Answerbag: Rufus_T_Firefly's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/417702 New Answerbag questions from Rufus_T_Firefly Tue, 29 May 2012 22:44:37 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:44:37 -0700 What types of free activities (e.g.; museums, galleries, concerts, parks, etc.) does your city or area offer? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2406658 What types of free activities (e.g.; museums, galleries, concerts, parks, etc.) does your city or area offer? Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:41:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2406658 Is there a connection between the America's increasing invocation of the language and imagery of violence and the actual use of violence? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2398333 Is there a connection between the America's increasing invocation of the language and imagery of violence and the actual use of violence? Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:44:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2398333 Do you believe in the GOP's 'Pledge to America'? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2315404 Do you believe in the GOP's 'Pledge to America'? Why? Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:31:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2315404 Is the alcohol industry being hypocritical by fighting the legalization of marijuana? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2312945 Is the alcohol industry being hypocritical by fighting the legalization of marijuana? Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:59:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2312945 Sarah Palin's speakers contract bans the recording of all but the first 3 minutes of her speeches. Your thoughts? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2309310 Sarah Palin's speakers contract bans the recording of all but the first 3 minutes of her speeches. Your thoughts? Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:29:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2309310 LOL - Have you ever been this drunk? Did you remember anything at all the next day? Care to share your story? http://leanmeanfightingmachine.posterous.com/-most-pissed-man-ever http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1753644 LOL - Have you ever been this drunk? Did you remember anything at all the next day? Care to share your story? http://leanmeanfightingmachine.posterous.com/-most-pissed-man-ever Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:23:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1753644 Are there any Frank Zappa fans here on AB? IF so, what is your favorite Zappa quote? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1747710 Are there any Frank Zappa fans here on AB? IF so, what is your favorite Zappa quote? Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:10:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1747710 Many pioneer rockers have gone on to become legends and have withstood the test of time, setting standards of performance and recording which are still being copied to day. Do today's rock stars measure up? Which ones do or don't? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1729707 Many pioneer rockers have gone on to become legends and have withstood the test of time, setting standards of performance and recording which are still being copied to day. Do today's rock stars measure up? Which ones do or don't? Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:28:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1729707 Did any of you ABers watch Stargate: Universe tonight? If so, what were your first impressions? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1729688 Did any of you ABers watch Stargate: Universe tonight? If so, what were your first impressions? Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:09:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1729688 What's your favorite Groucho Marx quote? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1656640 What's your favorite Groucho Marx quote? Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:21:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1656640 Everyone gets butterflies. The trick is getting them to fly in formation. When was the last time you got butterflies? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1624519 Everyone gets butterflies. The trick is getting them to fly in formation. When was the last time you got butterflies? Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:31:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1624519 Should churches which use their collective political might to deny equal freedoms and rights to all citizens lose their tax-exempt status? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1595224 Should churches which use their collective political might to deny equal freedoms and rights to all citizens lose their tax-exempt status? Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:09:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1595224 What challenges, if any, could be expected for a boy who grows up without mother? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1593404 What challenges, if any, could be expected for a boy who grows up without mother? Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:34:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1593404 It is often said that a negative claim cannot be proven. Do you agree or disagree? Please check out the following link. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/110595 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1584972 It is often said that a negative claim cannot be proven. Do you agree or disagree? Please check out the following link. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/110595 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:45:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1584972 Etymology is the study of the roots and history of words; and how their form and meaning have changed over time. Is there a particular word or phrase that would you like an explanation for? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1419087 Etymology is the study of the roots and history of words; and how their form and meaning have changed over time. Is there a particular word or phrase that would you like an explanation for? Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:21:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1419087 Despite the fact that the term 'civil war' is an oxymoron, do you think that such a war could occur on U.S. soil in the near or distant future? What are your thoughts on the subject? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1355613 Despite the fact that the term 'civil war' is an oxymoron, do you think that such a war could occur on U.S. soil in the near or distant future? What are your thoughts on the subject? Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:58:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1355613 What has your crazy ex-wife, ex-husband or ex-special other ever done to you? Did you retaliate? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1342959 What has your crazy ex-wife, ex-husband or ex-special other ever done to you? Did you retaliate? Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:00:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1342959 Shouldn't doctors have to pay or give some kind of compensation if they have to cancel your appointment on short notice? They certainly seem to have absolutely no problem with charging their patients for doing so. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1339883 Shouldn't doctors have to pay or give some kind of compensation if they have to cancel your appointment on short notice? They certainly seem to have absolutely no problem with charging their patients for doing so. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:03:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1339883 To anyone with an interest in the photographic arts. What websites do you visit when you want to share your work? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1337686 To anyone with an interest in the photographic arts. What websites do you visit when you want to share your work? Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:11:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1337686 How many AB folks who use marijuana casually, are also religious? And, for those who are with what political party do you normally align yourself? Just curious. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1313379 How many AB folks who use marijuana casually, are also religious? And, for those who are with what political party do you normally align yourself? Just curious. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:46:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1313379 Why do people assign too much negative value to certain words? Is it prudishness or is vulgarity in the mind of the offended? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1306589 Why do people assign too much negative value to certain words? Is it prudishness or is vulgarity in the mind of the offended? Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:59:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1306589 Sorry about the dupe, a troll down-rated this question as soon as it had been asked. I thought it deserved a better chance. Have you seen the movie 'Man From Earth' written by Jerome Bixby? If so, any thoughts on the ideas it puts forth? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1257086 Sorry about the dupe, a troll down-rated this question as soon as it had been asked. I thought it deserved a better chance. Have you seen the movie 'Man From Earth' written by Jerome Bixby? If so, any thoughts on the ideas it puts forth? Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:31:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1257086 Does anyone have any constructive ideas on how to get the Democrats and Republicans back on the same team and working toward the same goals, or are we doomed to keep reliving this infernal bickering and idiocy for eternity? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1255851 Does anyone have any constructive ideas on how to get the Democrats and Republicans back on the same team and working toward the same goals, or are we doomed to keep reliving this infernal bickering and idiocy for eternity? Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:04:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1255851 I once witnessed my sister's clairvoyance. She started crying and told me, "Grandpa's dead!" A few seconds later the telephone rang and it was our Aunt calling to tell us that he had indeed died. Have you ever had/seen a clairvoyant or precognitive event? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253786 I once witnessed my sister's clairvoyance. She started crying and told me, "Grandpa's dead!" A few seconds later the telephone rang and it was our Aunt calling to tell us that he had indeed died. Have you ever had/seen a clairvoyant or precognitive event? Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:35:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253786 I'm compiling a list of great, but lesser known hard rock/progressive rock bands or guitarists over last thirty years. Can you suggest any of your own personal favorites that I might not have thought of? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250069 I'm compiling a list of great, but lesser known hard rock/progressive rock bands or guitarists over last thirty years. Can you suggest any of your own personal favorites that I might not have thought of? Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:59:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250069 I know I'm in the minority, but is there anyone else out there that can't stand televised sports? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1246878 I know I'm in the minority, but is there anyone else out there that can't stand televised sports? Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:13:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1246878 Have you seen the movie 'Man From Earth' written by Jerome Bixby? If so, what are your thoughts on the ideas it puts forth? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1240419 Have you seen the movie 'Man From Earth' written by Jerome Bixby? If so, what are your thoughts on the ideas it puts forth? Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:04:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1240419 Does anyone else agree that auto insurance rates should NOT be based on your credit report/score? I mean, if you sign up for insurance and then don't pay your premiums, wouldn't they cancel your policy anyway? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1223846 Does anyone else agree that auto insurance rates should NOT be based on your credit report/score? I mean, if you sign up for insurance and then don't pay your premiums, wouldn't they cancel your policy anyway? Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:52:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1223846 Does anyone else feel that the money spent on President Barack Obama's inauguration could have been better spent elsewhere? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1223751 Does anyone else feel that the money spent on President Barack Obama's inauguration could have been better spent elsewhere? Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:32:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1223751 Would anyone care to share their recent brushes with overly-religious ignorance or bigotry? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1219364 Would anyone care to share their recent brushes with overly-religious ignorance or bigotry? Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:53:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1219364 Are you afraid of America's rapidly emerging police state? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1219339 Are you afraid of America's rapidly emerging police state? Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:44:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1219339 Anyone have any complaints about cellphone carrier's contracts? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1100481 Anyone have any complaints about cellphone carrier's contracts? Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:31:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1100481 I like the fact that gasoline prices have dropped, but can anyone quickly explain why the price of a barrel of oil suddenly dropped to $58 per barrel when before it was well over $100 a barrel? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1100469 I like the fact that gasoline prices have dropped, but can anyone quickly explain why the price of a barrel of oil suddenly dropped to $58 per barrel when before it was well over $100 a barrel? Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:23:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1100469 I believe that our current two-party system has unnecessarily divided America and hinders any real forward progress that might be made in American politics. Do you agree or not and why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044955 I believe that our current two-party system has unnecessarily divided America and hinders any real forward progress that might be made in American politics. Do you agree or not and why? Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:33:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044955 I'm looking for good photographic subjects within driving distance in or near the Kansas City area, whether it be a landscape, unusual architecture or whatever. Any good ideas out there? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044922 I'm looking for good photographic subjects within driving distance in or near the Kansas City area, whether it be a landscape, unusual architecture or whatever. Any good ideas out there? Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:14:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044922 Is anyone angry enough about the level of corruption in American politics to join a revolution? If so, just exactly how would we go about organizing said revolution? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/962534 Is anyone angry enough about the level of corruption in American politics to join a revolution? If so, just exactly how would we go about organizing said revolution? Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:45:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/962534