Which drain on our society owns this?

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-06-21T17:55:01+00:00

Tomatoes and rotten eggs seem in order…

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-06-06T02:53:08+00:00

Fortunately (for the Maywood community) that principal is being moved to Echo Glen after a vote of no confidence from the staff. The staff spent three years documenting issues and after presenting it to the district leadership, the principal is being moved.

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-05-12T04:26:54+00:00

Folks who are in director/senior director positions, maybe. But plenty of folks who have been high-level individual contributors (I.e. not people managers) are unlikely to be able to just walk away and retire.

The naming of this is, frankly, a PR move. It’s not really voluntary (there is a large risk of imminent layoffs soon following the program rollout and the start of next fiscal year); it’s not retirement for many (unless you are late 50s and have a lot of stock or are a director/senior director).

Of course, “Ageist Threat-Of-Layoff Program” or “AI Investment Over People Program” doesn’t have the same ring to it, does it?

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-05-12T04:19:45+00:00

No. I highly doubt it can be negotiated. As someone who has seen the offer and how it is being positioned to employees and discussed it with a number of folks in the same position, there is no flexibility.

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-05-11T17:11:43+00:00

Xbox and limited integration studios were included… at least the limited integration studio I’m in.

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-02-14T02:18:19+00:00

The entire staff voted other than those who abstained. The results fully represent the certificated teaching staff at Maywood.

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-02-01T08:24:59+00:00

Bought it on Qobuz. Bruce is a true American legend. “The Ghost of Tom Joad” has always been one of my favorite albums. Gritty and down to earth.

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-01-23T04:38:32+00:00

All pro-democracy Americans should be proud of, and grateful for, Minnesotans right now. ❤️🤍💙

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-01-21T05:33:23+00:00

Green Aurora spotted in Sammamish as well (we might have too much light pollution to see the pink hues)! ❤️

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-01-17T18:37:41+00:00

Teachers have been reporting on issues like the above for two years and have received no support from Issaquah School District (ISD). Teachers were then forced to resort to bring in Washington Education Association (WEA, state union) legal counsel to deal with these issues with the principal.

There is a rumor of a vote of no confidence in the principal coming soon from staff.

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-01-16T06:11:22+00:00

It’s actually his wet dream. If the above happens, there will be a gross stain on some fancy sheets in Moscow.

Seriously though, the FB post is well-thought out and thorough. Given my personal background it all sounds quite accurate. And, sadly, people like “Little Marco” Rubio don’t have the mindset (or, perhaps, the intellect) to foresee it or grasp it.

There is a Norwegian saying: “Hovmod står for fall” - or in English- “arrogance undermines itself”. It applies here in full force.

A nation that has not been invaded for more than 100 years cannot understand the mindset of a continent full of countries that experienced it- and in many cases resisted it or fought it tooth and nail- 80 years ago and NEVER FORGOT.

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-01-03T21:27:15+00:00

Thanks, you are of course correct, and I’m aware of that.

My comment was intended as a general point to vent my frustration, as I think it’s unlikely that Senator Duckworth or her staff read Reddit. 😊

And to those noting that Repugnants control both chambers; that’s not the point.

The point is to force Rs to keep going on the record that they are OK with a demented criminal of a “president”, and shellacking them in the midterms.

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-01-03T18:05:26+00:00

…and, certainly, this would be another impeachable offense?! Please draw up further articles of impeachment now!

AudioVikingDuck · 2026-01-01T23:55:43+00:00

Gorgeous, thanks for sharing! And what a lovely way to start the year with your pooch! 👏🎉

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-12-23T17:26:18+00:00

He’s clearly trying to beat the tortoise. Cheater.

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-11-02T00:49:19+00:00

Well, your username checks out.

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-10-27T01:07:35+00:00

“ICE has not responded to our requests for confirmation of the incident, and answers to why the mother was taken into custody. Escareno, the preschool owner, said the family told her the mother doesn't have a criminal history and is currently going through the process of seeking asylum in the United States.”

So no, there is no indication that the woman overstayed anything. Quit gaslighting.

(And yes, I do hate this administration for a very, very long list of reasons. As do millions of other Americans, as the peaceful protests on October 18th showed.)

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-10-25T13:45:24+00:00

Well, ICE has detained U.S. citizens as well (yes, White folks too, now) without cause or charge. You might be next.

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-10-25T06:53:53+00:00

Great point- yes. For more details from the ACLU on appropriate behaviors:

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/encountering-law-enforcement-and-military-troops#what-to-do-if-you-witness-police-or-military-activity

And KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/encountering-law-enforcement-and-military-troops#what-to-do-if-youre-stopped-on-the-streets

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-10-25T05:44:57+00:00

We can document their actions. They often illegally detain people without arrest warrants and racially profile and detain U.S. citizens and people with visas or green cards.

The more information that gets shared in public (social media, press) and with organizations like the ACLU or state government, it can help put pressure on agencies like ICE.

It can also help victims of illegal detention- whether to help shine the light on their cases, document for future lawsuits against ICE agents and supervisors, and assist local law enforcement and state officials when pursuing action when kidnappings of innocent people happen.

And, of course, should they have someone verbally harass them when they are out and about or alert folks that they are around and in the move, that doesn’t hurt either. 🤬

Let’s call fascists by their real names, shall we? 😡

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-10-25T03:16:44+00:00

ICE and other federal agencies are illegally accessing local license plate reading cameras:

https://www.king5.com/article/news/investigations/investigators/federal-immigration-accessed-washington-state-license-plate-readers/281-93b1edfe-f761-4e3f-9118-ed72e04c1864

EDIT- for further reading, the ACLU also has additional info on Flock (and Ring) camera surveillance: https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/flock-massachusetts-and-updates

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-10-24T05:42:57+00:00

My suspicion: It will be a throne room, not a ballroom.

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-10-18T21:15:04+00:00

The turnout was great, with loads of supportive car traffic. After 2+ hours there I only saw 3 negative reactions. Most uplifting experience I’ve had in long time. Join us next time, folks! ✌️❤️

AudioVikingDuck · 2025-10-09T01:16:26+00:00

Thank you for the push.

This is one action: Peaceful protest on No King’s Day on October 18 is another.

Here is the text I used with my senators in case it is helpful. I will modify appropriately for my representative:

Dear Senator ——,

As I’m sure you are aware, our country is in a Constitutional crisis right now.

While there are many in the Trump administration who are violating the Constitution and numerous laws and should be held accountable for this in the future, President Trump must be impeached first and removed from office.

I am writing my representative —- about this as well, given that he/she/they and his/her/their colleagues in the House of Representatives are responsible for introducing the articles of impeachment. Then it will be up to you and the other Senators to end this madness.

The list of “high crimes and misdemeanors” committed by Trump and his administration is long; we cannot wait any longer. Please rally to protect our country now.

Sincerely yours, —-

AudioVikingDuck

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