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Melly Baggins 🇨🇦

@mellybaggins.bsky.social

Xennial, Canadian, ace polyam fanfic writer and all around hobbit. Currently obsessed with BG3 and human rights. also mellybaggins on Tumblr and AO3. Visit my personal website: https://mellybaggins.neocities.org/

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Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 4mo ago

This just in: fuck you very much. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

A screen capture of a CBC news article featuring a picture of the orange Asshole in Chief and the headline "Trump offering Canadian aluminum and steel companies tariff relief if they move to the US."

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Iran’s open letter to the US public

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful To the people of the United States of America, and to all those who, amid a flood of distortions and manufactured narratives, continue to seek the :truth and aspire to a better life
Iran—by this very name, character, and identity—is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in human history. Despite its historical and geographical advantages at various times, Iran has never, in its modern history, chosen the path of aggression, expansion, colonialism, or domination. Even after enduring occupation, invasion, and sustained pressure from global powers-and despite possessing military superiority over many of its neighbors-Iran has never initiated a war.
.Yet it has resolutely and bravely repelled those who have attacked it The Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries. Even in the face of repeated foreign interventions and pressures throughout their proud history, Iranians have consistently drawn a clear distinction between governments and the peoples they govern. This is a deeply rooted principle in Iranian culture and collective consciousness—not a
•temporary political stance
For this reason, portraying Iran as a threat is neither consistent with historical reality nor with present-day observable facts. Such a perception is the product of political and economic whims of the powerful the need to manufacture an enemy in order to justify pressure, maintain military dominance, sustain the arms industry, and control strategic markets. In such an environment, if a threat does not
•exist, it is invented

Within this same framework, the United States has concentrated the largest number of its forces, bases, and military capabilities around Iran-a country that, at least since the founding of the United States, has never initiated a war. Recent American aggressions launched from these very bases have demonstrated how threatening such a military presence truly is.
Naturally, no country confronted with such conditions would forgo strengthening its defensive capabilities. What Iran has done-and continues to do is a measured response grounded in legitimate self-defense, and by no means an initiation of . war or aggression
Relations between Iran and the United States were not originally hostile, and early interactions between the Iranian and American people were not marred with hostilty or coup d'état-an illegal American 1953 tension. The turning point, however, was the intervention aimed at preventing the nationalization of Iran's own resources. That coup disrupted Iran's democratic process, reinstated dictatorship, and sowed deep distrust among Iranians toward U.S. policies. This distrust deepened further with America's support for the Shah's regime, its backing of Saddam Hussein during the imposed war of 1980s, the imposition of the longest and most comprehensive sanctions in modern the history, and ultimately, unprovoked military aggression-twice, in the midst of .negotiations-against Iran
Yet all these pressures have failed to weaken Iran. On the contrary, the country has grown before the Islamic %30 stronger in many areas: literacy rates have tripled-from roughly today; higher education has expanded dramatically; significant %90 Revolution to over advances have been achieved in modern technology; healthcare services have improved; and infrastructure has developed at a pace and scale incomparable to the past.
These are measurable, observable realities that stand independent of fabricated narratives
At the same time, the destructive and inhumane impact of sanctions, war…

on the lives of the resilient Iranian people must not be underestimated. The continuation of military aggression and recent bombings profoundly affect people's lives, attitudes, and perspectives. This reflects a fundamental human truth: when war inflicts irreparable harm on lives, homes, cities, and futures,
•people will not remain indifferent toward those responsible
This raises a fundamental question: Exactly which of the American people's interests are truly being served by this war? Was there any objective threat from Iran to justify such behavior? Does the massacre of innocent children, the destruction of cancer-treatment pharmaceutical facilities, or boasting about bombing a country "back to the stone ages" serve any purpose other than ?further damaging the United States' global standing
Iran pursued negotiations, reached an agreement, and fulfilled all its commitments. The decision to withdraw from that agreement, escalate toward confrontation, and launch two acts of aggression in the midst of negotiations were destructive choices made by the U.S. government-choices that served the delusions of a foreign aggressor
Attacking Iran's vital infrastructure-including energy and industrial facilities-directly targets the Iranian people. Beyond constituting a war crime, such actions carry consequences that extend far beyond Iran's borders. They generate instability, increase human and economic costs, and perpetuate cycles of tension, planting seeds of resentment that will endure for years. This is not a demonstration of strength; it is a sign of strategic bewilderment and an inability to achieve a sustainable solution
Is it not also the case that America has entered this aggression as a proxy for Israel, influenced and manipulated by that regime? Is it not true that Israel, by manufacturing an Iranian threat, seeks to divert global attention away from its crimes toward the Palestinians? Is it not evident that Israel now aims to fight Iran to the last American soldier…

