Lewis Medlock
@braveriflevet.bsky.social
Veteran, Steeler fan. Recovering pizza addict. My opinions are just that, my opinions. I am large. I contain multitudes.
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tens of millions seems like a huge underestimate
At least 20 people who have received clemency from President Trump so far this year were also forgiven of financial penalties totaling tens of millions of dollars.
Some of these offenders owed money to real-life victims of fraud.
Some of these offenders owed money to real-life victims of fraud.
Trump’s pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the president’s clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
wapo.st
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
tens of millions seems like a huge underestimate
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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? 👇
December 17, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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? 👇
The Commonwealth of Virginia is united in joy at the end of the campaign commercials that seemed extra obnoxious this cycle.
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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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For those wondering what the law says about changing the design of the White House. Warning: History incoming. 🗃️
We’ve received a lot of questions about Trump’s demolition of the White House East Wing.
Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
October 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
For those wondering what the law says about changing the design of the White House. Warning: History incoming. 🗃️
He can still win the Nobel Peace prize, if Pence has the courage.
October 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
He can still win the Nobel Peace prize, if Pence has the courage.
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Everyone should be held to the same standards.
September 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Everyone should be held to the same standards.
Is it inappropriate to say All Lives Matter?
September 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Is it inappropriate to say All Lives Matter?
I remember the past, when my biggest problem was 30 to 50 feral hogs.
September 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I remember the past, when my biggest problem was 30 to 50 feral hogs.
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“…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...
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
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.
www.thebulwark.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
“…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...
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
NYT locks the daily mini crossword? One step closer to absolute irrelevance.
August 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
NYT locks the daily mini crossword? One step closer to absolute irrelevance.
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Meteorologists now face a Trump ‘loyalty test’ when applying to National Weather Service jobs
www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
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.
www.sfchronicle.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Meteorologists now face a Trump ‘loyalty test’ when applying to National Weather Service jobs
www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
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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.
August 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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.
It’s terrifying to think we were *this* close to having a bunch of student loans forgiven. Imagine THAT hellscape!
August 28, 2025 at 1:42 AM
It’s terrifying to think we were *this* close to having a bunch of student loans forgiven. Imagine THAT hellscape!
#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.
August 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
#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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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.
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.
August 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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.
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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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.
Confederates were slavers, traitors, and losers.
No statues for them.
August 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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.
Confederates were slavers, traitors, and losers.
No statues for them.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but the Confederates were traitors.
August 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the Confederates were traitors.
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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?
August 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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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...
WQED must now shoulder the burden of paying for ASCAP/BMI music rights previously funded by CPB www.wqed.org/press-releas...
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...
www.wqed.org
August 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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...
WQED must now shoulder the burden of paying for ASCAP/BMI music rights previously funded by CPB www.wqed.org/press-releas...
I’ll give you $30 to take those cars down to Aintry…
July 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I’ll give you $30 to take those cars down to Aintry…
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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.
July 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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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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?
Honestly why even bother at that point? Don’t we have enough regime propaganda networks already?
July 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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?
Honestly why even bother at that point? Don’t we have enough regime propaganda networks already?