# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=437 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 438 --- ## [MS Word - Clean copy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-word-clean-copy/1010025)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-word-clean-copy/1010025 "2024-11-12T00:34:45Z")
I’ve written a document in MS Word and now want to send a clean copy out for a review. I don’t want previous versions of the document to be seen by the recipient. If I copy the entire document into a new MS Word blank,… --- ## [Non-Trump supporters: what’ll you personally do if he regains the presidency in 2025?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-trump-supporters-what-ll-you-personally-do-if-he-regains-the-presidency-in-2025/1005132)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-trump-supporters-what-ll-you-personally-do-if-he-regains-the-presidency-in-2025/1005132 "2024-11-11T23:11:55Z")
And I’m talking concrete action, not purely emotional responses. I asked this question a month before the 2020 election, but I figured I’d ask again now. I’m fascinated to see whether four more years of events involving… --- ## [Is this guy in every sci-fi fantasy movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-guy-in-every-sci-fi-fantasy-movie/1009982)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-guy-in-every-sci-fi-fantasy-movie/1009982 "2024-11-11T23:06:57Z")
There is always a guy with long platinum blonde hair where it’s perfectly straight and hanging down his back. Every. Movie, or am I imaging things (again)? --- ## [Anything good that President Biden can do in the last two months?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-good-that-president-biden-can-do-in-the-last-two-months/1009756)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-good-that-president-biden-can-do-in-the-last-two-months/1009756 "2024-11-11T22:16:34Z")
This looks like it’s a foregone conclusion as of 10:45pm Central time. Since the (D) “when they go low, we go high” obviously doesn’t work as well as the (R) “let’s fk stuff up and see what happens”, is there anything t… --- ## [FEMA employee fired after advising hurricane relief team not to visit Florida homes with Donald Trump signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fema-employee-fired-after-advising-hurricane-relief-team-not-to-visit-florida-homes-with-donald-trump-signs/1010086)
**Author:** [@BorealisCooper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BorealisCooper)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fema-employee-fired-after-advising-hurricane-relief-team-not-to-visit-florida-homes-with-donald-trump-signs/1010086 "2024-11-11T21:34:39Z")
Unconscionable in my opinion. There will be an investigation. What is your opinion ? https://www.nbcnews.com/news/fema-employee-fired-advising-disaster-relief-team-not-visit-homes-sign-rcna179472 --- ## [More (brief) thoughts on the election and divisions in America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-brief-thoughts-on-the-election-and-divisions-in-america/771762)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-brief-thoughts-on-the-election-and-divisions-in-america/771762 "2024-11-11T19:55:35Z")
This comes partly from a PM discussion I had with a couple of Dopers (who can feel free to identify themselves if they so choose) – some more thoughts that I want to share. I’m over my devastation and shock, but I am st… --- ## [A rational look at what Trump will/won't/can/can't do in his next term](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rational-look-at-what-trump-will-wont-can-cant-do-in-his-next-term/1009876)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rational-look-at-what-trump-will-wont-can-cant-do-in-his-next-term/1009876 "2024-11-11T19:54:03Z")
Right now I realize we are all feeling a mixture of panic and despair but I think it might be good to step back and think about what actual policy changes Trump will have the interest and ability to implement. First we… --- ## [Being “disowned” for your vote-Common? Rare? Has it happened before?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-disowned-for-your-vote-common-rare-has-it-happened-before/1010073)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-disowned-for-your-vote-common-rare-has-it-happened-before/1010073 "2024-11-11T19:43:48Z")
I’ve read and heard of several accounts (on TikTok and Reddit, so no cites, sorry) by people who simply cut ties with relatives who voted for Trump. Has this happened to you? Is it really common now? And has it happened … --- ## [Getting into Stanley Kubrick / films in general](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-into-stanley-kubrick-films-in-general/1009951)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-into-stanley-kubrick-films-in-general/1009951 "2024-11-11T19:40:21Z")
I have never been any kind of “film buff”, just a thumbs-up/thumbs-down guy with no sophistication at all. A couple of weeks ago my kids wanted to watch The Shining because the iconography is everywhere in their memes. … --- ## [Election Day Omnibus thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-day-omnibus-thread/1009683)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1396\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-day-omnibus-thread/1009683 "2024-11-11T19:25:27Z")
