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@nik4democracy.bsky.social
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Former optimist. Loud and proud snowflake ❄️💙
. 🇨🇦 in 🇪🇺. AuDHD ♾️. 🏳️‍🌈. She/her/they/them

Burned out disabled creative who is overly worried about the state of the world. Happily married . 🚫 NO MAGAS 🚫 NO DMS 🚫
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nik4democracy.bsky.social
This is Trump. And these people love him? Why?! Vile people.

F*cl Trump

And oh yeah:

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
Screenshot from The Guardian that says: I couldn't care less', Trump says about division within the country. The president, when asked about how we “fix the country” or “come back together” after Kirk’s shooting, says that he “couldn’t care less”. “The radicals on the right oftentimes are radical because they don’t want to see crime. They don’t want to see crime, worried about the border,” Trump says. “The radicals on the left are the problem, and they’re vicious and they’re horrible and they’re politically savvy”.
September 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
Comment numbers jive with this right wing Christian fascists.

F U Boris dumblefuck

Millions of ordinary people are wrong. They are not only wrong - they are hateful bigots.
Screenshot of Boris’ comment w a 666 (number of Satan) comment amount
September 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Best restaurants? Boa Bao is amazing. For breakfast nicolau cafe. LX factory is awesome and if you like Nepalese/Indian food there’s a delicious place outside of LX that’s very reasonably priced called Top Fishtail.

Belem is also worth the visit. That said do NOT wait outside the famous
Awesome restaurant near LX factory
September 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
If you want to take the Santa justa lift to view Lisbon DO NOT wait in line. There is a back entrance and it’s cheaper and no line up usually. And you can usually get up there in between elevator loads so the platform has less people on it and it’s not so crowded.
Map for back entrance of Santa justa lift Higher corridor for Santa justa lift
September 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
He also confirmed my fears regarding it
Martin Z. Olszynski liked your post • 25m I'm just very concerned even w amendments that it's still a do now ask for forgiveness later policy for both indigenous and environmental issues. That makes me very uncomfortable no matter whose hands it's in.
June 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
This section is one of the reasons everyone who spoke in parliament who was a law maker was raising alarm bells saying it was deregulation.

This guy spoke in parliament. He was hoping for amendments which did not come.
Martin Z. Olszynski @molszyns.bsky.social • 1h • Reply to you We do need to build stuff that, for various reasons, seems jammed, e.g., high speed rail, east-west transmission lines. So I can support the bill on that level. But it went beyond accelerating project review into deregulation. Amendments make it less bad, but not great. All eyes on implementation.
June 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
No it doesn’t.

If it gets underway then it’s forever and a review does not automatically expire it.

So now what’s your opinion? Does that not scare you?
Review and report 13 Within five years after the day on which this Act comes into force, the Minister must complete a review of this Act and its operation and cause a report on the review to be laid before each House of Parliament. Expiry (10) If the national interest project has not been substantially started within five years of the issuance of the document, the document expires.
June 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
Yo! Sweden what the f*ck ARE THESE?! JFC

So that coin is about the size of quarter in North American $

Hello hornet from Hell.
Photo of a dead European hornet next to a 5kr coin for size comparison.
June 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
Also for claiming it puts indigenous people at the center of growth but legally not having it be a compulsory factor is another way you guys are trying to get around laws.
• advance the interests of Indigenous peoples; and contribute to clean growth and to meeting Canada's objectives with respect to climate change. These considerations are not compulsory, meaning that not everything in this list must be considered. Furthermore, there is no requirement to issue a decision or explanation as to why a project has been added to schedule 1
June 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
So wait - Carney saying outright he condemns Trumps illegal bombing of Iran would risk Canada getting attacked … but signing a landmark DEFENCE act with the EU … wouldn’t?

My god people are gullible. And so filled w fear they become compliant cowards. Ask the Germans how that worked out for them.
habsbeatles29.bsky.social @habsbeatles29.bsky.social Yeah let's risk a US attack.....just to make people on the internet happy.
June 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
The third reading has already been tabled. THIRD.

