# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1074 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1075 --- ## [How are you preparing for the coming fascist authoritarian regime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-you-preparing-for-the-coming-fascist-authoritarian-regime/966426)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 386\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-you-preparing-for-the-coming-fascist-authoritarian-regime/966426 "2022-06-27T01:18:50Z")
So we are approaching a midterm election two years after barely unseating a would be dictator from the presidency and the Democratic Party has made seemingly no effort to persuade the public that it can’t be allowed to h… --- ## [I'm Back from My Vacation WITH TRUMPISTS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-back-from-my-vacation-with-trumpists/964235)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-back-from-my-vacation-with-trumpists/964235 "2022-06-27T01:01:30Z")
I’m back from my vacation visiting my aunt and uncle…and it was the best vacation I’ve had in years. I could’ve spent the whole vacation just lazing about on their deck and I would’ve been happy. There’s the mountain v… --- ## [Shadowrun returns Xbox camera question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadowrun-returns-xbox-camera-question/966915)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadowrun-returns-xbox-camera-question/966915 "2022-06-27T00:24:30Z")
Is there a setting that I missed that has the camera follow /go ahead of you a bit? right now it’s set up where if I walk to the edge of a screen I have to move the camera manually so I could see where I’m going/what’s… --- ## [Mailing address or telephone number: most reliable for contact?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mailing-address-or-telephone-number-most-reliable-for-contact/966615)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mailing-address-or-telephone-number-most-reliable-for-contact/966615 "2022-06-27T00:21:13Z")
There was a time not so long ago that a person’s mailing address was considered the most reliable way to reach them. That was because prior to 2000 people physically moved less often than their telephone number changed. … --- ## [Aftermath of the Jiff peanut butter recall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aftermath-of-the-jiff-peanut-butter-recall/966419)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aftermath-of-the-jiff-peanut-butter-recall/966419 "2022-06-26T23:47:18Z")
I went to replace the jar of Jiff I threw out. Aside from the micro brands and store branded peanut butter there was nothing but wall to wall Skippy for sale. Their sales staff must be going nuts! --- ## [Has a pizza place ever provided it's drivers with a car instead of just using the employees own provided car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-pizza-place-ever-provided-its-drivers-with-a-car-instead-of-just-using-the-employees-own-provided-car/966722)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-pizza-place-ever-provided-its-drivers-with-a-car-instead-of-just-using-the-employees-own-provided-car/966722 "2022-06-26T22:41:26Z")
I know it’s almost always expected for someone applying to be a pizza delivery driver provide his own vehicle, but I’m wondering if ever (either early on or on a chain by chain basis) has there ever been a vehicle the pi… --- ## [What jeans are these?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-jeans-are-these/966828)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-jeans-are-these/966828 "2022-06-26T22:35:10Z")
The top photo of this article of the jeans with the golden buttons: This isn’t a very good article by the way, but I tried to google image search the photo, and it’s clearly being used as a kind of stock photo in a bu… --- ## [Bill Penzey flips out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-penzey-flips-out/958018)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-penzey-flips-out/958018 "2022-06-26T22:22:45Z")
Bill’s always been a little weird, but this time I think he’s been snorting his spices a bit too much. Hope it doesn’t hurt business too much - Penzeys is my main spice supplier. --- ## [Canada and the United States: Constitutional mirror images](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-and-the-united-states-constitutional-mirror-images/966804)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-and-the-united-states-constitutional-mirror-images/966804 "2022-06-26T21:06:24Z")
The news in the past two days from south of the border is definitely interesting, and highlights that Canada and US are constitutional mirror images: US: Guns are good! and let’s do everything we can to ban abortions! … --- ## [Car buying scene-Oceans 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buying-scene-oceans-11/735208)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buying-scene-oceans-11/735208 "2022-06-26T20:31:18Z")
I found the car buying scene in Oceans 11 totally bizarre; I saw some good humor in it, but, I couldn’t quite get the point of Billy Ten Denim’s actions. He was always looking away, and seemed like he didn’t care abou… --- ## [The value of Trump's endorsements (in GOP primaries)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-value-of-trumps-endorsements-in-gop-primaries/964620)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-value-of-trumps-endorsements-in-gop-primaries/964620 "2022-06-26T19:57:27Z")
