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Lewis Medlock

@braveriflevet.bsky.social
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Veteran, Steeler fan. Recovering pizza addict. My opinions are just that, my opinions. I am large. I contain multitudes.

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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you live in Virginia you can early vote in person NOW.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Drove across Oklahoma recently and it is a crime that they have the same weight of senatorial representation as California.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Gonna name my next dog “Acrisure.”
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Jukesgrrl @jukesgrrl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
It's one thing when Republicans vote to give Trump & Hegseth ADDITIONAL billions to fight this absurd "war" in Iran. It's criminal when people calling themselves Democrats do it. Democratic MAGAs! Can you imagine there is such a thing?
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Ioannis Ziogas @ziogas.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Today's NYT jobs report coverage (left) compared to exactly 2 years ago under Biden (right). Notice the numbers.
NYT headline (July 2, 2026): U.S. Hiring Continues at a Steady PaceNYT headline (July 2, 2024): US Job Growth Extends Streak, but Signs of Concern Emerge.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
We could have had a taco truck on every corner. I’ll never understand. #nokings
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Beware of misleading information, Virginia:
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Really enjoyed Project Hail Mary. Disappointed that it wasn’t about the Rosary.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
This “military excursion” against Iran is the exact reason we had checks and balances. They have failed; and without a sustainable change in direction, our republic will be a failed experiment.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Saw a guy sporting a MAGA hat at the airport earlier, and he looked exactly like one might imagine.
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The Desert Veteran @jkz12769.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Hey, Virginia please vote YES for the Virginia's Redistricting Amendment.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Currently, in Virginia, you are UNREGISTERED to vote when you renew/replace your drivers license. One must register again or you may not be allowed to vote.
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Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
It's just insane the degree to which the federal government has simply declared war on a U.S. state. A punitive war with no discernible objective other than to immiserate its people. bsky.app/profile/apne...
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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 01/02/2026
New reports reveal that the UAE royal family secretly funneled $500M to Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency venture, just days before his inauguration and months before the President agreed to sell the UAE highly advanced AI chips that many fear would end up in the hands of China. 🧵
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‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
$500 million investment for 49% of World Liberty came months before U.A.E. won access to tightly guarded American AI chips.
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
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pb63.bsky.social @pb63.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Astonishingly accurate illustration.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
How on earth am I going to explain Saving Private Ryan to my grandkids? (After I dust off the buried copy of the contraband media.)
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THAT Amber @buriedbybooks.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Called and left messages for both of my Dem Senators opposing any funding for ICE. WTF is wrong with our Dem leadership? Do they think voters will vote for them in the midterms after this? Because people are getting jaded. Apathy is coming if they won’t fight.
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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
During the Cold War the United States military had 15,000 soldiers stationed in Greenland. That presence has been reduced by 99% to just 150 soldiers today. Denmark has given the US exclusive and full military access to Greenland but the US does not use it. This has nothing to do with security.
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
We’re sleepwalking into a disaster
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Who agrees? ✋
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
👇👇👇👇
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
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Childless Dog Lady is on sabbatical. 🍉🌺 @sgbuggs.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
tens of millions seems like a huge underestimate
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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
Russ Vought (piss man) tweet about doing piss man shit: The National Science Foundation will be breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. This facility is one of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country. A comprehensive review is underway & any vital activities such as weather research will be moved to another entity or location.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The Commonwealth of Virginia is united in joy at the end of the campaign commercials that seemed extra obnoxious this cycle.
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Amy J. Rutenberg @amyjay401.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
For those wondering what the law says about changing the design of the White House. Warning: History incoming. 🗃️
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
He can still win the Nobel Peace prize, if Pence has the courage.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Everyone should be held to the same standards.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Is it inappropriate to say All Lives Matter?
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
I remember the past, when my biggest problem was 30 to 50 feral hogs.
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Mark Hertling @markhertling.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
“…I am infuriated that the Air Force plans to grant military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt. She did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it.” My latest in @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
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Honoring Ashli Babbitt Dishonors the Military
If there’s no difference between upholding the Constitution and attacking it, then there’s no honor in service.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
NYT locks the daily mini crossword? One step closer to absolute irrelevance.
