Catelli
@catelli.bsky.social
Consumer of beer, smoker of cigars. Camping and cycling
IT guy, from Cambridge, Ontario
Handle is an old nickname, it means "looked like a wet spaghetti noodle when running down the basketball court"
IT guy, from Cambridge, Ontario
Handle is an old nickname, it means "looked like a wet spaghetti noodle when running down the basketball court"
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Catelli
@catelli.bsky.social
· Jun 24
AI, The Digital El Dorado
I have come to the conclusion that the search for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a modern quest for a mythical solution with no…
catelli2oh.medium.com
On how the search for AI is the pursuit of a myth. There is no 'there' there but the search itself will cause so much damage.
catelli2oh.medium.com/ai-the-digit...
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Pedestrian taken to trauma centre after being hit by vehicle on Rideau Street - Ottawa paramedics say they treated a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Rideau Street Saturday evening.
Pedestrian taken to trauma centre after being hit by vehicle on Rideau Street
Ottawa paramedics say they treated a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Rideau Street Saturday evening.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Pedestrian taken to trauma centre after being hit by vehicle on Rideau Street - Ottawa paramedics say they treated a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Rideau Street Saturday evening.
The debate portrayed here is a tough read
This early statement "Some argue the US is a “flawed” or “illiberal” democracy, or a democracy facing substantial “autocratization” – a process that began long before Trump came to power"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
This early statement "Some argue the US is a “flawed” or “illiberal” democracy, or a democracy facing substantial “autocratization” – a process that began long before Trump came to power"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
American democracy on the brink a year after Trump’s inauguration, experts say
Scale and speed of president’s moves have stunned observers of authoritarian regimes – is the US in democratic peril?
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:37 AM
The debate portrayed here is a tough read
This early statement "Some argue the US is a “flawed” or “illiberal” democracy, or a democracy facing substantial “autocratization” – a process that began long before Trump came to power"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
This early statement "Some argue the US is a “flawed” or “illiberal” democracy, or a democracy facing substantial “autocratization” – a process that began long before Trump came to power"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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What is going on?
It feels very much like Canada is being shut down.
It feels very much like Canada is being shut down.
Cutting research with 665 department positions reduced & 1,050 employees receiving notices.
"The federal department says research centres in Guelph, Ont., Quebec City & Lacombe, Alta., as well as 4 satellite research farms across Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan & Manitoba are closing."
"The federal department says research centres in Guelph, Ont., Quebec City & Lacombe, Alta., as well as 4 satellite research farms across Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan & Manitoba are closing."
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces closure of research operations, jobs cuts
January 25, 2026 at 12:09 AM
What is going on?
It feels very much like Canada is being shut down.
It feels very much like Canada is being shut down.
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LOL!!!
Meanwhile, in Canada, this is what we fight about.
❤️🍁❤️
Meanwhile, in Canada, this is what we fight about.
❤️🍁❤️
Credit to jmostyncomedy Canadian winters eh b’y 😆🤭🤣😏
It’s so cold……provinces compete with how cold it really is 🥶
It’s so cold……provinces compete with how cold it really is 🥶
January 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
LOL!!!
Meanwhile, in Canada, this is what we fight about.
❤️🍁❤️
Meanwhile, in Canada, this is what we fight about.
❤️🍁❤️
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When are Canadian travel advisories going to be updated to indicate the dangers of traveling to the States? Come on PM Carney. Snap snap. Tout suite.
January 25, 2026 at 12:08 AM
When are Canadian travel advisories going to be updated to indicate the dangers of traveling to the States? Come on PM Carney. Snap snap. Tout suite.
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Over the past 12 months, Canadian governments, investors, pension funds, corporations, etc. have increased US bond holdings by 27%, or 100B USD.
Why are we increasing our financing of US government debt at a time when the US government is so antagonistic towards Canada?
Why are we increasing our financing of US government debt at a time when the US government is so antagonistic towards Canada?
January 24, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Over the past 12 months, Canadian governments, investors, pension funds, corporations, etc. have increased US bond holdings by 27%, or 100B USD.
Why are we increasing our financing of US government debt at a time when the US government is so antagonistic towards Canada?
Why are we increasing our financing of US government debt at a time when the US government is so antagonistic towards Canada?
"The officer who shot Pretti is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran"
So not one of the new recruits. This is telling.
apnews.com/live/minneap...
So not one of the new recruits. This is telling.
apnews.com/live/minneap...
Live updates: Minneapolis National Guard activated after Border Patrol agent kills man
Gov. Tim Walz has activated the National Guard after 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti was shot and killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters.
apnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:56 PM
"The officer who shot Pretti is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran"
So not one of the new recruits. This is telling.
apnews.com/live/minneap...
So not one of the new recruits. This is telling.
apnews.com/live/minneap...
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I love the Olympics, but agree with this.
@mark-carney.bsky.social the United States has obviously proven itself to be an enemy of Canada. Personally, I don't think it's safe for our Olympic athletes to attend in 2028, and IMO, Canada should announce a boycott until a new, democratically elected government is in place in America.
January 24, 2026 at 10:49 PM
I love the Olympics, but agree with this.
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I really loathe how every major Canadian news outlet is using the phrase “immigration crackdown,” parroting Stephen Miller’s rhetoric for them. What required a “crackdown,” exactly? 😡
January 24, 2026 at 6:09 PM
I really loathe how every major Canadian news outlet is using the phrase “immigration crackdown,” parroting Stephen Miller’s rhetoric for them. What required a “crackdown,” exactly? 😡
It's hard to put into words, as it is hard to understand. But how do US citizens move forward as they watch their political institutions fail them?
