RickWorldNomad
@rickworldnomad.bsky.social
Stumbling, bumbling expat and nomad, outside my native Canada 🇨🇦 since 1978.
In Albania 🇦🇱 these days.
In Albania 🇦🇱 these days.
Meloni is going as Italian PM, nothing to do with EU/Brussels.
Bella ciao! Bella ciao!
It's not that I don't trust her, it's just that I don't trust her.
Bella ciao! Bella ciao!
It's not that I don't trust her, it's just that I don't trust her.
Giorgia Meloni has pitched herself as a broker between Washington and Brussels. Next week, at the Oval Office, the Italian prime minister will get a chance to show them what she’s got.
Meloni-Trump relationship to face first post-tariff test at April 17 meeting
As the transatlantic trade war heats up, Europe’s Trump whisperer gets the chance to use her voice.
www.politico.eu
April 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Meloni is going as Italian PM, nothing to do with EU/Brussels.
Bella ciao! Bella ciao!
It's not that I don't trust her, it's just that I don't trust her.
Bella ciao! Bella ciao!
It's not that I don't trust her, it's just that I don't trust her.
Seemingly tries? Nobody understands the process so everything goes to SCOTUS. Either Trump has the authority or Congress does, which is it?
Order calls for teardown of department as Trump seemingly tries to circumvent need to obtain congressional approval
* US politics live – latest updates
Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that instructs the US education secretary, Linda McMahon, to start dismantling the…
* US politics live – latest updates
Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that instructs the US education secretary, Linda McMahon, to start dismantling the…
Trump signs executive order to dismantle US Department of Education
Order calls for teardown of department as Trump seemingly tries to circumvent need to obtain congressional approval
* US politics live – latest updates
Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that instructs the US education secretary, Linda McMahon, to start dismantling the Department of Education, seemingly attempting to circumvent the need to obtain congressional approval to formally close a federal department.
The administration may eventually pursue an effort to get Congress to shut down the agency, Trump said at a signing ceremony at the White House on Thursday, because its budget had more than doubled in size in recent years but national test scores had not improved. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Seemingly tries? Nobody understands the process so everything goes to SCOTUS. Either Trump has the authority or Congress does, which is it?
Drive them all bonkers at every Town Hall until Muck gets deported for working illegally while on student visa.
www.huffpost.com/entry/delusi...
www.huffpost.com/entry/delusi...
GOP Lawmaker Weirdly Claps For Herself While Crowd Boos Her For Supporting Musk
“Deport Elon! Deport Elon!” people at a Laramie, Wyoming, town hall event chanted as Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman tried to speak.
www.huffpost.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Drive them all bonkers at every Town Hall until Muck gets deported for working illegally while on student visa.
www.huffpost.com/entry/delusi...
www.huffpost.com/entry/delusi...
"...washing or rinsing meat or poultry increases the risk for cross-contamination in the kitchen".
Don't believe it, just rinse gently, don't let water spray all over.
Removes shards, feathers, random gunk.
Don't believe it, just rinse gently, don't let water spray all over.
Removes shards, feathers, random gunk.
Foodborne illness can lead to deadly consequences and devastating conditions - that can last much longer than the initial queasiness.
Here’s what to know about how foodborne illness can be linked to these diseases:
Here’s what to know about how foodborne illness can be linked to these diseases:
How food poisoning can trigger autoimmune diseases
Exposure to bacteria through unwashed or raw food can result in life-changing and debilitating consequences
www.independent.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"...washing or rinsing meat or poultry increases the risk for cross-contamination in the kitchen".
Don't believe it, just rinse gently, don't let water spray all over.
Removes shards, feathers, random gunk.
Don't believe it, just rinse gently, don't let water spray all over.
Removes shards, feathers, random gunk.
Let this poll be an omen!
globalnews.ca/news/1108637...
globalnews.ca/news/1108637...
Liberals widen lead over Tories under Carney, Ipsos poll shows - National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Mark Carney's leadership has sparked a surge in Liberal party support, with new Ipsos polling showing the Liberals widening their lead over the Conservatives.
globalnews.ca
March 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Let this poll be an omen!
globalnews.ca/news/1108637...
globalnews.ca/news/1108637...
Should read: "Israel couldn't stand another minute without blowing something up."
edition.cnn.com/world/live-n...
edition.cnn.com/world/live-n...
Live updates: Gaza ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes on enclave | CNN
Gaza’s fragile ceasefire shattered early Tuesday as Israel carried out deadly strikes across the enclave and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to use “increasing military strength” again...
edition.cnn.com
March 18, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Should read: "Israel couldn't stand another minute without blowing something up."
edition.cnn.com/world/live-n...
edition.cnn.com/world/live-n...
