# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=2 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Billionaires, CEOs, "corporations", and capitalism- Are things really different, or is it propaganda?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billionaires-ceos-corporations-and-capitalism-are-things-really-different-or-is-it-propaganda/1034073)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 355\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billionaires-ceos-corporations-and-capitalism-are-things-really-different-or-is-it-propaganda/1034073 "2026-11-13T03:42:59Z")
So around here, on Reddit, and elsewhere online, there seems to be a persistent refrain about the current state of things, and how it’s generally due to four things that are huge problems. Namely, billionaires, CEOs, “c… --- ## [Clues by Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clues-by-sam/1030350)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 227\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clues-by-sam/1030350 "2026-11-13T03:38:51Z")
Is anyone else playing this? I tried it yesterday, and returned today. It’s a little logic puzzle, with 20 people in a grid, and clues like, “Anna is one of 3 criminals in column A”. You need to determine who is a cr… --- ## [Six-letter words - change zero to two letters make a new word (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-make-a-new-word-part-2/1005756)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2630\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-make-a-new-word-part-2/1005756 "2026-11-13T03:25:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from Six-letter words - change zero to two letters make a new word (Part 1) - #10000 by Ignatz. Previous discussions: Six-letter words - change zero to two letters make a new word (Part 1) --- ## [Godzilla Minus Zero - open spoilers after OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godzilla-minus-zero-open-spoilers-after-op/1034527)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godzilla-minus-zero-open-spoilers-after-op/1034527 "2026-11-13T03:24:03Z")
Continuing the discussion from Godzilla Minus One - coming to US theaters on December 1 2023: Now that the sequel to the first Godzilla movie to win an Oscar is out, I figured it deserves its own thread. Saw an early s… --- ## [Why did the blue wave happen? (Citations for your post required.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-blue-wave-happen-citations-for-your-post-required/1034744)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-blue-wave-happen-citations-for-your-post-required/1034744 "2026-11-13T03:13:21Z")
We’ve had a lot of discussion of the horse-race and of specific results. My question is slightly different: why? The obvious answer, no matter who you are, is that “Democrats adopted positions I like, and Republicans ad… --- ## [The New 2027 Congress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-2027-congress/1034394)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-2027-congress/1034394 "2026-11-13T03:02:43Z")
Let’s get to it! Projections, priorities, questions, concerns…with a farewell wave to Susan Collins… :waving\_hand:t4: My first questions, who will be Speaker of the House? Senate majority leader? --- ## [Should homeowners insurance cost this much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-homeowners-insurance-cost-this-much/1008534)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-homeowners-insurance-cost-this-much/1008534 "2026-11-13T02:58:51Z")
3BR, 1BA ranch home with a basement, ~1100 square feet, approximate value of $155,000. In a small town of about 600 people, but I’m on a city street with neighbors on all sides. I’m on city water and electricity, the fir… --- ## [Seven-letter words - change zero to two letters to make a new word (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-to-make-a-new-word-part-2/995860)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3658\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-letter-words-change-zero-to-two-letters-to-make-a-new-word-part-2/995860 "2026-11-13T02:40:31Z")
Continuing the discussion from Seven-letter words - change zero to two letters to make a new word (Part 1) - #10000 by chiliwillybing. Previous discussions: Seven-letter words - change zero to two letters to make a ne… --- ## [Schadenfreude in Mississippi (Senate election)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schadenfreude-in-mississippi-senate-election/1034927)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schadenfreude-in-mississippi-senate-election/1034927 "2026-11-13T02:34:35Z")
Now that that election has been called, there is a delicious example of Schadenfreude. In 2022 Biden nominated Scott Colom for a judgeship in northern Mississippi. This was supported by Senator Roger Wicker, the current … --- ## [Stacy Keach RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stacy-keach-rip/1034827)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stacy-keach-rip/1034827 "2026-11-13T01:50:04Z")
