Craig
@craigg237.bsky.social
Father of 3 feral goblins, husband to a saint, fiction dabbler, summoner of chuggy metal riffs, long-suffering Ottawa Senators fan, and DM to players who regret their life choices.
The US political system feels corrupt by design:
- Gerrymandering
- Lobbying
- Super PACs
- Skewed representation
- The Electoral College
- Endless campaign season
- Two-parties
- Voter suppression
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- Gerrymandering
- Lobbying
- Super PACs
- Skewed representation
- The Electoral College
- Endless campaign season
- Two-parties
- Voter suppression
1/2
August 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The US political system feels corrupt by design:
- Gerrymandering
- Lobbying
- Super PACs
- Skewed representation
- The Electoral College
- Endless campaign season
- Two-parties
- Voter suppression
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- Gerrymandering
- Lobbying
- Super PACs
- Skewed representation
- The Electoral College
- Endless campaign season
- Two-parties
- Voter suppression
1/2
Lots of talk about the size of economies: GDP, growth, per capita income.
But we rarely ask what the economy is actually doing.
What it produces. What it incentivizes. Who it serves.
Imagine a country where the entire economy was burning tires.
Massive GDP. $100K per capita.
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But we rarely ask what the economy is actually doing.
What it produces. What it incentivizes. Who it serves.
Imagine a country where the entire economy was burning tires.
Massive GDP. $100K per capita.
1/2
August 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Lots of talk about the size of economies: GDP, growth, per capita income.
But we rarely ask what the economy is actually doing.
What it produces. What it incentivizes. Who it serves.
Imagine a country where the entire economy was burning tires.
Massive GDP. $100K per capita.
1/2
But we rarely ask what the economy is actually doing.
What it produces. What it incentivizes. Who it serves.
Imagine a country where the entire economy was burning tires.
Massive GDP. $100K per capita.
1/2
What if every Canadian had the skills to handle an emergency?
Imagine government-run training in:
- First aid & CPR
- How to respond to an in-home fire
- What to do during floods or wildfires
- Basic survival and evacuation skills
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Imagine government-run training in:
- First aid & CPR
- How to respond to an in-home fire
- What to do during floods or wildfires
- Basic survival and evacuation skills
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August 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
What if every Canadian had the skills to handle an emergency?
Imagine government-run training in:
- First aid & CPR
- How to respond to an in-home fire
- What to do during floods or wildfires
- Basic survival and evacuation skills
1/4
Imagine government-run training in:
- First aid & CPR
- How to respond to an in-home fire
- What to do during floods or wildfires
- Basic survival and evacuation skills
1/4
When people think of Canada, it’s often in comparison to the U.S.
They’re a melting pot; we’re a collage.
They prize individualism; we value community.
They have guns—we have universal healthcare.
They’re the global centre for media.
Guns. Prisons. For-profit everything.
#Canada
#CanadaDay
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They’re a melting pot; we’re a collage.
They prize individualism; we value community.
They have guns—we have universal healthcare.
They’re the global centre for media.
Guns. Prisons. For-profit everything.
#Canada
#CanadaDay
1/8
July 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
When people think of Canada, it’s often in comparison to the U.S.
They’re a melting pot; we’re a collage.
They prize individualism; we value community.
They have guns—we have universal healthcare.
They’re the global centre for media.
Guns. Prisons. For-profit everything.
#Canada
#CanadaDay
1/8
They’re a melting pot; we’re a collage.
They prize individualism; we value community.
They have guns—we have universal healthcare.
They’re the global centre for media.
Guns. Prisons. For-profit everything.
#Canada
#CanadaDay
1/8
There’s a five-alarm fire south of the border.
Suspending habeas corpus means ending due process — detaining people without trial or legal recourse. This is not normal.
The target is migrants now, but once a precedent is set, it can expand.
Why can’t life just be normal?
Suspending habeas corpus means ending due process — detaining people without trial or legal recourse. This is not normal.
The target is migrants now, but once a precedent is set, it can expand.
Why can’t life just be normal?
May 10, 2025 at 5:53 AM
There’s a five-alarm fire south of the border.
Suspending habeas corpus means ending due process — detaining people without trial or legal recourse. This is not normal.
The target is migrants now, but once a precedent is set, it can expand.
Why can’t life just be normal?
Suspending habeas corpus means ending due process — detaining people without trial or legal recourse. This is not normal.
The target is migrants now, but once a precedent is set, it can expand.
Why can’t life just be normal?
Thought Experiment for Former CAF Members:
Thanks for your service.
If the CAF offered short-term, tax-free contracts at your retired pay grade plus two to come back as a trainer and help clear the recruit training backlog, would you consider it?
#Canada #CAF #CanadianVeterans
Thanks for your service.
If the CAF offered short-term, tax-free contracts at your retired pay grade plus two to come back as a trainer and help clear the recruit training backlog, would you consider it?
#Canada #CAF #CanadianVeterans
May 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Thought Experiment for Former CAF Members:
Thanks for your service.
If the CAF offered short-term, tax-free contracts at your retired pay grade plus two to come back as a trainer and help clear the recruit training backlog, would you consider it?
