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Pat Johnston
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...the only source of meaning is the human mind...

...adaptive reason yields dynamic narratives that keep pace with a changing world...

...become the navigator for your better self...

...retired from work but not from life - not yet

Christina Lake, BC
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Xitter user oneplusone shares a screenshot of a Pierre Poilievre tweet image in which he says Canada Last, and Pat Johnston quote tweets it, saying: ...when all you've got in the meme shop is an old Rando Sloganator 3000™️...
January 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Xitter user beaker says, "Can't turd," and quote tweets a Catturd tweet that says: "I'm in the hospital with a bowel blockage. I'll give you more details tomorrow."
January 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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...here's a thought on a possible retaliatory response on the O&G front...
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Pat Johnston says on Xitter: ...as he points it out, it occurs to me - maybe setting part of our tariff response to equal the delta on WCS and WTI to offset our "captured market" status will send the message that they're already getting a deal...
January 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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...Siri, what does a pump and dump stock trend look like?
a chart showing 1 month history of Trump Meme cryptocurrency a template chart showing the typical rapid up and down trend of a pump and dump trading scheme
January 20, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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...and oh man, this thread!!
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Xitter user Zack Guzmán says: Three days before the inauguration, Trump has launched a memecoin that has since risen more than 10,000% He did so after inviting the Crypto Industry to a black tie event in DC Here’s my theory on $TRUMP, which is almost diabolical, but totally something Trump is capable of 🧵
January 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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...it's harvest time at the griftmill...
Xitter user Mario says: Look at this absolute shitshow—Trump Coin just dropped almost 40% in 30 minutes. This isn’t just volatility; it’s financial terrorism on the clueless morons who think this grift was ever legitimate. You bought a meme coin based on a guy whose entire brand is lying, scamming, and laughing at his own supporters behind their backs. Congrats, you played yourself. Let me spell it out for you: this is a textbook pump-and-dump scam. The insiders milked the hype, cashed out their millions, and left you holding the bag. You think Trump cares about you? The same guy who priced his NFTs at $99 and called them ‘art’? He’s laughing all the way to the bank while you cry into your worthless wallet. And here’s the brutal truth: crypto like this isn’t just a scam; it’s a national security risk. Foreign adversaries—hello, Russia—could buy into this garbage anonymously, manipulate the market, and fund their agendas. But yeah, keep telling yourself you’re ‘owning the libs’ while getting financially reamed. Wake the fuck up. You’re not investing—you’re donating to a con artist.
January 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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...𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒊𝒌𝑻𝒐𝒌 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒕...

...Tiktok Hall of Fame...
January 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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...another potentially good thing cut short and sent to the past before it's time, sadly...
January 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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...𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒊𝒌𝑻𝒐𝒌...

...ArcaneTok...
January 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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...from my brother...

RIP David Lynch
portrait sketch of David Lynch, by Charlie Johnston Farewell to a true auteur #davidlynch one of the greats of our times, a real influence on me and so many artists. I love the way he saw the creative process- as a deep infinite ocean of mystery where we fish the murky depths for bits and pieces of idea icebergs that we congeal on this side of the curtain into art. I share the feeling that abstract impulses can then manifest into any of a variety of art forms. I especially love how he held painting in such high esteem, in spite of his immense success as a filmmaker. The twin peaks soundtrack will always be on my playlist! See you at the white lodge somewhere out there… #creativeprocess #auteur #portrait #sketch #fanforlife Winnipeg Artist Charlie Johnston
January 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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...𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒊𝒌𝑻𝒐𝒌...

...how it started...
January 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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...𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒊𝒌𝑻𝒐𝒌...

