The Russian Navy just captured 29 pirates off the coast of Somalia. Is this the proper way to deal with pirates, or should the...
on April 28th, 2009 | 33 answers | 19 people like this

How do you deal with the passive-aggressive types? Since this behavior is supposed to be only partly conscious, do you confront them with...
on April 28th, 2009 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

Is our government in the US under-reacting or is the rest of the world over-reacting regarding swine flu screenings for travelers?
on April 27th, 2009 | 13 answers | 10 people like this

I love watching House. I find it delicious, but it brought up a question for me. In your opinion, is House a racist? I don't think...
on April 27th, 2009 | 9 answers | 4 people like this

I picked up 2 movies while I was out this morning. I want to watch one this evening. Which should I choose? Max Payne or The Spirit?
on April 26th, 2009 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Do you remember Obama's middle class tax cut promise? Well, forget about it. The new budget compromise between Democrats cuts it...
on April 24th, 2009 | 10 answers | 10 people like this

Did you know that a deadly form of swine flu has broken out in the US and Mexico? The World Health Organization has called this a...
on April 24th, 2009 | 19 answers | 12 people like this

GM got another $2 billion in bailout money on Wednesday. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? (All opinions get points AS LONG as you...
on April 24th, 2009 | 5 answers | 7 people like this

What was found in Mahatma Ghandi's small intestine after his death?
on April 22nd, 2009 | 7 answers | 9 people like this

What do you think about the Obama administration's new talk about tough sanctions against Iran? (I haven't seen this in US news...
on April 22nd, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Obama has asked a Federal Judge to throw out the lawsuit filed against Iran by those people taken and held hostage from the US Embassy...
on April 22nd, 2009 | 9 answers | 10 people like this

Somebody's knocking at my door. Should I let him in or bar the door? (See below for pictures)
on April 22nd, 2009 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

Would you like to join today's AB sing-a-long? Post your favorite sing-a-long video. I'll start with this little ditty from Queen.
on April 22nd, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

Is now the time to spend another $5.7 billion dollars to increase Americorps from 75,000 members to 250,000? Ooops...too late. Obama...
on April 21st, 2009 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Would you like to wish ChuckExAnon a happy birthday? Let me start it off. Happy Birthday, my friend!
on April 20th, 2009 | 6 answers | 9 people like this

Poll. With the national debt clock now at more than $11 Trillion dollars, is the announcement by Obama that all agencies must cut $100...
on April 20th, 2009 | 7 answers | 6 people like this

Impromptu poll. After Hugo Chavez called Obama an "ignoramus" and said he needed education on Latin America, do you think his...
on April 19th, 2009 | 11 answers | 7 people like this

What's the first thing you think of when a brand new user starts acting like he/she knows you well or becomes over complimentary? I...
on April 17th, 2009 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

How do you feel when those who weren't even there call the peaceful tea party protests that went on across this nation on tax day...
on April 17th, 2009 | 10 answers | 8 people like this

What do you think about Obama's half brother, Samson, being refused a visa to England due to committing a sexual attack on a young...
on April 13th, 2009 | 23 answers | 21 people like this

Would you like to help us name these 3 little sweeties? Please answer with your best suggestions. (Picture to follow below.)
on April 12th, 2009 | 19 answers | 12 people like this

My stalking trolls are MIA today. I'm getting concerned as I'm not getting all my usual negative points. Are they okay? Has...
on April 10th, 2009 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

If you are attending a TEA (Taxed Enough Already) party for Tax day, which city will you be in? I'm attending one of the 3 in...
on April 9th, 2009 | 8 answers | 9 people like this

A major character is going to be killed off on Lost this season. The hint is that he is a "polar opposite of Charlie Pace." Who...
on April 7th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

One of the colleges my daughter toured had an "English Baseball" stadium. I've never heard of English baseball. Is that...
on April 5th, 2009 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Okay, we all know that the President's gift to Gordon Brown was seen as insulting to the British, but how did his gift to the Queen...
on April 1st, 2009 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

What do you think about the Obama administration asserting unprecedented government control over the auto industry yesterday? Is this one...
on March 30th, 2009 | 14 answers | 14 people like this

What is your opinion on "Cisco Fatty" the girl who lost her job offer at Cisco Systems by "Twittering" about how she...
on March 21st, 2009 | One answer

Congressional Democrats are blaming the president’s economic team for creating a loophole that allowed AIG to pay its employees...
on March 19th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

My good friend, ChuckExAnon, just made Brain and came out of the "anonymous" shadow . Would you please join me in celebrating...
on March 16th, 2009 | 9 answers | 9 people like this

I'm going cat-fishing this week and have never cleaned a catfish by myself before. What is the best and simplest way to go about this?
on March 9th, 2009 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

