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@porter79.bsky.social

Porter is what my wife calls me- I do for my son. Former Biology tech. In the field= Wolves, Badgers, Turtles, Mice, Voles; in the lab an Igor=mice, rats, NPH... Phd's ;-), mostly MRI. Underemployed. Middle-aged. Depressed. Atheist

created September 4, 2023

401 followers 438 following 12,914 posts

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Profile picture fenianemt.bsky.social (@fenianemt.bsky.social) reposted

“[Kash Patel] always has this expression that suggests that he just bargained on a fart and lost.” - @kenwhite.bsky.social 🤣🤣🤣

2/9/2025, 11:05:51 PM | 348 30 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture darth™️ (@darthbluesky.bsky.social) reposted

also they never fuckin shut up about it of course people do not want to hang out with them

2/9/2025, 11:34:42 PM | 774 94 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

how many of them need to be in iron lungs before they consider the value of vaccines? why should my childrens children suffer for their chosen ignorance. fuck them all.

2/9/2025, 11:51:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

does that manchild even understand ROI or how to calculate interest? what a fuck.

2/9/2025, 11:40:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) reposted

The president is sending the military to control American cities and if you're a reporter who's framing that illegal power grab as "pushing the boundaries of constitutionality" or "acting boldly to fight crime" or whatever, please go find another line of work where you won't get us all killed.

2/9/2025, 8:56:43 PM | 26205 7468 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Congratulations.

2/9/2025, 9:01:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Doesn't Trump have enough mulch from his last visit to the garden center?

2/9/2025, 10:55:09 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Hey, nobody *made* them vote for the host of Wrestlemania 4 (@legalminimum.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

“Oh no, the Chinese government is going to know where I drive!” Uh, they already know everything about me from when they hacked Equifax AND NOBODY CARED. I don’t care if they know what the inside of my garage looks like.

2/9/2025, 7:04:28 AM | 43 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Where the hell are they getting these idiots. And who in their mind thinks this bodes well for their brand brand?

2/9/2025, 10:52:48 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture kevinmcnamee.bsky.social (@kevinmcnamee.bsky.social) reposted

The Constitution means whatever the hell 5 Republican Party operatives in black robes say it means.

18/11/2024, 9:30:17 PM | 51 9 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

C/o pinned skeet Cc @mikethemadbiol.bsky.social

1/9/2025, 11:33:38 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

I absolutely refuse to watch the end this is ugh.

1/9/2025, 9:52:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

HE HAS HAIR? 😱 www.instagram.com/elitebarbers...

1/9/2025, 7:09:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

My son is going to have some bad mornings! Son: Leggo my eggo. DAD: nom, nom, nom... Son: Dad LEGGO..! DAD: exactly! learn your latin , boy! 😁

1/9/2025, 7:06:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

oh absolutely. i can also see the "eyebrow shift" in the orginal, but its just a bad pic. to bad people believe csi over reality: a enhanced picture of "a pile of"- doesn't make it a steak!

1/9/2025, 7:05:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

LEARNINGSKY is the best😜

1/9/2025, 7:02:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

SMURFZILLA ATTACKS!

1/9/2025, 6:58:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

WHAT? eyebrow is on top of the NOSE! that's... something? 😱😜

1/9/2025, 6:58:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

NO CONTEXT BLUESKY IS BEST!!!😍

1/9/2025, 6:56:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Funranium (AKA Phil Broughton) (@funranium.bsky.social) reposted

It's Labor Day, which means it is time for Team SENSIBLE SHOES to fire up things up for Extra Life 2025! We've added a few new things and, on game day, whole new wheels to spin when the Kazoo of Destiny goes off. Everyone loves wheels!

1/9/2025, 6:46:58 PM | 19 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

This is about TFG . innit?

1/9/2025, 6:55:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

I grew up in Bergen county. I BELIEVE YOU. #saynocovid2.0

1/9/2025, 6:54:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

oh, gawd. i understand this joke. #trappedinNJ. Last time we were in Princeton. Had VERY GOOD BURGERS at= www.nassaudiner.com

1/9/2025, 6:53:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

👀 cc @greenleejw.bsky.social

1/9/2025, 6:50:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

WENDYs BIGGIE BAG, with Fusion frosty!

