# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1295&period=all&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1296 --- ## [So ... about The Terminator (1984)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-about-the-terminator-1984/977017)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-about-the-terminator-1984/977017 "2023-06-02T15:46:04Z")
Reese dies in 1984, so how was he alive in 2029 for John to send him back? --- ## [Yestertech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yestertech/604047)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yestertech/604047 "2011-11-30T12:25:36Z")
What bits of older technology do you still use, at least occasionally? Pentium I PC running Windows 3.1 to play DOS games, among many others --- ## [NFL rule change: extra point from the 15 yard line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rule-change-extra-point-from-the-15-yard-line/720431)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rule-change-extra-point-from-the-15-yard-line/720431 "2015-05-27T21:12:26Z")
NFL moves extra point to 15 yard line I weakly support the change. Well over 99% of extra points were made, making it a non-factor time waster in the game. The new position makes for a 33 yard field goal, which is rough… --- ## [Why can't Richard Branson's "space ship" go to the moon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-richard-bransons-space-ship-go-to-the-moon/589262)
**Author:** [@HelpMeUnderstand](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HelpMeUnderstand)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-richard-bransons-space-ship-go-to-the-moon/589262 "2011-07-17T12:42:23Z")
Space suits, moon buggies and lunar landers aside - what specific technological advantages (design, computing, navigation, material, engine, thrusters etc.) did the Apollo missions from over 50 years ago have that the Vi… --- ## [The Problem With The Left-Wing (polically)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-problem-with-the-left-wing-polically/751514)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-problem-with-the-left-wing-polically/751514 "2016-04-13T14:02:38Z")
nm --- ## [The Walking Dead; 6.12 "Not Tomorrow Yet" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-12-not-tomorrow-yet-open-spoilers/748161)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-12-not-tomorrow-yet-open-spoilers/748161 "2016-03-11T19:26:55Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Rick and the others determine that the only way to keep peace in Alexandria, is to wage a war with a new enemy. \[/QUOTE\] Alanna Masterson (Tara), Ross Marquand (Aaron) and J.B. Smoove are on Talking Dead. --- ## [What's the absolute minimum experience a Presidential candidate must have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-absolute-minimum-experience-a-presidential-candidate-must-have/713835)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-absolute-minimum-experience-a-presidential-candidate-must-have/713835 "2015-03-10T18:01:35Z")
Almost every President in the modern era was a military general, Vice President, Senator or governor prior to being elected to the Presidency. Assuming that the following candidates matched your political views/platform… --- ## [What do Cajun Man and the space shuttle have in common?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-cajun-man-and-the-space-shuttle-have-in-common/316605)
**Author:** [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2005, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-cajun-man-and-the-space-shuttle-have-in-common/316605 "2005-08-17T03:52:06Z")
Hey Cajun Man, did you read all the way through the thread before closing it? Of the 38 responses to the OP, 26 of them were almost completely strictly on topic and only seven of them were nothing but a space shuttle jo… --- ## [Critique the Rolling Stone article damning John McCain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-the-rolling-stone-article-damning-john-mccain/467814)
**Author:** [@gitfiddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gitfiddle)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2008, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-the-rolling-stone-article-damning-john-mccain/467814 "2008-10-15T09:02:12Z")
So, I resisted for quite some time reading the article that has been floating around for the last couple of weeks in RollingStone called Make-Believe Maverick. I try to avoid political articles in RollingStone because t… --- ## [I was thinking of trying Isagenix®](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-thinking-of-trying-isagenix/679820)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-thinking-of-trying-isagenix/679820 "2014-01-30T07:48:02Z")
Has anyone tried it for either weight loss or general detoxing? Pros and Cons please. Thanks in advance. p.s. Mods, if this belongs in a different forum, please forgive me and please place it correctly. :wink: --- ## [zeppelin questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zeppelin-questions/582111)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zeppelin-questions/582111 "2011-05-21T05:09:15Z")
