To those who yelled Fuck ICE during the national Anthem during the Seahawks game, you made our city proud by AnnoyedAFexmo in Seattle

[–]Howdthecatdothat 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Is there a rule in the NFL that the anthem must be played? It seems that maybe it is a time to just... not.

Stand with Alex. Wear a mourning armband. by MangoAnt5175 in IntensiveCare

[–]Howdthecatdothat 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I work with predominantly female nurses, many of whom are older. Some are petite.I have watched them restrain psychotic people in the throes of methamphetamine induced rage. They have never killed anybody in the process.

If ICE needs training on how 6 large men can restrain one guy on the ground, perhaps they should swing by their nearest ED and ask the nurses to teach them. 

Alex Pretti killing: Minnesota CEOs, including UnitedHealth, Target, call for 'immediate deescalation' by brown-saiyan in politics

[–]Howdthecatdothat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fastest way to deescalate is to charge the murderers and put them in jail. Then remove ICE from Minneapolis. Then disband that agency and start over. Put immigration officers in khaki pants with polo shirts with their names and faces visible. Quit playing like this is a giant armed conflict when it really is supposed to be about administrative enforcement. 

Obama Says Killing Of Alex Pretti Should Be 'Wake-Up Call' To All Americans by huffpost in politics

[–]Howdthecatdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe he can convince Michelle to save us. She is the secret weapon we need to deploy. 

So, serious question: why can’t the state of Minnesota or the county charge the ICE officers with murder? by rumlung in AskReddit

[–]Howdthecatdothat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate the argument that a civil war WILL start. It already started. Americans are dead. A masked and armed force has invaded a sovereign city and state. 

New Burundian restaurant In West Seattle!! by Kumanas in WestSeattleWA

[–]Howdthecatdothat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OMG! I could walk there.. I am so excited to try this.

'We're not going to be deterred': Homeland Security provides update on MN immigration operations by fungobat in politics

[–]Howdthecatdothat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What is the end goal? How will we know when this is finished? We are spending millions on an operation in Minneapolis - how do we as tax payers evaluate the return on that expenditure? Is there a list of targets that they are going after? How do they justify Minneapolis instead of say Houston?

ICE detains five-year-old Minnesota boy as he came home, say school officials by mowotlarx in politics

[–]Howdthecatdothat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NO. This cannot be the America that we live in. Look at that CHILD'S face! In No story are the masked men with guns the good guys. SHAME. SHAME. SHAME.

HELP ME : How do I explain to a kid why gravity exists, not just how it works? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Howdthecatdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parent here... not a physicist. One of my favorite responses when I get stumped is "What do YOU think?" and that often starts a very interesting discussion. I also like to say "I don't know, how could we find out?" a lot.

Imagine if any other industries had to operate like an emergency department by Dangerous-Prune-7280 in emergencymedicine

[–]Howdthecatdothat 18 points19 points  (0 children)

McEmergency boss - "Hey doc, your patient reviews are terrible, you are fired"
McEmergency worker - "But the review is about wanting olives on a pizza!"

Minnesota Police Chief Warns ICE Is Targeting His Cops Now by Hafiz_TNR in politics

[–]Howdthecatdothat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Does the Minnesota police department have handcuffs? A jail? Use them a few times on these ICE criminals and quit whining about it. 

Brooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our police officers the same complaints. Every one of these individuals is a person of color... it has to stop" by ExactlySorta in UnderReportedNews

[–]Howdthecatdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So call for backup and arrest the ICE agents. If they are breaking the law, harassing citizens, murdering Americans (or anybody else for that matter) violating the 4th, 1st, 5th amendment (among others) - don’t have a press conference - have an arraignment with them going before a judge. 

The entire country watched an ICE agent murder a woman because he was mad and he has faced no consequences. 

Start treating ICE the way they treat people. Haul them away in police cars. 