Watching as a Canadian, where we aren't at the same precipice of institutional rupture, but it unravelled so fast.
Watching as a Canadian, where we aren't at the same precipice of institutional rupture, but it unravelled so fast.
January 24, 2026 at 10:02 PM
It's hard to put into words, as it is hard to understand. But how do US citizens move forward as they watch their political institutions fail them?
Watching as a Canadian, where we aren't at the same precipice of institutional rupture, but it unravelled so fast.
Watching as a Canadian, where we aren't at the same precipice of institutional rupture, but it unravelled so fast.
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At what point will leaders realize things are already "worse" and "inflamed?"
It's your job, your oath of office, to make things better.
Abrogation of your authority and powers means someone else without them will have to act in your stead.
It's literally your one job to stop that from happening
It's your job, your oath of office, to make things better.
Abrogation of your authority and powers means someone else without them will have to act in your stead.
It's literally your one job to stop that from happening
January 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM
At what point will leaders realize things are already "worse" and "inflamed?"
It's your job, your oath of office, to make things better.
Abrogation of your authority and powers means someone else without them will have to act in your stead.
It's literally your one job to stop that from happening
It's your job, your oath of office, to make things better.
Abrogation of your authority and powers means someone else without them will have to act in your stead.
It's literally your one job to stop that from happening
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In his recent reply to Carney’s Davos speech, Poilievre said “But we must also remember that our trade and security partnership with the U.S. is centuries-old and will outlast one President.” This article demonstrates “centuries-old” is a gross exaggeration. dgardner.substack.com/p/defence-sc...
Defence Scheme No. 1
Is it back to the future for Canada and the United States?
dgardner.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:20 PM
In his recent reply to Carney’s Davos speech, Poilievre said “But we must also remember that our trade and security partnership with the U.S. is centuries-old and will outlast one President.” This article demonstrates “centuries-old” is a gross exaggeration. dgardner.substack.com/p/defence-sc...
[gnashes teeth at the white washing]
January 24, 2026 at 6:08 PM
[gnashes teeth at the white washing]
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Not only will it not stop, it will accelerate
What we are watching is a paramilitary force learning that they can kill with impunity, that the regime will smear the victim and defend them. Unless politicians and the legal system exerts accountability, it will not stop. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
January 24, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Not only will it not stop, it will accelerate
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We need Democrats who are willing to put their bodies and reputations on the line and understand this fucking moment.
If you have the power, prosecute them. If you don’t yet, make that your mission until it’s done. I know it’s mine.
This isn’t a drill. This is an emergency. Act like it.
If you have the power, prosecute them. If you don’t yet, make that your mission until it’s done. I know it’s mine.
This isn’t a drill. This is an emergency. Act like it.
January 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM
We need Democrats who are willing to put their bodies and reputations on the line and understand this fucking moment.
If you have the power, prosecute them. If you don’t yet, make that your mission until it’s done. I know it’s mine.
This isn’t a drill. This is an emergency. Act like it.
If you have the power, prosecute them. If you don’t yet, make that your mission until it’s done. I know it’s mine.
This isn’t a drill. This is an emergency. Act like it.
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Yes he can, because the jurisdictions have already been erased. Federal agents under orders are enforcing State and Municipal laws to justify the seizure and execution of citizens. They're already ignoring jurisdictions. The States ain't stopping or impeding that usurpation of State authority.
A President can't pardon for a state crime.
Assuming the pardon power isn't used
January 24, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Yes he can, because the jurisdictions have already been erased. Federal agents under orders are enforcing State and Municipal laws to justify the seizure and execution of citizens. They're already ignoring jurisdictions. The States ain't stopping or impeding that usurpation of State authority.
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Correct
we are already at war
January 24, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Correct
At what point will leaders realize things are already "worse" and "inflamed?"
It's your job, your oath of office, to make things better.
Abrogation of your authority and powers means someone else without them will have to act in your stead.
It's literally your one job to stop that from happening
It's your job, your oath of office, to make things better.
Abrogation of your authority and powers means someone else without them will have to act in your stead.
It's literally your one job to stop that from happening
January 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM
At what point will leaders realize things are already "worse" and "inflamed?"
It's your job, your oath of office, to make things better.
Abrogation of your authority and powers means someone else without them will have to act in your stead.
It's literally your one job to stop that from happening
It's your job, your oath of office, to make things better.
Abrogation of your authority and powers means someone else without them will have to act in your stead.
It's literally your one job to stop that from happening
Or what Tim? Whatcha going to do about it? You're well past "Please stop, or I'll ask again."
ICE knows you won't do anything. So they keep doing
ICE knows you won't do anything. So they keep doing
January 24, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Or what Tim? Whatcha going to do about it? You're well past "Please stop, or I'll ask again."
ICE knows you won't do anything. So they keep doing
ICE knows you won't do anything. So they keep doing
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Don't give WestJet any ideas. #cdnpoli
‼️ Russia: “In the Irkutsk region, passengers of civilian flights have begun to be transported on cargo planes.”
Without prior notice that their flight experience has been changed 😂
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/23/v...
Without prior notice that their flight experience has been changed 😂
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/23/v...
January 23, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Don't give WestJet any ideas. #cdnpoli
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This is the most Canadian thing I have read in a while
Love it when the snow squeaks under my boots like the cheese curds in poutine.
January 24, 2026 at 3:54 PM
This is the most Canadian thing I have read in a while
I don't know where peaceful protest flips to violence for protection and opposition, but I feel we're going to see that transition soon.
January 24, 2026 at 3:54 PM
I don't know where peaceful protest flips to violence for protection and opposition, but I feel we're going to see that transition soon.