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Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 3h

I’ve literally been writing a Red Dead game with this setting. I’m DYING to see a game set in this era.

Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 12h

SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...

Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year

Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File

www.gamefile.news

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Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 5h

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Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 5h

Maybe the pinnacle of the entire internet. Once Trump won the first time it was over.

“𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐳…” @killlthehype.blacksky.app · 6h

2009 -2016 Twitter >>>>>>>>>>

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Umbire @umbire.blacksky.app · 5h

May we stay the course all the way.

Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 6h

It's still Free Palestine, from the river to the sea.

And may the name of Benjamin Netanyahu be erased.

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Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 8h

Those fucking scumbags enjoy this shit.

Lori 🇺🇦💜💙 @coalsmom.bsky.social · 8h

Do these ICE agents ever wonder what they've done with their lives? 😦

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Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 14h

Glad I cancelled paramount +

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 14h

Tensions build inside David Ellison's Paramount over Israel stance

Paramount Chief David Ellison has embraced Oct. 7 drama "Red Alert" and challenged those in Hollywood who've called for a boycott of Israel, prompting criticism from a group of employees.

www.latimes.com

Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 14h

Absolutely not. Lowest bar in the world

Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 16h

I wish it did

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Bondi claims that the ICEBlock app was "criminal in that people were posting where ICE officers lived"

Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 16h

Trump doesn’t come up with ideas. Miller tells him what his ideas are. Miller is a dumb little bald freak but he’s probably the smartest man in that administration.

Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 16h

I feel like more people should talk about the fact that Stephen Miller calls the shots at the White House and Trump just does what miller tells him.

Trump is a puppet with Miller’s hand up his ass

Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 16h

“Some of you may hate me but the important thing is that we all hate the poor”

Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 1d

Can’t stop thinking about this and what it says about a person.

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Tiricohairline @trejames.bsky.social · 1d

This is actually a gotdamn shame.

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 1d

Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4nEQMrw

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

All profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of Painting" and "America's Test Kitchen."

www.pbs.org

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Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 1d

So I’m like diving into being a new F1 fan like I did with soccer a few years ago and I just learned just now that Michael Schumacher hasn’t been seen in public in 12 years

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🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 1d

They think this is good.

We can’t fight or even properly discuss this if we don’t start flipping the questions

Because the question is

“Why do all of their technologies turn to abuse vectors of the least defended and respected identities”

And the abuse of those who transcend their bias

J. Nathan Matias @natematias.bsky.social · 1d

Genuine question - what are OpenAI’s Sora and other video generation tools good for?

I am honestly trying to understand what is so important that it’s worth the cost. If you have examples, I would be interested to hear them.

futurism.com/artificial-i...

People Are Making Sora 2 Videos of Stephen Hawking Being Horribly Brutalized

People are using OpenAI's Sora 2 to generate videos of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking being brutalized in ghoulish ways.

futurism.com

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AmeriKraut @inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social · 3d

more should follow. the bar exam is a money grab and doesn't have ish to do with the practice of law. imagine sitting in school for three years and not being able to practice because of a timed two-day test covering areas you'll never use.
abovethelaw.com/2025/10/lawy...

Lawyers Without The Bar Exam: Utah Announces Alternate Licensing Path, And The Sky Still Isn’t Falling - Above the Law

The sort of innovation that we need.

abovethelaw.com

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 1d

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

(RNS) — Last month, the Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof and began to pray.

“I invited them to repentance,” Black, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), said in an interview. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

But when Black began to lower his arms a few seconds later, the agents responded to his spiritual plea by firing pepper balls, or chemical agents that cause eye irritation and respiratory distress, video footage shows. One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.

“We could hear them laughing,” Black said.

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Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 1d

Holy fucking shit what a gaggle of shit

Chris Barreras @gingerdome81.bsky.social · 1d

Texas sure sent its best to Chicago… Jesus fucking Christ we got some soup sandwiches here. Guy on the left, hold your fucking rifle. Middle guy is obviously breaking tape and physical standards same with the Sgt next to him and the guy between them didn’t even have a name tape on his PC.

Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 1d

He’s been a huge piece of abusive shit for a long time now but it only matters to anyone because he’s not fast anymore.

Defector @defector.com · 1d

Here's the court document Tyreek Hill didn't want anyone to see: defector.com/heres-the-co...

Here's The Court Document Tyreek Hill Didn't Want Anyone To See | Defector

The Miami-Dade Circuit Court clerk released Tuesday a copy of the latest petition for divorce from the estranged wife of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill. In the document, Lakeeta Vaccaro…

defector.com

Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 1d

I love Chicago but LA is the best big city in the US.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 1d

I think something we have to do more of is talk about how kickass a lot of American cities are because right now some people think they’re run by Sharia Law nudists and most of us never thought to counter that argument because it’s stupid and doesn’t make any sense

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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Mike @mikeyay.bsky.social · 2d

ICE has committed so much crime they are the criminals.

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Illegal DEI @calikapowski.bsky.social · 1d

Nothing illustrates how performative and biblical evangelical Christianity is like praying over food before going out to abuse foreigners in our country.

Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 1d

Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.

A screenshot of a video of Noem praying at a conference table with other people wearing suits. Fast food bags and water bottles sit on the table.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...

-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump

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Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 1d

a man in a red sweater is hugging another man in a white shirt

Alt: a man in a red sweater is hugging another man in a white shirt

media.tenor.com

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Dr. Joseph Schmuckatelli IV, Ed.D. @joeschmucc.bsky.social · 1d

I would drink this today

Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 1d

Speaking of Hennessy.... 😂

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