I have never been in a blimp, zeppelin, airship, or whatever your favorite word is, so I don’t have any point of reference as to how smooth a ride they offer. I’m sure technology has improved the ride somewhat since the… --- ## ["Equity" comes to schools in Vancouver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equity-comes-to-schools-in-vancouver/944533)
**Author:** [@ZosterSandstorm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZosterSandstorm)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equity-comes-to-schools-in-vancouver/944533 "2021-07-22T20:32:38Z")
News today that the elimination of accelerated math classes in the name of “equity” ideology - which of course definitely isn’t happening and anyone who thinks is happening is brainwashed and racist - has, against all od… --- ## [What's that clickin' noise in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-that-clickin-noise-in-the-mmp/841039)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-that-clickin-noise-in-the-mmp/841039 "2019-10-07T02:54:34Z")
I stole the title from a Henry Cho bit and it does relate to my car. When I back out of my driveway, as I cut the wheel to the left to line up in the street, I occasionally hear a clicking or tapping that seems to come … --- ## [Your favorite vampire movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-vampire-movie/560550)
**Author:** [@Stauderhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stauderhorse)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-vampire-movie/560550 "2010-11-19T05:30:11Z")
There have been tons of vampire-centric movies ranging from scary to funny to sparkly ;). But which one is your personal favorite? Mine is probably Interview with the Vampire. Great acting and atmosphere, interesting … --- ## [Clinton v Trump: Predict the EV count](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-predict-the-ev-count/761729)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-predict-the-ev-count/761729 "2016-10-08T04:23:21Z")
My bad if this has already been posted on another thread – feel free to merge it if that’s the case. There’s a website called 270towin, which allows you to create your own electoral college vote map. Post your predic… --- ## [Who impacted society more: Elvis or The Beatles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-impacted-society-more-elvis-or-the-beatles/372895)
**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2006, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-impacted-society-more-elvis-or-the-beatles/372895 "2006-10-03T03:05:10Z")
Who had a more profound effect on society? What I mean is for you to think in the terms of trendsetting (i.e. dress, hairstyle, mannerisms, ideals). Did The Beatles impact society more or did Elvis? As we all know, bo… --- ## [Where do you get your wine from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-wine-from/520305)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2009, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-wine-from/520305 "2009-12-17T14:22:05Z")
Wine buffs can be quite snooty about where you should buy your wine. To them, supermarkets are a definite no-no. I used to agree that it was hard to find many decent wines in a supermarket. But recently, a couple of our … --- ## [Way to set an example for the kids, assholes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/way-to-set-an-example-for-the-kids-assholes/579691)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/way-to-set-an-example-for-the-kids-assholes/579691 "2011-05-02T18:39:40Z")
Long story short, there’s a regional park near our home that is in the process of completing construction of a 1.2 million dollar play area for kids. They started last summer and it should be grand opening one of these … --- ## [I need help...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help/540527)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help/540527 "2010-06-01T22:36:07Z")
I’m not in imminent danger of offing myself, but I think about it a lot. I’ve been seeing a therapist for a while, but there are so many issues going on that we don’t have time to cover everything in 50 minutes once a we… --- ## [Is this what America has come to? \[stupid warning labels\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-what-america-has-come-to-stupid-warning-labels/992718)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-what-america-has-come-to-stupid-warning-labels/992718 "2023-12-03T17:36:17Z")
I sat down for my lunch today, of which one part was a hard boiled egg. I eat them because I like 'em with a little salt, but also because they are a good source of protein, or so it says on the package. Why do I buy the… --- ## [Have advancing military technologies made wars more or less decisively winnable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-advancing-military-technologies-made-wars-more-or-less-decisively-winnable/568372)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-advancing-military-technologies-made-wars-more-or-less-decisively-winnable/568372 "2011-01-24T14:20:43Z")
