Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦
@risingaction.bsky.social
Sports guy. Some yelling about other things too.
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
Pinned
Thinking more and more about how much certain actors are pushing us towards a post-truth, post-data world, a world driven purely by narratives and vibes
It's not good.
It's not good.
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Canada has a literal Minister of AI in @evansolomon.bsky.social and so far crickets. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Wave of Grok AI fake images of women and girls appalling, says UK minister
Liz Kendall calls on X to ‘deal with this urgently’ while expert criticises ‘worryingly slow’ government response
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Canada has a literal Minister of AI in @evansolomon.bsky.social and so far crickets. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Ex Canucks AGM Laurence Gilman has joined CBJ as V-P of Hockey Ops
January 6, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Ex Canucks AGM Laurence Gilman has joined CBJ as V-P of Hockey Ops
Steam room >> sauna
I don't know if spending 90 minutes in a sauna with intermittent cold showers is actually good for you, but I feel amazing afterwards, and that's enough health benefit for me
This place needs some Innocuous Discourse pronto. Quote this with a take that’s not political or aggressive
January 6, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Steam room >> sauna
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That is also my understanding, but also, if it's a hard technical problem then they better get to work on figuring it out. I think taking these products off the market until they're safe to use is perfectly reasonable.
January 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
That is also my understanding, but also, if it's a hard technical problem then they better get to work on figuring it out. I think taking these products off the market until they're safe to use is perfectly reasonable.
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I see some people saying it’s complicated and nuanced and I’m far from an expert here, but the damning thing to me is that apparently Grok is the only major chatbot that consistently produces porn on demand.
January 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
I see some people saying it’s complicated and nuanced and I’m far from an expert here, but the damning thing to me is that apparently Grok is the only major chatbot that consistently produces porn on demand.
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If the government wasn't asleep at the wheel, I'll bet you could get all parties to agree to quickly pass legislation banning "nudify" apps in Canada.
January 5, 2026 at 6:31 PM
If the government wasn't asleep at the wheel, I'll bet you could get all parties to agree to quickly pass legislation banning "nudify" apps in Canada.
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Personally I do think it’s very cool when you spend 2 years working on a project about a sport you love and then some guy takes the transcripts of it to spit out an AI script for himself to read over a YouTube video for money. Thanks David!!!!!
Love seeing my friend @johncullen.bsky.social’s hard work on Broomgate get chewed up and shit out into some dickhead’s video essay for morons. But hey at least he linked to the podcast he stole in the description!
January 5, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Personally I do think it’s very cool when you spend 2 years working on a project about a sport you love and then some guy takes the transcripts of it to spit out an AI script for himself to read over a YouTube video for money. Thanks David!!!!!
Saw Chytil in the hallways after Saturday’s game and the smile on his face was massive. Meaning was obvious: he’s excited to be on a road trip.
Adam Foote said Chytil still had to clear final step: full-contact drills. He gets through that symptom free, he’ll get final assessment from a doctor.
Adam Foote said Chytil still had to clear final step: full-contact drills. He gets through that symptom free, he’ll get final assessment from a doctor.
Also nice to see Filip Chytil practicing in a non-contact jersey. Hoping to see him come back and pop off when he does.
January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Saw Chytil in the hallways after Saturday’s game and the smile on his face was massive. Meaning was obvious: he’s excited to be on a road trip.
Adam Foote said Chytil still had to clear final step: full-contact drills. He gets through that symptom free, he’ll get final assessment from a doctor.
Adam Foote said Chytil still had to clear final step: full-contact drills. He gets through that symptom free, he’ll get final assessment from a doctor.
Remember the Epstein files?
The Trump administration is trying to control its Venezuela message by funneling info through the White House. Pentagon beat reporters tell me they're not getting answers from military spokespeople. Press officers are regularly referring questions to the WH.
January 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Remember the Epstein files?
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Printing this on a small index card to hand out every time I am asked why tech billionaires supported the current administration:
January 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Printing this on a small index card to hand out every time I am asked why tech billionaires supported the current administration:
Whatever they might be saying elsewhere, Kuze and I are here to tell you that Kiefer Sherwood is still almost certainly going to be traded. theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Canucks: Retaining coveted UFA winger Kiefer Sherwood is 'highly unlikely'
Is the Canucks' new contract offer just trying to increase value of the highly-coveted Sherwood in a trade?
theprovince.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Whatever they might be saying elsewhere, Kuze and I are here to tell you that Kiefer Sherwood is still almost certainly going to be traded. theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Spoke with DeBrusk about exactly this and he was very morose.
"Yeah but we still lost."
"Yeah but we still lost."
The #Canucks might want to keep DeBrusk, Pettersson, and Karlsson together.
January 4, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Spoke with DeBrusk about exactly this and he was very morose.
"Yeah but we still lost."