And the language for indigenous people is still extremely lax

That’s from third reading btw.

It’s not even mandatory that any or all apply.
• advance the interests of Indigenous peoples; and contribute to clean growth and to meeting Canada's objectives with respect to climate change. These considerations are not compulsory, meaning that not everything in this list must be considered. Furthermore, there is no requirement to issue a decision or explanation as to why a project has been added to schedule 1
June 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
Also how can I change the language of the browser? For some reason some stuff is English - others Spanish - and I’m in Sweden.
Screenshot of the Vivaldi browser
June 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
Problem one
advance the interests of Indigenous peoples; and contribute to clean growth and to meeting Canada’s objectives with respect to climate change. These considerations are not compulsory, meaning that not everything in this list must be considered. Furthermore, there is no requirement to issue a decision or explanation as to why a project has been added to Schedule 1.
June 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
This is a lawmaker - even with amendments it’s just less bad. It’s a break things now ask for forgiveness later bill. It’s not good for our country.
Martin Z. Olszynski @molszyns.bsky.social We do need to build stuff that, for various reasons, seems jammed, e.g., high speed rail, east-west transmission lines. So I can support the bill on that level. But it went beyond accelerating project review into deregulation. Amendments make it less bad, but not great. All eyes on implementation. Martin Z. Olszynski liked your post • 25m I'm just very concerned even w amendments that it's still a do now ask for forgiveness later policy for both indigenous and environmental issues. That makes me very uncomfortable no matter whose hands it's in.
June 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
This is what we are up against. :(

After me calling out Carneys bills. People telling me to just give it a chance and wait. Let’s just see how it goes. Ummm no, laws are much harder to overturn.

I’m so depressed. This is such a privileged stance to take. How can anyone be happy to be naive?
Screenshot of someone saying: Well you do you I am quite content being both optimistic and perhaps a little naive. Both have served me well over the decades. Have a good day, and let us both hope for Canada to do well. Context: Me calling out how harmful Bill C5 is to Canada and how Carney is turning out to not be so great
June 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
I’m assuming - just like others - that it’s more rare for the stars to align and everything go great. If you want to take that risk? Cool. Many Canadians don’t. I certainly don’t. And don’t want to hear the crying of people after stuff does go sideways that they didn’t know the risks.
There ought to be concern, however, because it is rare for so many stars to align when it comes to infrastructure and resource extraction projects of this magnitude. A more difficult (and foreseeable) scenario would be one where a NIP is not a designated project under the IAA, there are very few opportunities for meaningful public engagement, Crown consultation efforts are approached with a narrow interpretation of Indigenous rights and interests, federal departments work in isolated lanes, and applicable provincial assessments are expedited or superficial (or in Ontario’s case, perhaps completely absent). The fact that C-5 would create space for such a scenario could lead to major legal problems (e.g. legal challenges brought by affected rights-holders), not to mention poor outcomes if a project actually proceeds. One need only look at projects like Northern Gateway, Site C, Muskrat Falls and Energy East for cautionary tales (see discussion of these here)
June 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
So basically you will get pre approved but don’t need to do the assessment but have to apply for approval which NIP are guaranteed to get even if it does harm. How you think this is an ok thing to do? I don’t get it.

ablawg.ca/2025/06/10/b...
Again, this shifts the process from a “whether” to a “how” by effectively guaranteeing that an authorization will be provided while still requiring that the proponent actually do what is required to obtain that authorization. For example, a NIP proponent may be assured that they will obtain the necessary Fisheries Act s 35 authorization to cause the harmful alteration, disruption, or destruction of fish habitat (HADD), but they still have to apply for said authorization in accordance with the relevant regulations.
June 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
Cool glad you support this 👇

Indigenous people are also saying the bill does not include good enough and concrete enough language to protect their rights

