Nicolas Duchastel

American French Canadian dev (and data nerd) working in Pacific Northwest U.S. who loves politics and history.

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

I hope to see you at Tableau Conference #TC26! It’s the best place to learn, connect, and imagine what’s next for data and analytics. Registration is open! https://t.co/0ukhdPjpD2

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@KamalaHarris nope.

Dick Cheney was an awful person who did awful things.

sadden for his loved ones,… sure.

“…gave so much…” !?

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

Tourists beware 🇫🇷💸
In France, “tax-free shopping” often isn’t free.
Companies like Global Blue keep 40 % of your VAT refund — and even luxury brands like Hermès accept it.

See #Hermes response below
Translation: "Taking more of YOUR money is OK"

#VATRefundScam #DetaxeAbus

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

Is it come to this? Even Apple is doing dark pattern and "roach motel" techniques now!
The "Cancel Subscription" button does not work!?
What gives @Apple @AppleTV

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

No one should retweet this.

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@theblueground How can we reach your sales people? I have been trying to contact - email, text, facebook, phone for a week now... phone just gets hung up, no reply to any request. I want to give you money! I want to rent. Is everything OK at Blueground?

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@briantylercohen yes

TX cheats 5, CA fixes 5.

The House has been artificially blocked at 435 seats since the 1920s. Fix THAT. Would be more representative of the people,… and California could go from 52 seats to 111…

read Chris Wilson’s 2018 article in Time

https://t.co/iTo5Y5VfkL

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@SonestaHotels your hotel in Seattle is parking cars on the sidewalk? blockin all pedestrians.
Please don't do that.

cc @SeattlePD

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

It's time #DataFam! #TC25 is coming! April in San Diego.
Registration is now open! Activate your data superpowers with Tableau and Agentforce.
Come to the must-attend data and analytics event of the year! San Diego April 15-17 https://t.co/nKzOT1eWoM

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@maddow are we in a theocracy now?

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@Morning_Joe You are missing the boat: the dems didn't lose because too many stars, not enough interviews with cool people.
We have a propaganda issue
The Dems could have the best candidate there is full fledged propaganda: e.g. Trump didn't get convicted, Jan 6 was fine...

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@MeetThePress @kwelkernbc please tell us what was your agreement with Trump and his team? for example, did you agree before the interview that you wouldn't push back on his clear lies?
Would Tim Russert approve of your reporting?

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@MeetThePress This interview looked like Tucker Carlson with Putin.

She never contradicts his total lies.... because he would just walk out.. this interview was very sad "democracy dies in darkness"

(and I am a super fan of Meet The Press)

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@PSETalk The app seems to give wrong information.
It says that the last update at 6:28 PM on 11/20, it is 10:38 AM?

Are the times in UTC?

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@KitsapTransit FYI bus information is not accessible at Bainbridge Ferry Terminal.

Could you move the display please?

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@Lawrence Re your comment "if we were in a Democracy where we voted for our President"...
You don't even need that.
If we hadn't artificially blocked more Reps in 1920s, the Electoral College could work... direct vote would be better, but not required

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@KatyOnMSNBC how to fix SCOTUS?
1. +1 majority in House, Senate. Keep presidency.
2. When new Congress convenes ,vote Filibuster away.
3. Reform SCOTUS

which is
1. set ethic rules
2. term limit - 5 or 7 years
3. name 9 "anti Justices" - nullify current
4. name 9 new Justices

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@BarbMcQuade Why would they give a decision on Immunity?
SCOTUS does not "rule of law" anymore... it's all about GOP politics.

I'll bet that they report it on Thursday to help / counter the Trump / Biden debate.

SCOTUS is a GOP group now.

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

@neal_katyal Just heard your grouping of Justices.
To most of us, it is:
- 3 activist far right GOP Justices (last 3 who lied)
- 3 extreme right Justices
- 3 liberals who enable the 6 others
But, very few believe in SCOTUS.
Tear it down and rebuild it.
Remove all 9 Justices.

[Nicolas Duchastel @nduchast]

A trend of aggressive and dangerous behaviors.

[FOX 13 Seattle @fox13seattle]

Councilmember's father has history of intimidating Woodinville officials https://t.co/7CGdcMm9Zd