The title says it all. Maybe this is a GQ type question but I suspect it ain’t. Nowadays the most advanced Militaries on Earth have access to weapons that were science fantasy fever dreams 100 and more years ago. Howeve… --- ## [Florida Supreme Court's independence under threat from Republicans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-supreme-courts-independence-under-threat-from-republicans/639581)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-supreme-courts-independence-under-threat-from-republicans/639581 "2012-11-08T11:24:33Z")
Next Tuesday, Floridians will get a chance to vote on “merit retention” of three (of the seven) justices of the Florida Supreme Court: R. Fred Lewis, Barbara Pariente, and Peggy Quince. That much is routine – every just… --- ## [They're just snowboards, chill the fuck out already!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-snowboards-chill-the-fuck-out-already/469968)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-snowboards-chill-the-fuck-out-already/469968 "2008-10-30T05:46:45Z")
Being in Vermont, I have the “luxury” of getting bombarded constantly with news stories, op-ed pieces, and so forth about the current Burton “controversy.” Long story short: Burton made two new snowbard lines, called “L… --- ## [why do modern firearms shoot in a parabolic trajectory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-modern-firearms-shoot-in-a-parabolic-trajectory/585923)
**Author:** [@bigtk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bigtk)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-modern-firearms-shoot-in-a-parabolic-trajectory/585923 "2011-06-19T16:42:00Z")
ok, i get it that the barrel of the rifle is pointing slightly upwords relativly to the sights. my several questions are: 1. why? 2. who invented this & when? 3. do all modern rifles shoot in parabolic trajectories, sinc… --- ## [Will Russia go nuclear if they lose the conventional war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-russia-go-nuclear-if-they-lose-the-conventional-war/961624)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-russia-go-nuclear-if-they-lose-the-conventional-war/961624 "2022-03-31T02:04:06Z")
With the sinking of a Russian cargo / transport ship, and the gains made by Ukraine around Kyiv, it feels like the war has possibly reached a turning point in Ukraine’s favor. Let’s assume this is the case, and over th… --- ## [A Question About Upper-Case and Lower-Case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-upper-case-and-lower-case/484687)
**Author:** [@Brepark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brepark)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-upper-case-and-lower-case/484687 "2011-01-31T20:30:09Z")
Words at the beginning of a sentence are supposed to be capitalized. However, there are many abbreviations that start with a lower-case letter. For example, messenger RNA is designated as mRNA with the m always being l… --- ## [RIP Frank Frazetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-frank-frazetta/538947)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-frank-frazetta/538947 "2010-05-13T04:26:18Z")
http://www.comicsbeat.com/2010/05/10/frank-frazetta-rip/ 82, stroke. --- ## [Fines for no health insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fines-for-no-health-insurance/509395)
**Author:** [@ajb867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ajb867)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2009, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fines-for-no-health-insurance/509395 "2009-09-13T02:02:12Z")
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090909/ap\_on\_go\_pr\_wh/us\_health\_care\_overhaul Are you for or against fines for people who are uninsured? --- ## [Why wasn't Trump hammered more about the Vietnam draft?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-trump-hammered-more-about-the-vietnam-draft/785049)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-trump-hammered-more-about-the-vietnam-draft/785049 "2017-05-06T03:06:09Z")
While Clinton could probably be hung with her husband’s draft record in the same way Trump hammered on his allegations of sexual harassment or assault after the infamous Access Hollywood tape, but why didn’t Trump’s prim… --- ## [Best folding knife for camping/hiking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-folding-knife-for-camping-hiking/648138)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-folding-knife-for-camping-hiking/648138 "2013-01-27T06:15:10Z")
What would be a good folding single blade knife (this style) for camping and hiking? It’s going to get a lot of use for scouting so while I don’t want to spend hundreds, I also don’t want a “good value at $10” knife eit… --- ## [Primes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/primes/702997)
**Author:** [@armstrongm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armstrongm)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/primes/702997 "2014-11-04T19:03:01Z")
I know that all primes can be expressed as 6n±1. But can more primes be expressed as 6n+1 than 6n-1 or is the number of primes that can be expressed as 6n+1 equal to the number of primes that can be expressed as 6n-1? … --- ## [Paris Hilton: can someone explain what makes her attractive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paris-hilton-can-someone-explain-what-makes-her-attractive/459163)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paris-hilton-can-someone-explain-what-makes-her-attractive/459163 "2008-08-13T02:55:37Z")
