patatas
@its.small.patatas.ca
he/they
Craftsperson, artist, labourer in #HamOnt
Luddite & tech tinkerer
Blog:
thedabbler.patatas.ca
also:
blundervalley.ca
social.patatas.ca/patatas
Signal: @smallpatatas.01
Craftsperson, artist, labourer in #HamOnt
Luddite & tech tinkerer
Blog:
thedabbler.patatas.ca
also:
blundervalley.ca
social.patatas.ca/patatas
Signal: @smallpatatas.01
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@its.small.patatas.ca
· May 29
AI is Dehumanization Technology
A call to reject the deployment and use of AI systems in Canada's public sector.
thedabbler.patatas.ca
My plea to Canada's public sector workers and unions:
Reject the use of AI, and save the soul of the public sector.
#CdnPoli #AI
thedabbler.patatas.ca/pages/ai-is-...
Reject the use of AI, and save the soul of the public sector.
#CdnPoli #AI
thedabbler.patatas.ca/pages/ai-is-...
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nine years ago this pipeline was approved. now, almost a decade later, where are all the environmental initiatives that were supposed to justify it? oh, abandoned, you say? I never could have guessed.
Trudeau cabinet approves Trans Mountain expansion project | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have again approved the Trans Mountain expansion project, a crucial next step for the much-delayed pipeline project designed to carry nearly a million bar...
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
nine years ago this pipeline was approved. now, almost a decade later, where are all the environmental initiatives that were supposed to justify it? oh, abandoned, you say? I never could have guessed.
Reposting this because the same misinfo claiming Carney's account is hiding replies (well-intentioned! Fits my existing bias too! But unsupported by evidence) is going around, this time thanks to a large #CdnPoli account.
We can't hope to solve the problem if we don't understand what the cause is.
We can't hope to solve the problem if we don't understand what the cause is.
New, from me
Chicken Caesars: they're messing with your Bluesky feed
in which I dig in to the technical and social aspects of the recent issues with hidden replies on this platform
thedabbler.patatas.ca/pages/bluesk...
Chicken Caesars: they're messing with your Bluesky feed
in which I dig in to the technical and social aspects of the recent issues with hidden replies on this platform
thedabbler.patatas.ca/pages/bluesk...
Chicken Caesars: they're messing with your Bluesky feed
Unexplained algorithmic tweaks are putting the Bluesky platform ahead of the protocol
thedabbler.patatas.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Reposting this because the same misinfo claiming Carney's account is hiding replies (well-intentioned! Fits my existing bias too! But unsupported by evidence) is going around, this time thanks to a large #CdnPoli account.
We can't hope to solve the problem if we don't understand what the cause is.
We can't hope to solve the problem if we don't understand what the cause is.
bro if you are misinformed and you're blasting that misinfo at your tens of thousands of followers, then having someone gently & politely(!) correct your understanding of a particular situation is a kindness, not an imposition. ffs
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 AM
bro if you are misinformed and you're blasting that misinfo at your tens of thousands of followers, then having someone gently & politely(!) correct your understanding of a particular situation is a kindness, not an imposition. ffs
Like, I don't even really care if he unblocks me tbh
It's just important that we deal in facts, lest people no longer trust us to tell the truth.
If I had evidence it was Carney's account hiding replies I would absolutely raise hell about it! But the evidence says otherwise.
It's just important that we deal in facts, lest people no longer trust us to tell the truth.
If I had evidence it was Carney's account hiding replies I would absolutely raise hell about it! But the evidence says otherwise.
T Ryan Gregory just blocked me because I linked him to my blogpost where I talk about how it's not Carney blocking comments, but it's Bluesky doing algorithmic shit. Maybe a friend of his wants to set him straight before he goes and embarrasses himself
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Like, I don't even really care if he unblocks me tbh
It's just important that we deal in facts, lest people no longer trust us to tell the truth.
If I had evidence it was Carney's account hiding replies I would absolutely raise hell about it! But the evidence says otherwise.
It's just important that we deal in facts, lest people no longer trust us to tell the truth.
If I had evidence it was Carney's account hiding replies I would absolutely raise hell about it! But the evidence says otherwise.