#Canada #CAF #CanadianVeterans
Thanks for your service.
If the CAF offered short-term, tax-free contracts at your retired pay grade plus two to come back as a trainer and help clear the recruit training backlog, would you consider it?
#Canada #CAF #CanadianVeterans
Let’s talk about Canada’s national debt.
You’ve probably heard:
“It’s like a credit card, and the government maxed it out.”
But that’s not quite right. 🧵
#CDNPoli #CanadianPolitics
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You’ve probably heard:
“It’s like a credit card, and the government maxed it out.”
But that’s not quite right. 🧵
#CDNPoli #CanadianPolitics
1/12
April 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Let’s talk about Canada’s national debt.
You’ve probably heard:
“It’s like a credit card, and the government maxed it out.”
But that’s not quite right. 🧵
#CDNPoli #CanadianPolitics
1/12
You’ve probably heard:
“It’s like a credit card, and the government maxed it out.”
But that’s not quite right. 🧵
#CDNPoli #CanadianPolitics
1/12
🚨History is repeating itself—Is Canada next?🚨
Czechoslovakia in 1938 was strong, independent, and had powerful allies—until they weren’t. When the crisis came, they were abandoned. Sold out to keep the peace.
Sound familiar? Let’s break it down
#CDNpoli #Canada #Geopolitics #CanadianSovereignty
Czechoslovakia in 1938 was strong, independent, and had powerful allies—until they weren’t. When the crisis came, they were abandoned. Sold out to keep the peace.
Sound familiar? Let’s break it down
#CDNpoli #Canada #Geopolitics #CanadianSovereignty
March 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🚨History is repeating itself—Is Canada next?🚨
Czechoslovakia in 1938 was strong, independent, and had powerful allies—until they weren’t. When the crisis came, they were abandoned. Sold out to keep the peace.
Sound familiar? Let’s break it down
#CDNpoli #Canada #Geopolitics #CanadianSovereignty
Czechoslovakia in 1938 was strong, independent, and had powerful allies—until they weren’t. When the crisis came, they were abandoned. Sold out to keep the peace.
Sound familiar? Let’s break it down
#CDNpoli #Canada #Geopolitics #CanadianSovereignty
No, you're there
WATCH: Schumer says "our democracy will be at stake" if Trump disobeys the Supreme Court—but "we're not there yet."
March 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
No, you're there
You should see the other tree
March 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
You should see the other tree
Reposted by Craig
Keeping the True North strong and free.
March 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Keeping the True North strong and free.
Does anyone else feel like we’re living through the opening credits of a dystopian movie? Like, historians are going to look back at the last few months and say, 'Well, that was the moment things really started unravelling.'
Because, that’s the vibe I’m feeling lately.
Because, that’s the vibe I’m feeling lately.
March 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Does anyone else feel like we’re living through the opening credits of a dystopian movie? Like, historians are going to look back at the last few months and say, 'Well, that was the moment things really started unravelling.'
Because, that’s the vibe I’m feeling lately.
Because, that’s the vibe I’m feeling lately.
I heard this morning on CBC, regarding their bankruptcy, that the Hudson's Bay Company was a popular department store... In the 1900s.
The kids have joked about the 1900s, but now in the news? That just hits differently.
The kids have joked about the 1900s, but now in the news? That just hits differently.
March 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I heard this morning on CBC, regarding their bankruptcy, that the Hudson's Bay Company was a popular department store... In the 1900s.
The kids have joked about the 1900s, but now in the news? That just hits differently.
The kids have joked about the 1900s, but now in the news? That just hits differently.
Reposted by Craig
I’m so tired of hearing Rubio & other rightwingers now claiming that if you’re on a green card you’re a ‘guest’ in this country. BS. You’re a lawful permanent resident. The clue is in the name. If someone is a permanent resident in your home, are they the same as the guests who come and go? Come on.
March 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I’m so tired of hearing Rubio & other rightwingers now claiming that if you’re on a green card you’re a ‘guest’ in this country. BS. You’re a lawful permanent resident. The clue is in the name. If someone is a permanent resident in your home, are they the same as the guests who come and go? Come on.
Revisiting an old project and seeing where it takes me. Here’s the beginning of Among the Fallen—let me know what you think!
vocal.media/chapters/amo...
vocal.media/chapters/amo...
Among the Fallen
Chapter 1
vocal.media
March 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Revisiting an old project and seeing where it takes me. Here’s the beginning of Among the Fallen—let me know what you think!
vocal.media/chapters/amo...
vocal.media/chapters/amo...
Big news—I’ve finished my novel Shadow of the Eagle! 🎉 A 1937 alternate history noir spy-thriller inspired by espionage, history, and the rise of American fascism. After years of mulling it over, I finally wrote it, and now I’m seeking representation. Fingers crossed—stay tuned!
March 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Big news—I’ve finished my novel Shadow of the Eagle! 🎉 A 1937 alternate history noir spy-thriller inspired by espionage, history, and the rise of American fascism. After years of mulling it over, I finally wrote it, and now I’m seeking representation. Fingers crossed—stay tuned!