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Retired English Professor/Assistant Dean from the oldest chartered university in California. Vanderbilt and Florida Alum. Interests: Dogs, Poetry, Politics, Cotswolds, Trees, Baseball, and Books. Birthplace: Greenville, SC. I left in 1972.

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · Nov 27

In that spirit of openness to the web, my address for all things poetic. I am, however, working on some non-fiction sketches and essays, so I will likely post them here as well.
tedards.com

Tedards.com – Just another WordPress site

tedards.com

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 5m

Link isn't working.

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 24m

Here in California, we voted by mail weeks ago. Good luck Pam Bondi trying to interfere with our votes.

theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 27m

Raskin and Garcia "send a letter"? And they continue to think this will stop him? Laughable.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 3h

This week, California's SAFE Task Force worked with local partners to provide supportive services and housing to Californians at encampments on state property in Fresno and San Diego.

On Tuesday, SAFE Taskforce members cleared encampments along the 805 Freeway in San Diego. This encampment has had up to 30 individuals at various times.

This week, SAFE Taskforce members cleared Fresno encampments along a pedestrian footbridge over Highway 180 and on Westbound Highway 180 to Northbound Highway 41 Connector.

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The Beethoven Group @beethovengroup.bsky.social · 49m

This person gets it:

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 45m

A truly wonderful, sad poem about the dreams we have for those we loved and lost.

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Dr Eric Farmer @himself132.bsky.social · 1d

This man is mentally ill. Obsessing over the 2020 election because he can't accept that he lost, by a considerable margin.

But if he really thinks he won the election, he should resign immediately. He's had his two terms.

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 5h

He shouldn't "ask"; Jack Smith should demand an open hearing or refuse to testify.

theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 5h

Despite what this ignoramus Trump son says, church attendance in America declines every year. Faux MAGA Christians continue to violate virtually every tenet of the true Christian religion.

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 6h

Oh, you watch, Trump will bail out his friend Putin.

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 6h

We can say this but the current occupant of the shrinking White House is behaving exactly like a king, a dictator, and a tyrant.

theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 6h

Destruction of the East Wing is not a distraction. It is the latest outrage against the American people and our American heritage. He should be stopped.

theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 6h

Steve Bannon says Trumpstein will be Dictator in 2028.

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 7h

PM Carney announced new agreements between Canada and Asian countries -especially China-, leaving America out of the deal.

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Our Common Defense @ourcommondefense.bsky.social · 1d

Congress, with Senate consent, staying perpetually adjourned to obstruct legally elected representation is a coup.

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 23h

In a straight jacket, if necessary. #TrumpTrailerTrash

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palcrv.bsky.social @palcrv.bsky.social · 1d

He needs to be walked out to a waiting ambulance and taken to a safe place where his fantasies STOP DESTROYING OUR COUNTRY.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 1d

Today, the White House Press Secretary told the country that this ridiculous damn ballroom is “the president’s main priority”…not reopening the government, not lowering the cost of groceries, not lowering the cost of housing, not lowering the cost of healthcare….building a ballroom

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 1d

And all the millionaire businessmen who donated.

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Elizabeth Sofia 💙🐈🐶🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 @skippjon1.bsky.social · 1d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: Can the president tear down anything he wants without oversight? Could he demolish this building or the Jefferson Memorial?

LEAVITT: Only for vertical construction will a submission be required.

Q: So it sounds like the answer is yes

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 1d

🧵Let's talk about the obvious:

Where in the fuck did all the historic artwork and priceless furnishings go, including the gold leaf Steinway piano that was presented to FDR from the Steinway family?

Did Trump steal all this when he demolished the East Wing?

Why aren't Dems demanding to know?

Gold leaf Steinway piano in East Wing of White House

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 1d

May Trailer Trash Trump rot in eternal Hell for his assault on democracy, nature, and our history. If the Democratic nominee for president in 2028 does not announce an ironclad promise to tear down Trump's Ballroom, rebuild the East Wing, and hold him and everyone accountable, I will not vote.

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👣COCA👣 🇺🇦 🐸 @nortygirl.bsky.social · 1d

trump destroyed this....

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theoldprof.bsky.social @theoldprof.bsky.social · 1d

Pedophile Penthouse.