1/9/2025, 6:48:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Adam Scott (@justadamscott.me) reposted

Just asked at the @dragoncon.org @dconscitrack.bsky.social panel "Will it Zoo" the following question was just asked... "What would you feed a Xenomorph?" And I'm going to be thinking about that question for days.

31/8/2025, 10:26:13 PM | 2 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Pwnallthethings (@pwnallthethings.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

Not that anyone really cares but a bigger and mostly forgotten scandal was COVID funds to schools being redirected to non-mitigation related equipment and repairs that significantly delayed school reopenings

1/9/2025, 6:05:21 PM | 179 17 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

HARD NAP! or don't bother. 😆

1/9/2025, 6:11:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

i think there is more to discuss about the man, his ignorance, his legacy- than his health. fuck. 6 ft plus in (both directions?), pathologically afraid of sharks and NOT eating McDonalds food. His health, like most middle aged white America: doomed. His actions (just in his name)- HORRIFIC.

1/9/2025, 6:06:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

accident while buy mulch at a garden center and a political ralley broke out?

1/9/2025, 6:03:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

ALL the happy smiles when around,a round white,rapist and tax cheet. its so confusing , doesn't the GOP care about crime?🤢

1/9/2025, 6:01:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

this makes me HAPPY!.

1/9/2025, 6:00:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Micah (@rincewind.run) reposted

there are some parental experiences that are overrated but playing catch with your son is exactly as magical as it’s made out to be

1/9/2025, 5:53:33 PM | 287 12 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

ABSOLUTELY...even after the shoulder starts the scream "what! what the F are you doing to me!" ...while and the 10 y.o. (who thinks daddy "can" drop a 100 yard bomb) starts a z pattern through traffic, waving for a pass🤢 "come on dad! throw it"

1/9/2025, 5:59:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Micah (@rincewind.run) reposted

Discworld QOTD, from The Wee Free Men “‘Zoology, eh? That's a big word, isn't it.’ ‘No, actually it isn't,’ said Tiffany. ‘Patronizing is a big word. Zoology is really quite short.’”

31/8/2025, 6:49:56 PM | 849 119 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted

This is so important… Sharon has been tracking license plates on cars driven by ICE agents, and she’s finding they don’t match the vehicles. In other words, ICE is using secret, illegal tactics—just like we suspected. REMINDER: the DMV is not a federal agency. @governor.ca.gov 🧵

22/8/2025, 4:55:43 PM | 23580 11588 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Eric Umansky (@ericumansky.bsky.social) reposted

Federal agents in DC have been starting dangerous car cases for small stuff like tinted windows. The chases violate DC police policy. Out of 10 cases, six ended in a crash. One car had a minor in back. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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31/8/2025, 7:31:32 PM | 863 379 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

Ran a 5k today. THE BOY - 1ST in age group (10 y.o.) 23:58 . The father- 8th in age group (not saying😜)27:52. both PR's on the season. No ambulance needed.🤢

1/9/2025, 4:23:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 10:40:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

Yes it is

1/9/2025, 10:37:14 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

...mulch is half off a cubic yard, roses 8$ a dozen, plant you azaleas today! Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears - Wikipedia share.google/0dpaSx1qA124...

1/9/2025, 10:36:29 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Missing The Point (@missingthept.bsky.social) reposted

Revenge of Four Seasons Total Landscaping

Air National Guard airmen work clearing leaves and debris in Washington, DC.
31/8/2025, 7:35:48 PM | 237 35 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Hey? You are writing RIGHT NOW! 😜 #takethewin #brautwurst

1/9/2025, 10:32:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

Agreed. I am scared and angry an not hopeful for my sons future. I can see how it all goes wrong... But cant see or know how it might go right. I lack the knowledge. So i keep my doomerism... To myself. 😞 Mostly. Get vaxed. Pandemics suck.

