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**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/managing-politics-in-fq/1019496 "2025-06-14T05:40:01Z")
FQ Moderator @Chronos has just posted this sticky reminder: Let me say up front I do NOT dispute the intent behind this reminder. Let me also say up front that I have been guilty of doing the bad thing he mentions much … --- ## [Midterm predictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midterm-predictions/1019589)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midterm-predictions/1019589 "2025-06-14T05:28:21Z")
I’ve been an absolute pessimist about the future of the US, for this reason – the current administration has done so much illegal stuff that there’s no way they can allow themselves to lose power. I don’t know exactly h… --- ## [Trump now wants to use military force to take California](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-now-wants-to-use-military-force-to-take-california/1019341)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-now-wants-to-use-military-force-to-take-california/1019341 "2025-06-14T03:53:51Z")
Parody title, actual story. So the President activated National Guard troops without the Governor’s request or approval. And the Sec Def is threatening to send in Marines. Where are all our “Second Amendment protect… --- ## [When time appears to slow down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-time-appears-to-slow-down/1019542)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-time-appears-to-slow-down/1019542 "2025-06-14T01:51:36Z")
I have been a mechanic most of my life on both vehicles and machinery. I learned very early on not to be intimidated by a piece of high speed production equipment. If I watch it long enough and watch enough cycles I will… --- ## [Why all the push for Jobs Building Submarines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-push-for-jobs-building-submarines/1000964)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-push-for-jobs-building-submarines/1000964 "2025-06-14T01:05:33Z")
Lately I’ve been seeing a LOT of television advertisements telling people to get into the career of building submarines. I don’t recall ever seeing anything like it before. Not only that, but my email every day has a li… --- ## [A Jazz Age Lawn Party. In our era? MARVELOUS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-jazz-age-lawn-party-in-our-era-marvelous/1019524)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-jazz-age-lawn-party-in-our-era-marvelous/1019524 "2025-06-13T23:17:48Z")
My God! How I envy the people who can attend this! Can you imagine anything more delightful than sailing from Manhattan, and heading for an uninhabited island filled with the ghostly remnants of a deserted army base; … --- ## [POTUS sends 2,000 National Guard troops to L.A. to handle ICE protests - 6/7/2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potus-sends-2-000-national-guard-troops-to-l-a-to-handle-ice-protests-6-7-2025/1019320)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potus-sends-2-000-national-guard-troops-to-l-a-to-handle-ice-protests-6-7-2025/1019320 "2025-06-13T23:18:16Z")
The extent of these protests, and any outright rioting and damage, of course depends on the news source as of now. Are there any Dopers in the L.A. area who can tell us more? I did consider posting this in the Politics… --- ## [Why does Israel conduct airstrikes in the middle east rather than using rockets and missiles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-israel-conduct-airstrikes-in-the-middle-east-rather-than-using-rockets-and-missiles/1017079)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-israel-conduct-airstrikes-in-the-middle-east-rather-than-using-rockets-and-missiles/1017079 "2025-06-13T23:08:31Z")
Israel sent figher jets to bomb a nuclear power plant in Iraq in the 1980s, and they did the same thing in syria in the 2000s, they sent fighter jets to strike a nuclear power plant there too. My question is why would I… --- ## [Help me solve a food delivery mystery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-solve-a-food-delivery-mystery/1019397)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-solve-a-food-delivery-mystery/1019397 "2025-06-13T22:24:28Z")
Here is the situation. The other day I ordered some dim sum delivered. It was about 80 degrees outside and it sat outside my door for up to 30 minutes because I was waiting for double dash. The food included an order of … --- ## [Car Gurus: Intermittent Engine Trouble](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-intermittent-engine-trouble/1019085)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-intermittent-engine-trouble/1019085 "2025-06-13T22:16:24Z")