I just don’t get it. Even guys whose taste in women I normally respect seem to find Paris Hilton hot beyond words. Personally, I think she’s funny-looking, and no, it ain’t sour grapes. What makes her any more attract… --- ## [Will the ACLU Fight the "Fairness Doctrine"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-aclu-fight-the-fairness-doctrine/486649)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-aclu-fight-the-fairness-doctrine/486649 "2009-02-22T20:45:23Z")
Apparently, the GOV. is looking into forcing AM radio talk shows into presenting opposing (read “left wing”) points of view. I figure this is because AirAmerica flopped badly. Anyway, would the ACLU defend against this … --- ## [Can someone explain the 4th dimension to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-4th-dimension-to-me/592483)
**Author:** [@Grapefruit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grapefruit)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-4th-dimension-to-me/592483 "2011-08-16T16:04:08Z")
I think I would have found the Futurama episode “Mobius Dick” funnier if I could actually grasp the concept. Wikipedia is way too convoluted for me to derive a proper comprehension on this. I know in layman’s terms, th… --- ## [Great time travel movies - 10 years later](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-time-travel-movies-10-years-later/685774)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2014, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-time-travel-movies-10-years-later/685774 "2014-04-28T15:00:21Z")
I just watched Looper and really liked it. It’s put me in the mood for some more good time travel movies. I did a search here for a suggestion list. The last thread I could find was from 2003 but my search-fu is terribl… --- ## [Intentionally dislocating shoulders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intentionally-dislocating-shoulders/318554)
**Author:** [@Canadjun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canadjun)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2005, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intentionally-dislocating-shoulders/318554 "2005-08-26T15:10:47Z")
Eeww!!! :eek: :confused: I was at the Fringe Festival in Edmonton yesterday and watched a busker do some rather gruesome contortions. He held a bar behind his back with both hands (one at each end of the bar), and brou… --- ## [Trying to join military with "track marks"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-join-military-with-track-marks/787129)
**Author:** [@rider56AK907](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rider56AK907)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-join-military-with-track-marks/787129 "2017-05-26T01:52:03Z")
im trying to join the national guard right now. Ive taken my asvab and scored a 77, did a back ground that came back clean except for my 4 year old O.U.I, and I’ve filled out most of the paperwork. My recruiter wants to… --- ## [Can Clinton win Arizona?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-clinton-win-arizona/764461)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-clinton-win-arizona/764461 "2016-10-25T11:58:55Z")
I’m here in Tucson, and there’s very little love for Trump that I’ve seen. But Tucson was always the liberal little step-child to Phoenix’s conservative Big Mama. 538 currently has Trump with a 62% chance of winning, bu… --- ## [The most beautiful looking film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-beautiful-looking-film/508460)
**Author:** [@Promethea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Promethea)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-beautiful-looking-film/508460 "2009-09-04T15:35:33Z")
Rewatching \*Days Of Heaven \*for the first time in many years, I wondered amongst other things if it may be the most beautiful movie ever made. That gloaming light may have been a bitch in terms of getting so little done … --- ## [The Fiscal Cost of Unlawful Immigrants and Amnesty to the U.S. Taxpayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fiscal-cost-of-unlawful-immigrants-and-amnesty-to-the-u-s-taxpayer/657680)
**Author:** [@Chen019](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chen019)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fiscal-cost-of-unlawful-immigrants-and-amnesty-to-the-u-s-taxpayer/657680 "2013-05-12T21:38:08Z")
A sobering assessment on the total costs and impact. Nonetheless, I don’t think it would really matter what the costs are. The issue is framed as a moral issue not an economic one. --- ## [Back in 2009: If you could make 5 changes to ACA, what would they be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-in-2009-if-you-could-make-5-changes-to-aca-what-would-they-be/704926)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-in-2009-if-you-could-make-5-changes-to-aca-what-would-they-be/704926 "2014-12-07T18:04:52Z")