"Yeah but we still lost."
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Meanwhile, the Republican President is playing the classics in Washington.
January 3, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Meanwhile, the Republican President is playing the classics in Washington.
Change was inevitable but Caps now down two key wingers from last year’s impressive squad
January 3, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Change was inevitable but Caps now down two key wingers from last year’s impressive squad
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A very embarrassing moment for the FIFA Peace Prize committee
JUST IN: Trump says the U.S. has captured Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country.
January 3, 2026 at 9:31 AM
A very embarrassing moment for the FIFA Peace Prize committee
The look of relief on Jake DeBrusk's face after he scored tonight told a story. It's been a tough season for the friendly winger and the losing, plus his lack of success, has truly weighed on him.
A shift before, the puck had hit a rut in the ice and bounced away...
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
A shift before, the puck had hit a rut in the ice and bounced away...
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Canucks Player Grades: Jake DeBrusk busts a slump in 4-3 shootout loss vs. Seattle
There were a good number of scoring chances in what proved to be an entertaining game at Rogers Arena. Read more.
theprovince.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:29 AM
The look of relief on Jake DeBrusk's face after he scored tonight told a story. It's been a tough season for the friendly winger and the losing, plus his lack of success, has truly weighed on him.
A shift before, the puck had hit a rut in the ice and bounced away...
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
A shift before, the puck had hit a rut in the ice and bounced away...
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
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guys, "the judges at the ICC are being sanctioned by the USA and can't access their iphones or bank accounts" and "why aren't any countries banning twitter or prosecuting elon musk for owning a site that manufactures CSAM" stories are the same story
January 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM
guys, "the judges at the ICC are being sanctioned by the USA and can't access their iphones or bank accounts" and "why aren't any countries banning twitter or prosecuting elon musk for owning a site that manufactures CSAM" stories are the same story
Canucks announce Linus Karlsson to a two year extension
January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Canucks announce Linus Karlsson to a two year extension
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Because Canadian media organizations do not have the money needed to do the job expected of them. We have the Globe and the CBC in terms of places with large staffs and that is it. If the reporters there have other important stories they are working on, key stories don't get told.
also like, why is this in the irish times? why haven’t we seen comprehensive reports like this in canadian media?
it’s like she was sanctioned then they all moved on to the next trump story of the week like lemmings
it’s like she was sanctioned then they all moved on to the next trump story of the week like lemmings
It is to Canada's shame we have not spoken out or supported a Canadian judge being sanctioned by the US
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
January 2, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Because Canadian media organizations do not have the money needed to do the job expected of them. We have the Globe and the CBC in terms of places with large staffs and that is it. If the reporters there have other important stories they are working on, key stories don't get told.
This is also quite the thing to ponder in who did/didn't get picked by the USA but also to the depth of choices now available to the Americans
5 of the top 10 American scorers in the NHL currently are not on this team.
January 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
This is also quite the thing to ponder in who did/didn't get picked by the USA but also to the depth of choices now available to the Americans
Locking in Miller last summer so you can leave Robertson and Caufield at home now is quite the choice by Bill Guerin.
That said...still a very, very strong team. I get the surprise at no Adam Fox, but that's a very strong D corps so hard to quibble with that part.
That said...still a very, very strong team. I get the surprise at no Adam Fox, but that's a very strong D corps so hard to quibble with that part.
The USA men's Olympic roster is here.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
It’s clear the United States feels confident that its style of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the camaraderie created within the team can lead to a third Olympic gold medal and the first since 1980 in Milan.
January 2, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Locking in Miller last summer so you can leave Robertson and Caufield at home now is quite the choice by Bill Guerin.
That said...still a very, very strong team. I get the surprise at no Adam Fox, but that's a very strong D corps so hard to quibble with that part.
That said...still a very, very strong team. I get the surprise at no Adam Fox, but that's a very strong D corps so hard to quibble with that part.
Marco Rossi the latest Canuck to hit injured reserve.
Arshdeep Bains has been called up.
Arshdeep Bains has been called up.
January 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Marco Rossi the latest Canuck to hit injured reserve.
Arshdeep Bains has been called up.
Arshdeep Bains has been called up.
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went back and grabbed the full video of her intro. absolutely incredible
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January 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
went back and grabbed the full video of her intro. absolutely incredible
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Good one here from JPat on one of the good guys
‘My confidence has been pretty low’: Canucks’ Boeser discusses scoring struggles
‘My confidence has been pretty low’: Canucks’ Boeser discusses scoring struggles
These are not the best of times for Brock Boeser. That pretty much goes without saying. His Vancouver Canucks are wallowing near the bottom of the National Hockey League standings. His good friend and long-time teammate Quinn Hughes was recently dealt away. And, on top of that, Boeser is mired in one of the worst…
canucksarmy.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Good one here from JPat on one of the good guys