David
@paddlingphotog.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Retired IT guy with too many interests.
If you won't vote, I won't listen to your opinions on the outcome.
Reader of history, philosophy, economics, SF, Fantasy and all things science.
Anti-fascist and baffled that it's controversial
If you won't vote, I won't listen to your opinions on the outcome.
Reader of history, philosophy, economics, SF, Fantasy and all things science.
Anti-fascist and baffled that it's controversial
So, "AI" (i.e. LLM's) is now "Superior Intelligence". By definition, humans are thus inferior. So, the message is: "hey morons, support your replacements".
That's not how you get support for "AI" and data centres.
It is how you might get The Butlerian Jihad though.
That's not how you get support for "AI" and data centres.
It is how you might get The Butlerian Jihad though.
September 29, 2026 at 3:12 PM
So, "AI" (i.e. LLM's) is now "Superior Intelligence". By definition, humans are thus inferior. So, the message is: "hey morons, support your replacements".
That's not how you get support for "AI" and data centres.
It is how you might get The Butlerian Jihad though.
That's not how you get support for "AI" and data centres.
It is how you might get The Butlerian Jihad though.
Yes, low profits are definitely worse than all the people dying during covid.
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‘Crisis even bigger than Covid’: American business owners are barely getting by | CNN Business
The historic supply chain struggles that America’s business owners face show why resurgent inflation will not be easily resolved – even if the war ended.
edition.cnn.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Yes, low profits are definitely worse than all the people dying during covid.
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/20/e...
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/20/e...
Sounds like someone made a plan not to plan in order to ensure it would be a mess.
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
Irish cops threaten not to show for Trump visit: 'Nothing short of a shambles'
Irish police officers are threatening not to show up for duty when President Donald Trump arrives needing protection, according to a new report.Rank-and-file gardaí are fuming after being told to foot...
www.rawstory.com
September 11, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Sounds like someone made a plan not to plan in order to ensure it would be a mess.
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
There’s whistling past the graveyard, and then there’s whatever the F this is.
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www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Trump says Iran war will end ‘immediately’ after U.S. midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after U.S. midterm elections.
www.ctvnews.ca
September 10, 2026 at 12:12 AM
There’s whistling past the graveyard, and then there’s whatever the F this is.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
This “trade war” has never been about trade, it’s about that administration demanding the submission of other countries.
Trade is just a vehicle to attempt to compel compliance on matters of OUR foreign and domestic policy.
*Notwithstanding his delusions.
Trade is just a vehicle to attempt to compel compliance on matters of OUR foreign and domestic policy.
*Notwithstanding his delusions.
September 9, 2026 at 12:17 AM
This “trade war” has never been about trade, it’s about that administration demanding the submission of other countries.
Trade is just a vehicle to attempt to compel compliance on matters of OUR foreign and domestic policy.
*Notwithstanding his delusions.
Trade is just a vehicle to attempt to compel compliance on matters of OUR foreign and domestic policy.
*Notwithstanding his delusions.
At the risk of sounding like a conspiracy theorist, I’ve often wondered how Israeli‘s excellent intelligence apparatus had no hint that Oct. 7 was being planned.
Knowing & allowing it to happen would make for an outstanding casus belli to further their agenda.
www.mediaite.com/media/news/n...
Knowing & allowing it to happen would make for an outstanding casus belli to further their agenda.
www.mediaite.com/media/news/n...
Netanyahu Ignored Explicit Warning Hamas Was Planning ‘Terrifying Operation’ 10 Days Before Oct. 7 Attack: Report
The Emirati president reportedly warned Netanyahu that Hamas' leader told an intermediary in September 2023 that he was preparing "a terrifying operation."
www.mediaite.com
September 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
At the risk of sounding like a conspiracy theorist, I’ve often wondered how Israeli‘s excellent intelligence apparatus had no hint that Oct. 7 was being planned.
Knowing & allowing it to happen would make for an outstanding casus belli to further their agenda.
www.mediaite.com/media/news/n...
Knowing & allowing it to happen would make for an outstanding casus belli to further their agenda.
www.mediaite.com/media/news/n...
Welcome to the long tail of permanent demand destruction.
China isn't leading the way because they're evil, but because the West made a choice not to.
Yes, China is using predatory trade practices, just as the West has too? We're just unhappy because we're not the ones in control this time.
China isn't leading the way because they're evil, but because the West made a choice not to.
Yes, China is using predatory trade practices, just as the West has too? We're just unhappy because we're not the ones in control this time.
Cratering oil use in China shows the death spiral that could end oil
Oil use and CO2 emissions dropped in Q2 in China due to EV growth. It could mean China's per-capita CO2 peaks at less than half of the US.
electrek.co
September 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Welcome to the long tail of permanent demand destruction.
