Joe Rosales
@joeartguy.bsky.social
I have been an artist and writer for a long time.
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A tech billionaire mocked Pope Leo XIV’s call for ethical AI.
The post was deleted — but not before exposing Silicon Valley’s deeper discomfort: a pope they can’t buy or bully.
It also revealed something older: the Valley’s original sin — the desire to be God.
The post was deleted — but not before exposing Silicon Valley’s deeper discomfort: a pope they can’t buy or bully.
It also revealed something older: the Valley’s original sin — the desire to be God.
Tech Billionaire Mocks Pope Leo’s AI Warning — and Reveals Silicon Valley’s Original Sin
A billionaire tech guru openly mocked Leo's call for moral AI — and quickly backtracked after backlash. It’s a telling collision of Silicon Valley hubris with a pope they cannot buy, bully, or ignore.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A tech billionaire mocked Pope Leo XIV’s call for ethical AI.
The post was deleted — but not before exposing Silicon Valley’s deeper discomfort: a pope they can’t buy or bully.
It also revealed something older: the Valley’s original sin — the desire to be God.
The post was deleted — but not before exposing Silicon Valley’s deeper discomfort: a pope they can’t buy or bully.
It also revealed something older: the Valley’s original sin — the desire to be God.
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A heads up that if you enjoyed my latest Substack post on America’s first female smut writer, Jane Gallion, there’s more material along similar lines in the book l coedited, GIRL GANGS, BIKER BOYS & REAL COOL CATS, which is still available through @pmpress.bsky.social
pmpress.org/index.php?l=...
pmpress.org/index.php?l=...
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
A heads up that if you enjoyed my latest Substack post on America’s first female smut writer, Jane Gallion, there’s more material along similar lines in the book l coedited, GIRL GANGS, BIKER BOYS & REAL COOL CATS, which is still available through @pmpress.bsky.social
pmpress.org/index.php?l=...
pmpress.org/index.php?l=...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Idiom Origin
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
January 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Idiom Origin
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
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In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
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My last word on the matter
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My last word on the matter
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There's... Something... on the wing of the plane!
[Couples comm for @luxthebat.bsky.social and @propagandaowl.coolpics.biz]
[Couples comm for @luxthebat.bsky.social and @propagandaowl.coolpics.biz]
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
There's... Something... on the wing of the plane!
[Couples comm for @luxthebat.bsky.social and @propagandaowl.coolpics.biz]
[Couples comm for @luxthebat.bsky.social and @propagandaowl.coolpics.biz]
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it's not that i ever doubted that being a barista was a skilled position, but my year-long effort to try to produce a half-decent latte at home has convinced me that a good barista is easily more skilled than virtually every c-suite executive on the planet
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
it's not that i ever doubted that being a barista was a skilled position, but my year-long effort to try to produce a half-decent latte at home has convinced me that a good barista is easily more skilled than virtually every c-suite executive on the planet
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November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Would you do this for a friend?
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Would you do this for a friend?
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One of my all-time favorite Bat writers could really use some help if you’re able.
Hero Initiative is helping writer Mike W. Barr through a series of health problems. If you'd like to contribute directly to Mike as well, go HERE: www.gofundme.com/f/rally-for-...
Donate to Rally for Mike W. Barr's Medical Care, organized by Dave Kellogg
Mike W. Barr has been a writer of comics, science fiction novels and mystery novels… Dave Kellogg needs your support for Rally for Mike W. Barr's Medical Care
www.gofundme.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
One of my all-time favorite Bat writers could really use some help if you’re able.
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Rider of the Apocalypse 🐺
Sketch commission for @scidrgnsyrax.bsky.social! :D
[ #Art #Warcraft #FurryArt #WorldOfWarcraft #Worgen ]
Sketch commission for @scidrgnsyrax.bsky.social! :D
[ #Art #Warcraft #FurryArt #WorldOfWarcraft #Worgen ]
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Rider of the Apocalypse 🐺
Sketch commission for @scidrgnsyrax.bsky.social! :D
[ #Art #Warcraft #FurryArt #WorldOfWarcraft #Worgen ]
Sketch commission for @scidrgnsyrax.bsky.social! :D
[ #Art #Warcraft #FurryArt #WorldOfWarcraft #Worgen ]
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Based as FUCK
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November 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Based as FUCK
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this is literally never not accurate
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
this is literally never not accurate
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I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
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"Per compliance policy, certain AI-generated fields cannot be updated by clinical staff" is a managerial decision that will lead to prolonged suffering and preventable death. Having to escalate these fuck-ups to be reviewed by higher levels within the bureaucracy is a waste of time and resources.
