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JP Ahonen
@jukkisahonen.bsky.social
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I fed 24 huskies through Finnish winters to compete. Now I build infrastructure so champions don’t need viral fame to eat. Outcome-based sponsorship, verified performance, merit over followers. Army reserves. 🇫🇮 🇬🇷
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · Nov 27
Perhaps a brief introduction is in place. I did not expect to get 1000 followers in two weeks! So plenty of new friends.

I’m a dad, founder, bit of a nomad, drawn to niche sports, techie, alley cat feeder, former musher, and an adventurer. Well, used to be, anyway!

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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 5d
I was this old when I discovered that early harvest olive oil looks like this right after harvest!

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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 6d
These colossal powersinks employ very few people. They are almost completely automated.

Generate very little tax revenue, and except for the rare cases where they provide excess heat to local housing, just don’t really do anything for the local community.
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 6d
“It feels like there’s been a real shift over the last six months or so in terms of the public just becoming aware of what data centers are,” said Ben Green, assistant professor of information at the University of Michigan. “And becoming increasingly skeptical.”
Towns are saying no to AI data centers. One got sued over it.
A developer sued a Michigan township after it voted against a data center proposal. Cities in Ohio and Missouri have explored data center bans.
www.washingtonpost.com
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 7d
Maybe the real issue isn’t “thugs” but something deeper — a state that has to buy loyalty to enforce its own laws.

When that happens, we’re no longer talking about law enforcement. We’re talking about domestic mercenaries.

A thug harms individuals; a mercenary enforces decay. That’s the danger.
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annaoilishop.bsky.social @annaoilishop.bsky.social · 7d
Hei!👋 Tuomme kohta Suomeen erän varhaisen sadon suodattamatonta ekstraneitsytoliiviöljyä. Tällainen aito oliiviöljy on harvinaisuus Suomessa🏺
Ennakkotilaa omasi www.oilishop.fi ja saat sen ensimmäisten joukossa tuoreena kotiin toimitettuna. PS. Laadukas oliiviöljy oli arvostettu lahja jo antiikissa.
OILI - Aitoa kreikkalaista suodattamatonta ekstra-neitsytoliiviöljyä
Varhaisen sadon suodattamaton öljy suoraan Kreikan kulinaristisesta sydämestä Peloponnesokselta.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 8d
This part of Greece is very relaxing.

Sufficiently far away from the hubbub of Athens. Slightly up the mountain away from the beach and the people there.

Just friendly neighbors, olive oil gardens, and vineyards.

And of course cats and dogs!
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 10d
I am sorry you’re being chased away. And I sincerely welcome you. I hope you find a good home here, wherever you choose to settle.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 10d
Brussels banning “veggie burger” terminology is populist ammunition delivered on a platter.

No continental-scale justification, max perception of distant bureaucrats micromanaging.

Every hour MEPs spend on protein names instead of actual continental issues is a legitimacy loss.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 10d
Brussels banning “veggie burger” terminology is populist ammunition delivered on a platter.

No continental-scale justification, max perception of distant bureaucrats micromanaging.

Every hour MEPs spend on protein names instead of actual continental issues is a legitimacy loss.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 10d
It's a stark reminder that even pro-European efforts face immense pressure when citizens don't feel their voices truly shape decisions. We need to match authority to the right democratic scale for real accountability.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 11d
Spot on. Real democratic courage comes from ensuring institutions operate within clear mandates, empowering citizens at every level.

That's how Europe builds capacity for big challenges while strengthening local control.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
Excellent to see this concrete example of European defense cooperation and regional specialization in action.

Estonia's expertise strengthening our collective security and supporting Ukraine perfectly illustrates the power of coordinated action for vital continental challenges.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
A challenge like energy supply truly demonstrates the need for unified European action.

Fragmented approaches weaken our collective security. This is where strong, coordinated continental policy is essential for all.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
Exactly.

Protecting democratic watchdogs & fundamental digital rights requires robust, democratically accountable European-level oversight.

When institutions don't act effectively on continental challenges, public trust and legitimacy suffer across the board.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
I love the way you finished that off 😄
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
Maybe it’s something like extractive vs. inclusive populism.

But yeah, it’s a hairy problem alright. And the polarization just keeps getting stronger.

Increasingly difficult to maintain any sort of centrist position even emotionally.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
Unarmed dead people are victims.

Plenty of them in the world, I’m afraid.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
I don’t really believe any political power to be prone to critical self analysis. Extractive perhaps even less inclined than the left.

The institutions themselves, therefore, need to be designed to reject entrenchment.

US a point in case what happens when those institutions are gutted.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
Yeah.

My hypothesis may be able to provide an idea how to avoid populism rising.

But I’m afraid it doesn’t have much to offer in terms of remediation after the fact.

My native Finland appears to be spiraling down the very path as well.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
I wonder if it’s time for new sneakers…
A sneaker with the sole coming off
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
Yeah here in Greece I’m one of those expats who sometimes gets the blame for rising costs.

In four years I’ve seen a steep increase in short term rentals, less so in long term rentals, and even less in property prices.

I’m no expert though: just sharing what I observe, locally.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
Current institutional design violates democratic scale—federal authority extends into local matters where it lacks legitimacy while remaining fragmented on continental challenges where unity is necessary.

This mismatch creates the dysfunction populists exploit.
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
Housing price hikes can be a good sign if accompanied with comparable rise in income.

Somehow I suspect that’s not the case, here?
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JP Ahonen @jukkisahonen.bsky.social · 12d
Thanks for this important work. Transparency and democratic accountability are foundational for a trusted, integrated EU. Addressing these concerns is crucial for all European citizens.
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