China isn't leading the way because they're evil, but because the West made a choice not to.
Yes, China is using predatory trade practices, just as the West has too? We're just unhappy because we're not the ones in control this time.
China isn't leading the way because they're evil, but because the West made a choice not to.
Yes, China is using predatory trade practices, just as the West has too? We're just unhappy because we're not the ones in control this time.
So the Pentagon will have an ownership stake in Venezuelan oil.
This is in addition to other stakes it's acquired under Trump.
It’s worth thinking about the types of countries where the military does things like this: Iran, Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Indonesia, China, & Russia to name a few.
This is in addition to other stakes it's acquired under Trump.
It’s worth thinking about the types of countries where the military does things like this: Iran, Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Indonesia, China, & Russia to name a few.
September 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
So the Pentagon will have an ownership stake in Venezuelan oil.
This is in addition to other stakes it's acquired under Trump.
It’s worth thinking about the types of countries where the military does things like this: Iran, Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Indonesia, China, & Russia to name a few.
This is in addition to other stakes it's acquired under Trump.
It’s worth thinking about the types of countries where the military does things like this: Iran, Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Indonesia, China, & Russia to name a few.
Note to self, don't point out that Israel is dependent on the U.S. If you do, people will lose their shit, and that's just about regular aid and support.
Nope, not going to point out that U.S. military presence in the region helps or that they're currently fighting Israel's war for them.
Nope, not going to point out that U.S. military presence in the region helps or that they're currently fighting Israel's war for them.
September 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Note to self, don't point out that Israel is dependent on the U.S. If you do, people will lose their shit, and that's just about regular aid and support.
Nope, not going to point out that U.S. military presence in the region helps or that they're currently fighting Israel's war for them.
Nope, not going to point out that U.S. military presence in the region helps or that they're currently fighting Israel's war for them.
With the latest measles deaths in the U.S. I'm seeing a re-use of the COVID playbook wherein deniers claimed that people didn't really die of covid but, instead, of [insert secondary infections / comorbidities].
So, anything but COVID.
Rinse, repeat, queue up the "well ackchyually" memes.
So, anything but COVID.
Rinse, repeat, queue up the "well ackchyually" memes.
September 1, 2026 at 6:18 PM
With the latest measles deaths in the U.S. I'm seeing a re-use of the COVID playbook wherein deniers claimed that people didn't really die of covid but, instead, of [insert secondary infections / comorbidities].
So, anything but COVID.
Rinse, repeat, queue up the "well ackchyually" memes.
So, anything but COVID.
Rinse, repeat, queue up the "well ackchyually" memes.
Like tea? Want to buy from a Canadian company?
Two great options I regularly order from
granvilletea.com (Vancouver, BC)
theteahaus.com (London, ON)
Two great options I regularly order from
granvilletea.com (Vancouver, BC)
theteahaus.com (London, ON)
Waving Canadian Flag
ALT: Waving Canadian Flag
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August 31, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Like tea? Want to buy from a Canadian company?
Two great options I regularly order from
granvilletea.com (Vancouver, BC)
theteahaus.com (London, ON)
Two great options I regularly order from
granvilletea.com (Vancouver, BC)
theteahaus.com (London, ON)
Treasonous ball-sack has opinions, is upset that he’s missing out on a payday.
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
Jivani calls Carney's dollar-for-dollar tariff response an 'overreaction' that will 'accelerate conflict'
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says that Prime Mark Carney is erring in trying to "accelerate conflict" with the U.S., following the collapse
nationalpost.com
August 24, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Treasonous ball-sack has opinions, is upset that he’s missing out on a payday.
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
Good article. No surprise that the bottom line that allies are expected to be subservient.
www.onestnetwork.com/america-is-r...
www.onestnetwork.com/america-is-r...
America Is Redefining What It Means to Be an Ally
Washington is testing NATO countries for political alignment, putting an outspoken critic of Western Europe atop State Department intelligence, and taxing foreign drones just weeks after promising to ...
www.onestnetwork.com
August 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Good article. No surprise that the bottom line that allies are expected to be subservient.
www.onestnetwork.com/america-is-r...
www.onestnetwork.com/america-is-r...
Interesting article but that initial photograph might not have been the best choice.
asiatimes.com/2026/08/trum...
asiatimes.com/2026/08/trum...
Trump fires on multiple fronts to break China's minerals monopoly - Asia Times
Trump has launched a series of measures to ensure US defense contractors source critical minerals domestically or from allied nations
asiatimes.com
August 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Interesting article but that initial photograph might not have been the best choice.
asiatimes.com/2026/08/trum...
asiatimes.com/2026/08/trum...
So, still nothing for the pastors who molest …🤔… yup, seems about right for Texas/GOP.
www.texastribune.org/2026/08/11/t...
www.texastribune.org/2026/08/11/t...