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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Meteorologists now face a Trump ‘loyalty test’ when applying to National Weather Service jobs www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
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Meteorologists now face a Trump ‘loyalty test’ when applying to National Weather Service jobs
After firing hundreds of meteorologists, the National Weather Service announced it is filling vacant positions. Applicants are being asked to detail their support for Trump’s policies.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 28/08/2025
Ashley Babbit dishonored her service by committing insurrection against her country. While her death is absolutely tragic and I wish it hadn’t happened, the Air Force giving her honors is in itself a dishonor.
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
It’s terrifying to think we were *this* close to having a bunch of student loans forgiven. Imagine THAT hellscape!
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
#Steelers last year were so much better, on paper, than the previous year. Results were what they were… not certain I see any improvement to look forward to this year.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 14/08/2025
Part of what's driving the Trump Admin's attacks on NOAA is they want to privatize the National Weather Service. They made it clear in Project 2025 — instead of weather forecasts & climate data being a public good, they want to sell it to the highest bidder. A corrupt bargain.
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Theo @theodoric.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
If statues were history, we'd have statues of Benedict Arnold at Richmond, VA (which he sacked while fighting for the British). No, statues are praise. Confederates were slavers, traitors, and losers. No statues for them.
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Tim Hannan @timhannan.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the Confederates were traitors.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 07/08/2025
VA Secretary Doug Collins, a third of the workforce at the VA are veterans—is it putting veterans first to violate their union and first amendment rights?
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Ryan W. Mead @rwmead.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Due to the elimination of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting WQED Pittsburgh, the original home of Mr. Rogers, will lay off 19 employees, 35% of its staff WQED must now shoulder the burden of paying for ASCAP/BMI music rights previously funded by CPB www.wqed.org/press-releas...
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WQED Announces Staff Reductions in Response to Elimination of Federal Funding
PITTSBURGH — In response to the recent elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting, WQED Multimedia has taken steps to ensure its long-term financial stability, including laying off 19 empl...
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
I’ll give you $30 to take those cars down to Aintry…
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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
No country honors those who tried to destroy it by naming military bases after them. The Confederates fought against the United States—they shouldn’t be celebrated or memorialized by our military. It’s time for this to end.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Trump’s FCC chair stooge says @cbsnews @60minutes will now have a “bias monitor that reports directly to Trump”🤔 as a condition of the Paramount/Skydance merger Honestly why even bother at that point? Don’t we have enough regime propaganda networks already?
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Lewis Medlock @braveriflevet.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Shot out of the blue… if you haven’t seen #Superman- do it. The bigger the screen, the better.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 07/07/2025
NEW: The Department of Veterans Affairs will REDUCE staff by 30,000 - one-third of whom are Veterans themselves - by the end of September.
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CNN @cnn.com · 08/07/2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it is walking back plans for mass layoffs at the agency but says it will still shed tens of thousands of jobs by the end of fiscal year 2025.
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VA walks back plans for mass layoffs but will still lose tens of thousands of jobs | CNN Politics
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday it is walking back plans for mass layoffs at the agency but says it will still shed tens of thousands of jobs by the end of fiscal year 2025.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
The United States government is no longer able to protect us from real hazards, such as flash floods, because it’s shifting funds to fake hazards, such as a non-existent immigrant crime wave. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
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As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
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BleedingBlue🟧 🌊🌻 @jenjrbskb523.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
In PA, if there are Medicaid cuts, there will likely be 7 UPMC hospitals closed, and that's ONLY UPMC facilities, that's not including AHN, not Penn Med, not Geisinger. Study: Proposed Medicaid cuts endanger seven UPMC hospitals | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette share.google/4hTImBJpmrX3...
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Study: Proposed Medicaid cuts endanger seven UPMC hospitals
Seven UPMC hospitals are among 47 Pennsylvania medical centers that are threatened financially by cuts to Medicaid being weighed by the U.S. Senate, a...
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