Just a little bit of trivia today, since it sort of surprised me. Do you know what religion President Richard Nixon was? (No fair googling!)
on March 4th, 2009 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

Do you think the military is preparing the US, through the media reports today, that an attack on Iran is imminent? The Chairman of the...
on March 1st, 2009 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

Would you mind if I just gave the definitive answer to the eternal "Could I be pregnant?" question? It's -- if you had...
on February 28th, 2009 | One answer | 4 people like this

I just had the wife of a once illegal alien tell me that it's OUR fault that illegal aliens break our laws. What do you think? Do...
on February 26th, 2009 | 10 answers | 6 people like this

Are there certain users that you simply ignore when they comment on your answers? I have a list of 6. How long is your list?
on February 25th, 2009 | 8 answers | 9 people like this

The Obama administration's Pentagon has concluded that the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay meets the standards for...
on February 21st, 2009 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

The highest-ranking black congressman said Thursday that opposition to the federal stimulus package by southern GOP governors who have...
on February 20th, 2009 | 9 answers | 3 people like this

Former President Clinton is in today's news advising Obama to talk more optimistically about the economy. Do you think that this is...
on February 20th, 2009 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

I've seen a lot of people here who think religious groups should not involve themselves in politics because of their tax exempt...
on February 19th, 2009 | 3 answers

What do you think about the group of Chicago pastors now asking Burris to resign? Do you respect their ethical integrity or do you think...
on February 19th, 2009 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

I can't sleep again. Would you tell me your most boring story?
on February 18th, 2009 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

I just read an article in the Los Angeles Times that referred to Michael Jackson as "tasteless" but Clarence Thomas as...
on February 18th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Will using sun dried tomatoes in a lamb stew overwhelm the delicate flavor of the lamb or enhance it?
on February 16th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Remember "fruit of the month" and "flower of the month"? What kind of "of the month" club would YOU like to...
on February 15th, 2009 | 13 answers | 9 people like this

How do you prefer to season your custard? Nutmeg or cinnamon?
on February 15th, 2009 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Does anyone have a link to the list of passengers on the Continental flight that went down in NY? (It's a Colgan Air plane.) Any...
on February 13th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

How is your palate? Would you consider it educated or not so much?
on February 13th, 2009 | 4 answers | 5 people like this

Okay, someone just sent me the youtubes for the Stephen Fowler "Wife Swap". Is this guy the epitome of elitest of what? What do...
on February 12th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What reasons do you think people have for having multiple children out of wedlock? I'm not talking about the typical pregnant teen,...
on February 11th, 2009 | 23 answers | 6 people like this

Are young women more "needy" now than in previous generations? When I read the majority of these relationship questions, I get...
on February 11th, 2009 | 9 answers | 6 people like this

Can you name a food that causes bad gas?
on February 11th, 2009 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

Are you going to watch "Dollhouse?" I really like Whedon's work, but this one just sounds a little too disturbing....
on February 10th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Do you think it would be a good idea if we could all see who is currently in the "penalty box?" It would alleviate much of the...
on February 9th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

What do people REALLY mean when they say "I need closure"? I see so many people hounding exes who don't want to talk to...
on February 7th, 2009 | 14 answers | 11 people like this

Do you think David Beckham's desire to leave the US soccer league has anything to do with the fact that nobody recognizes him on the...
on February 7th, 2009 | 11 answers | 11 people like this

I just had someone tell me that no matter how neutrally a question about racism is worded, that simply asking whether something is racist...
on February 5th, 2009 | 11 answers | 12 people like this

Informal poll. Please watch the following political ad and tell me, is it racist or not and why or why not?
on February 5th, 2009 | 9 answers | 4 people like this

Do you think Obama needs to turn the temp back down in the White House as an example? Didn't he say "We can't drive our...
on February 4th, 2009 | 8 answers | 4 people like this

What is it with Obama nominees and tax evasion? Now it's Health Secretary nominee Tom Daschle who had to file $128,203 in back taxes...
on January 31st, 2009 | 7 answers | 7 people like this

What's your favorite William Shatner recording? This collaboration with Henry Rollins is one of mine.
on January 30th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

Do you have digital tv capabilities already? Will the switch to digital cause you any problems?
on January 28th, 2009 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

Obama is insisting on keeping his blackberry in spite of secret service concerns that an assassin could conceivably use the gps to locate...
on January 27th, 2009 | 7 answers | 6 people like this

What do you think of this statement by Senator Byrd (D) about Geithner? "Had he not been nominated for treasury secretary, it's...
on January 26th, 2009 | 9 answers | 4 people like this