T Ryan Gregory just blocked me because I linked him to my blogpost where I talk about how it's not Carney blocking comments, but it's Bluesky doing algorithmic shit. Maybe a friend of his wants to set him straight before he goes and embarrasses himself
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
T Ryan Gregory just blocked me because I linked him to my blogpost where I talk about how it's not Carney blocking comments, but it's Bluesky doing algorithmic shit. Maybe a friend of his wants to set him straight before he goes and embarrasses himself
Missed this one from a few days ago, some weird mixed messages in here www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Missed this one from a few days ago, some weird mixed messages in here www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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ME POSTING: Good pussy sound like the Silent Hill radio
ME AFTER I NOTICE A FAMOUS PERSON JUST FOLLOWED ME: More than ever it is so inportant to be apprised of all that is to be and furthermore to learn of all that could in the best manner we are able as this is the true delight of Life
ME AFTER I NOTICE A FAMOUS PERSON JUST FOLLOWED ME: More than ever it is so inportant to be apprised of all that is to be and furthermore to learn of all that could in the best manner we are able as this is the true delight of Life
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
ME POSTING: Good pussy sound like the Silent Hill radio
ME AFTER I NOTICE A FAMOUS PERSON JUST FOLLOWED ME: More than ever it is so inportant to be apprised of all that is to be and furthermore to learn of all that could in the best manner we are able as this is the true delight of Life
ME AFTER I NOTICE A FAMOUS PERSON JUST FOLLOWED ME: More than ever it is so inportant to be apprised of all that is to be and furthermore to learn of all that could in the best manner we are able as this is the true delight of Life
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www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... 'Prime Minister Carney continues to focus on narrowly defined economic priorities—particularly focused on resource extraction—with climate taking a backseat despite the fact they are interdependent.' @policyalternatives.ca
COP30: Canada continues to be a global laggard on climate action - CCPA
The COP30 Global Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark Paris Accord, where countries agreed to limit global warming to 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels by 2050....
www.policyalternatives.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... 'Prime Minister Carney continues to focus on narrowly defined economic priorities—particularly focused on resource extraction—with climate taking a backseat despite the fact they are interdependent.' @policyalternatives.ca
One of several problems here is that 'AI for research' is by no means guaranteed to find everything you're looking for, and bias will exist in terms of which things the AI ends up surfacing.
Want to find stories from town council meetings? Hire more local journalists. @brodiefenlon.bsky.social
Want to find stories from town council meetings? Hire more local journalists. @brodiefenlon.bsky.social
Good old CBC news rolling in the AI slop
How CBC News will use AI responsibly to benefit our journalism — and keep your trust | CBC News
CBC is launching a new campaign aimed at reminding Canadians how our journalism can provide a safe harbour from the fake news and AI-generated content roiling through our feeds. As the campaign begins...
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
One of several problems here is that 'AI for research' is by no means guaranteed to find everything you're looking for, and bias will exist in terms of which things the AI ends up surfacing.
Want to find stories from town council meetings? Hire more local journalists. @brodiefenlon.bsky.social
Want to find stories from town council meetings? Hire more local journalists. @brodiefenlon.bsky.social
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dude is full-on pushing for pipelines and increased oil extraction, this guy is an environmental disaster and the longer people keep pretending he's not, the worse it's going to be. PUSH BACK NOW.
EXCLUSIVE: Prime Minister Mark Carney: 'We can be an energy superpower'
youtu.be/YUz8FUqakEQ?...
#CdnPoli #PMCarney #EnergySuperpower
youtu.be/YUz8FUqakEQ?...
#CdnPoli #PMCarney #EnergySuperpower
EXCLUSIVE: Prime Minister Mark Carney: 'We can be an energy superpower'
YouTube video by CTV News
youtu.be
May 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
dude is full-on pushing for pipelines and increased oil extraction, this guy is an environmental disaster and the longer people keep pretending he's not, the worse it's going to be. PUSH BACK NOW.
Don't worry guys, Liz May said that the feds are still committed to the (already legally binding) Paris targets
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
Newfoundland is ‘back in the oil business,’ new premier vows ahead of Carney meeting
ST. JOHN'S - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says he is heading to Ottawa later today with demands for Prime Minister Mark Carney.
www.thestar.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Don't worry guys, Liz May said that the feds are still committed to the (already legally binding) Paris targets
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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Absolutely wild what's going on over there
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Absolutely wild what's going on over there
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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The UAE has successfully used Canada to launder its image. With trade deals they ensure you won’t say anything about their human rights record or that they’re funding a genocide in Sudan 🇸🇩
During our visit last week, the UAE committed to invest $70 billion into Canada.
We’re building big things at home — and finding new partners who want to build with us.
We’re building big things at home — and finding new partners who want to build with us.
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The UAE has successfully used Canada to launder its image. With trade deals they ensure you won’t say anything about their human rights record or that they’re funding a genocide in Sudan 🇸🇩
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clocking in for an unusually late shift at nvidia and for some reason they're having me pick up a bunch of boxes from the warehouse where we ship our cards out from and i'm being told to drive to the pier and throw them into the ocean
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
clocking in for an unusually late shift at nvidia and for some reason they're having me pick up a bunch of boxes from the warehouse where we ship our cards out from and i'm being told to drive to the pier and throw them into the ocean
I genuinely can't understand how people can defend huge cuts to international disease treatment programs in the year 2025.