Stacy Keach died “after a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure” according to his wife. He had a good, long run as an actor. I really liked how he played his roles. Who didn’t laug… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - November 2026 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-november-2026-edition/1034276)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-november-2026-edition/1034276 "2026-11-13T01:47:14Z")
Well here we are , staring at the end of 2026.What a year! For me, the bestpart was watching Europeans and Australians discover the fabulousness of American convenience stores! Many, many videos were watched and cheered … --- ## [Starship development and progress \[previous title: Will Musk's starship reach orbit this year?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starship-development-and-progress-previous-title-will-musks-starship-reach-orbit-this-year/967583)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 1680\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starship-development-and-progress-previous-title-will-musks-starship-reach-orbit-this-year/967583 "2026-11-13T01:42:00Z")
There was a flurry of activity last year when the upper stage was being tested. And then… nothing much. Of course there was a lot of 'FAA regulatory ‘stuff’, but it seems that’s been at least somewhat sorted. Has he r… --- ## [Self-treatment story (UTI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-treatment-story-uti/1034928)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-treatment-story-uti/1034928 "2026-11-13T01:40:43Z")
I know you are all going to advise me to see my physician. Great advice if I had one. I had an excellent one from 1980-2020 but he retired during the pandemic. The way Quebec medicare works is that a patient cannot choos… --- ## [Senate races 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senate-races-2026/1013534)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 1700\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senate-races-2026/1013534 "2026-11-13T01:31:04Z")
Didn’t see a thread, but forgive me if there’s one already. The first major news from an incumbent: Gary Peters (D-MI) won’t seek reelection in 2026. He’s a two term Senator who led the Senate Dems election efforts in t… --- ## [MortSahlFan's Foot Injury: Any Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortsahlfans-foot-injury-any-advice/1034922)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortsahlfans-foot-injury-any-advice/1034922 "2026-11-13T01:09:59Z")
In another thread MortSahlFan has mentioned a serious foot injury problem he has had for the last six months and I thought I would reference it in case anyone who didn’t look at that thread has any advice: My left f… --- ## [Trump gonna sit down on 60 minutes. 11-8](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-gonna-sit-down-on-60-minutes-11-8/1034680)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-gonna-sit-down-on-60-minutes-11-8/1034680 "2026-11-13T01:08:15Z")
Who’s gonna watch? Will you report what you see? I can’t bring myself to record it. And I record that show every week. It’s off the auto DVR now. --- ## [MLB off-season & Hot Stove 2026-2027](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-off-season-hot-stove-2026-2027/1033516)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-off-season-hot-stove-2026-2027/1033516 "2026-11-13T01:05:23Z")
I figured we could use a companion thread to the Play-Off thread. I wanted to reply to off-season stuff for the Red Sox. The biggest issue for Boston is Sonny Grey is likely to walk away. They don’t have enough starter… --- ## [Wichita, KS 10/17/26: Woman drives vehicle through soccer complex, at least 2 dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wichita-ks-10-17-26-woman-drives-vehicle-through-soccer-complex-at-least-2-dead/1033931)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wichita-ks-10-17-26-woman-drives-vehicle-through-soccer-complex-at-least-2-dead/1033931 "2026-11-13T00:51:46Z")
The woman was 34 years old and had 2 kids in the car, and I’m personally thinking she had some kind of medical episode, most likely a seizure. I hope so, anyway. --- ## [USA Election Watch 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 1149\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377 "2026-11-13T00:49:16Z")
This thread is to discuss the results of today’s midterm elections as they are announced and things related to it like turnout, polling and what’s happening at polling places. This is not for political debates about the … --- ## [Isn't all of the objection to AI just straight-up Luddite-ism and "normal growing pains" for a new technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-all-of-the-objection-to-ai-just-straight-up-luddite-ism-and-normal-growing-pains-for-a-new-technology/1034709)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-all-of-the-objection-to-ai-just-straight-up-luddite-ism-and-normal-growing-pains-for-a-new-technology/1034709 "2026-11-13T00:48:34Z")