My 2015 Ford Focus Hatchback (2.0 L Engine, I think) has an intermittent issue where the car won’t start. Starter solenoid doesn’t even click. Battery was 6 years old and just changed with brand new battery two days ago.… --- ## [Mr. Blue Sky (song)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-blue-sky-song/1019497)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-blue-sky-song/1019497 "2025-06-13T21:45:32Z")
TIL that (supposedly) that the heavily vocoded message at the end of the song Mr. Blue Sky doesn’t say “Mr. Blue Sky-y” but instead, “Please turn me over”. Being instructions at the end of side 3 to flip the disc over t… --- ## [So what are the best strategy games for an iPad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-the-best-strategy-games-for-an-ipad/1019303)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-the-best-strategy-games-for-an-ipad/1019303 "2025-06-13T20:59:53Z")
…aside from so called “Deck building” games? (I dislike them.) I guess I may get FTL and Into the Breach but I’ve played them a zillion times. Looking for some new experiences. --- ## [Elder Scrolls: Oblivion question on NPC deaths](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elder-scrolls-oblivion-question-on-npc-deaths/1019600)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elder-scrolls-oblivion-question-on-npc-deaths/1019600 "2025-06-13T20:52:17Z")
I’m thinking of getting Oblivion Remastered for my Steam Deck. There’s one problem in particular that the original had, however, and I’m wondering if this Remastered edition has done anything to fix it. Named NPCs coul… --- ## [How Big is the Civil Disorder in Los Angeles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-the-civil-disorder-in-los-angeles/1019366)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-the-civil-disorder-in-los-angeles/1019366 "2025-06-13T20:03:29Z")
I would have preferred to post this in FQ, but I suppose there is no Richter Scale for rioting. I have glanced at the New York Times and other standard sources. But frankly I am not sure who to trust. So how big of a de… --- ## [Salmon on the barbie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salmon-on-the-barbie/1019441)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salmon-on-the-barbie/1019441 "2025-06-13T18:58:03Z")
When we eat fish, it’s usually wild-caught salmon (preferably with the skin on). Salmon doesn’t need a lot of help. Some kosher salt is fine. Or maybe kosher salt, fresh rosemary sprigs, and lemon slices. Or kosher s… --- ## [full gas tank welding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/full-gas-tank-welding/30239)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/full-gas-tank-welding/30239 "2025-06-13T17:33:13Z")
There is a leak in the gas tank of my truck. I asked my neighbor where I could by a new one. He told me to take the gas tank off, turn it upside down and run a hose from a car exhaust into the tank for fifteen minutes o… --- ## [Can I redeem a stock certificate that is 60+ years old and the company they belonged to has since been bought out by another company?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-redeem-a-stock-certificate-that-is-60-years-old-and-the-company-they-belonged-to-has-since-been-bought-out-by-another-company/1017888)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-redeem-a-stock-certificate-that-is-60-years-old-and-the-company-they-belonged-to-has-since-been-bought-out-by-another-company/1017888 "2025-06-13T17:28:09Z")
I happened to come into possession of some stock certificates issued in 1964 (part of an estate…they are mine now). Actual paper ones that are kinda ornate. I researched the company and it merged with another company in… --- ## [Transferring app data from one phone to another](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transferring-app-data-from-one-phone-to-another/1019479)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transferring-app-data-from-one-phone-to-another/1019479 "2025-06-13T15:53:48Z")
I am going to be getting a new cell phone soon. I have app (games mostly) that I want to save my progress to my new phone. Last time I did this it was hit or miss depending on the app itself with a few failures. Given… --- ## [Uranium found in the new Chimney Hollow Dam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uranium-found-in-the-new-chimney-hollow-dam/1019499)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uranium-found-in-the-new-chimney-hollow-dam/1019499 "2025-06-13T15:51:55Z")
It will be interesting to see how this plays out. The rocks they have been using to build the new dam contain uranium. The dam officials admit that “long term ingestion” is a concern. --- ## [Renting out home: Any advantage to running it through an LLC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renting-out-home-any-advantage-to-running-it-through-an-llc/1019396)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renting-out-home-any-advantage-to-running-it-through-an-llc/1019396 "2025-06-13T15:18:34Z")
