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**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-gos-socialist-embraces-obamacare/920590 "2020-09-15T23:09:34Z")
Our president is a socialist. His latest executive order calls for a policy that is explicitly called socialism by conservative groups. The order would require “Medicare to pay the same price for prescription drugs as… --- ## [Coming back when 0-3 in best of 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-back-when-0-3-in-best-of-7/919903)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-back-when-0-3-in-best-of-7/919903 "2020-09-15T22:56:00Z")
The Milwaukee Bucks, the #1 seed in the NBA is down 3-0 and has been written off by the announcers since “no team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in the NBA playoffs”. This is a surprising result, no? Usually if … --- ## [What are the lessons of James Bond movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-lessons-of-james-bond-movies/920276)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-lessons-of-james-bond-movies/920276 "2020-09-15T22:40:31Z")
One of these movies was on TV a few days ago. Of course, they are outdated, similar, interesting, ridiculous. But they have vital lessons to impart. What are they? If you are a super villain, locate your lair in Eu… --- ## [Campaign Funds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/campaign-funds/920719)
**Author:** [@Ptolomy57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ptolomy57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/campaign-funds/920719 "2020-09-15T22:38:43Z")
When the General Election is over, what happens to any surplus campaign funds? If they are retained in the candidate’s coffers, I assume the same laws that apply to proper use as during the election itself? Or, do these … --- ## [Looking for a word or phrase for this posting style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-word-or-phrase-for-this-posting-style/920592)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-word-or-phrase-for-this-posting-style/920592 "2020-09-15T22:38:31Z")
This is a phenomenon I encounter here and at other message boards. The topic doesn’t matter, it is the tone I am trying to capture in a word or phrase. It is where the writer makes a statement that is just their opinion … --- ## [Kate & Anna McGarrigle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-anna-mcgarrigle/920730)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-anna-mcgarrigle/920730 "2020-09-15T22:27:36Z")
I just discovered Matapedia. I can’t get enough of it. Anybody else around here know it/them? (now I’m going back to Harlan) --- ## [New Hampshire Voter Goes Topless After Her Anti-Trump Shirt Is Banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-voter-goes-topless-after-her-anti-trump-shirt-is-banned/920253)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-voter-goes-topless-after-her-anti-trump-shirt-is-banned/920253 "2020-09-15T22:26:16Z")
This looks very much like a publicity stunt, but I concede that I could also see a frustrated voter doing this Things like this never happen when 'm voting. --- ## [We're expecting a baby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-expecting-a-baby/851541)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-expecting-a-baby/851541 "2020-09-15T21:59:43Z")
This will be our first. Gonna be this summer (due date in early summer). I’m extremely excited! I know it will change everything, but that’s okay. I’ve always wanted to be a dad. No idea if/how this COVID thing will… --- ## [Seismologists are also calling the period of lockdown The Great Seismic Quiet Period](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seismologists-are-also-calling-the-period-of-lockdown-the-great-seismic-quiet-period/920728)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seismologists-are-also-calling-the-period-of-lockdown-the-great-seismic-quiet-period/920728 "2020-09-15T21:58:47Z")
Bit of a MPSIMS this but I’ve been reading about how the reduction of human activity during the worst of the COVID crisis has affected seismology. I found it interesting so here it is: https://science.sciencemag.org/con… --- ## [The Mandalorian series on Disney+ (spoilers as it airs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mandalorian-series-on-disney-spoilers-as-it-airs/842670)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 307\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mandalorian-series-on-disney-spoilers-as-it-airs/842670 "2020-09-15T21:35:45Z")
Disney dropped a new trailer for The Mandalorian, featuring even more narration from the greatest narrator ever, Werner Herzog. I appreciated the continued misuse of “parsec”. If the writing is on the same level as the … --- ## [Coconut Delight OREO Fudge Creams . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coconut-delight-oreo-fudge-creams/686177)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coconut-delight-oreo-fudge-creams/686177 "2020-09-15T20:57:13Z")
Seriously not as good as they sounded. A profound disappointment. :frowning: --- ## [The Most Wild Rock Stars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-wild-rock-stars/920587)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-wild-rock-stars/920587 "2020-09-15T20:34:42Z")
Jim Morrison and Keith Moon are a few that come to mind… I’ve read many times how Jim would do daring things at school, climbing on top of buildings, railways, anything to get attention… Keith Moon is rumored to have eit… --- ## [DirecTV, AT&T etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/directv-at-t-etc/917017)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/directv-at-t-etc/917017 "2020-09-15T20:26:15Z")
Some months ago Mrs. L and I toyed with the idea of getting rid of it. We started on it when Costco had a 2 year deal and it was all well and good. That finished, prices shot up, and we started considering Sling, Hulu,… --- ## [Dog bones and keeping them busy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-bones-and-keeping-them-busy/920528)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-bones-and-keeping-them-busy/920528 "2020-09-15T20:16:00Z")
We bought some bones for our dog at the pet store. The marrow is removed and they are filled with something—flavors like bacon and cheese or peanut butter are common. I don’t know how they’re shelf stable but they’re s… --- ## [Where did my profile pic go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-my-profile-pic-go/920610)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-my-profile-pic-go/920610 "2020-09-15T20:14:44Z")
I’ve had the same profile pic since moving to the new site. I made no changes to my profile or anything, but my profile pic has disappeared. I still get the little number telling me how many people have replied to my pos… --- ## [How does a blind person know when they're done wiping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-blind-person-know-when-theyre-done-wiping/920204)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-blind-person-know-when-theyre-done-wiping/920204 "2020-09-15T19:27:20Z")