You’d be hard-pressed to name any major invention that didn’t come with complaints or worry over how it would put existing jobs out of business. The invention of the car made horse-drawn carriages obsolete. The invention… --- ## [Just how effective can OTC anti-inflammatories be for joint pain & strains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-effective-can-otc-anti-inflammatories-be-for-joint-pain-strains/1028790)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-effective-can-otc-anti-inflammatories-be-for-joint-pain-strains/1028790 "2026-11-13T00:47:15Z")
This post is about some surprising results I’ve gotten recently from a combo good ol’ naproxen (store-brand Aleve) and ibuprofen (store-brand Advil). I want to see if others have had similar experiences. About a month a… --- ## [What's For Dinner Tonight: Episode 2021 – A New Hope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 5083\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015 "2026-11-13T00:44:56Z")
Tonight, dinner at Casa Needscoffee will be: -Victory Inside-Out Eggrolls in a Bowl -Inauguration Asparagus sautéed with garlic -Winning White Wine toast -and a big serving of calmness for a change. Hope this doesn’… --- ## [Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens - Progressives vs Centrists, gloves-off discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abdul-el-sayed-vs-haley-stevens-progressives-vs-centrists-gloves-off-discussion/1034371)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abdul-el-sayed-vs-haley-stevens-progressives-vs-centrists-gloves-off-discussion/1034371 "2026-11-13T00:41:56Z")
Perhaps unusual for a Pit thread, I’m not starting this out of any special animus for one of the named parties in the OP. Rather, I’m starting this thread as a release valve for a few varieties of arguments that seem pro… --- ## [Fess up... Have you used AI deliberately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fess-up-have-you-used-ai-deliberately/1004124)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fess-up-have-you-used-ai-deliberately/1004124 "2026-11-13T00:41:31Z")
I’m talking about for work. I tested it a little bit to see if it could write a bit of Python code. I didn’t need the code or anything like it. But, bang, 9 seconds and it was done. I tested it and it was spot on. And … --- ## [Who's missing that you really want to see on the Board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-missing-that-you-really-want-to-see-on-the-board/914010)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 1250\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-missing-that-you-really-want-to-see-on-the-board/914010 "2026-11-13T00:37:04Z")
Title says it all. --- ## [Anthropeum - Daily game geolocating & dating art & artifacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthropeum-daily-game-geolocating-dating-art-artifacts/1034522)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthropeum-daily-game-geolocating-dating-art-artifacts/1034522 "2026-11-13T00:31:42Z")
Each day it gives you ten objects from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and challenges you to place their origin both on the globe and in time. You lose points the farther away from the correct place and time. It’s a wo… --- ## [TV Binge Watch (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-3/1026759)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1954\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-3/1026759 "2026-11-13T00:31:30Z")
Continuing the discussion from TV Binge Watch (Part 2) - #10000 by knoodler. Previous discussions: TV Binge Watch (Part 1) TV Binge Watch (Part 2) --- ## [Series you've recently watched, are now watching or have given up on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 9979\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108 "2026-11-13T00:18:26Z")
. . .and your opinions of same, if you will. We just finished the British series Scott and Bailey, a cop show that is very woman-centric. Takes place in Manchester, complete with the accents (so you may need subtitles).… --- ## [Is Fox News really all that bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-fox-news-really-all-that-bad/636625)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 2901\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-fox-news-really-all-that-bad/636625 "2026-11-13T00:17:45Z")
First off, I’m very liberal. Second off, I watch almost zero TV news. I catch it at my parents (not necessarily Fox), doctors’ offices, and times like that. I do see a bunch of clips all the time of Fox News programs su… --- ## [The Great Ongoing Aviation Thread (general and other) (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-aviation-thread-general-and-other-part-2/1030892)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 721\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-aviation-thread-general-and-other-part-2/1030892 "2026-11-13T00:13:22Z")
Continuing the discussion from The Great Ongoing Aviation Thread (general and other) (Part 1) - #10002 by Johnny\_L.A. Previous discussions: The Great Ongoing Aviation Thread (general and other) (Part 1) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=3)