How cruel can people be, that they'd rather hand ~3x the amount being cut here to AI companies?
Canada spent 100x this amount on a pipeline not long ago.
WTF
How cruel can people be, that they'd rather hand ~3x the amount being cut here to AI companies?
Canada spent 100x this amount on a pipeline not long ago.
WTF
Yeah, because we increased it by 30% last time. Carney's gotta find a way to pay for some nation-building at home, because we've taken a major hit on trade with the US... remember?
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I genuinely can't understand how people can defend huge cuts to international disease treatment programs in the year 2025.
How cruel can people be, that they'd rather hand ~3x the amount being cut here to AI companies?
Canada spent 100x this amount on a pipeline not long ago.
WTF
How cruel can people be, that they'd rather hand ~3x the amount being cut here to AI companies?
Canada spent 100x this amount on a pipeline not long ago.
WTF
Hey @mark-carney.bsky.social remember in the oval office when you laughed at Trump's "jokes" about murdering fishing boat crews?
Got anything to say yet, you fucking ghoul?
Got anything to say yet, you fucking ghoul?
BREAKING: GOP Congresswoman Maria Salazar says the US is about to invade Venezuela:
“Maduro understands that we’re about to go in. He’s been our enemy for 25 years… we need to go in … Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day.”
“Maduro understands that we’re about to go in. He’s been our enemy for 25 years… we need to go in … Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day.”
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Hey @mark-carney.bsky.social remember in the oval office when you laughed at Trump's "jokes" about murdering fishing boat crews?
Got anything to say yet, you fucking ghoul?
Got anything to say yet, you fucking ghoul?
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Fucking Fascist motherfuckers
BREAKING: GOP Congresswoman Maria Salazar says the US is about to invade Venezuela:
“Maduro understands that we’re about to go in. He’s been our enemy for 25 years… we need to go in … Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day.”
“Maduro understands that we’re about to go in. He’s been our enemy for 25 years… we need to go in … Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day.”
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Fucking Fascist motherfuckers
Carney is committed to upholding values only insofar as he expects doing so will provide economic value for the capitalist class he serves.
Unfortunately a lot of people thought his book said the opposite!
Unfortunately a lot of people thought his book said the opposite!
Why is Carney turning his back on international human rights and gender equality? (1/5)
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Carney is committed to upholding values only insofar as he expects doing so will provide economic value for the capitalist class he serves.
Unfortunately a lot of people thought his book said the opposite!
Unfortunately a lot of people thought his book said the opposite!
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
From what i'm able to find, this represents a 30% cut to Canada's contribution to the Global Fund.
#CdnPoli
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/canadas-cuts...
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
#CdnPoli
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/canadas-cuts...
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
November 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
From what i'm able to find, this represents a 30% cut to Canada's contribution to the Global Fund.
#CdnPoli
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/canadas-cuts...
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
#CdnPoli
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/canadas-cuts...
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
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Think it's weird he's rewarding the guy who was spying on one of Carney's political rivals during the election he won?
I do.
I do.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I met at the G20 Summit today, and launched negotiations for a trade deal that could more than double our trade to $70 billion.
India is the world’s fifth largest economy, and that means big new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
India is the world’s fifth largest economy, and that means big new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
November 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Think it's weird he's rewarding the guy who was spying on one of Carney's political rivals during the election he won?
I do.
I do.
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Canadian liberals will start caring about gender equality and immigrants again once the Conservatives are in power and doing the exact same things as Carney, which they now approve of.
They love having a guy on their side who says accelerating capitalism is Awesome Actually
November 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Canadian liberals will start caring about gender equality and immigrants again once the Conservatives are in power and doing the exact same things as Carney, which they now approve of.
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every carney stan on here is appalled at pp and the cons. when asked why they support carney implementing pp's agenda, they melt into a puddle of 'we need pipelines, we need austerity, we need to support the military industrial complex, we need WAGE cuts"... but only if carney is doing it. insanity.
November 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
every carney stan on here is appalled at pp and the cons. when asked why they support carney implementing pp's agenda, they melt into a puddle of 'we need pipelines, we need austerity, we need to support the military industrial complex, we need WAGE cuts"... but only if carney is doing it. insanity.
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Yet when we warned you that he had all the warning signs of a dude who does not understand gender-based analysis, y'all squawked at us.
No more feminist foreign policy, Carney says
Prime Minister, who made the comments at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, has placed less emphasis on feminist policies than the Trudeau government
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Yet when we warned you that he had all the warning signs of a dude who does not understand gender-based analysis, y'all squawked at us.