I'm really, really craving REAL german pretzels. Does anyone have an authentic recipe for the wonderful pretzels that are served as...
on January 24th, 2009 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Melody has never had a baby shower and is now expecting baby #4. Let's throw her a virtual baby shower. (Idea courtesy of The Chief)...
on January 24th, 2009 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

Do you think AB should instigate a policy of "no religion/no politics" one day a month or once a week? A strife free Sunday in...
on January 24th, 2009 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

Have your experiences with foreign call centers been good or bad? How does it make you feel when you call up for customer support and get...
on January 24th, 2009 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Do you think Geithner was a wise choice for Obama to make for Treasury Secretary, even though he admits to tax evasion over multiple...
on January 21st, 2009 | 10 answers | 6 people like this

Is anyone actually watching 30 Rock? Show of hands please.
on January 12th, 2009 | 9 answers | 8 people like this

Do agnostics resent being lumped together with atheists? I've noticed that many here tend to think they are one and the same....
on January 11th, 2009 | 10 answers | 6 people like this

Is the nasty weather in the south east effecting anyone else's mood today? I'm finding that I'm downright hostile today.
on January 8th, 2009 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

What are you feelings and opinions on the rioting in Oakland last night?
on January 8th, 2009 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Do you always remember to temper the teapot?
on January 2nd, 2009 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

I want to be a "point fairy" tonight. Would you like to suggest a category that deserves a visit?
on December 30th, 2008 | 10 answers | 12 people like this

Is there a way to make the font larger on AB, for those who need the extra help seeing?
on December 28th, 2008 | 8 answers | 10 people like this

Russia announced the commissioning of a new batch of nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles this week. Why isn't the world...
on December 27th, 2008 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

Are you surprised that the US military suicide rate is lower than the US civilian suicide rate? Last year, the Army's suicide rate...
on December 26th, 2008 | 6 answers | 7 people like this

Did you know the average age that a girl enters the life of prostitution in the US is 13? How does that make you feel?
on December 17th, 2008 | 14 answers | 7 people like this

Does it make anyone else nervous that articles regarding obama and blagojevich are disappearing from the internet? Those who are now...
on December 17th, 2008 | 12 answers | 7 people like this

Obama's spokesman says there's no "wrong doing" found in their internal review of Blagojevich but they won't...
on December 15th, 2008 | 10 answers | 9 people like this

Here's a question lifted word for word from the news today. "What is it about Illinois that seems to breed political...
on December 14th, 2008 | 3 answers | 5 people like this

I'm planning a small apple orchard for all-purpose organic fruit to be used for hand eating, cider and jellies. I am leaning towards...
on December 11th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What is your favorite thing about the congratulations category? Mine is being able to give all the answers ratings points. It makes me...
on December 8th, 2008 | 7 answers | 9 people like this

How many feet of lights will I need for a 9 foot Christmas tree?
on December 7th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

How can I get Verizon to actually fix my DSL? We're in our 2nd week of wait 24-48 hours. Escalate problem/wait 24 hours. Unnecessary...
on December 4th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Do you think dogs are good judges of character? If your dog dislikes someone are you more on guard with them? I started thinking about...
on November 16th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

If you could only share your fall-out shelter with ONE AB member, who would it be?
on November 15th, 2008 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

Is there an AB category that you tend to avoid and if so, why?
on November 15th, 2008 | 20 answers | 10 people like this

What is the most "fun" AB category and why?
on November 15th, 2008 | 15 answers | 14 people like this

Obama has decided to give everyone (hi and low level) on his staff a month's bonus from his campaign fund plus computers and...
on November 15th, 2008 | 17 answers | 14 people like this

Has anyone else noticed the new look of Wikipedia? What do you think of it's new ad banner on the top stating (in large print) pleas...
on November 13th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

For "True Blood" fans. Do you find yourself rooting more for Bill or for Sam? I'm usually a big vampire kind of gal, but I...
on November 10th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

I just had someone tell me "Ethnic jokes might be uncouth, but you laugh because they're based on truth. Don't take them...
on November 7th, 2008 | 19 answers | 14 people like this

Do you unsubscribe to dated questions, even if you asked them?
on November 4th, 2008 | 9 answers | 12 people like this

Should I let her do it or not? My daughter and friends want to "prank" a favorite teacher tonight. This teacher is an Obama...
on November 3rd, 2008 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

Does the Point Fairy really exist?
on October 23rd, 2008 | 10 answers | 20 people like this

Should children be allowed to share a bed with their parent and their parents' boyfriend/girlfriend? There has been much debate on...
on October 15th, 2008 | 10 answers | 5 people like this

Okay, does he look pathetic, silly or what? Our plush coated german shepherd was matted and I had him shaved down. What do you think? The...
on October 2nd, 2008 | 18 answers | 19 people like this