I know it’s a little bit early but I thought we could all use a laugh before Tuesday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAG37Kw1-aw This thread is for all things on Election Day Tuesday 11/5/24 Polling Results Going on… --- ## [Open letter to striking Boeing employees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-letter-to-striking-boeing-employees/1007714)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-letter-to-striking-boeing-employees/1007714 "2024-11-11T19:19:45Z")
The other day I left a post on a forum started by a striking Boeing employee. I must has struck a cord that twisted their panties into a really tight bunch. I have been banned from the forum. Some others started some hat… --- ## [Repair, replace, or recycle your older vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repair-replace-or-recycle-your-older-vehicle/1009983)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repair-replace-or-recycle-your-older-vehicle/1009983 "2024-11-11T18:28:26Z")
If you are like me, you’ll hold on to your car or truck as long as possible, till you’re faced with the decision - is it worth fixing, should I just trade it in, or should I sell it to a junk yard? I had an Aerostar that… --- ## [Remembrance Day - Thank You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remembrance-day-thank-you/925320)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remembrance-day-thank-you/925320 "2024-11-11T18:15:20Z")
A short thank you to all those who served their country with honour and bravely uphold our constitutional and democratic values. This Rememberance Day may be less social than others, but let us nonetheless remember thos… --- ## [The death of print journalism: RIP Star Ledger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-death-of-print-journalism-rip-star-ledger/1009515)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-death-of-print-journalism-rip-star-ledger/1009515 "2024-11-11T17:49:19Z")
New Jersey’ biggest newspaper will cease printing in February and become online only. Not included in the article is the fact that the entire editorial board is being let go. Online or not, it will cease to function as a… --- ## [TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tgi-fridays-files-for-bankruptcy/1009593)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tgi-fridays-files-for-bankruptcy/1009593 "2024-11-11T17:44:59Z")
The casual restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today (Saturday Nov 2), though it does not (yet) look like they are shutting down. Casual dining restaurants have been doing poorly in recent yea… --- ## [About wearing a ring with a design on it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-wearing-a-ring-with-a-design-on-it/1009953)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-wearing-a-ring-with-a-design-on-it/1009953 "2024-11-11T16:09:47Z")
Suppose you wear a ring that has a design on it, where there is a definite up and down orientation to the design. This design covers about 1/4 of the circumference of the ring, and the rest of the band is plain. Do you … --- ## [Europe is preparing to assume more leadership. Is the US getting left behind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europe-is-preparing-to-assume-more-leadership-is-the-us-getting-left-behind/1009980)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europe-is-preparing-to-assume-more-leadership-is-the-us-getting-left-behind/1009980 "2024-11-11T15:25:18Z")
I’m not surprised by European leaders reaction. It’s been too long since the US was a World Leader. Trump ran on a America First platform. A majority of American voters elected him. I understand Europe’s shock. They ha… --- ## [making frozen oven pizza better](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-frozen-oven-pizza-better/663643)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Downtown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Downtown)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-frozen-oven-pizza-better/663643 "2024-11-11T15:14:29Z")
Any suggestions for getting a better crust on your standard from-the-supermarket Tombstone or Jack’s or Home Run Inn frozen pizza? Resources at my disposal include an electric oven and a convection toaster oven. I also… --- ## [Medieval Bathing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medieval-bathing/1009976)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medieval-bathing/1009976 "2024-11-11T13:52:03Z")
Continuing the discussion from Movie with great cannon , medieval times: The SCA is not always the greatest source of actual historical information. It tries, it really does, many laurels are very knowledgeable in the … --- ## [How do you do books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-do-books/1008584)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-do-books/1008584 "2024-11-11T13:32:15Z")
Inspired by this thread: 2 weeks after a book being published, why is there no price crash on Ebay? Buying books - do you have a particular genre, or will you read anything? Do you buy books as soon as they’re out, wa… --- ## [Now is not the time to come together as Americans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-is-not-the-time-to-come-together-as-americans/771476)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-is-not-the-time-to-come-together-as-americans/771476 "2024-11-11T12:37:07Z")