Carney jumps on the issues with both feet:
globalnews.ca/news/1108357...
globalnews.ca/news/1108357...
Carney to visit U.K., France to build ‘reliable’ trade, security partnership - National | Globalnews.ca
Carney says he was invited by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for visits to reinforce historical relationships and discuss trade.
globalnews.ca
March 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Carney jumps on the issues with both feet:
globalnews.ca/news/1108357...
globalnews.ca/news/1108357...
Trump was trying to end the war quickly to get a Nobel because President Obama has one.
Now Trump has revealed that the "art of the deal" is a joke.
He's a nightmare at diplomatic negotiations.
Now Trump has revealed that the "art of the deal" is a joke.
He's a nightmare at diplomatic negotiations.
Americans are skeptical that President Donald Trump’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine will bring peace to the region, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Most Americans view Trump’s handling of the conflict negatively, and 50% say his approach to the war is bad for the US.
CNN Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s approach to Ukraine war, doubt it will yield peace | CNN Politics
Americans are skeptical that President Donald Trump’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine will bring peace to the region, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Most Americans view ...
www.cnn.com
March 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Trump was trying to end the war quickly to get a Nobel because President Obama has one.
Now Trump has revealed that the "art of the deal" is a joke.
He's a nightmare at diplomatic negotiations.
Now Trump has revealed that the "art of the deal" is a joke.
He's a nightmare at diplomatic negotiations.
Believe it or not, there is no provision in the EU charter that would allow it to expel a member state.
There is one for suspension, no idea how it works.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
There is one for suspension, no idea how it works.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Race against time to make Hungary renew EU sanctions before deadline
Hungary's resistance has put the EU in a situation of maximum suspense less than 72 hours before the individual sanctions are set to expire. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
March 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Believe it or not, there is no provision in the EU charter that would allow it to expel a member state.
There is one for suspension, no idea how it works.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
There is one for suspension, no idea how it works.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
What?
There are no SSA phone services.
Nobody picks up no matter how long you wait, all you can do is leave a msg for call back.
There are no SSA phone services.
Nobody picks up no matter how long you wait, all you can do is leave a msg for call back.
This is also why folks need to stay LOUD—make your opinions known. It’s making a difference.
March 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
What?
There are no SSA phone services.
Nobody picks up no matter how long you wait, all you can do is leave a msg for call back.
There are no SSA phone services.
Nobody picks up no matter how long you wait, all you can do is leave a msg for call back.
We already know there's zero chance of Trump leaving January 20, 2029, unless one of his sons wins 2028.
This is the kind of ruse he'll come up with...
This expulsion is an enormous exercise planned as part of Project 25, so why would he need martial law?
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/13/p...
This is the kind of ruse he'll come up with...
This expulsion is an enormous exercise planned as part of Project 25, so why would he need martial law?
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/13/p...
Trump expected to invoke wartime authority to speed up mass deportation effort in coming days | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is expected to invoke a sweeping wartime authority to speed up the president’s mass deportation pledge in the coming days, according to four sources familiar with the discussi...
edition.cnn.com
March 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
We already know there's zero chance of Trump leaving January 20, 2029, unless one of his sons wins 2028.
This is the kind of ruse he'll come up with...
This expulsion is an enormous exercise planned as part of Project 25, so why would he need martial law?
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/13/p...
This is the kind of ruse he'll come up with...
This expulsion is an enormous exercise planned as part of Project 25, so why would he need martial law?
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/13/p...
"Freedom focus is the same thing Vance was trying to peddle at the Munich Security Conference to EU leaders.
Means steal our personal info to earn billions just like US big tech did.
Don't fall for it.
Means steal our personal info to earn billions just like US big tech did.
Don't fall for it.
OpenAI is asking the U.S. government to make it easier for AI companies to learn from copyrighted material.
OpenAI urges U.S. to allow AI models to train on copyrighted material
The tech giant behind ChatGPT urged the Trump administration to let go of “unnecessarily burdensome” regulations on artificial intelligence.
nbcnews.to
March 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Freedom focus is the same thing Vance was trying to peddle at the Munich Security Conference to EU leaders.
Means steal our personal info to earn billions just like US big tech did.
Don't fall for it.
Means steal our personal info to earn billions just like US big tech did.
Don't fall for it.
Deals with other countries for steel and aluminum should already be drafted and ready to go, but if not, pls Canada prepare them ASAP.
