Answerbag: Elwood's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/900574 New Answerbag questions from Elwood Wed, 30 May 2012 18:50:44 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 18:50:44 -0700 Why is water incompressible? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1689528 Why is water incompressible? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:41:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1689528 Death panels? Who cares, but people trying to demonize the opposition. Doesn't anybody care or remember that the CBO said that the current governement healthcare takeover plan will cost into the TRILLIONS of dollars, with no way to pay for it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1639074 Death panels? Who cares, but people trying to demonize the opposition. Doesn't anybody care or remember that the CBO said that the current governement healthcare takeover plan will cost into the TRILLIONS of dollars, with no way to pay for it? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:25:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1639074 Does anybody know how to get multi-CD Opera box sets to rip properly? When Windows Music Player searches the internet for track data, it ALWAYS comes back wrong. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634783 Does anybody know how to get multi-CD Opera box sets to rip properly? When Windows Music Player searches the internet for track data, it ALWAYS comes back wrong. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:53:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634783 Would either answer be "Yes" if you asked your Congressional Representative a) Have you actually read HR3200, the health care bill? or b) Do you have a surefire method for avoiding the massive recurring deficits the CBO projects (from implementation)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634638 Would either answer be "Yes" if you asked your Congressional Representative a) Have you actually read HR3200, the health care bill? or b) Do you have a surefire method for avoiding the massive recurring deficits the CBO projects (from implementation)? Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:25:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634638 Are solar and wind power viable as cost-effective large-scale sources of power? How? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634478 Are solar and wind power viable as cost-effective large-scale sources of power? How? Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:04:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634478 As energy policy, should we in the US be focusing on energy generation or conservation? See link: http://tinyurl.com/p88wrp http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634474 As energy policy, should we in the US be focusing on energy generation or conservation? See link: http://tinyurl.com/p88wrp Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:03:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634474 Is energy conservation a good thing? Or does getting more bang for the buck intensify our addiction? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634469 Is energy conservation a good thing? Or does getting more bang for the buck intensify our addiction? Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:01:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1634469 Are we doomed, when Obama's ultra-Keynesian adviser & cheerleader, Laura Tyson, says: "The U.S. economy will likely see a slow recovery with lots of downside risks and faces the possibility of a double-dip recession."? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1632412 Are we doomed, when Obama's ultra-Keynesian adviser & cheerleader, Laura Tyson, says: "The U.S. economy will likely see a slow recovery with lots of downside risks and faces the possibility of a double-dip recession."? Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:43:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1632412 Is it ironic that our Community Organizer in Chief is now denouncing community organizing? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1630648 Is it ironic that our Community Organizer in Chief is now denouncing community organizing? Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:39:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1630648 Why is Obama still supporting ousted Honduran President Zelaya, who was removed from office by the military for defying the Honduran Supreme Court's order? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1630500 Why is Obama still supporting ousted Honduran President Zelaya, who was removed from office by the military for defying the Honduran Supreme Court's order? Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:29:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1630500 Obama is now excusing elements of the $787b Stimulus Bill by stating that the bill was rushed through in response to an emergency. Is this like the boy who murdered his parents pleading for mercy because he is an orphan? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1630491 Obama is now excusing elements of the $787b Stimulus Bill by stating that the bill was rushed through in response to an emergency. Is this like the boy who murdered his parents pleading for mercy because he is an orphan? Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:24:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1630491 Would you rather be a good man or a great man? (men only, pls) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1629016 Would you rather be a good man or a great man? (men only, pls) Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:59:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1629016 Which amendment, in the US Constitution's Bill of Rights, would you discard/repeal? WHY? (This question DOES NOT APPLY to the full set of 27 amendments.) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1626791 Which amendment, in the US Constitution's Bill of Rights, would you discard/repeal? WHY? (This question DOES NOT APPLY to the full set of 27 amendments.) Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:36:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1626791 The current US President and Congress have already borrowed (printed) an amount exceeding 34% of the pre-existing money supply. How do we avoid experiencing this as inflation? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1623489 The current US President and Congress have already borrowed (printed) an amount exceeding 34% of the pre-existing money supply. How do we avoid experiencing this as inflation? Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:29:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1623489 May I push in your stool? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1623383 May I push in your stool? Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:27:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1623383 What is your favorite 25-cent word? ("Quarter" gets you DRed) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1622855 What is your favorite 25-cent word? ("Quarter" gets you DRed) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:46:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1622855 Did Bill Clinton get or expect any "thanks" from Eunah Lee or Laura Ling on the flight back from North Korea? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621703 Did Bill Clinton get or expect any "thanks" from Eunah Lee or Laura Ling on the flight back from North Korea? Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:43:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621703 Regarding nuclear power, are you a NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), or a BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621190 Regarding nuclear power, are you a NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), or a BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything)? Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:28:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621190 Regarding nuclear power, are you a NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), or a BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621189 Regarding nuclear power, are you a NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), or a BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything)? Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:28:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621189 Regarding nuclear power, are you a NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), or a BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621188 Regarding nuclear power, are you a NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), or a BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything)? Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:27:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621188 Regarding nuclear power, are you a NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), or a BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621187 Regarding nuclear power, are you a NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), or a BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything)? Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:27:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1621187 What is the funnyest phrase or sentence, in seven words or less? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1620532 What is the funnyest phrase or sentence, in seven words or less? Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:15:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1620532 Is Energy the key to US economic recovery and future prosperity? See link: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/contribute/sn/persona?User=sparafucile&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=sparafucile&plckPostId=Blog%3asparafucilePost%3aa64fdc7a-6ae1-426c-a11 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1617390 Is Energy the key to US economic recovery and future prosperity? See link: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/contribute/sn/persona?User=sparafucile&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=sparafucile&plckPostId=Blog%3asparafucilePost%3aa64fdc7a-6ae1-426c-a11 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:34:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1617390 How big are the forthcoming (US) tax increases? Whom will they affect most? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1616661 How big are the forthcoming (US) tax increases? Whom will they affect most? Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:53:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1616661 Why do most Global Warming alarmists oppose nuclear power? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1612918 Why do most Global Warming alarmists oppose nuclear power? Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:50:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1612918 Do you prefer to call the big Turkish city on the Bosporous "Istanbul", "Constantinople", or "Byzantium"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1595597 Do you prefer to call the big Turkish city on the Bosporous "Istanbul", "Constantinople", or "Byzantium"? Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:13:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1595597 Barack Obama just held a confidential meeting with the head of the Congressinal Budget Office. Is this unethical? Is he trying to strongarm the CBO? Should a transcript be release from "the most transparent admin. in history"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1591988 Barack Obama just held a confidential meeting with the head of the Congressinal Budget Office. Is this unethical? Is he trying to strongarm the CBO? Should a transcript be release from "the most transparent admin. in history"? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:43:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1591988 If President Obama desperately wants to pass his Health Care legislation, why does he lie and distort so pervasively when describing it? Wouldn't honesty be a better policy? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1591977 If President Obama desperately wants to pass his Health Care legislation, why does he lie and distort so pervasively when describing it? Wouldn't honesty be a better policy? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:35:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1591977 What was your most interesting experience while on EXSTACY? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1591954 What was your most interesting experience while on EXSTACY? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:23:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1591954 What are the greatest hoaxes perpetrated on mankind? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1588620 What are the greatest hoaxes perpetrated on mankind? Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:58:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1588620 Tattoos: artistic expression, or indication of character flaws? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1579231 Tattoos: artistic expression, or indication of character flaws? Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:34:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1579231 Should petroleum companies (drillers, refiners, retailers, plasticizers) be investing (voluntarily or not) in alternative energy? Why or why not? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1576133 Should petroleum companies (drillers, refiners, retailers, plasticizers) be investing (voluntarily or not) in alternative energy? Why or why not? Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:40:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1576133 What does Al Gore mean when he calls for "Global Governance"? Would his goal mean a loss of US sovereignty? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1573405 What does Al Gore mean when he calls for "Global Governance"? Would his goal mean a loss of US sovereignty? Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:42:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1573405 Is Al Gore a foreign agent? From the San Fran Examiner: "He (Gore) is Gordon Brown's adviser on Climate Change where his primary responsibility is to get the United States to tackle Global Warming in the form of a carbon tax." http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1573404 Is Al Gore a foreign agent? From the San Fran Examiner: "He (Gore) is Gordon Brown's adviser on Climate Change where his primary responsibility is to get the United States to tackle Global Warming in the form of a carbon tax." Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:40:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1573404 Does it surprise you that the moderators at Answerbag don't know the difference between the US Constitution's Bill or Rights, and the whole set of 27 amendments? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1571436 Does it surprise you that the moderators at Answerbag don't know the difference between the US Constitution's Bill or Rights, and the whole set of 27 amendments? Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:47:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1571436 Does it surprise you that the moderators at Answerbag don't know the difference between the US Constitution's Bill or Rights, and the whole set of 27 amendments? Do YOU understand the difference? What do YOU think it is? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1571021 Does it surprise you that the moderators at Answerbag don't know the difference between the US Constitution's Bill or Rights, and the whole set of 27 amendments? Do YOU understand the difference? What do YOU think it is? Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:54:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1571021 Is Fibromyalgia a genuine affliction? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1568394 Is Fibromyalgia a genuine affliction? Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:24:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1568394 Does it say anything about the credibility of Manmade Global Warming that so many of its most vocal activists are the same people who are protesting the WTO and the G-8? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1562654 Does it say anything about the credibility of Manmade Global Warming that so many of its most vocal activists are the same people who are protesting the WTO and the G-8? Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:22:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1562654 The US Declaration of Independence is this nation's Founding Document. But, is it a GOVERNING document? Why or why not? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1558289 The US Declaration of Independence is this nation's Founding Document. But, is it a GOVERNING document? Why or why not? Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:37:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1558289 Are the spelling, syntax, and grammar skills of AB questioners representative of the modern state of first-world literacy? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1558208 Are the spelling, syntax, and grammar skills of AB questioners representative of the modern state of first-world literacy? Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:44:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1558208 What is your favorite restaurant in San Francisco? WHY? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1556621 What is your favorite restaurant in San Francisco? WHY? Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:20:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1556621 Do you find Larry David funny? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1556360 Do you find Larry David funny? Why? Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:43:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1556360 What was the best (rock) band you've ever seen perform live? Where? When? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1556352 What was the best (rock) band you've ever seen perform live? Where? When? Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:38:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1556352 Shirley Bassey or Amy Winehouse? (personal behavior notwithstanding) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1554908 Shirley Bassey or Amy Winehouse? (personal behavior notwithstanding) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:35:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1554908 Are there still any "Alpine Slides" left in the world? Where? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1554817 Are there still any "Alpine Slides" left in the world? Where? Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:35:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1554817 Why does Obama think California is the model for energy? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1554346 Why does Obama think California is the model for energy? Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:33:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1554346 Which amendment, in the US Constitution's Bill of Rights, would you discard/repeal? WHY? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1552790 Which amendment, in the US Constitution's Bill of Rights, would you discard/repeal? WHY? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:36:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1552790 Is the Obama Government as Transparent as they claim to be? Whether your answer is Yea or No, please give an example or two. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1551396 Is the Obama Government as Transparent as they claim to be? Whether your answer is Yea or No, please give an example or two. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:41:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1551396 Which is more important to the preservation of a free society, the First Amendment, or the Second Amendment (to the US Constitution)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1551309 Which is more important to the preservation of a free society, the First Amendment, or the Second Amendment (to the US Constitution)? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:37:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1551309 Who is most likely to be the next Governor of California? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1547119 Who is most likely to be the next Governor of California? Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:11:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1547119 After 10 minutes of driving, my brakes seize, locking up all four wheels. What might be wrong? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1544543 After 10 minutes of driving, my brakes seize, locking up all four wheels. What might be wrong? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:51:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1544543 What is the most credible national news program (network AND anchor)? WHY? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1544517 What is the most credible national news program (network AND anchor)? WHY? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:29:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1544517 I bought a new vehicle in 1995 for $51,500. Today, its Blue Book value is apx $36,000. What kind of vehicle do I have? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1544181 I bought a new vehicle in 1995 for $51,500. Today, its Blue Book value is apx $36,000. What kind of vehicle do I have? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:17:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1544181 How much would it cost to replce ALL our (US)electricity generation (except hydro) with Solar? with Wind? with Nuclear? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1544013 How much would it cost to replce ALL our (US)electricity generation (except hydro) with Solar? with Wind? with Nuclear? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:21:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1544013 Which memorial item do you buy first? OxyClean, Thriller, a 70s poster, a big novelty check, or some duct tape and rope? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1543959 Which memorial item do you buy first? OxyClean, Thriller, a 70s poster, a big novelty check, or some duct tape and rope? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:57:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1543959 It was just revealed that the Obama EPA suppressed an internal report that there has been no Global Warming since 1950. What do you thing about this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1543774 It was just revealed that the Obama EPA suppressed an internal report that there has been no Global Warming since 1950. What do you thing about this? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:01:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1543774 It has been one year since the US Supreme Court's Heller decision. Was this a good or bad decision? WHY? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1541807 It has been one year since the US Supreme Court's Heller decision. Was this a good or bad decision? WHY? Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:24:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1541807 Can you name any positive and lasting thing Jimmy Carter did for the USA? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1541162 Can you name any positive and lasting thing Jimmy Carter did for the USA? Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:56:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1541162 What kind of necktie is the type Michael Corleone wears in many of the scenes in The Godfather Pt 2? (It is silk, with black and white stripes.) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1540656 What kind of necktie is the type Michael Corleone wears in many of the scenes in The Godfather Pt 2? (It is silk, with black and white stripes.) Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:06:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1540656 Are you happy that the US House of Representatives just created nationwide building codes that supercede all local building codes? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1538993 Are you happy that the US House of Representatives just created nationwide building codes that supercede all local building codes? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:11:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1538993 What is the single best Pinot Noir you've had in the last 12 months? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1538550 What is the single best Pinot Noir you've had in the last 12 months? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:33:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1538550 Who was the worst US President, out of office for 10 years or more. And WHY? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1538296 Who was the worst US President, out of office for 10 years or more. And WHY? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:40:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1538296 Should Mark Sanford have waited a day to hold his press conference? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1536881 Should Mark Sanford have waited a day to hold his press conference? Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:25:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1536881 What do YOU think killed Michael Jackson? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1536867 What do YOU think killed Michael Jackson? Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:16:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1536867 Why doesn't the Waxman-Markey "Clean Energy" bill not even mention nuclear power? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1536319 Why doesn't the Waxman-Markey "Clean Energy" bill not even mention nuclear power? Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:23:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1536319 Can tear ducts produce/release phlegm? (or something with all the characteristics of phlegm) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1534863 Can tear ducts produce/release phlegm? (or something with all the characteristics of phlegm) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:44:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1534863 Does Obama know what he is doing with regard to Iran? What *IS* he doing? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1532909 Does Obama know what he is doing with regard to Iran? What *IS* he doing? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:37:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1532909 Does anybody have experience driving both a Humvee and a Unimog offroad? What differences did you experience? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1532892 Does anybody have experience driving both a Humvee and a Unimog offroad? What differences did you experience? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:23:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1532892 Are Prius drivers overly self-righteous? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1532887 Are Prius drivers overly self-righteous? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:21:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1532887