With the benefit of hindsight, let’s say you could go back to 2009: If you could make 5 changes to ACA, what would they be? --- ## [Vista. Well. It doesn't suck.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vista-well-it-doesnt-suck/390161)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2007, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vista-well-it-doesnt-suck/390161 "2007-02-23T14:23:29Z")
This isn’t angry enough to start a pit thread, and it IS IMHO. Here’s my $0.02 review of my first hour with Vista. In the interests of full-disclosure, I’m armpit deep in Linux, OS X, and XP. Linux does my heavy liftin… --- ## [Look, either debate honestly, answer the question, or shut up.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-either-debate-honestly-answer-the-question-or-shut-up/365301)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2006, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-either-debate-honestly-answer-the-question-or-shut-up/365301 "2006-07-26T16:00:47Z")
This is in reference to the thread in GD titled "What does “minimize civilian casualties” mean? There are many reasonable answers to this question, which is why it belongs in Great Debates rather than General Questions.… --- ## [Is America really this homophobic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-america-really-this-homophobic/172004)
**Author:** [@bo989](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bo989)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2003, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-america-really-this-homophobic/172004 "2003-05-06T16:24:46Z")
I just had the displeasure of reading the following FOX News article (which has been cited in several other threads). Read the article here. I’d like to address two claims the article made: …and… FOX provided no ci… --- ## [The TI 83 Plus has maintained a price point of over $100.00 + for 10 years - Why no competitors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ti-83-plus-has-maintained-a-price-point-of-over-100-00-for-10-years-why-no-competitors/504661)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ti-83-plus-has-maintained-a-price-point-of-over-100-00-for-10-years-why-no-competitors/504661 "2009-07-31T13:02:10Z")
The ubiquitous TI-83+ scientific-math calculator has been around since 1999 and is usually priced from an “on sale” price of 90 or so to a regular retail price of 110 - $120. With modern chips it (I’m assuming) can’t c… --- ## [60 years of color TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60-years-of-color-tv/676683)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60-years-of-color-tv/676683 "2013-12-26T17:18:18Z")
Today in 1953 the FCC authorized color broadcasting in the U.S., with both NBC and CBS airing programs in color that night. Anyone remember your first color TV set? Were you one of the first or last families to get one… --- ## [What is a Numbers Rackets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-numbers-rackets/260278)
**Author:** [@ticker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ticker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-numbers-rackets/260278 "2004-08-19T18:24:28Z")
If you believe crime fiction, the Numbers Racket was all the rage amongst the urban low-life. What all the books I have read fail to do is explain just what it is. It sounds like some sort of illicit lottery but beyond t… --- ## [Silly Game: Guess the Surname and Post Another](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-game-guess-the-surname-and-post-another/548097)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-game-guess-the-surname-and-post-another/548097 "2010-08-11T13:30:03Z")
Real or Fictitious First Names: Hash Charlie Buster Golden Russet What’s their last name? --- ## ["24" Season 2, Episode 10 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-2-episode-10-5-00-p-m-6-00-p-m-spoilers/148515)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2003, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-2-episode-10-5-00-p-m-6-00-p-m-spoilers/148515 "2003-01-30T05:23:09Z")
24, Season 2 Episode 10 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Spoilers ahead! Previous episodes discussed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This thread is presented as a service of the 24 Club. Hey, at least we’re not filling up the forums with “… --- ## [To what extent are you following the World Cup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-are-you-following-the-world-cup/692051)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-are-you-following-the-world-cup/692051 "2014-07-06T02:48:37Z")
To what extent are you following the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil? A Poll for the SDMB. As for me, I’m watching as many matches as I can, as usual. I’ve only missed a handful…And it’s been a blast! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1294&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1296&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)