This has been vastly overstated. To the greatest extent, by Trump himself, in keeping with his general worldview about anything relating to himself, but also by the media. In particular, this takes the form of looking a… --- ## [Favorite painter for decorating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-painter-for-decorating/966727)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-painter-for-decorating/966727 "2022-06-26T18:25:37Z")
I just moved into a house for the first time and I am looking for inspiration of decorating. I found this thread and it has given me lots of inspiration. The reason I am creating this thread is because I am wondering w… --- ## [Can mods make an abortion tag for threads like the one for Ukraine war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-mods-make-an-abortion-tag-for-threads-like-the-one-for-ukraine-war/966899)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-mods-make-an-abortion-tag-for-threads-like-the-one-for-ukraine-war/966899 "2022-06-26T16:47:50Z")
The abortion threads are proliferating and I’m having trouble finding some. Could the mods make a sorting tag for abortion threads, like the one for Ukraine war? Thanks. --- ## [Mass shooting outside gay bar in Oslo, Norway the night between 24-25 June](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-outside-gay-bar-in-oslo-norway-the-night-between-24-25-june/966839)
**Author:** [@Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Norse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-outside-gay-bar-in-oslo-norway-the-night-between-24-25-june/966839 "2022-06-26T15:46:37Z")
Two people killed, 21 wounded. About 10 of them seriously. Today’s Pride parade in Oslo was canceled for security concerns, but there was a spontaneous unofficial parade. The shooting is being investigated as a terrori… --- ## [Effective, massive, unprecedented civil disobedience in protest of SC re Roe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effective-massive-unprecedented-civil-disobedience-in-protest-of-sc-re-roe/966888)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effective-massive-unprecedented-civil-disobedience-in-protest-of-sc-re-roe/966888 "2022-06-26T15:31:55Z")
While I share the frustration of all the people turning out to demonstrate against SCOTUS, the only effect that has on the white-supremacist minority is to please them and amuse them. What would be the most effective for… --- ## [Different styles of roundabouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-styles-of-roundabouts/966569)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-styles-of-roundabouts/966569 "2022-06-26T14:33:26Z")
I’ve seen mention here and there about continental roundabouts and British roundabouts. Continental meaning those in Europe, of course. US roundabouts are apparently very similar to continental. Now I’m very familiar wi… --- ## [Mr Smashy suspended until Jul 1, 2022 5:04 pm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-smashy-suspended-until-jul-1-2022-5-04-pm/966891)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-smashy-suspended-until-jul-1-2022-5-04-pm/966891 "2022-06-26T14:09:42Z")
If your only purpose in coming here is to stir up shit, you’ll be banned next time you try it. You are welcomed to return after the suspension and participate while following our rules. The posts that set this in mot… --- ## [Is there an answer to the out-of-context talking-point in an online debate that "there's been more Covid deaths under Biden"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-answer-to-the-out-of-context-talking-point-in-an-online-debate-that-theres-been-more-covid-deaths-under-biden/966723)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-answer-to-the-out-of-context-talking-point-in-an-online-debate-that-theres-been-more-covid-deaths-under-biden/966723 "2022-06-26T11:47:11Z")
I’m beat down and tired. I don’t care if you wanna shift this thread to a better subforum (I don’t have the energy to dress it up as a worthy Pit opening thread, so I won’t even pretend that it belongs there). But if the… --- ## [Older boy makes sure his younger classmate gets home safely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-boy-makes-sure-his-younger-classmate-gets-home-safely/966859)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-boy-makes-sure-his-younger-classmate-gets-home-safely/966859 "2022-06-26T11:26:48Z")
There’s so much negative news these days. I wanted to post something that reaffirms the good things that often go unnoticed. It’s a simple story. Older sister forgot to pickup her sibling from school. It’s not shown but… --- ## [Help a newbie with the Telegram app](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-newbie-with-the-telegram-app/966621)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-newbie-with-the-telegram-app/966621 "2022-06-26T09:10:20Z")
I try to avoid unnecessary junk and apps on my computer, as most are merely distractions and annoying, not to mention increase the items I have to monitor for security purposes. But recently a web site op who I trust po… --- ## [If the Equal Rights Amendment were passed today, what would change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-equal-rights-amendment-were-passed-today-what-would-change/966879)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-equal-rights-amendment-were-passed-today-what-would-change/966879 "2022-06-26T05:20:38Z")