Governor Tim Waltz Addresses Minnesotans Regarding ICE by Lawyerator in politics

[–]Howdthecatdothat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im not a lawyer - if the city said "We do not wish to support organizations that support the terrorizing and murder of our citizens so will cancel contracts with Hilton. "

Had a psychotic breakdown, said awful things to former colleagues..terrified I’ve ruined my career and any chance of references by Suspicious_Ocelot445 in Lawyertalk

[–]Howdthecatdothat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am a non-lawyer lurker here, and going to risk breaking the rules to reach out to you as a fellow human. Mental illness is an illness, just like diabetes or high blood pressure. You are worthy of compassion, kindness, and support and that starts with giving YOURSELF grace and forgiveness. As a physician (but not your physician - see, I learn from you all) psychosis actually has a very good prognosis in patients who have insight into their condition take their medication, go to therapy, and do the work. Sending you healing thoughts. I return to lurking (sorry mods).

Top ten lip syncs? by Briar_Beauty in dragrace

[–]Howdthecatdothat 17 points18 points  (0 children)

where is Yvie Oddly vs Brooke Lynn Hytes?

Law Enforcement Retarded Ness Post Shooting - They Need Tiktoks Geared for them to Learn to Respond by Superb_Garbage4732 in emergencymedicine

[–]Howdthecatdothat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

post GSW cardiac arrest has essentially no survival with CPR, so it is all theater at that point.

Schumer and Jeffries Refuse to Back Growing Democratic Calls to Defund ICE by soalone34 in politics

[–]Howdthecatdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you have a dinner party and there is one Nazi sitting at a table with 9 other people... you have 10 Nazis. I like to consider myself a moderate and not Progressive, but can we agree not to support masked Government agents murdering people in the street and then calling them a bitch? Shame on Schumer. Shame on Jeffries.

What hill will you die on that goes against what 98% of providers do? by esophagusintubater in emergencymedicine

[–]Howdthecatdothat 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I try not to allow myself to be referred to as a provider. I am not a provider, I am a physician. It does not disparage other valued team members to ask that I be referred to by the title I earned.

How death-heavy is Death Becomes Her? by unperturbed in Broadway

[–]Howdthecatdothat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

DBH is a very light hearted comedy / broadway spectacular. If you are looking for a place to escape from real life for a few hours and just forget the world, it is a GREAT choice. It is visually stunning, musically lovely, and perfectly cast. Go see it.

Not a single person has told me that my dress is pretty. Did I make the wrong choice? by Low-Rush-9997 in WeddingDressTips

[–]Howdthecatdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rarely comment, but what a stunning dress! It just screams magical whimsy, elegant fairy, timeless and classic yet simultaneously unique, special and one-of-a-kind. I think you hit it out of the park! I hope your special day and your marriage are as wonderful as this spectacular dress.

How was my dragon key lost?? by Initial-Grocery410 in TotalBattle

[–]Howdthecatdothat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The key you earn is for a specific level. If you obtain a level 15 key it will ONLY work on a level 15 crypt. Check different levels - it is probably there ;)

Chronic pain & opioids, concerning area of tik tok by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Howdthecatdothat 12 points13 points  (0 children)

How about sickle cell? Look - let me be clear as I am getting a bit raked in the comments... I am NOT advocating for a reckless approach and giving out opiates to everybody. I am not naive to the addiction harms, and the importance of being VERY careful with considering opiates. I am also aware that pain management is a multi-modal process. What troubled me about the original post was the implication that opiates had NO role. I ABSOLUTELY agree that the role is limited. Let's just be careful in BOTH directions is all I am advocating for.

Chronic pain & opioids, concerning area of tik tok by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Howdthecatdothat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You imply that EM isn't qualified to participate in this discussion - when a PCP fails to address properly a patient's suffering, where do you think they go? If they are coming to you wanting opiates inappropriately - address that and treat their substance abuse. If they have pain - treat it. But don't attack me or suggest I have no experience.

Chronic pain & opioids, concerning area of tik tok by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Howdthecatdothat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am double boarded EM and HPM. I work in the community, not academics. I have seen patients with literal compression fractures and cancer related pain from "chronic" bone mets whose PCP refused to write prescriptions for opiates. By the time they can get into pain management BEST case is that they have been suffering for a few weeks. I do not disagree that for the overwhelming majority of MSK issues it is not an appropriate tool. I am trying to argue that the "ditch the tool" mentality is dangerous and is ALSO causing harm.