1/9/2025, 10:30:29 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Anil Dash (@anildash.com) reposted

Not gonna belabor this too much, but it’s important to understand that Newsom’s public messaging sucks for *two* reasons: it serves as an advertisement for Trump by aping his tone and content, and it also reminds us that Newsom has no principles other than seeking power & attention. This is failure.

1/9/2025, 3:14:44 AM | 415 64 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

REMOTE WORK 4EVR❤️❤️❤️❤️

1/9/2025, 10:24:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

52-year-old and Going to run a 5K with my 10-year-old son. What the hell am I doing? 😜

1/9/2025, 10:21:24 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Senate Gabe (@senategabe.bsky.social) reposted

They DEF need to actually value it like a discipline and not a pure engineering "Oh I looked at a graph and it told me to write xyz to win the rubes" equation. That's step one.

1/9/2025, 3:30:33 AM | 32 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Questionable Authority (@questauthority.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

Wife's CME: "Why do one in four women die of heart disease?" Me: "Because everyone has to die of something." Wife: "Wait, what?" Me: "Did I say that out loud?"

31/8/2025, 11:19:39 PM | 104 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Steak? 🥩🥖

31/8/2025, 9:02:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Written by the same person who rented the four seasons! 😞

31/8/2025, 9:02:06 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture airplane ian (he/him) (@airplaneian.com) reposted reply parent

i've led firefighter familiarization training at particle accelerators and while they are absolute labyrinths, at least they had preplans and signage lol

31/8/2025, 6:12:48 PM | 1373 11 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Torsten Kathke (@kathke.com) reposted

This is like a nightmare I had after reading about H.H. Holmes's murder hotel.

31/8/2025, 8:48:15 PM | 14 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Da!

31/8/2025, 9:00:05 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture s(pace) j(unk) (@sprayadhesive.bsky.social) reposted

you know, i don't think i care for hindsight all that much

31/8/2025, 8:31:48 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brooke (@brooklynmarie.bsky.social) reposted

I'm not getting paid to endorse this or anything and I'm mildly embarrassed by the name, but if you're not much of a bra person looking for a hot-day bra and don't require or want more than a slight lift I have to wholeheartedly recommend the Nuudii

31/8/2025, 7:35:24 PM | 70 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

As opposed to what else?

31/8/2025, 7:38:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

i thought you said "sus"

31/8/2025, 5:06:00 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dan Nexon (@dhnexon.bsky.social) reposted

🧵 Authoritarianism, Democratization, and Coalition Politics. The consensus around here is, more or less, that the United States is currently a consolidating authoritarian regime controlled by a mix of reactionary populists and fascists.

30/8/2025, 8:10:01 PM | 1616 692 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) (@thetattooedprof.bsky.social) reposted

This afternoon, I am in beautiful scenic Zebulon, NC for the final home game--ever--for the Carolina Mudcats. Gonna be a near sellout here, but ngl I'm more wistful than excited. There's a lot of history with this team, and it's all getting a rebrand in a bland-ass exurb 20 miles away next year.

A view of Five County Stadium
31/8/2025, 4:35:55 PM | 97 7 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

that's quite a beer belly on a (checks notes) football coach?😱

31/8/2025, 4:44:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

who among the sunday sports press will ask gruden if the "fist bump" of a rapist was THAT particularly enjoyable. #notproud moments.

31/8/2025, 4:43:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) (@thetattooedprof.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

That dude has so many drugs coursing through his system. I got a contact high just watching that clip.

31/8/2025, 2:24:40 PM | 46 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Somebody tell that moron gravity is an illusion and bet him $100 hecould fly. Just has to want it enough.

31/8/2025, 12:21:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor.bsky.social) reposted

👀

A loaf of sourdough is partially sliced on a wooden cutting board. In the background a golden retriever is peering up at counter.
30/8/2025, 5:24:24 PM | 66 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

😜 thanks.

31/8/2025, 2:14:09 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

Oh where uncle ben?

31/8/2025, 2:12:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

EXACTLY. how can they expect quality producshon? 🧉 Totally unfair 🎂

31/8/2025, 2:10:53 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

I know... Stupid job requirements.