the burden of its delusions onto Iran, the region, and the United States itself in ?pursuit of illegitimate interests
?Is "America First" truly among the priorities of the U.S. government today
I invite you to look beyond the machinery of misinformation-an integral part of this aggression-and instead speak with those who have visited Iran. Observe the many accomplished Iranian immigrantseducated in Iran-who now teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities, or contribute to the most advanced technology firms in the West. Do these realities align with the distortions you are being ?told about Iran and its people
Today, the world stands at crossroads. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before. The choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential; its outcome will shape the future for generations to come.
Throughout its millennia of proud history, Iran has outlasted many aggressors. All that remains of them are tarnished names in history, while Iran endures-resilient, dignified. and proud

Tod Maffin 🇨🇦@todmaffin.com · 4mo ago

Americans: We don't want to be your backup plan, we want to be your choice.

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Tynithia @tynithia.bsky.social · 4mo ago

New #DekariosFamily story coming soon! It's time for my girl, Morena Dekarios to take center stage! "The Matriarch" #bg3fanfic #Waterdeep #TheMaskedLord #writer Thank you @justdebzong.bsky.social for making Morena look fierce! ❤️

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Elizabeth May is taking on ICE in Canada. Sign the petition. Pass it on. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/En...

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 4mo ago

This woman is an icon. So happy to see Joni Mitchell recieved her Lifetime Achievement Award. (Presented by PM Mark Carney, who she seemed quite starstruck by!)

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Barely holding it together watching Nelly Furtado being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. I've been a fan of hers since her first album, and I'm so proud to see her honoured for her achievement. So so so proud of you, girl! ♥️

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Oathbreaker Chapter 6 - Camisado Please see Summary and Warnings in the photo (cut for length) Read it here: archiveofourown.org/works/533405... (Account Required) ellipsus.com/read/178gAOC... (NO account required)

Oathbreaker Chapter 6 : Camisado (Hotfix)

Chapter 6/95

Chapter Length: 6,830

Summary: At the goblin camp, Morwen has a chance encounter with a priest who inadvertently dredges up her past.

Content Warnings: Dead Dove - PTSD flashbacks, abuse, torture, blood/gore, violence.

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Post your favorite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.

loki from avengers : age of ultron is giving a thumbs up sign .

ALT: loki from avengers : age of ultron is giving a thumbs up sign .

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Tynithia@tynithia.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Post your favorite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.

Star Trek Minus Context @nocontexttrek1.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Star Trek Prodigy scene. An animated Katherine Janeway, in uniform, sits on her ready room desk. But like, fully sitting *on* the desk like a mermaid would but no seashells. Next to the desk stands a Tellarite who has pig-like features and a sick beard, and a humanoid appearing officer, both Starfleet.
Closed caption reads, "My--my brains are fine. I'm just busy thinking real hard, that's all."

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Everything you wanted to know about how we got here but were afraid to ask.

NATO 101

YouTube video by Joanna Johnson

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Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I will not set foot in the US again as long as I live. Even if the orange potato left office tomorrow it doesn't matter - the damage is done.

Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦@jledrc53.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A good reason for Canadians to continue boycotting the US. 🇨🇦 U.S. customs searched a record number of electronic devices last year www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Oathbreaker Chapter 5 - Freefall (live hotfix) This is this story's first dead dove chapter, so please pay attention to the warnings below. archiveofourown.org/works/533405... #bg3fanfic, #bg3, #fanfiction, #fanfic, #tw:MagicalDuress,

Oathbreaker Chapter 5 - Freefall
Fanfic Hotfix

Chapter 5/95

Chapter Length: 3,319

Content Warnings: Dead Dove - alcohol use/hints of alcoholism, heavy use of: duress, magical coercion, mind control, and uncomfortable sexual themes (no smut, but there is suggestion and imagery.)

Summary: Morwen has her first run-in with Raphael, but certainly not the last.

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Ontario too. We should all get rid of it.

Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦@jledrc53.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We are moving to daylight saving time, again. It's time to abolish this practice like B.C, Saskatchewan, and Yukon have already done. In a survey done last year with 214,000 Quebecers, 91% said to be in favour of abolishing this practice. It's past time for the government to listen to its citizens.

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I know this is the least of anyone's worries right now, but...you okay, Quebec? Seriously. I want an answer. And if they get what they want, how could this possibly be enforceable? It's not just St. Albert that makes cheese curds outside Quebec...US cheesemakers sell them too. Good luck with that.

CTV News Ottawa@ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Poutine debate heats up as Quebec seeks protection for cheese curds

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 5mo ago

UNHCR teams are mobilizing across the region to support and protect those forced to flee. Please help us deliver life-saving aid: unh.cr/XyKbXn

Middle East Emergency Appeal

Thousands of families are impacted by the recent escalations in the Middle East. Your help is urgently needed.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Montreal Maroons only existed for 14 seasons but in that time they helped reshape the NHL, won two Stanley Cups and had 11 players and five coaches enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame. This is the story of Montreal's other NHL team. 🧵 1/12

angy frog @angyfrog.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🧃

Tod Maffin 🇨🇦@todmaffin.com · 5mo ago

Meet the all-Canadian Facebook: hey.cafe 🙂

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez: “Today more than ever, it is essential to remember that one can be against a hateful regime as is the case with the Iranian regime…and at the same time be against an unjustified, dangerous military intervention outside of international law.”

Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 5mo ago

Every month the United States provides even more reason to boycott its products and companies — the strikes on Iran being just the latest. In light of that, it’s a great time to ditch the products and services of US tech companies. I made a comprehensive guide to help you.

Paris Marx@parismarx.com · last yr.

Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies. For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!

AO3 Status @status.archiveofourown.org · 5mo ago

[update] Investigating: We are currently investigating reports of slowness and errors when trying to load AO3.

AO3 Reachability Issues

We are currently investigating reports of slowness and errors when trying to load AO3.

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Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

HUNDRED PERCENT. (forgot Canada in there, Jack, but I forgive you because you're right about all the others.)

YukonCorneliusJack@yukoncorneliusjack.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Jack hit the nail on the head.

Byron C Clark @byroncclark.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Gaston: When I was a lad I ate 4 dozen eggs, every morning Co-host: 4 dozen?! Gaston: Raw. No seed oils from frying Co-host: That's how you gotta do it Gaston: Now that I'm grown I eat 5 dozen eggs Co-host: That's what they call a pro gamer move Gaston: So I'm roughly the size of a barge

Gaston from Beauty and the Beast captioned "Gaston today would have a podcast. And we know what kind of podcast"

Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

For Morwen, it has to be her scar. It's a symbol of her broken paladin oath, but as self-conscious as it makes her feel sometimes, she's also proud of it. She wouldn't take back what she did for anything. She's earned that mark.

Shandora 🔞@shandoraexplorer.bsky.social · 5mo ago

"Oh, nothing, you look perfect, except for that unsightly mole." Inspired by the PC being able to tease Astarion with a mole that doesn't exist, I have a #TavQOTD for you. What "beauty flaw" is your Tav/Durge proud of? A mole? Stretch marks? Gray hair? Wrinkles? Celebrate body positivity!

CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Maple syrup season kicks off in eastern Ontario this weekend

Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm is kicking off maple syrup season this weekend.

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Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Share a TV show you never get tired of rewatching 📺

two men in red shirts are sitting next to each other on a couch

ALT: two men in red shirts are sitting next to each other on a couch

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Emma ☮️@emmad86.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Share a TV show you never get tired of rewatching. 📺

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Targeting schools and murdering children? Par for the course for Israel. Bombing cities to change the channel on Epstein? Such are the crimes of Trump. But Carney? He failed the world by giving these monsters the thumbs up. He has repudiated Canada's stance at Davos. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yAa...

TRUMP, IRAN & CARNEY - WORLD AT WAR!!!

YouTube video by Charlie Angus

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Melly Baggins 🇨🇦@mellybaggins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

If you see this post a character that starts with N

Emma ☮️@emmad86.bsky.social · 5mo ago

If you see this post a character that starts with N.

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Trump and Israel started bombing Iran while in the middle of negotiations Trump is starving Cuba He’s threatening to annex Canada He removed the leader of Venezuela He’s threatening Greenland He’s aiding a genocide in Gaza This is the man who took your tax dollars for his “Board of Peace”.