Can you all stop with this moronic “now’s the time to pull together as Americans nonsense? That’s not happening. When you voted for Trump you specifically voted against an America where we all pull together. You voted fo… --- ## [To dress or not to dress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-dress-or-not-to-dress/1009722)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-dress-or-not-to-dress/1009722 "2024-11-11T11:17:40Z")
Consider if you will - something has happened that leaves you confined to your home. You are ambulatory within but you can’t go out. (Write your own backstory.) Do you spend your days in jammies and/or loungewear, or do… --- ## [If you’re a liberal/leftist, what’s the best country in the world? How perfect is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-re-a-liberal-leftist-what-s-the-best-country-in-the-world-how-perfect-is-it/1009821)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-re-a-liberal-leftist-what-s-the-best-country-in-the-world-how-perfect-is-it/1009821 "2024-11-11T08:07:25Z")
From the totality of “I think such a person’s quality of life is best there, regardless of social demographics,” “least problematic or most actively worked-on history and current policy/institutions,” whatever angle you … --- ## [Biden is delivering Trump a country in economic great shape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-is-delivering-trump-a-country-in-economic-great-shape/1010020)
**Author:** [@survinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/survinga)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-is-delivering-trump-a-country-in-economic-great-shape/1010020 "2024-11-11T04:17:59Z")
Just like Obama delivered Trump an economic that had healed from 2008, Biden is delivering Trump an economy that healed from 2020. The pandemic is done. People are back to normal, and there’s now a much larger % of the… --- ## [How will the "legitimate" media deal w/ Trump as President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-legitimate-media-deal-w-trump-as-president/1010019)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-legitimate-media-deal-w-trump-as-president/1010019 "2024-11-11T03:51:53Z")
I see a lot of comments about the media having “sane-washed” Trump. I am not an expert on what is presumed to be journalistic ethics, but I sure thought the mainstream media could have been more upfront proclaiming his … --- ## [Since you on the left/wrong lost so big this last election…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-you-on-the-left-wrong-lost-so-big-this-last-election/1010063)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Blaylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bob_Blaylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-you-on-the-left-wrong-lost-so-big-this-last-election/1010063 "2024-11-11T03:43:51Z")
…there has been an astounding abundance of schadenfreude for us on the right. Almost every forum or social medium is now flooded with left/wrong-wing meltdowns of every imaginable kind. --- ## [Canadopers, immigration advice needed, especially w.r.t. BC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadopers-immigration-advice-needed-especially-w-r-t-bc/1009989)
**Author:** [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadopers-immigration-advice-needed-especially-w-r-t-bc/1009989 "2024-11-11T01:28:56Z")
I first want to apologize: I did not realize that a majority of my countrymen/women would decide that the leader they wanted was the most vile among us. My daughter has the good fortune to be a Canadian citizen, though … --- ## [Swedish Homefront during WWII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swedish-homefront-during-wwii/1009941)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swedish-homefront-during-wwii/1009941 "2024-11-11T00:43:40Z")
“Homefront” probably isn’t the right word since Sweden was a neutral country, but what was daily life actually like? How strict was rationing? Did major cities have blackout rules? Was it basically like the British Homef… --- ## [Guidelines for defending democracy, references and reviews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guidelines-for-defending-democracy-references-and-reviews/1010053)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guidelines-for-defending-democracy-references-and-reviews/1010053 "2024-11-11T00:11:52Z")
This is a roundup of articles with guidelines for supporting democracy and resisting encroaching tyranny. Posters are advised to bring references or review references. Commenting on posts without clicking through to the … --- ## [Who wants to watch a movie about Ping-Pong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-watch-a-movie-about-ping-pong/1009826)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-watch-a-movie-about-ping-pong/1009826 "2024-11-11T00:03:53Z")
It cost 70 million and will star Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow among others. Any takers? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=436) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=438)