...ʀɪᴘ ᴅᴀᴠɪᴅ ʟʏɴᴄʜ...
January 17, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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...so now that the 'annoying wokism' (/s) of Trudeaumania has finally been nixed by a nonstop shitstorm of cynicism, disinformation & spiteful rage - it would seem the truly crappy character of the chief architects of said spiteful rage is suddenly out in the open for all the "red Tories" to see...
(screenshot of a tweet and tweet reply) I’m a red Tory and I was a very big supporter of @erinotoole . I want Trudeau out of office for many reasons but I’m growing increasingly exhausted by the cruelty of the current opposition leader and his staff . You guys need our votes. Stop acting like assholes. - Kristin Raworth This is who they are!!! They have been showing us that every single day!!! So if you vote for them you are voting for some pretty nasty assholes! - Nickie with an 'e' (screenshot of a tweet reply) They are NOT acting. That's the issue. It's been that way since the end of Harper. Scheer fully committed to that in actions and deed. There are no Red Tories left in the current CPC. Either you are with #PierrePolyester & all of their baggage or you are considered an "elitist". - Stuart Olmstead (screenshot of a tweet reply) They been assholes for 2 years plus. The issue here is you are finally realizing it. Good to see finally see what they are. This party is unlike any other conservative party we have ever seen and it's not what Canada needs. - Tim Whelan
January 14, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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...right? I was wondering why the driver would sacrifice himself? Aside from the obvious choice to remote detonate, there's also a couple of possibly contradictory autopilot features to consider. eg couldn't he use the summon feature to park further away then auto-valet it to the front of the hotel?
No, a Tesla Cybertruck with Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (Supervised) cannot drive to a given location without a driver "Summon" can move a vehicle in and out of a tight parking space using the Tesla smartphone app, which means that it operates without the driver in the vehicle.
January 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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...sadly, yeah...
do you ever leave a social situation, and you're just like, mmm that was not my best work.
December 28, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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...wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year, from Skye, Thor & their little amigo Cooper...
Skye, Thor, and little Cooper at the dog park
December 25, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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...I won't quibble much in that regard. It's in his roots, and it's no surprise to me that his version of it could devolve into political authoritarianism the closer he gets to power...
Poilievre entered the 38th Canadian Parliament at the age of 25 along with Andrew Scheer as the youngest members of the Conservative caucus. Poilievre introduced himself and his young colleagues to media outlets as "libertarian-minded" members of the party. - Pierre Poilievre Wikipedia
December 25, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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...and they have since determined that there are a number of subgroups of dopamine neurons and receptors, variants of which engage for different types/conditions of motivation.

This is not to say we have no will to act against/indifferent to them. We do that sort of thing all the time, because of
There are multiple types of dopamine neurons and dopamine receptors, each with different functions: Dopamine neurons There are multiple types of dopamine neurons, including: Phasic firing: Rapid bursts that occur when an unexpected reward is received Tonic firing: Slow and steady activity that occurs when there are no surprises Movement-focused dopamine neurons: These neurons are particularly affected in Parkinson's disease Dopamine receptors There are five types of dopamine receptors: D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5: D1: Associated with memory, attention, impulse control, and locomotion D2: Associated with memory, attention, learning, and locomotion D3: Associated with cognition, impulse control, attention, and sleep D4: Associated with cognition, impulse control, attention, and sleep D5: Associated with decision-making, cognition, attention, and renin secretion Dopamine is a chemical messenger produced in the brain that helps nerve cells communicate. It plays a role in many functions, including: Mood, Pleasure, Motivation, Memory, Learning, Sleep, and Movement.
December 22, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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...religious ideals are undermined by our flawed nature to presume (about things not in evidence) & project (about the nature & motives of others, also not in evidence)