We may be moving for a year or two. We’re looking into renting out our house while we’re gone. Is there any advantage to running the rental business through an LLC? we are in NY state we have a mortgage on the house we… --- ## [Do You honk your horn when you see people you know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-honk-your-horn-when-you-see-people-you-know/380237)
**Author:** [@Emilio\_Lizardo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emilio_Lizardo)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-honk-your-horn-when-you-see-people-you-know/380237 "2025-06-13T14:38:22Z")
So I’ve noticed that there is a distinct subset of people who honk their car horns as a greeting when they pass by people they know. I almost never use my horn, unless another driver is doing somthing particularly egreg… --- ## [Hypoallergenic CPAP mask?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypoallergenic-cpap-mask/1019587)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypoallergenic-cpap-mask/1019587 "2025-06-13T14:32:39Z")
Does anyone here have experience with hypoallergenic CPAP masks? My last two soft latex masks give me gin blossoms that would make Ted Kennedy blush! What should I be looking for? --- ## [Do you have a spirit? What is it? How do you know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-spirit-what-is-it-how-do-you-know/988245)
**Author:** [@Clu-Me-In](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clu-Me-In)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-spirit-what-is-it-how-do-you-know/988245 "2025-06-13T12:46:30Z")
Most of us believe we have a “Spirit,” but do we ever wonder where our spirit comes from and if it is a young, old or dateless spirit? How do we know we have a Spirit? --- ## [Equations with No Solution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equations-with-no-solution/1019330)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equations-with-no-solution/1019330 "2025-06-13T11:53:45Z")
Let us consider the equation 5x – 5x = 5 where 5 is a real number and x is a variable for any real number. If we are asked to solve the equation for x we end up with the equation 0 = 5 which is false. Therefore, we con… --- ## [Actors you’ll always watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-ll-always-watch/1019254)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-ll-always-watch/1019254 "2025-06-13T06:45:11Z")
Continuing the discussion from Movies you've seen recently (Part 2): Do you have an actor who is so compelling to you that you’ll always watch a movie they’re in, simply because of that actor? For me, it’s Jackie Chan.… --- ## [The Trade Deficit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trade-deficit/1019482)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trade-deficit/1019482 "2025-06-13T03:03:26Z")
For my entire life, I’ve heard the term trade deficit to reflect a situation where my country imports more things than it exports. The country has, for seemingly ever, identified this as a problem to be tackled in one wa… --- ## [Troops sent to Los Angeles-Housing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/troops-sent-to-los-angeles-housing/1019406)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/troops-sent-to-los-angeles-housing/1019406 "2025-06-13T02:50:25Z")
All the troops sent to Los Angeles by the President- Where are they staying? Are there empty barracks in decent shape for them to hole up in nearby? Where are they eating? Where is all the support staff coming from? --- ## [Pithy signs/phrases for Saturday's protest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pithy-signs-phrases-for-saturdays-protest/1019555)
**Author:** [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pithy-signs-phrases-for-saturdays-protest/1019555 "2025-06-13T01:57:52Z")
I’ve got my “Armed Liberal” t-shirt. F-Elon and the Felon is good? Let’s make this interesting! --- ## [Summer McIntosh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-mcintosh/1019506)
**Author:** [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-mcintosh/1019506 "2025-06-13T00:55:40Z")
Summer McIntosh has just had an incredible meet at the Canadian Trials: 400 Free - World Record 800 Free - 3rd fastest time in history, 0.95 seconds off WR 200 IM - World Record 200 Fly - 2nd fastest time in history, 0… --- ## [What happens when they run out of SS numbers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-they-run-out-of-ss-numbers/1019311)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-they-run-out-of-ss-numbers/1019311 "2025-06-13T00:47:24Z")
There are only a billion 9 digit numbers. Since there are 350,000,000 Americans nearly all with SSNs and likely another couple hundred million deceased, it is predictable that at some time in this century, they will hav… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=297&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=299&state=tracking)