# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1700 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1701 --- ## [Future of the American left?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-of-the-american-left/921441)
**Author:** [@razordance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/razordance)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-of-the-american-left/921441 "2020-09-30T14:52:56Z")
It’s feeling its oats now like at no time since the Vietnam War ended. Bernie won’t be POTUS, but he has put together a mass-based left-progressive movement such as America has not seen for decades. The Congressional P… --- ## [FIFA World Cup Question: How much did the winning 1954 German team take home after beating Hungary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-question-how-much-did-the-winning-1954-german-team-take-home-after-beating-hungary/921588)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-question-how-much-did-the-winning-1954-german-team-take-home-after-beating-hungary/921588 "2020-09-30T14:35:56Z")
FIFA World Cup Question: How much did the winning 1954 German team take home after beating Hungary (3-2). I haven’t found anything online. Was there even a payout? --- ## [Question about Jazz Improvising](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-jazz-improvising/921367)
**Author:** [@yearofglad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yearofglad)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-jazz-improvising/921367 "2020-09-30T14:01:38Z")
So I’m trying to learn to improvise on the piano and have some questions that are maybe more theory than anything, but I’m not sure. I have basically no “formal” musical training, so I might use the wrong terms here and … --- ## [Should Federal Agents be Forcibly removed from Liberal Cities as a first step?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-federal-agents-be-forcibly-removed-from-liberal-cities-as-a-first-step/915934)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-federal-agents-be-forcibly-removed-from-liberal-cities-as-a-first-step/915934 "2020-09-30T13:44:18Z")
poll I’ve been reading and participating in a great number of threads about the coming election, and the events going on in Portland, Chicago and elsewhere. Several threads have also discussed what will happen in the ev… --- ## [How's your book club going?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-your-book-club-going/921819)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-your-book-club-going/921819 "2020-09-30T13:42:41Z")
I’m not in a book club, but my wife is in 2, and both of them are struggling in light of COVID. One of them was meeting outdoors in warmer weather, but a couple of members dropped, and I don’t know what they’ll do over … --- ## [How the fast is looking with nothing to do tomorrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-fast-is-looking-with-nothing-to-do-tomorrow/921690)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-fast-is-looking-with-nothing-to-do-tomorrow/921690 "2020-09-30T12:32:35Z")
My shul is not holding services, except on zoom. I am not looking forward to the day tomorrow. Going to services has always made the day pass quickly, and I actually sort of like Yom Kippur. I have bad feelings about log… --- ## [Bands that spawned copycats but moved on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-spawned-copycats-but-moved-on/921540)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-spawned-copycats-but-moved-on/921540 "2020-09-30T08:46:50Z")
I’ve been trying to think of bands and artists that caused others to copy their style and sound but who themselves moved on to sound different. The only band I can think of is Radiohead. --- ## [Are you embarrassed when you talk to your cat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-embarrassed-when-you-talk-to-your-cat/921379)
**Author:** [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-embarrassed-when-you-talk-to-your-cat/921379 "2020-09-30T06:04:29Z")
Are you embarrassed when you talk to your cat? …or your dog, or hamster, or Tasmanian devil, or sea slug… Admit it, you speak to your pet(s) in a silly voice, don’t you? Of course you do! Everyone does. Well, I certai… --- ## [A question for Cat people::](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-cat-people/921607)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-cat-people/921607 "2020-09-30T05:31:08Z")
In a perfect world and you got a new Cat, what is your new Cats name? Mine would be -Mandoo. I can’t say I invented it. I heard it on TV. It made me laugh so hard. I like, like it. --- ## [Are factory-fresh foods better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-factory-fresh-foods-better/919840)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-factory-fresh-foods-better/919840 "2020-09-30T04:08:35Z")
Products like cereal, cookies or crackers sold in stores are usually designed to stay fresh for a long time. Since freshly baked things are always better than the next day, I’m wondering if cereal or other factory foods… --- ## [Having the courage of one’s convictions in tumultuous times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-the-courage-of-one-s-convictions-in-tumultuous-times/921432)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-the-courage-of-one-s-convictions-in-tumultuous-times/921432 "2020-09-30T03:22:11Z")
This is yet another thread inspired by the libertarian acquaintance who is upending his life and moving across the country because he fears civil war over the election no matter who wins, but I’ve been thinking about thi… --- ## [I Just Dropped My Phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-dropped-my-phone/921569)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-dropped-my-phone/921569 "2020-09-30T03:16:17Z")
A couple of feet, on a hard wooden floor. I thought I would always be careful not to drop my smartphone. But lo and behold, I just did. Guess I just have to be more careful in the future. Anyway, I didn’t crack the scre… --- ## [How to Get Rid of a Nine-foot Table in Brooklyn? (Seeking Advice)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-a-nine-foot-table-in-brooklyn-seeking-advice/921698)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-a-nine-foot-table-in-brooklyn-seeking-advice/921698 "2020-09-30T03:10:45Z")
Kayla has been living in a 4BR walk-up in Brooklyn since August 2019. Last July, two of her co-tenants declined to renew their leases and moved out, leaving behind a nine-foot long, nine-year old dining table and chairs … --- ## [RIP food reviewer Leonard Rodriguez](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-food-reviewer-leonard-rodriguez/831263)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-food-reviewer-leonard-rodriguez/831263 "2020-09-29T23:43:58Z")
Internet personality and perennial Greendale Community College student Leonard Rodrigues has died. --- ## [Any identical twins here? I have questions for you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-identical-twins-here-i-have-questions-for-you/921782)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-identical-twins-here-i-have-questions-for-you/921782 "2020-09-29T23:40:11Z")