whereas morality is more a logical/natural outcome of the coupling of our autonoetic consciousness with our empathetic response...
Autonoetic consciousness is the ability to be aware of one's identity and existence in time, and to mentally project oneself into the past and future. It's a key part of social cognition and autobiographical memory, and it allows people to relive past experiences and imagine future events. Here are some characteristics of autonoetic consciousness: Mental time travel: The ability to mentally place oneself in the past or future Counterfactual situations: The ability to imagine alternative outcomes Self-examination: The ability to examine one's own thoughts Sense of self: One's sense of self affects their behavior in the present, past, and future Because it's a subjective experience, there's ongoing debate about how to measure autonoetic consciousness. However, some subjective experiences, like reliving an event, mentally traveling back in time, or feeling a sense of conscious recollection, are often used as proxies for autonoetic consciousness. Research has also associated vivid mental imagery and a large number of details with an increased sense of autonoetic consciousness. An empathetic response is a reaction that shares another person's feelings or emotions as if they were your own. It can involve acknowledging and communicating the other person's feelings and perspective. Here are some examples of empathetic responses: "I can see how dealing with this might be hard on you" "I know how much you cared for her and I know you must be hurting, but I'm here for you" "Thank you for trusting me with this" "From what I'm hearing, you are feeling X" Some techniques that can help you create an empathetic response include: Active listening: Remove distractions, use eye contact, and mimic body language Clarifying: Ask questions to better understand the other person's perspective Conveying that you care: Let the other person know you understand and are there for them Empathy is a broad concept that involves both cognitive and emotional reactions. It can help you build compassion and increase your likelihood of helping others.
December 21, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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...given the recent economic analysis of the impact of the carbon tax on the inflation of food costs across the e2e supply chain (spoiler: it's a mere pitance, only 0.5% of the 19.3% increase, since the ct was introduced), I'd say Mr Weston should be in the shortlist for sure, if not numero uno...
graph showing the rise in food price inflation in Canada to 19.3%, with only a 0.5% portion of it attributable to the introduction of a catbon tax. Source: U of Calgary economics professors Trevor Tombe and Jen Winter
December 21, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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...curious how the southern US states might feel if Canadian snowbirds decide to bypass them in favour of Mexico & other sunny places due to hostile political & trade climates and the consequent tanking of the Cdn dollar against the US sawbuck? Especially as they're trying to grow the business...
Tourism is the other vital economic link between Canada and Florida. The economic impact study estimates 3.5 million Canadians visit Florida each year, spending $6.5 billion. “Canadians continue to spend more time in Florida than any other state in the U.S., thanks in large part to Canadian snowbirds,” the report notes. An estimated 500,000 Canadian snowbirds winter in Florida, a trend that “has intensified in recent years, as baby boomers reach retirement age.” Every year, Canadian snowbirds are estimated to add about $1.4 billion to the Arizona economy, according to the Canada Arizona Business Council. Many own or rent property in the United States. However, Canadian snowbirds have a limited amount of time per year they can spend in the U.S. Current immigration law allows them to stay up to 180 days, or six months total. The Canadian Snowbird Act is trying to change that. U.S. Senate Bill 2096 would extend the amount of time a Canadian snowbird gets to spend in the United States to 240 days, adding two extra months to their stays per year. Supporters of this legislation say the change would provide an enormous economic impact to states like Arizona and Florida, which see a large influx of Canadian snowbirds every year.
December 19, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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...politics explained simply and accurately...
Diane Marie asks - Have other tweeps noticed that the political right is obsessed with people whereas the political centre and left is interested in ideas? You may wonder why. I think it's because it's easier to hate people than explain ideas.
December 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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"...increasing cruelty to increase social inequality to increase wealth extraction."
= the hardening to come...
...screenshot of a post by Pat Johnston that says: to be alive in this age, to bear witness to the hardening of many hearts, while so many others gird for suffering and cope with loss...
December 18, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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...I mean...
Global BC reports: Tamara Jansen won the Cloverdale-Langley City byelection for the Conservatives by a significant margin. Pat Johnston responds: ...lol, "by a significant margin" - what wilfully torqued nonsense. No One Showed Up! 83.73% of the eligible voters - that's 77,082 out of a possible 92,061 - DID NOT SHOW UP!
December 18, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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... no, we're way too busy rage festing at the Trudeau government about the carbon tax's 'monster role' in the recent giant wave of hyperinflation...
/s
a graph showing the nominal 0.5% impact on the overall rise of inflation by 19.3% a chart showing a breakdown of the carbon tax impact on inflation by product class and province, mostly ranging between 0.01% and 0.6% a screenshot of a post by Andrew Leach showing the difference between the carbon tax net cost vs. benefits on households between BC's bespoke carbon tax and the federal backstop carbon tax text of post is as follows: "And, once the lump-sum rebates are added in, this shifts the impact to a net savings for most households in Ontario. Note how this is much less the case in BC, with their own policy design that does not include an explicit rebate." a screenshot of a post by Andrew Leach with 2 charts showing the breakdown in greenhouse gas emissions costs for the province of Alberta, with following text: "Trevor and Jen find results that are comparable to earlier work by Finance Canada and to corrected analysis by the PBO on gross household costs on average and when split by income and other demographic characteristics of households."
December 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM