Rachel Vindman
@natsechobbyist.bsky.social
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Wife, mama, sister, friend, suburban woman fighting for democracy. NOT a national security/geopolitical expert but I have a guy for that.
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I won! I’m so excited to roll up my sleeves and get to work!
Trump hasn’t stood in front of cameras and ranted about a trans shooter in the home state of Tim Walz and then his plans changed and he stayed in DC (which he hates) for a 3-day weekend, but I see no one in the national media asking why.
We need red flag laws.

We don’t need weapons of war on our streets.

I was just in Minneapolis and the city is lovely for sure, but the people made it better welcoming us with their kindness. My heart goes out to those who are hurting. We MUST do better. We must.
We cannot keep our children safe anywhere. We have failed them.

Younger people can and should be part of our government. They need a seat at the table because we sure as hell haven’t been able to fix this problem.
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Congratulations. Now please do something real, immediately, about the fact that the VA News is soliciting veterans for ICE jobs. This is OFFENSIVE in the extreme. ICE is not about immigration. It’s about racism. And yes, I am a veteran.
It’s a volunteer job, so I won’t be taking any money for anything!
I won! I’m so excited to roll up my sleeves and get to work!
There are illegal orders and there are awful but lawful orders. @votevets.org and others are working hard to make resources available to the NG and AD members who have questions about whether or not their orders are legal.
I will certainly help organize veterans to speak out against this and elevate their voices. Veterans’ voices are very powerful on this subject.
If you’re in Minneapolis, you can come to the Hilton tomorrow morning and vote for me!
Can you get to Minneapolis Tuesday, August 26th from 10:30-12:00? If so, please come and vote for some amazing people (and me!) for the Veterans and Military Family Members Council executive committee. This council *desperately* needs new leadership.
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"If you think taking the high road means silence, you’re missing the moment. Silence is not strength. It’s surrender."
If you don't want nothing, don't start nothing...but if you start something, don't think I'm just going to accept it.
rachelvindman.substack.com/p/fight-figh...
The thing about John Bolton is Donald Trump is all over the Epstein files.
I truly thought Bed, Bath, and Beyond closed. I haven’t been in one of their stores in 15 years because I couldn’t take all that clutter and chaos so, yeah, makes sense the CEO is MAGA.
If you don't want nothing, don't start nothing...but if you start something, don't think I'm just going to accept it.
rachelvindman.substack.com/p/fight-figh...
No, but the main Ace customer service emailed him and tomorrow he will be at the store in Sacramento. He doesn't work on Tuesdays. Pam who works there is very nice.
Started/Going Steve Brodie Edition 🤣🤣🤣
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Eos @eos.org · Aug 19
Janessa Goldbeck, a Marine Corps veteran, is now speaking for @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social. Refusing to act on climate change hands U.S. rivals an advantage, she said.
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Calllll
UPDATE: I called Steve and asked him if he wanted to delete his post calling for the murder of my husband and me or should I have people call them all day and he hung up on me so I think that means he wants people to call his business all day.
Steve works at Carmichael Ace Hardware. Their phone number is 916-489-1999.
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Oh please do not repost this mischief. Whatever you do.

But if you do, sing "Ace Is The Place With The Hateful Hardhead Boss." Okay? Thanks.
@natsechobbyist.bsky.social
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Also call the FBI? I thought it was against the law to threaten people?
UPDATE: I called Steve and asked him if he wanted to delete his post calling for the murder of my husband and me or should I have people call them all day and he hung up on me so I think that means he wants people to call his business all day.
Steve works at Carmichael Ace Hardware. Their phone number is 916-489-1999.
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You know what to do. 🙂
UPDATE: I called Steve and asked him if he wanted to delete his post calling for the murder of my husband and me or should I have people call them all day and he hung up on me so I think that means he wants people to call his business all day.
Steve works at Carmichael Ace Hardware. Their phone number is 916-489-1999.
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This level of strategic petty is absolute genius. @natsechobbyist.bsky.social is a treasure.
UPDATE: I called Steve and asked him if he wanted to delete his post calling for the murder of my husband and me or should I have people call them all day and he hung up on me so I think that means he wants people to call his business all day.
Steve works at Carmichael Ace Hardware. Their phone number is 916-489-1999.
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The owner DENNIS JONES, also owns this store if you need to reach him.