Canadians who support this are wrong to do so. Short term economic gains for long term disaster. Sounds awesome 🙄
Impact Assessment Act Non-application of certain provisions 19 If a national interest project is also a designated project, as defined in section 2 of the Impact Assessment Act, sections 9 to 17 and subsections 18(3) to (6) of that Act do not apply in respect of the project and, for the 20 purposes of section 18 of that Act, (a) the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is deemed to have decided that an impact assessment, as defined in section 2 of that Act, of the project is re-quired; and 25 (b) the time limit set out in subsection 18(1) of that Act does not apply in respect of the project.
June 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
Get what? The guy is a coward and blocked me. Proof in the third reading they don’t have to follow environmental impact assessments.

You guys are saying I’m pearl clutching despite me providing actual proof
Impact Assessment Act Non-application of certain provisions 19 If a national interest project is also a designated project, as defined in section 2 of the Impact Assessment Act, sections 9 to 17 and subsections 18(3) to (6) of that Act do not apply in respect of the project and, for the 20 purposes of section 18 of that Act, (a) the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is deemed to have decided that an impact assessment, as defined in section 2 of that Act, of the project is re-quired; and 25 (b) the time limit set out in subsection 18(1) of that Act does not apply in respect of the project.
June 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
Look right there. Does not apply for national interest projects that is a designated project.
Impact Assessment Act Non-application of certain provisions 19 If a national interest project is also a designated project, as defined in section 2 of the Impact Assessment Act, sections 9 to 17 and subsections 18(3) to (6) of that Act do not apply in respect of the project and, for the 20 purposes of section 18 of that Act, (a) the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is deemed to have decided that an impact assessment, as defined in section 2 of that Act, of the project is re-quired; and 25 (b) the time limit set out in subsection 18(1) of that Act does not apply in respect of the project.
June 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
So the grocery store is giving away potatoes for free essentially.

For Americans this is 1kg for 0.00096usd

So 1/10th of a penny.

1 öre is 0.01sek kroner

Wild!
Grocery store photo 1 kg of potatoes for less than 1/10th of a penny
June 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
• Plant a tree. • Visit a local park and make use of their amenities, especially a bike trail. • Pet a dog. A golden retriever is ideal, but any will do. • Tell your loved ones a cheesy dad joke and laugh about it. • Bake something - bread for Mark or a cake for Melissa, and share it with someone. • Try a new hobby and enjoy learning something. • Stand up for what you believe in, especially if that thing is justice and peace. "Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together. Hold your loved ones a little closer. Love your neighbors. Treat each other with kindness and respect. The best way to honor our parents' memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else."
June 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
🥹 statement from the Hortmans children after the assassination of their parents

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Screenshot of a tweet from Caroline Cummings @CaroRCummings Statement from Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark: "The best way to honor our parents' memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else." "We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can't believe they are gone. Their love for us was boundless. We miss them so much. "We want everyone to know that we are both safe and with loved ones. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and we appreciate your respect for our family's privacy as we grieve. "Our family would like to thank law enforcement for their swift action that saved others and for the coordination across communities that led to the arrest of the man who murdered our parents. We especially would like to thank the officers who were first on the scene to our parents' home and their heroic attempts to rescue our mom and dad. "Our parents touched so many lives, and they leave behind an incredible legacy of dedication to their community that will live on in us, their friends, their colleagues and co-workers, and every single person who knew and loved them. "If you would like to honor the memory of Mark and Melissa, please consider the following:
June 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
Bee people of Bluesky - I have an injured bee that can’t fly. How can I help it? I brought some flowers and water on rocks. Anything else I can do?
Photo of bee
June 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
nik4democracy.bsky.social
👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

This is the guy heading up DHS counterterrorism

THIS GUY 👇🤦‍♀️
Photo of toddler Thomas Fugate. 22 yr old cartoon villain heading up DHS counterterrorism unit. No prior experience. Yay *sarcasm*
June 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM