Desmond T Bullard
@kagenokaze.bsky.social
Black/Native American, 35, he/him
Working on Eng, Prof. Writing B.S.
Working on Eng, Prof. Writing B.S.
I need confirmation from bluesky that @manfightdragon.bsky.social is over 16
December 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I need confirmation from bluesky that @manfightdragon.bsky.social is over 16
Had my doubts on whether Helen Andrews was just a poor reader or intentional in her dogshit evidence, but she would have to have achieved a divine level of stupidity to miss Lord Lugard's racism.
Thanks, CTRL+F.
Every time I go into the rabbit hole of one of these people, it's just maddening
Thanks, CTRL+F.
Every time I go into the rabbit hole of one of these people, it's just maddening
December 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Had my doubts on whether Helen Andrews was just a poor reader or intentional in her dogshit evidence, but she would have to have achieved a divine level of stupidity to miss Lord Lugard's racism.
Thanks, CTRL+F.
Every time I go into the rabbit hole of one of these people, it's just maddening
Thanks, CTRL+F.
Every time I go into the rabbit hole of one of these people, it's just maddening
I will never fail to be surprised whenever I see people riding Valve's dick as though it's an actually good company when CS cases and Steam Marketplace exist. It's done more to normalize digital "scarcity" and monetizing gambling/gacha bullshit in gaming than arguably any other company
November 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I will never fail to be surprised whenever I see people riding Valve's dick as though it's an actually good company when CS cases and Steam Marketplace exist. It's done more to normalize digital "scarcity" and monetizing gambling/gacha bullshit in gaming than arguably any other company
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I'm disappointed paid items and loot boxes are coming to Fortnite. It's clear they're spooked by Roblox and worried they're losing younger players, so they're incorporating the worst parts of Roblox. I wrote about what parents can do for @crossplayblog.bsky.social www.crossplay.news/p/fortnite-i...
What Parents Should Know About the Loot Box Changes Coming to Fortnite
For now, "Battle Royale" mode seems off limits. But within other "Island" experiences, you should be aware of what you can and cannot control for your children.
www.crossplay.news
November 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I'm disappointed paid items and loot boxes are coming to Fortnite. It's clear they're spooked by Roblox and worried they're losing younger players, so they're incorporating the worst parts of Roblox. I wrote about what parents can do for @crossplayblog.bsky.social www.crossplay.news/p/fortnite-i...
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So... it was veterinarians shifting from being mostly male to mostly female that led to its corporatization? Women were just too risk averse to own their own practices?
Kinda weird that Goldin stated that corporatization of veterinary practices was still in its infancy then
Kinda weird that Goldin stated that corporatization of veterinary practices was still in its infancy then
November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
So... it was veterinarians shifting from being mostly male to mostly female that led to its corporatization? Women were just too risk averse to own their own practices?
Kinda weird that Goldin stated that corporatization of veterinary practices was still in its infancy then
Kinda weird that Goldin stated that corporatization of veterinary practices was still in its infancy then
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YOU GUYS WANNA SEE SOMETHING CURSED???? HOW ABOUT NEON GENESIS LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS HOCKEY?????
November 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
YOU GUYS WANNA SEE SOMETHING CURSED???? HOW ABOUT NEON GENESIS LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS HOCKEY?????
Might be a little too cynical, but the badge idea almost seems like YouTube encouraging parasocial behavior. Assuming it wasn't just something a dev thought would be a fun little thing
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Might be a little too cynical, but the badge idea almost seems like YouTube encouraging parasocial behavior. Assuming it wasn't just something a dev thought would be a fun little thing
Chaos Zero Nightmare is another one of those great games trapped with gacha monetization. But the rates are better than MiHoYo, and so far, the worst characters still work just fine in endgame.
Would do great as a $20/25 game, since it has a bit of Darkest Dungeon, HSR, Slay the Spire and anime boob
Would do great as a $20/25 game, since it has a bit of Darkest Dungeon, HSR, Slay the Spire and anime boob
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Chaos Zero Nightmare is another one of those great games trapped with gacha monetization. But the rates are better than MiHoYo, and so far, the worst characters still work just fine in endgame.
Would do great as a $20/25 game, since it has a bit of Darkest Dungeon, HSR, Slay the Spire and anime boob
Would do great as a $20/25 game, since it has a bit of Darkest Dungeon, HSR, Slay the Spire and anime boob
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The AP tracked down details of some of the people killed in President Trump's military strikes on drug smugglers he describes as narco-terrorists.
They were, with one exception, not high-level criminals. One was a fisherman. One was a bus driver; another a taxi driver.
apnews.com/article/trum...
They were, with one exception, not high-level criminals. One was a fisherman. One was a bus driver; another a taxi driver.
apnews.com/article/trum...
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The AP tracked down details of some of the people killed in President Trump's military strikes on drug smugglers he describes as narco-terrorists.
They were, with one exception, not high-level criminals. One was a fisherman. One was a bus driver; another a taxi driver.
apnews.com/article/trum...
They were, with one exception, not high-level criminals. One was a fisherman. One was a bus driver; another a taxi driver.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Jorge nearly makes an unforgivable slip up discussing the game OFF with @strucci.bsky.social in our Scariest Non-Horror Games episode.
Listen to more here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
Listen to more here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Jorge nearly makes an unforgivable slip up discussing the game OFF with @strucci.bsky.social in our Scariest Non-Horror Games episode.
Listen to more here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
Listen to more here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
I just heard one of his former campaign managers, I think, say that he would need to and likely would make affordability part of his rhetoric, but I don't think she meant that he'd just act like he made things affordable
When even the New York Post is calling him out:
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I just heard one of his former campaign managers, I think, say that he would need to and likely would make affordability part of his rhetoric, but I don't think she meant that he'd just act like he made things affordable
I feel like too many lefties and athiests think that the Satanic Panic and similar events were just tools for censorship and are unaware of just how much of the country believes demons are influencing our actions
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I feel like too many lefties and athiests think that the Satanic Panic and similar events were just tools for censorship and are unaware of just how much of the country believes demons are influencing our actions
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Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
Amazon has launched a new AI-driven translation service, Kindle Translate, for Kindle Direct Publishing authors 👇 #BookSky
Amazon launches AI translation service for indie authors
ebx.sh
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
Honestly can't believe that Destiny 2 copyright lawsuit hasn't lost steam. The lawsuit is basically "both of our works contain tropes common to the genres they work in, so they clearly plagiarized me." Claiming that cyclical life/death is evidence of plagiarism by Bungie of all companies
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Honestly can't believe that Destiny 2 copyright lawsuit hasn't lost steam. The lawsuit is basically "both of our works contain tropes common to the genres they work in, so they clearly plagiarized me." Claiming that cyclical life/death is evidence of plagiarism by Bungie of all companies
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I hope Zohran continues working with Jewish groups like @jfrejnyc.bsky.social that share his vision and empathy, and will continue ignoring hateful, Nazi-defending demagogues like Greenblatt who work to destroy the lives of all people who oppose genocide.
After hinting at it on the air, Joe Scarborough told reporters today that he is trying to arrange a "peacemaking lunch" between Jonathan Greenblatt and Zohran Mamdani -- which would include him and Al Sharpton.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
November 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I hope Zohran continues working with Jewish groups like @jfrejnyc.bsky.social that share his vision and empathy, and will continue ignoring hateful, Nazi-defending demagogues like Greenblatt who work to destroy the lives of all people who oppose genocide.
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In honor of the day, I turned this idea into an infographic.
One of the ways I look at this: a Democrat is going to be called 'a radical leftie' no matter what their views are and Republicans will succeed in manipulating issue salience.
In the upper right, you at least stop looking defensive.
One of the ways I look at this: a Democrat is going to be called 'a radical leftie' no matter what their views are and Republicans will succeed in manipulating issue salience.
In the upper right, you at least stop looking defensive.
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
In honor of the day, I turned this idea into an infographic.
One of the ways I look at this: a Democrat is going to be called 'a radical leftie' no matter what their views are and Republicans will succeed in manipulating issue salience.
In the upper right, you at least stop looking defensive.
One of the ways I look at this: a Democrat is going to be called 'a radical leftie' no matter what their views are and Republicans will succeed in manipulating issue salience.
In the upper right, you at least stop looking defensive.
Walk in to hear a preacher or some such saying, "This administration will continue to push back against darkness." Feel like part of the reason this weird messianic support of Trump took off is Dems ceding Christianity to the GOP and rarely citing their faith as motive
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Walk in to hear a preacher or some such saying, "This administration will continue to push back against darkness." Feel like part of the reason this weird messianic support of Trump took off is Dems ceding Christianity to the GOP and rarely citing their faith as motive
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This movement that we are watching unfold - Zohran Mamdani, Prop 50 in CA, regular people everywhere who are taking power from those at the top -
this movement doesn't build itself.
Funding the work is essential. We power the party, not billionaires: wfpus.org/JoinUs
this movement doesn't build itself.
Funding the work is essential. We power the party, not billionaires: wfpus.org/JoinUs
Become a dues-paying WFP member today!
Will you join me in our fight for the many, not the few?
wfpus.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
This movement that we are watching unfold - Zohran Mamdani, Prop 50 in CA, regular people everywhere who are taking power from those at the top -
this movement doesn't build itself.
Funding the work is essential. We power the party, not billionaires: wfpus.org/JoinUs
this movement doesn't build itself.
Funding the work is essential. We power the party, not billionaires: wfpus.org/JoinUs
"Both parties were equally responsible"
Is "self-identified independents" just code for habitual fence sitting
Is "self-identified independents" just code for habitual fence sitting
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"Both parties were equally responsible"
Is "self-identified independents" just code for habitual fence sitting
Is "self-identified independents" just code for habitual fence sitting
Things might not change here as fast as they could
November 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Things might not change here as fast as they could
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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Donald Trump can completely turn around his legacy and the way historians view him with two simple words, on the last day of his presidency, during his farewell speech, if he closes by saying
The aristocrats
The aristocrats
November 5, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Donald Trump can completely turn around his legacy and the way historians view him with two simple words, on the last day of his presidency, during his farewell speech, if he closes by saying
The aristocrats
The aristocrats
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perhaps spending more than half their ad budget on ads attacking trans children was a tactical error
Earle-Sears ran what felt like 12 billion ads about how much she hated trans kids and I didn’t hear a single pundit say she should stick to real issues that affect real people.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor’s race.
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
perhaps spending more than half their ad budget on ads attacking trans children was a tactical error
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and it's a bummer and unfair that the police can just decide to refuse to follow the law, and that business associations etc will flood the zone with propaganda declaring any attempt at a better world a miserable failure
But you have to meet that shit head on and riposte. It can't be avoided.
But you have to meet that shit head on and riposte. It can't be avoided.
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
and it's a bummer and unfair that the police can just decide to refuse to follow the law, and that business associations etc will flood the zone with propaganda declaring any attempt at a better world a miserable failure
But you have to meet that shit head on and riposte. It can't be avoided.
But you have to meet that shit head on and riposte. It can't be avoided.