I was thinking deep thoughts while watching the main event of last night’s WWE Clash of Champions PPV, in which Roman Reigns defended the Universal Championship against his cousin Jey Uso, whose identical twin, Jimmy, al… --- ## [Opt out of Social Security payroll tax?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opt-out-of-social-security-payroll-tax/921614)
**Author:** [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opt-out-of-social-security-payroll-tax/921614 "2020-09-29T23:28:21Z")
I’ll try to make this short. A friend was over a few nights ago and a political ad came on, don’t recall who (whom?) because they all run together to me. She’s on SSD from a bad surgery and it’s worried about benefit cu… --- ## [British Choreographer Gillian Lynne dead at 92](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-choreographer-gillian-lynne-dead-at-92/817186)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-choreographer-gillian-lynne-dead-at-92/817186 "2018-07-02T19:59:20Z")
Wikipedia here A massive lifetime of work. Top choreographer in the business. --- ## [What's the most damaging thing a lame duck president has ever done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-damaging-thing-a-lame-duck-president-has-ever-done/920475)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-damaging-thing-a-lame-duck-president-has-ever-done/920475 "2020-09-29T23:20:02Z")
One issue with the US election process is that the election is held in November, but the newly elected president - if the incumbent isn’t re-elected - doesn’t take office until the middle of the following January. This g… --- ## [What's Russian for "Trick or treat?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-russian-for-trick-or-treat/921839)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-russian-for-trick-or-treat/921839 "2020-09-29T23:01:26Z")
Next SpaceX launch scheduled for 2:40 Halloween morning. --- ## [Polly want a @#$% cracker, dammit!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polly-want-a-cracker-dammit/921827)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polly-want-a-cracker-dammit/921827 "2020-09-29T22:52:07Z")
A British Wildlife Park has received some very potty-mouthed parrots. They came from different sources, but had been in quarantine together. “We were a little concerned about the children.” What, that the birds would le… --- ## [Co-Founder of Blizzard Starting New Game Company](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-founder-of-blizzard-starting-new-game-company/921345)
**Author:** [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-founder-of-blizzard-starting-new-game-company/921345 "2020-09-29T22:33:47Z")
Fans of Blizzard properties will recognize the name Mike Morhaime. He “retired” from Activision Blizzard not long after that merger. And now he’s got a new company with some new studios staffed by Blizzard veterans. On… --- ## [Test Post- Intl Phonetic Alphabet in Discourse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-intl-phonetic-alphabet-in-discourse/921829)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-intl-phonetic-alphabet-in-discourse/921829 "2020-09-29T22:02:43Z")
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**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-for-one-welcome-our-new-zombie-mayor/921814 "2020-09-29T20:25:28Z")
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/28/europe/romania-mayor-dead-elected-intl/index.html This puts a new spin on the current thread about whether or not incumbents have an edge in elections. Apparently, it can be hard to unsea… --- ## [Ranked choice voting for president](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ranked-choice-voting-for-president/747465)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ranked-choice-voting-for-president/747465 "2020-09-29T20:23:59Z")
In my town, we elect our mayor with ranked-choice voting. We don’t bother with caucuses or primaries. I think it is a good thing. It alllows the election results to more closely match what the people want. It prevent… --- ## [All those jokes about swearing parrots? They had a point](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-those-jokes-about-swearing-parrots-they-had-a-point/921822)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-those-jokes-about-swearing-parrots-they-had-a-point/921822 "2020-09-29T19:42:10Z")
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/swearing-parrots-moved-park-scli-gbr-intl/index.html “Mummy, can we go see the parrots?” “No.” --- ## [The Dark Crystal (Netflix miniseries) spoiler tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dark-crystal-netflix-miniseries-spoiler-tags/839492)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dark-crystal-netflix-miniseries-spoiler-tags/839492 "2020-09-29T19:22:39Z")
Just started watching the new Netflix Dark Crystal, and within the first few minutes they have diverted from the movie in a fairly major way… I hope this gets explained quickly as it changes a fundamental concept of th… --- ## [Should Embezzlement From Employees Also Be a Crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-embezzlement-from-employees-also-be-a-crime/913534)
**Author:** [@Pantastic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pantastic)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-embezzlement-from-employees-also-be-a-crime/913534 "2020-09-29T18:26:04Z")
In the US (AFAIK it’s similar in other countries, but I’m primarily talking about US law) an employee using their position within a company to take money from the company to themselves is considered is considered a crimi… --- ## [Questions about the New York Times expose on Trump's tax returns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-the-new-york-times-expose-on-trumps-tax-returns/921765)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-the-new-york-times-expose-on-trumps-tax-returns/921765 "2020-09-29T18:20:22Z")
Does the NY Times public release of detailed information on Trump’s recent tax returns compromise or help D.A. Cyrus Vance’s case against Trump make the NY Times liable for law suits since Judge Victor Marrero of Fede… --- ## [Using fresh cut strawberries: need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-fresh-cut-strawberries-need-answer-fast/921672)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-fresh-cut-strawberries-need-answer-fast/921672 "2020-09-29T18:11:26Z")
I have some very nice strawberries that sat too long. Many have spots of bruise or mold, but i went through them and most and mostly sound. I want to cut out the bad parts and do something with the rest. I could just pu… --- ## [Binge Drinking and Empathy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/binge-drinking-and-empathy/920558)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/binge-drinking-and-empathy/920558 "2020-09-29T17:30:36Z")
This article suggests that binge drinking is likely to cause people to empathize less. Empathy is regarded as an aptitude that defines us as human beings. If binge drinking affects one’s ability to be empathetic, does it… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1699) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1701)