Paolo Bramucci

Atheist, runner, sailor, minimalist, curious, the arts, architecture , food, wine, travel, ex-banker. Love not hate.

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@terrinwatson People that claim to be, or, promise to be loyal are not to be (blindly) trusted. They are signalling that they want something from you. Their loyalty will last as long as you can give what they want. …/3

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A research into cat behavior shows that domestic cats regard humans as social peers rather than superiors, often perceiving their owners as large, awkward kittens.

Far from being aloof or defiant, a cat’s apparent indifference stems from a profound interspecies mismatch in social expectations.

As anthrozoologist John Bradshaw explains, cats—unlike dogs—never evolved to recognize humans as dominant leaders or authority figures. Instead, they filter all interactions through an exclusively feline framework. Behaviors like kneading on your lap or licking your hair are not mere displays of affection; they are the same grooming and bonding rituals cats reserve for close kin or pride members. In their eyes, we are simply enormous, somewhat clumsy fellow cats who require inclusion in the group.

This absence of hierarchical deference accounts for cats’ frequent disregard of commands or household rules. Treating us as equals, they follow cat-to-cat social protocols in every encounter. The “gifts” of dead prey on the doorstep or constant shadowing around the home are acts of care toward what they see as a big, furless, rather inept companion.

Recognizing this mindset transforms the human-cat relationship from one based on authority and obedience to one of mutual companionship. It turns out that while many owners believe they have domesticated their cats, the cats themselves are quietly convinced they are patiently tending to their oversized, adopted family members.

[Bradshaw, J. (2013). Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet. Basic Books]

[George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway3d]

The arrest of Don Lemon is textbook fascism—a brazen attempt to silence reporting on a criminal regime. Stand up for Don, because our rights stand and fall with those of courageous journalists throughout this country.

[derek guy @dieworkwear]

every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

Retired Army Lt. General Mark Hertling on Donald Trump for giving military funeral honors to January 6th rioter Ashli Babbitt: “she did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it.”

RETWEET if you stand with Lt. General @MarkHertling!

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

👇In summary, it will cost a lot of money, and take time before oil production is increased to anything sizable. Likely, not before the end of 2028. This is of course that during this situation in #Venezuela remains stable. #oil

[Razor Oil @RazorOil]

As a heavy oil expert, with 18 patents in heavy oil production technology development and optimizations, and prior experience as a senior technical SME at a supermajor U.S. oil company that Venezuela still owes money to….I wanted to correct some of the misguided takes circulating on X.

While Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves, those figures do not translate directly into immediate production flow rates or rapid incremental increases, which demand substantial time and investment.
With the next budget season not arriving until Q3, U.S. producers are currently committed to ongoing projects and contractual obligations. Venezuela's oil faces uniquely difficult geology, low ultimate recovery rates, and severe infrastructure deficits. From my work alongside Venezuelans who actually operated projects there, many cited rampant corruption and logistical nightmares as reasons they left the country. At current oil prices, the massive capital required for meaningful production growth simply isn't justified—one leading expert and good friend, estimates it would take at least 3 years to double output, adding about 1 million bbl/d… so not by next week….Unlike Canada, Venezuela has zero SAGD projects ZERO !!; any greenfield heavy oil development there would require at least $30,000 per flowing barrel, meaning roughly $1 billion!! for every 30,000 bbl/d increment achievable in perhaps three years. They mainly produce cold production, which is cheaper I’ll admit!! But with slower flow rates and rely on diluents and polymers which are enhanced recoveries ( EOR) that require capital and supply of these chemicals and infrastructure… more money. Finally, people seem to overlook the U.S. Midwest (PADD 2), which already processes around 4 million bbl/d of crude, predominantly from Canada ( see pic specifically on 🇨🇦) Venezuela lacks the logistical or practical means to displace that supply. Hope this clarifies things for everyone and helps the understanding of this volatile situation. Thx 🫡🪒

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@McFaul … Venezuelans in control, Trump would not need to deploy boots on the ground. As a result, he could continue to claim that he did not drag the nation into another endless war. To the citizens celebrating Maduro's departure, Trump does not care about you, or democracy. 3/3.

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@McFaul … oil sales. This would benefit both parties. The Venezuelans would not only continue to make money, but they would also like to make more due to increased production, as a result of the modernization of the production facilities and the lifting of sanctions. With the… 2/3

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@ianbremmer I would say, set an example of what a well-run democracy could accomplish. Show how happy and prosperous its people could be. Also, where and when possible suppor Venezuelians that are trying from within to promote democracy by non-violent means. The US is no longer that country.

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@skdh Curious, because over my lifetime I find myself more and more questioning if some people are not sentient. It would seem that we may be approaching a crossroad.

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@dieworkwear I admit that while not knowing the history, my preference was always the Four-in-hand. I liked it not only for how it looked on me, but also for how comfortable it felt around my neck when I wore it.

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

👇And with that Canada has a border with the EU, meets one the requirements to apply for membership. 😉🇨🇦🇪🇺💶

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

From 1973 to 2022, Canada and Denmark were at war.
Over the course of the war, several soldiers on both sides were wounded....by hangovers. And it was all fought over a tiny island the size of a city block.
Let's learn about The Whisky War!

🧵1/16

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@sportphotos @atrupar That is correct. Also, much of those minerals are currently in territory under Russian control, so this deal makes no sense, because Russian would not be giving up this territory, and I am sure that China is interested in them too. This why Zelensky is looking to meet with Xi.😊

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@AAlekabi @FoodProfessor @TheTorontoSun I do not have an issue with it. The greater problem is an unwieldy and overly complicated tax system that ultimately creates tax avoidance that favors the wealthy is a bigger issue. A minimal VAT coupled with UBI takes care of any concerns that lower-income people might have. 💁‍♂️

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@Osint613 Of course, he would, next, he will appoint them Youth Fitness and Sports Ambassadors. After all, they are qualifications are right up there with all those other fine appointees that he has put through.

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@ToulasTake It does not fully explain why their sales are down more than their competitors in all markets, or why their resale value has dropped precipitously. 💁‍♂️

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@BriannaWu 🤦‍♂️JFC! WTF! Do they not realize why they lost the election? 🤷‍♂️People are actively talking about abolishing birthright citizenship, and never mind that this is not a good idea for many reasons, but even if you were for it, this is not the time to bring it forward.🤬

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

@EdWhelanEPPC @gtconway3d 🤔🤦‍♂️He clearly does not understand that if it should come down to a coup to remove him from office, this post is his death sentence and it is signed off by him.🤷‍♂️😔

[Paolo Bramucci @PBram57]

Are we going to trust someone who has been groomed by the Republican Party and US right-wing think tanks? Also, sir, your CV is thin; you barely qualify for an entry-level job at a Fortune 500 corporation. Admittedly, the bar in politics is a lower one. Pierre, you lack gravitas.

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

Canada first, always and forever.

Sign here to bring it home: https://t.co/eIy7PDtCaB

[RC deWinter @RCdeWinter]

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