The Equal Rights Amendment, as you probably recall, explicitly recognized equal rights for women and men. Despite a spirited campaign in the 1970s, it was never ratified. Since then, equal rights regardless of sex have … --- ## [The teaching of Texan superiority in schools](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-teaching-of-texan-superiority-in-schools/966808)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-teaching-of-texan-superiority-in-schools/966808 "2022-06-26T04:31:17Z")
This is one of the Texas Republican platform proposals, and I am wondering what is meant by it. Superior to other states? Other countries? Superior in what way? --- ## [Whence Pluto's moon "Charon"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-plutos-moon-charon/966638)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-plutos-moon-charon/966638 "2022-06-26T03:54:05Z")
Back in the day science fiction writers fixed upon the name Persephone for any moon that might eventually be discovered circling Pluto. But it was not to be- we got Charon. How did Persephone lose out? --- ## [Who ordered Attorney General Elliot Richardson and acting Attorney General William Ruckelshaus to fire special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox during the "Saturday Night Massacre" in October 1973?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-ordered-attorney-general-elliot-richardson-and-acting-attorney-general-william-ruckelshaus-to-fire-special-watergate-prosecutor-archibald-cox-during-the-saturday-night-massacre-in-october-1973/966737)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-ordered-attorney-general-elliot-richardson-and-acting-attorney-general-william-ruckelshaus-to-fire-special-watergate-prosecutor-archibald-cox-during-the-saturday-night-massacre-in-october-1973/966737 "2022-06-26T03:40:50Z")
Who ordered Attorney General Elliot Richardson and acting Attorney General William Ruckelshaus to fire special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox during the “Saturday Night Massacre” in October 1973? Wikipedia says it… --- ## [Android phone screen displays but is unresponsive, can't shut down phone; are there any short term workarounds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-phone-screen-displays-but-is-unresponsive-cant-shut-down-phone-are-there-any-short-term-workarounds/966660)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-phone-screen-displays-but-is-unresponsive-cant-shut-down-phone-are-there-any-short-term-workarounds/966660 "2022-06-26T03:25:22Z")
At some point during the day, the touchscreen response on my Android phone failed. Or more precisely, most of the screen became noticeably darker (though still displaying everything) and stopped responding to touch. Som… --- ## [Battlebots '21](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlebots-21/939368)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlebots-21/939368 "2022-06-26T03:22:38Z")
So, anything going on in reality TV right now? American Ninja Warrior? Dancing With The Stars? America’s Got Talent? Masterchef? That other Masterchef? Is World of Dance even a thing anymore? So it’s just American Idol? … --- ## [Is there any way (besides $ to lobbyists) I can help people hurt by Roe v Wade overturn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-besides-to-lobbyists-i-can-help-people-hurt-by-roe-v-wade-overturn/966811)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-besides-to-lobbyists-i-can-help-people-hurt-by-roe-v-wade-overturn/966811 "2022-06-26T01:32:57Z")
For years I have said, and I meant it, that when my kid was grown and it wouldn’t be inconsiderate of my family obligations, I would gladly help people get the abortions they need, even if it meant personal risk. In othe… --- ## [Jail money return](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jail-money-return/966735)
**Author:** [@Rack-a-Bones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rack-a-Bones)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jail-money-return/966735 "2022-06-26T01:08:16Z")
I don’t really want to get into the details other than I ended up in a jail in California. I had about $1,500 in cash after some Casino winnings. The sheriff’s officers of Placer County took the $1,500. Then gave it back… --- ## [Plea deal for Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plea-deal-for-trump/966070)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plea-deal-for-trump/966070 "2022-06-26T01:15:30Z")
If he is headed to trial they may offer him a reduced sentence if he agrees to not run again for any office. I assume that would be a legal plea deal. Doubt he takes that it but he might. Also I doubt he ever ge… --- ## ["Odd sized food containers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-sized-food-containers/966777)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-sized-food-containers/966777 "2022-06-26T00:57:39Z")
Do you have thoughts as to why certain food products are packaged in the size containers they are? I guess a part of me sort of expects food to be packaged in “whole” multiples of units - either Imperial or metric. A g… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1073) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1075)