Tate 🦕
@thetate.bsky.social
32 He/Him. CO-NC (Durham). Analytical Biochemist. Colorado Sports (and Canes Hockey). Paleontology enthusiast. 🇵🇸 This is not a professional account
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Tate 🦕
@thetate.bsky.social
· Nov 9
I don't make pipette mistakes
They said moustache is ok but our SOP says clean shaven. Moustache isn't clean shaven!
Refusing to do respirator training bc two days before it's scheduled they tell me I gotta be clean shaven for it
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
They said moustache is ok but our SOP says clean shaven. Moustache isn't clean shaven!
My highschool French teacher added me on Instagram
January 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
My highschool French teacher added me on Instagram
Refusing to do respirator training bc two days before it's scheduled they tell me I gotta be clean shaven for it
January 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Refusing to do respirator training bc two days before it's scheduled they tell me I gotta be clean shaven for it
I think like 2/3 of all people in the US live within 100 miles of the border iirc. Basically a meaningless concession
When they tell you "CBP stays at the border," this is what they mean:
January 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I think like 2/3 of all people in the US live within 100 miles of the border iirc. Basically a meaningless concession
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more restrictions will do it. as we all know, ICE respects the rules
Dems coalescing around 5 restrictions on ICE, I'm told:
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
A Dem Senator’s Harsh Takedown of Trump Hits Home: “Breaking Point”
As Trump scrambles to contain the damage from the latest ICE horrors, Senator Chris Murphy offers a sharp indictment of Trump-ICE lawlessness—and explains how Dems can meet the urgency of the moment.
newrepublic.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:27 PM
more restrictions will do it. as we all know, ICE respects the rules
I thought he was one of the good billionaires I'm shook to my core
The Memphis grizzlies did WHAT
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I thought he was one of the good billionaires I'm shook to my core
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The Ottawa Senators are the latest NHL team to hop on the growing success story that is “Heated Rivalry", with special edition jerseys that benefit the queer community.
If you're hoping to buy one online, they’re out of stock — again.
If you're hoping to buy one online, they’re out of stock — again.
January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Ottawa Senators are the latest NHL team to hop on the growing success story that is “Heated Rivalry", with special edition jerseys that benefit the queer community.
If you're hoping to buy one online, they’re out of stock — again.
If you're hoping to buy one online, they’re out of stock — again.
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they've lost
Leavitt: "Nobody in the White House, including President Trump, wants to see people getting hurt or killed in America's streets. This includes Renee Good, Alex Pretti, the brave men and women of law enforcement, and the many Americans who have been victimized by illegal alien criminals"
January 26, 2026 at 6:26 PM
they've lost
Sko Buffs
NEWS: Shedeur Sanders was named to the 2026 AFC Pro Bowl roster as a replacement on Monday, a team source confirmed.
The Browns rookie QB has now gone from fifth-rounder to Pro Bowler.
The Browns rookie QB has now gone from fifth-rounder to Pro Bowler.
January 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Sko Buffs
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Roger Sterling lurching around the office asking people about their current DraftKings parleys
Don Draper cracking a BuzzBall and soulfully hitting his candy vape
January 26, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Roger Sterling lurching around the office asking people about their current DraftKings parleys
And did it work? 🤞🤞
a not insignificant number of people on Threads seem to believe the snow storm was The Government's attempt to refreeze the Leviathan, the world-eating serpent, which was getting loose (to eat the world, I assume)
January 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
And did it work? 🤞🤞
Seems bad
Silver over the past 50 years. Spiked in 1979 due to inflation fears and the Hunt brothers. The spiked in 2010 due to QE-related inflation fears. ... Both times, it eventually collapsed soon after.
January 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Seems bad
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My sister-in-law's dad died last week, in hospice in the VA hospital in Minneapolis. I just learned Alex Pretti was part of his care team. They shot Alex less than 1/2 mile from my niece's house while doing the same observation work that my niece is doing. These are real people. Step up folks!
January 25, 2026 at 6:41 PM
My sister-in-law's dad died last week, in hospice in the VA hospital in Minneapolis. I just learned Alex Pretti was part of his care team. They shot Alex less than 1/2 mile from my niece's house while doing the same observation work that my niece is doing. These are real people. Step up folks!
Whoops, I forgot Athena outside during the game!
January 25, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Whoops, I forgot Athena outside during the game!
Wish they'd just gotten blown out
January 25, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Wish they'd just gotten blown out
Going backward when you're gifted field position
January 25, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Going backward when you're gifted field position
I get you don't wanna be one dimensional and NE has a good line but you're winning or losing by running the ball atp
Going
1st down incomplete pass with two routes
2nd down failed screen
3rd down 5 yard crossing route
With Jared Stidham at quarterback is kinda crazy play calling in any weather but in this weather?
1st down incomplete pass with two routes
2nd down failed screen
3rd down 5 yard crossing route
With Jared Stidham at quarterback is kinda crazy play calling in any weather but in this weather?
January 25, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I get you don't wanna be one dimensional and NE has a good line but you're winning or losing by running the ball atp
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Yeah a little screen that was a good idea I think
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Yeah a little screen that was a good idea I think
One of those games where 3 points feels insurmountable
January 25, 2026 at 10:27 PM
One of those games where 3 points feels insurmountable
Screen for one yard gain, smart that's what I woulda done
January 25, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Screen for one yard gain, smart that's what I woulda done
Man people are really ahead of me it fucking sucks ahah
January 25, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Man people are really ahead of me it fucking sucks ahah
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woke all-pro offensive lineman
January 25, 2026 at 7:19 PM
woke all-pro offensive lineman