Tougher penalities for teacher misconduct proposed by Texas governor
Gov. Greg Abbott wants teachers convicted of such misconduct with a student to face 10-year minimums in prison sentences with no parole.
www.texastribune.org
August 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
So, still nothing for the pastors who molest …🤔… yup, seems about right for Texas/GOP.
www.texastribune.org/2026/08/11/t...
www.texastribune.org/2026/08/11/t...
So, he’s “decent and capable” but protected the Epstein class, enabled the weaponization of the law, and facilitated corruption…
Please excuse me while I look up the word “decent”, clearly I’m confused about its meaning.
www.mediaite.com/politics/key...
Please excuse me while I look up the word “decent”, clearly I’m confused about its meaning.
www.mediaite.com/politics/key...
Lisa Murkowski Makes Decision on Todd Blanche Nomination
The Senator announced her position on Blanche's nomination Friday in a lengthy X post in which she praised President Trump's personal lawyer.
www.mediaite.com
August 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
So, he’s “decent and capable” but protected the Epstein class, enabled the weaponization of the law, and facilitated corruption…
Please excuse me while I look up the word “decent”, clearly I’m confused about its meaning.
www.mediaite.com/politics/key...
Please excuse me while I look up the word “decent”, clearly I’m confused about its meaning.
www.mediaite.com/politics/key...
Hold on there crazy lady, sociopathy is not in the DSM, now please, do continue with your “facts”.
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CNN Panel Explodes as MAGA Pundit Claims ‘Sociopath’ Fauci Belongs in ‘Mental Institution’
Sunshine blasted the longtime public health official a "textbook sociopath," prompting immediate disbelief from host Abby Phillip and fellow panelists.
www.mediaite.com
August 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Hold on there crazy lady, sociopathy is not in the DSM, now please, do continue with your “facts”.
www.mediaite.com/media/tv/cnn...
www.mediaite.com/media/tv/cnn...
I recently looked at how definitions of socialism & communism have changed.
This Britannica article is indicative as it alleges that China and Vietnam are transitioning FROM capitalism TO communism.
This might come as a surprise to Ho Chi Minh, Mao Zedong, & their country's new business elite.
This Britannica article is indicative as it alleges that China and Vietnam are transitioning FROM capitalism TO communism.
This might come as a surprise to Ho Chi Minh, Mao Zedong, & their country's new business elite.
What is communism? | Britannica
What is communism? Communism is a political and economic system that seeks to create a classless society in which the major means of production, such
www.britannica.com
July 24, 2026 at 3:19 PM
I recently looked at how definitions of socialism & communism have changed.
This Britannica article is indicative as it alleges that China and Vietnam are transitioning FROM capitalism TO communism.
This might come as a surprise to Ho Chi Minh, Mao Zedong, & their country's new business elite.
This Britannica article is indicative as it alleges that China and Vietnam are transitioning FROM capitalism TO communism.
This might come as a surprise to Ho Chi Minh, Mao Zedong, & their country's new business elite.
Reposted by David
Canada, the Netherlands and France have been named among the safest countries in the world for LGBTQ+ travellers.
Canada named second safest country in the world for LGBTQ+ travellers
According to a report by Berkshire Hathaway, Canada is the second safest country in the world for LGBTQ+ travellers in 2026.
cultmtl.com
July 21, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Canada, the Netherlands and France have been named among the safest countries in the world for LGBTQ+ travellers.
Reposted by David
🍁Memo From The I Told You So Department:
What one has been saying for over a year now👇🏻
What one has been saying for over a year now👇🏻
July 22, 2026 at 12:55 PM
🍁Memo From The I Told You So Department:
What one has been saying for over a year now👇🏻
What one has been saying for over a year now👇🏻
This sentence seems to be self-contradictory … 🤔. Well, that or I don’t understand the meaning of “desperate“.
“I will tell you they want to desperately meet, and until they are ready to meet in a meaningful way, we have no interest,” Trump answered.
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“I will tell you they want to desperately meet, and until they are ready to meet in a meaningful way, we have no interest,” Trump answered.
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Trump Snaps at ABC's Mary Bruce Over Iran: 'You Don't Know!'
The president ripped ABC's Mary Bruce and repeatedly asked if she knew something he didn't know when she said there are "no signs" Iran wants to end the war
www.mediaite.com
July 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM
This sentence seems to be self-contradictory … 🤔. Well, that or I don’t understand the meaning of “desperate“.
“I will tell you they want to desperately meet, and until they are ready to meet in a meaningful way, we have no interest,” Trump answered.
www.mediaite.com/politics/you...
“I will tell you they want to desperately meet, and until they are ready to meet in a meaningful way, we have no interest,” Trump answered.
www.mediaite.com/politics/you...