Hello Everyone, Question circulating work today is how does a blind person know when they’re done wiping after having a bowel movement? I realize that it was said in jest, but I’m actually curious now. This seems lik… --- ## [What are these (woodworking?) clamps for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-woodworking-clamps-for/920710)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-woodworking-clamps-for/920710 "2020-09-15T18:37:20Z")
I bought a bunch of clamps on craigslist. Most of them are C clamps or F clamps or bar clamps. Stuff that I understand. And then, there’s these ones. What are they for? … --- ## [COVID vs.The Stand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-vs-the-stand/920355)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-vs-the-stand/920355 "2020-09-15T18:01:32Z")
Mods, move if you think this is more IMHO. Really wasn’t sure of where to put it. I’m a Steven King fan. But does anyone else feel like COVID is sort of like the Stand? Just moving much slower. COVID by King would be a… --- ## [About Presidential Pardons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-presidential-pardons/920712)
**Author:** [@Ptolomy57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ptolomy57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-presidential-pardons/920712 "2020-09-15T17:29:04Z")
In this thread Can Congress override a presidential pardon? - The Straight Dope regarding the question of Presidential pardons, it is mentioned how Ford pardoned Nixon: Yet, how could Ford pardon Nixon who was not yet fo… --- ## [Debunk, if possible: Trump is fine, Fauci also downplayed CV into March](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debunk-if-possible-trump-is-fine-fauci-also-downplayed-cv-into-march/920305)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debunk-if-possible-trump-is-fine-fauci-also-downplayed-cv-into-march/920305 "2020-09-15T17:28:32Z")
I see that the current conservative argument being made even in the Washington Post is that quotes from Dr. Fauci show that he was saying that the USA had little to fear from CV, and we’d done enough, and it was going to… --- ## [Kindle users - do you do the family sharing thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-users-do-you-do-the-family-sharing-thing/920692)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-users-do-you-do-the-family-sharing-thing/920692 "2020-09-15T17:21:44Z")
I would like to buy Kindle books for my granddaughter. She does not have a Kindle, but I know you can download the app and read on any device. I’ve set up a Family Library, and added her as a child. I’ve put some books … --- ## [Washing Machines: Agitator vs Impellor--Which is Better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washing-machines-agitator-vs-impellor-which-is-better/919318)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washing-machines-agitator-vs-impellor-which-is-better/919318 "2020-09-15T16:14:48Z")
Any thoughts? --- ## [How long will a 12v lead battery run a laptop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-a-12v-lead-battery-run-a-laptop/920441)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-a-12v-lead-battery-run-a-laptop/920441 "2020-09-15T16:13:09Z")
I’m considering a solar system to work on the road with my laptop. THe laptop is rated at 65 watts. I know 12v lead acid batteries come in many flavors, but lets just pick a more or less standard 44Ah, 720Amp battery. H… --- ## [Satellite Radio Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satellite-radio-question/920527)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satellite-radio-question/920527 "2020-09-15T15:48:01Z")
I like satellite radio. But every weekend, they stop broadcasting a few channels repeating the message it is unavailable “due to a live sporting event”. But I never hear a sporting event, just a repeated message about … --- ## [Reanimated posters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reanimated-posters/920651)
**Author:** [@mikecurtis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mikecurtis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reanimated-posters/920651 "2020-09-15T15:13:02Z")
We seem to have a lot of people coming back to the board lately. I wonder if discourse (or the admins) sent out an email notification to all the posters who didn’t immediately make the jump, to let them know of the move. … --- ## [Richard ramirez the night stalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-ramirez-the-night-stalker/920625)
**Author:** [@breakneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/breakneck)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-ramirez-the-night-stalker/920625 "2020-09-15T15:06:20Z")
Is it true serial killer Richard Ramirez got married while in prison was allowed to have sex with his new wife and had a child with her ? how can this be true and happen is this punishment for taking multiple lives ? --- ## [Is it time to start planning for 4 more years of Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-to-start-planning-for-4-more-years-of-trump/919468)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-to-start-planning-for-4-more-years-of-trump/919468 "2020-09-15T15:01:28Z")
What are we going to do? Another impeachment attempt? This is like a nightmare. I just watched Biden flub through a speech, and the polls are looking worse. I’m worried. --- ## [Mulan (2020)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mulan-2020/919879)
**Author:** [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mulan-2020/919879 "2020-09-15T14:44:05Z")
I’ve just watched Mulan on Disney+. I’d already been aware that it was not following the beats of the animated film of the same name from 1998, and that was just fine with me. I’ve seen a few of the Disney live-action … --- ## [TV Casino Commercial. “This is not a gambling website.” Huh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-casino-commercial-this-is-not-a-gambling-website-huh/920071)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-casino-commercial-this-is-not-a-gambling-website-huh/920071 "2020-09-15T14:30:01Z")
There are quite a few TV commercials showing “VIPs” in suits gambling in a virtual casino. What’s the deal with the fine print? “Free play only”. “This is not a gambling website.” The impression is everything but. W… --- ## [Today is 9/11, it's been 19 years since the attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-9-11-its-been-19-years-since-the-attack/920346)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-9-11-its-been-19-years-since-the-attack/920346 "2020-09-15T14:27:56Z")
2,977 people died 19 years ago. Plus many of the responders have died of related illness since then. :worried: The years have gone by so quickly. Life has never been completely normal since 9/11. 2020 has been the worst… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1715) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1717)