Be Bothered)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/september-mini-rants-cant-even-be-bothered/795239)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/september-mini-rants-cant-even-be-bothered/795239 "2017-10-02T14:56:23Z")
…to come up with a “clever” thread title, that is. Got a mini-rant, though. kaylsmom often cannot finish her dinner, whether I cooked it, or whether we got it from a restaurant. So, there’s often a box or two of leftove… --- ## [I pit a Starbucks barista](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-a-starbucks-barista/796780)
**Author:** [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-a-starbucks-barista/796780 "2017-10-02T06:54:58Z")
As if my day job wasn’t enough, I’ve signed a contract to write a technical book in five months. The workload would break a normal man, but because I have no social life, I stand a good chance of succeeding. My mind ten… --- ## [Ask the conservative asshole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-conservative-asshole/797299)
**Author:** [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Replies:** 441\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2017, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-conservative-asshole/797299 "2017-10-01T14:34:04Z")
Given a few recent threads…well…apparently I am an asshole… Ask me a question. And I’ll answer. But given that ANY given topic could turn in a shit storm of debate…well, I don’t have time for that… But ask a reasonabl… --- ## [U.S. Consulate General denies stem cell donor, afraid she might stay here.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-consulate-general-denies-stem-cell-donor-afraid-she-might-stay-here/797062)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-consulate-general-denies-stem-cell-donor-afraid-she-might-stay-here/797062 "2017-09-30T18:33:17Z")
Short version: Vietnamese-American woman needs stem cell donor; sister in Vietnam is perfect match; U.S. Consulate denies her medical visa three times because they don’t think there’s enough evidence to prove that she w… --- ## [Librarian rejects books donated by First Lady](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/librarian-rejects-books-donated-by-first-lady/797548)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/librarian-rejects-books-donated-by-first-lady/797548 "2017-09-30T15:23:11Z")
Can’t even do something nice now-a-days… :rolleyes: Story here: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/librarian-explains-why-she-rejected-books-donated-by-melania-trump/ar-AAszTty?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp Dick Move, if y… --- ## [DOJ demands Facebook information from 'anti-administration activists'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-demands-facebook-information-from-anti-administration-activists/797603)
**Author:** [@Zetetic\_Skeptic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zetetic_Skeptic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-demands-facebook-information-from-anti-administration-activists/797603 "2017-09-30T11:33:42Z")
CNN article I guess it doesn’t matter who is in control of the executive branch of government. Seems like they all feel they have the right to use police power to intimidate dissenting opinion. As much as I disagree w… --- ## [The Most Indecipherable Dopers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-indecipherable-dopers/788470)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-indecipherable-dopers/788470 "2017-09-29T13:54:23Z")
Having been on this messageboard for a few years now, certain patterns become evident. One such pattern is that certain posters, for whatever reason, post in decidedly incomprehensible styles. This thread is just for s… --- ## [American Red Cross, get stuffed. (Admittedly Weak)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-red-cross-get-stuffed-admittedly-weak/797428)
**Author:** [@mlees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mlees)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-red-cross-get-stuffed-admittedly-weak/797428 "2017-09-28T23:19:30Z")
I have given money in the past to charities, and I have ended up becoming (apparently) a permanent entry on their mailing and telephone solicitation lists (and I suspect that they also sold my info to other organizations… --- ## [damn you internet mother goat felchers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-internet-mother-goat-felchers/797234)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-internet-mother-goat-felchers/797234 "2017-09-28T13:15:11Z")
OK my latest rant is thus : I have an 7 year old nephew and hes pretty great at using the internet and computers and is a you tube addict Well one of his favorite you tube people got him into playing this site called… --- ## [I pit ridiculous prices on art frames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-ridiculous-prices-on-art-frames/796826)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-ridiculous-prices-on-art-frames/796826 "2017-09-28T08:18:59Z")
I know, first world problems… Still, this is not one I was prepared for. I thought I was prepared for it but I wasn’t. I knew art frames can be expensive so when I saw a 50% off frame sale at my local Blick’s art supp… --- ## [I pit my asshole neighbors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-asshole-neighbors/797108)
**Author:** [@Debillw3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Debillw3)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-asshole-neighbors/797108 "2017-09-27T18:41:49Z")
Listen, assholes. The block party permit that you filed with the city says that the non-removable barriers would be placed AFTER my house. Just because you decided to close off the other half of the street (and use a tr… --- ## [Who hires these camera people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-hires-these-camera-people/797295)
**Author:** [@Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Channing_Idaho_Banks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-hires-these-camera-people/797295 "2017-09-27T00:05:08Z")
This is a rant. Your job is to operate the camera. Make sure it is on and aimed at the subject. Get the person who is talking in focus. That’s about it. Why are so many live interviews focused on the background and not… --- ## [Damn you to hell, Varicella Zoster!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-to-hell-varicella-zoster/796708)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-to-hell-varicella-zoster/796708 "2017-09-26T16:41:00Z")
I got the shingles vaccine a couple of months ago, so of course now I have shingles because that’s just how my life goes. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow, so I don’t have an official diagnoses, but it’s sh… --- ## [Screw You, Washington State Department of Licensing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-you-washington-state-department-of-licensing/796822)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-you-washington-state-department-of-licensing/796822 "2017-09-25T03:21:18Z")
This if effing ridiculous! My wife has decided to start taking classes at the local community college. It’s not costing us anything because she’s disabled and qualifies for a lot of financial assistance. But she discove… --- ## [Google Guy - Hey Y'all KKK Has Cool Titles!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-guy-hey-yall-kkk-has-cool-titles/796943)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-guy-hey-yall-kkk-has-cool-titles/796943 "2017-09-25T02:15:46Z")
You may all remember James Damore, who was summarily dismissed from Google this year after writing a controversial memo about Google’s hiring practices and internal policies on women. If you were thinking he’d take his … --- ## [Finally had my credit card stolen, took long enough.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-had-my-credit-card-stolen-took-long-enough/797001)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-had-my-credit-card-stolen-took-long-enough/797001 "2017-09-24T22:15:49Z")
I get up this morning at 6, and check on the bank account like I always do, and found that I had ordered a subscription to some weight loss MLM for $1,200. While I could stand to lose a few pounds these days, I was prett… --- ## [I pit headphone manufacturers...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-headphone-manufacturers/796738)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-headphone-manufacturers/796738 "2017-09-24T18:23:55Z")
…that can’t figure out how to make a plug that won’t snap off when it’s in an airplane seat’s headphone jack. I expect that with the free ones the airline gives me, but not with a $30 pair. --- ## [lines in a post that make you go hmmm or WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lines-in-a-post-that-make-you-go-hmmm-or-wtf/796680)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lines-in-a-post-that-make-you-go-hmmm-or-wtf/796680 "2017-09-22T17:14:27Z")
Ok I’m not naming names or threads explicity but have you ever had a line or two in a thread that surprised you ? Ive been here for years off and on and I know mostly what to expect from most posters by their name an… --- ## [Untuck This, Assface](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/untuck-this-assface/796861)
**Author:** [@irae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irae)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/untuck-this-assface/796861 "2017-09-21T22:15:07Z")
I can’t be the only one who’s irritated by Untuckit Guy, whose problem is that he can’t find a shirt that looks good untucked? Who’s so proud of his solution, a slightly shorter shirt, that he produced a 2nd, weirdly de… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=87) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=89)