I visited a major city recently and found that there was a law that restricted cars driving on the streets to be 3 years old or newer....
on September 28th, 2008 | 8 answers | 4 people like this

I just had a bunch of old questions tossed back to me as "unclear". Each contained either apostrophes or quotation marks that...
on September 27th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

I haven't seen Aloha Girl on in quite a while. I'm missing her sweet "Mahalo". Has anyone seen her? Is she okay?
on September 27th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Will anyone else be as happy as I will when this stupid election is over and we can all be friends again?
on September 26th, 2008 | 16 answers | 5 people like this

When you see someone ask or answer a question and cite "Noam Chomsky" what is your first thought about that person?
on September 26th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

My house still isn't done, and I'm still living in a hotel waiting for the contractors to finish the renovation. What can I do...
on September 26th, 2008 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

Do you think it's a coincidence that the hacker who invaded Sarah Palin's privacy turned out to be the son of Democrat...
on September 19th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

In Europe, Fanta is fantastic, but in the US it's just overly sweet orange soda. Is there something like European Fanta in the US?...
on September 18th, 2008 | 19 answers | 11 people like this

When it comes to your ideas on marriage -- faithful or cheater?
on September 17th, 2008 | 15 answers | 7 people like this

How often do you use the unsubscribe function for political questions?
on September 13th, 2008 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

So, what did you think about Fringe?
on September 12th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Do you think Obama's news "gaffe" this evening will cause additional questions about whether or not he is Muslim? He...
on September 7th, 2008 | 2 answers

Have you ever stolen someone's prescription medication, not knowing what it was, in order to get high? (I ask because someone did...
on September 5th, 2008 | 4 answers | 5 people like this

Which movie are you guilty of watching over and over the most times? I'll start things off. I have a thing for "Speed"....
on September 2nd, 2008 | no answers | 8 people like this

After reading about the protests outside of both conventions, I've been wondering, why are so many modern peace demonstrations so...
on September 2nd, 2008 | 7 answers | 6 people like this

My husband LOVES Smithfield (salt-cured) hams. I'm going through the 2 day preparation to make one for him. Do you have any unusual...
on August 21st, 2008 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

I saw a bumper sticker that said "So many Christians, not enough lions". Would you consider this hate speech? Why or why not?
on August 20th, 2008 | 28 answers | 16 people like this

Don't you just hate pop-ups and pop-unders?
on August 19th, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

My dry, sarcastic wit is out of control today. Should I stay off Answerbag until tomorrow?
on August 19th, 2008 | 14 answers | 8 people like this

How do you find questions that you want to answer in AB? Do you randomly check new questions on all categories, answer your friends'...
on August 16th, 2008 | 7 answers | 7 people like this

Do you consider atheists religiously tolerant or intolerant people?
on August 16th, 2008 | 23 answers | 13 people like this

Have you tried raised bed gardening? Is it really worth the initial investment in time and money?
on August 14th, 2008 | One answer

I think I may have flagged a question when I meant to flag an answer. Can I undo that or is my perfect record now a shambles?
on August 12th, 2008 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

How often do you change your avatar? Why?
on August 12th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

What is the best sandwich combination in your opinion?
on August 12th, 2008 | no answers | 6 people like this

Do you personally know anyone who is allergic to peanuts? Have you seen an allergic reaction? Is it really life-threatening? (This...
on August 12th, 2008 | 9 answers | 5 people like this

Which would go with today's dinner? Red wine or white?
on August 12th, 2008 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

Is The Dark Knight really as good as everyone says or is it just hype? Why?
on August 11th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What favorite book would you like to see be made into a movie? I'd like to see "Stranger in a Strange Land" made.
on August 11th, 2008 | 10 answers | 5 people like this

What is your favorite movie quote?
on August 11th, 2008 | no answers

I made Cuban beans for dinner last night and have leftovers. What do you suggest that I should do with them tonight? (I'm looking...
on August 9th, 2008 | One answer

How many friends do you have on MySpace? How many qualify as a MySpace addict? (I just checked. I have 88.)
on August 9th, 2008 | 20 answers | 9 people like this

I was just chopping hot peppers and now my fingers burn. I've tried milk, alcohol and lotion. Does anyone know how to relieve the burn?
on August 8th, 2008 | 11 answers | 6 people like this

I keep accidently adding an "answer" rather than a comment. Is there any way to delete an unintended answer? If not, there...
on August 8th, 2008 | 9 answers | 10 people like this

What can you do to support and help someone who just found out they have terminal cancer?
on August 5th, 2008 | 5 answers | 7 people like this

I'm trying my hand at home made tamales this evening. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to ensure success?
on August 3rd, 2008 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

You just have to let me know. Should I stay or should I go?
on July 23rd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this