No shortage of global demand.
Finalize and implement them, then cancel all shipments and contracts with the US.
www.bbc.com
No shortage of global demand.
Finalize and implement them, then cancel all shipments and contracts with the US.
www.bbc.com
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March 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Deals with other countries for steel and aluminum should already be drafted and ready to go, but if not, pls Canada prepare them ASAP.
No shortage of global demand.
Finalize and implement them, then cancel all shipments and contracts with the US.
www.bbc.com
No shortage of global demand.
Finalize and implement them, then cancel all shipments and contracts with the US.
www.bbc.com
Dictators, take note: Things have a funny way of catching up to you:
(Ressa has the keys 😆)
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/10/a...
(Ressa has the keys 😆)
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/10/a...
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte detained on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity, government says | CNN
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was detained on Tuesday after the Philippine government said it received an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for his arrest for alleged crimes against humani...
edition.cnn.com
March 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Dictators, take note: Things have a funny way of catching up to you:
(Ressa has the keys 😆)
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/10/a...
(Ressa has the keys 😆)
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/10/a...
At a rate of 20k per month/ 250k per year, it will take 44 years to remove the 11 million illegals.
In order to remove all 11 million in 4 years 230k per month would need to be deported.
Therefore, this administration never intended to boot the cheap labor their donors love.
In order to remove all 11 million in 4 years 230k per month would need to be deported.
Therefore, this administration never intended to boot the cheap labor their donors love.
March 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
At a rate of 20k per month/ 250k per year, it will take 44 years to remove the 11 million illegals.
In order to remove all 11 million in 4 years 230k per month would need to be deported.
Therefore, this administration never intended to boot the cheap labor their donors love.
In order to remove all 11 million in 4 years 230k per month would need to be deported.
Therefore, this administration never intended to boot the cheap labor their donors love.
Best 28 minutes of the day.
Incredible speech by 91 year-old former Prime Minister Chrétien.
My fave part is how he mentioned the pension plan, health care, indigenous rights, two official languages, gun control, women's right to choose, diversity, same sex marriage, etc.
youtu.be/tU8qNxempS0?...
Incredible speech by 91 year-old former Prime Minister Chrétien.
My fave part is how he mentioned the pension plan, health care, indigenous rights, two official languages, gun control, women's right to choose, diversity, same sex marriage, etc.
youtu.be/tU8qNxempS0?...
FULL SPEECH: Former PM Jean Chrétien addresses tariff war during Liberal leadership speech
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
March 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Best 28 minutes of the day.
Incredible speech by 91 year-old former Prime Minister Chrétien.
My fave part is how he mentioned the pension plan, health care, indigenous rights, two official languages, gun control, women's right to choose, diversity, same sex marriage, etc.
youtu.be/tU8qNxempS0?...
Incredible speech by 91 year-old former Prime Minister Chrétien.
My fave part is how he mentioned the pension plan, health care, indigenous rights, two official languages, gun control, women's right to choose, diversity, same sex marriage, etc.
youtu.be/tU8qNxempS0?...
That's easy to write, but the Russian view is:
Lost 25+ million in WWII
Lost the great old USSR, want it back starting with resource-rich Ukraine
NATO started with 12 countries, now 32.
The old guard that runs the show is consumed by paranoia.
The Putin team reminds me of Team Toddler or Xi.
Lost 25+ million in WWII
Lost the great old USSR, want it back starting with resource-rich Ukraine
NATO started with 12 countries, now 32.
The old guard that runs the show is consumed by paranoia.
The Putin team reminds me of Team Toddler or Xi.
"What Putin wants is the end of the world order the United States and its allies established 80 years ago, in which the first principle was the prohibition of acquiring territory by force."
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump Is Nero While Washington Burns
‘Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, because he will not defend you.’
www.theatlantic.com
March 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
That's easy to write, but the Russian view is:
Lost 25+ million in WWII
Lost the great old USSR, want it back starting with resource-rich Ukraine
NATO started with 12 countries, now 32.
The old guard that runs the show is consumed by paranoia.
The Putin team reminds me of Team Toddler or Xi.
Lost 25+ million in WWII
Lost the great old USSR, want it back starting with resource-rich Ukraine
NATO started with 12 countries, now 32.
The old guard that runs the show is consumed by paranoia.
The Putin team reminds me of Team Toddler or Xi.