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Per compliance policy, certain AI-generated fields cannot be updated by clinical staff" is a managerial decision that will lead to prolonged suffering and preventable death. Having to escalate these fuck-ups to be reviewed by higher levels within the bureaucracy is a waste of time and resources.
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Living our neon fantasies together on the streets of Kyotos cyberpunk future
All photos and styling by Studio Esperanto
All photos and styling by Studio Esperanto
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Living our neon fantasies together on the streets of Kyotos cyberpunk future
All photos and styling by Studio Esperanto
All photos and styling by Studio Esperanto
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otherwise a grim night but I'll give the writers this, it's pretty funny they're having to hold the vote open so Cornyn can get there and his flight's delayed
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
otherwise a grim night but I'll give the writers this, it's pretty funny they're having to hold the vote open so Cornyn can get there and his flight's delayed
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unfortunately, they can actually afford healthcare unlike everyone else
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
unfortunately, they can actually afford healthcare unlike everyone else
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I'm single. No kids, no claims, no pre-existing conditions. The cataclysmic leap from paying $50 a month to $1,228.28 a month is a level of devastation the depth of which I'm struggling to articulate. I wasn't going to be able to afford when I thought it was going up to $350 a month. And now...😵
I thought my new health insurance premium was going to be $350 per month until I got this letter informing me that it would be $1,228.28 PER MONTH. I CURRENTLY PAY $50. Is my math mathing? Is that.... a 2,356.42% increase?
2256.42%????
TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX POINT FORTY TWO PERCENT😩
2256.42%????
TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX POINT FORTY TWO PERCENT😩
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I'm single. No kids, no claims, no pre-existing conditions. The cataclysmic leap from paying $50 a month to $1,228.28 a month is a level of devastation the depth of which I'm struggling to articulate. I wasn't going to be able to afford when I thought it was going up to $350 a month. And now...😵
I'll also mention Ken Stewart, the Senior Vice President of Creative & Advertising in 1992 at Columbia Pictures, which was then owned by Coca-Cola.
Asked to create a new campaign for Coke, he was inspired by his dog (who he called a "polar bear puppy") to create a polar bear-based ad.
Asked to create a new campaign for Coke, he was inspired by his dog (who he called a "polar bear puppy") to create a polar bear-based ad.
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I'll also mention Ken Stewart, the Senior Vice President of Creative & Advertising in 1992 at Columbia Pictures, which was then owned by Coca-Cola.
Asked to create a new campaign for Coke, he was inspired by his dog (who he called a "polar bear puppy") to create a polar bear-based ad.
Asked to create a new campaign for Coke, he was inspired by his dog (who he called a "polar bear puppy") to create a polar bear-based ad.
it’s the back room at the comic shop @doronjosama.bsky.social worked at
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
it’s the back room at the comic shop @doronjosama.bsky.social worked at
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omg frens, amazing news.. two and a half years after its release, “Don’t Ask If I’m Okay” has ‘earned out’— which means if it continues to sell then I’ll actually see royalties 🥹🥹🩷🫣🫢😭
This is a Big Deal for me personally after Furry Faux Paw floundered, and a big deal for “quiet” contemporary YA.
This is a Big Deal for me personally after Furry Faux Paw floundered, and a big deal for “quiet” contemporary YA.
November 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
omg frens, amazing news.. two and a half years after its release, “Don’t Ask If I’m Okay” has ‘earned out’— which means if it continues to sell then I’ll actually see royalties 🥹🥹🩷🫣🫢😭
This is a Big Deal for me personally after Furry Faux Paw floundered, and a big deal for “quiet” contemporary YA.
This is a Big Deal for me personally after Furry Faux Paw floundered, and a big deal for “quiet” contemporary YA.
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The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)