Rich "Lurch" Lekawa

Rich "Lurch" Lekawa

@lurch442.bsky.social

U.S. Air Force Vet & former AFGE VA employee for 24 yrs. 8th generation American. Not here for follows, just my friend's & to follow my interests.

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Rich "Lurch" Lekawa reposted

Happy Super Bowl Day🏈, Sunday, for those who don't observe. I'm hoping for a good game, Seahawks win, and good music. As a Giants fan, I've been in a sports desert. As a Mets fan Im excited to put 2025 to bed. 3 days, people!⚾ Stay warm, stay safe & Mind your Wile. Smile Laugh Love LIVE 💙☕🏈❄️✊☮️

Rich "Lurch" Lekawa reposted

The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.

aol.comAlex Pretti’s death ruled homicide after Minneapolis shooting by federal agentsThe death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed by federal agents, has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said.

Rich "Lurch" Lekawa reposted

Read every word.

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social

You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.

Rich "Lurch" Lekawa reposted

🚨 NEW — Statement from the family of Alex Pretti: "We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital... 1/

Rich "Lurch" Lekawa reposted

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is calling for an end to the state’s data-center tax breaks. The state has already lost $38.5 million to these big tech tax breaks, and after public outcry the governor is saying it's time to end these exemptions. goodjobsfirst.org/good-jobs-fi...

goodjobsfirst.orgGood Jobs First applauds Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ move to rein in data center tax breaks - Good Jobs FirstGood Jobs First applauds Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ move to rein in data center tax breaks - Good Jobs First

If only that would happen here.

eileen chengyin chow@chowleen.bsky.social

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy. www.chosun.com/english/nati...

Rich "Lurch" Lekawa reposted

Rich "Lurch" Lekawa reposted

1/ Elon Musk wanted Texas legislators to create new crimes so people who fly drones or interfere with operations at SpaceX can be arrested. And he wanted to change who controlled the highway and public beach near SpaceX’s site so he can launch his rockets according to his timeline. He got them all.