This is juicy given the headway ultra-right pro-Putin gangsters have recently made in Europe
BREAKING: The far-right just suffered a stunning loss in Romania as the far-right, Russian backed candidate was barred from running in May's election. Elon Musk denounced the decision. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
BREAKING: Far-Right Suffers Significant Loss In Romania
The far-right Presidential candidate has been barred from running
open.substack.com
March 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This is juicy given the headway ultra-right pro-Putin gangsters have recently made in Europe
Toddler knows that. Kick them out, photo ops with ICE, wave flags, then subtly let the illegals back in over the 1,000 miles of unprotected border.
In a year the average two-digit IQ MAGAt will have forgotten all about it.
In a year the average two-digit IQ MAGAt will have forgotten all about it.
Here it is: Americans won’t do the hard labor with the low pay of farm work.
So if Trump is deporting the workers who are willing to do the work—and Americans won’t replace them—what do you think happens to the supply chain? Your grocery prices?
Trump has no plan for this problem he’s creating.
So if Trump is deporting the workers who are willing to do the work—and Americans won’t replace them—what do you think happens to the supply chain? Your grocery prices?
Trump has no plan for this problem he’s creating.
March 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Toddler knows that. Kick them out, photo ops with ICE, wave flags, then subtly let the illegals back in over the 1,000 miles of unprotected border.
In a year the average two-digit IQ MAGAt will have forgotten all about it.
In a year the average two-digit IQ MAGAt will have forgotten all about it.
Of course Trump wants Canadian water, that's been high on the US to-do list for several decades.
Most natural resources he can steal from a lot of countries, but water only from Canada.
Most natural resources he can steal from a lot of countries, but water only from Canada.
I am Michigander, born and raised, and a water defender, any attempted resource grab could destroy the largest source of fresh water in the world. Canada and the Great Lakes states are allies in the restoration and protection of the waterways. The time to invoke states’ rights/governance is NOW.
March 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Of course Trump wants Canadian water, that's been high on the US to-do list for several decades.
Most natural resources he can steal from a lot of countries, but water only from Canada.
Most natural resources he can steal from a lot of countries, but water only from Canada.
The European Movement feel it is time to campaign. According to them, “the European Movement stands for democracy, peace, unity and solidarity, respect for human rights and the rule of law; the very values that Canadians and Europeans alike hold dear.”
Bullseye!
Bullseye!
A new “European Movement Canada” is being built. 🇨🇦🇪🇺
"Canada must not be a spectator to history. Strengthening our relationship with Europe now is an investment in the stability and prosperity of our shared future.”
"Canada must not be a spectator to history. Strengthening our relationship with Europe now is an investment in the stability and prosperity of our shared future.”
Strengthening the European Union-Canada relationship
European Movement International seeks creating a European Movement Canada
bylines.scot
March 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The European Movement feel it is time to campaign. According to them, “the European Movement stands for democracy, peace, unity and solidarity, respect for human rights and the rule of law; the very values that Canadians and Europeans alike hold dear.”
Bullseye!
Bullseye!
😆 Fart Carney has never held an elected position and that Bank of England Governor business always gives me the creeps. Brexit is the biggest disaster of our era in the UK.
I'd take the real Art RIP over Fart any day, and if I can't have him Chrystia works.
March 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
😆 Fart Carney has never held an elected position and that Bank of England Governor business always gives me the creeps. Brexit is the biggest disaster of our era in the UK.
I'd take the real Art RIP over Fart any day, and if I can't have him Chrystia works.
Trudeau is a hero abroad. Quit his job, but still fights for everything when he could easily coast. He's respected universally for standing up to Trump and calling his tariffs dumb. He joined with Europe against Trump/Putin. Went to Kyiv in the midst of nightly bombing raids. He walks the walk
March 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Trudeau is a hero abroad. Quit his job, but still fights for everything when he could easily coast. He's respected universally for standing up to Trump and calling his tariffs dumb. He joined with Europe against Trump/Putin. Went to Kyiv in the midst of nightly bombing raids. He walks the walk
My hero!
Take what's required for someone to buck authority in the west.
Multiply that by 10 to get the equivalent in the Philippines.
Multiply by 10 again for a woman in the PI.
Take what's required for someone to buck authority in the west.
Multiply that by 10 to get the equivalent in the Philippines.
Multiply by 10 again for a woman in the PI.
March 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My hero!
Take what's required for someone to buck authority in the west.
Multiply that by 10 to get the equivalent in the Philippines.
Multiply by 10 again for a woman in the PI.
Take what's required for someone to buck authority in the west.
Multiply that by 10 to get the equivalent in the Philippines.
Multiply by 10 again for a woman in the PI.