31/8/2025, 12:57:05 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Being sober's for quitters man

31/8/2025, 12:44:33 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Acerbic Otter, slime mold appreciator (@acerbicotter.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

30/8/2025, 11:17:04 PM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

Football basketball or golf? Guess the swear word sports event. Now hosted by...

30/8/2025, 10:21:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

This is a joke right. 😜

30/8/2025, 10:20:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh fuck him. That snake oil salesman. His best thought was the restaurant he brought the dead bear to.

30/8/2025, 10:19:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

Okay how fucking intelligent is artificial intelligence that can't artificially detect other artificial intelligences? Intelligently... 😱🤦

30/8/2025, 10:18:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

Geshuntiet

30/8/2025, 10:16:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

First thought, clear thought was Mickey mouse

30/8/2025, 10:15:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin Blair (@therealmrsweary.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

They are creating sick people to fill their private healthcare system. This also will help keep people poor and miserable. Easier for the rich to rule over. They're also creating criminals to fill their private prison system. And streets full of masked thugs. Welcome to the USSA.

30/8/2025, 9:08:24 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

And for this Roberts gave him immunity. Or Robert's giving immunity in case of this 🤦

30/8/2025, 9:50:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin Blair (@therealmrsweary.bsky.social) reposted

It's getting pretty fucking blatant at this point.

30/8/2025, 9:10:31 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Possibly telling Cuomo 'You're doing great, keep it up' 😜

30/8/2025, 9:28:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

Cc @cper711.bsky.social

30/8/2025, 9:26:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Cats of Yore (@catsofyore.bsky.social) reposted

My boyfriend‘s mom just gave me this 1971 ceramic wine bottle with the most amazing label. 🐈‍⬛

Light yellow green ceramic bottle with a close-up photo of the label. It is a highly detailed illustration of a black cat arching its back and looking at the viewer. there are hills and a small city in background.
30/8/2025, 9:09:52 PM | 1519 97 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Innocent🕷Abroad (@jjgass.bsky.social) reposted

It’s what he would have wanted

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30/8/2025, 2:03:14 PM | 111 18 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture K.B. Spangler (@kbspangler.com) reposted

*dying Skeksis Emperor hiss*

30/8/2025, 8:23:26 AM | 230 14 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

The doll market is gone through the fucking roof.😳 Ontario housing market , wrf. Cc @legalminimum.bsky.social

30/8/2025, 11:29:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

So this kind of price is not a joke.... 🤢 Dolls?

30/8/2025, 11:25:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Is having a bagel with Hoffa... ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Somewhere, nice.

30/8/2025, 11:19:58 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Alom Shaha (@alomshaha.bsky.social) reposted

Trump dying will be a tragedy because it’ll mean he will have got away without ever being properly held to account for the incalculable harm he has done.

30/8/2025, 9:36:24 AM | 35 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Alom Shaha (@alomshaha.bsky.social) reposted

He won't even die slowly and painfully. Or knowing he is so hated. We live in an unjust world.

30/8/2025, 10:09:25 AM | 15 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Do they have Ave Maria playing in the background?

30/8/2025, 11:18:12 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

what happened to no taxation without representation?

30/8/2025, 11:17:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

America would never, sir. We are proud nation! When we put foot in mouth we do not hesitate. Full speed to the knees!

30/8/2025, 11:16:51 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Disney Prime Video + (@disneyprimevideo.bsky.social) reposted

Most searched title this evening for some reason.

Poster for 90s mime thriller Dead Presidents
30/8/2025, 4:22:23 AM | 425 58 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Acerbic Otter, slime mold appreciator (@acerbicotter.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

"Everyone is just on edge" seems like a reasonable explanation to me.

30/8/2025, 2:36:27 AM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

I'm such a pessimistic pissant. My first thought was... We'll still be burying bodies long after he's gone 😱😭

30/8/2025, 12:12:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

I didn't know better I think the NYTs struggling to go after the onions readership

30/8/2025, 12:09:27 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social) reply parent

Yup. Stupidest timeline ever

30/8/2025, 12:07:11 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Porter (@porter79.bsky.social)

It's easier to get 556 then they get COVID vax 2025

30/8/2025, 12:05:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view