@theoldprof.bsky.social
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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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.
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I was just thinking about contributing to the "charity" Feeding America. Until I discovered that the salary for its CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, was approximately $949,866 in 2024, with her total compensation being $1,113,502. Apparently, feeding America isn't her top priority.
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I was just thinking about contributing to the "charity" Feeding America. Until I discovered that the salary for its CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, was approximately $949,866 in 2024, with her total compensation being $1,113,502. Apparently, feeding America isn't her top priority.
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All of those people who ordered the trump phone have not received their phones and now the website offering the phones has been taken down.
Once again trump screwing over his base and they're too stupid to realize it.
Once again trump screwing over his base and they're too stupid to realize it.
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
All of those people who ordered the trump phone have not received their phones and now the website offering the phones has been taken down.
Once again trump screwing over his base and they're too stupid to realize it.
Once again trump screwing over his base and they're too stupid to realize it.
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How long before Trump blames Democrats for the shooting of the two National Guard troops that he deployed to create a political spectacle?
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Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of soldiers
FBI Director Kash Patel says two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot just blocks from the White House are still alive and in critical condition.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
How long before Trump blames Democrats for the shooting of the two National Guard troops that he deployed to create a political spectacle?
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Hey Cash Patel, it is not "a matter of National Security" that two National Guardsmen illegally posted in DC were shot today. They are victims of crime on our streets that happens in every big city in America because you and other Republicans have done nothing to take guns off these streets.
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Hey Cash Patel, it is not "a matter of National Security" that two National Guardsmen illegally posted in DC were shot today. They are victims of crime on our streets that happens in every big city in America because you and other Republicans have done nothing to take guns off these streets.
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The two National Guardsmen who were shot are confirmed dead.
My heart is breaking! 💔
My heart is breaking! 💔
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The two National Guardsmen who were shot are confirmed dead.
My heart is breaking! 💔
My heart is breaking! 💔
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"Should the US government release all of its files from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein?"
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Should the US government release all of its files from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein?"
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
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The President of the United States illegally put our National Guard in harms way in Washington, DC. While they were being shot at he is playing golf in Florida today.
Thanks MAGA. Thanks GOP. Thanks Do-Nothing Mike Johnson and Republicans in Congress. You all have blood on your hands this day.
Thanks MAGA. Thanks GOP. Thanks Do-Nothing Mike Johnson and Republicans in Congress. You all have blood on your hands this day.
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The President of the United States illegally put our National Guard in harms way in Washington, DC. While they were being shot at he is playing golf in Florida today.
Thanks MAGA. Thanks GOP. Thanks Do-Nothing Mike Johnson and Republicans in Congress. You all have blood on your hands this day.
Thanks MAGA. Thanks GOP. Thanks Do-Nothing Mike Johnson and Republicans in Congress. You all have blood on your hands this day.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Trump housing official Bill Pulte, who referred him to the Justice Department earlier this month for an investigation of mortgage and tax fraud allegations.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Trump housing official Bill Pulte, who referred him to the Justice Department earlier this month for an investigation of mortgage and tax fraud allegations.
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Update: The US National Debt has now surpassed $39 trillion. It was $36 trillion when Trump took office earlier this year. Trump’s tariff manipulation has also nearly wiped out entire industries across the United States, countless now unemployed.
The official statement from the MAGA White House as the US hits a rapidly increasing all-time high $38 trillion national debt, is:
“At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.”
“At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.”
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Update: The US National Debt has now surpassed $39 trillion. It was $36 trillion when Trump took office earlier this year. Trump’s tariff manipulation has also nearly wiped out entire industries across the United States, countless now unemployed.
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Average electricity cost increase since Jan:
Missouri ⬆️ 37%
Iowa ⬆️ 30%
North Dakota ⬆️ 30%
Oklahoma ⬆️ 30%
New Jersey ⬆️ 27%
Nebraska ⬆️ 25%
Montana ⬆️ 25%
Wyoming ⬆️ 23%
NATIONWIDE ⬆️ 11%
Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is boosting power-hungry AI data centers.
Missouri ⬆️ 37%
Iowa ⬆️ 30%
North Dakota ⬆️ 30%
Oklahoma ⬆️ 30%
New Jersey ⬆️ 27%
Nebraska ⬆️ 25%
Montana ⬆️ 25%
Wyoming ⬆️ 23%
NATIONWIDE ⬆️ 11%
Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is boosting power-hungry AI data centers.
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Average electricity cost increase since Jan:
Missouri ⬆️ 37%
Iowa ⬆️ 30%
North Dakota ⬆️ 30%
Oklahoma ⬆️ 30%
New Jersey ⬆️ 27%
Nebraska ⬆️ 25%
Montana ⬆️ 25%
Wyoming ⬆️ 23%
NATIONWIDE ⬆️ 11%
Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is boosting power-hungry AI data centers.
Missouri ⬆️ 37%
Iowa ⬆️ 30%
North Dakota ⬆️ 30%
Oklahoma ⬆️ 30%
New Jersey ⬆️ 27%
Nebraska ⬆️ 25%
Montana ⬆️ 25%
Wyoming ⬆️ 23%
NATIONWIDE ⬆️ 11%
Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is boosting power-hungry AI data centers.
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I’m ready to come back on active duty to defend @captmarkkelly.bsky.social as an Army JAG. I’ve got a pretty good win record…. See you in court.
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I’m ready to come back on active duty to defend @captmarkkelly.bsky.social as an Army JAG. I’ve got a pretty good win record…. See you in court.
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Kristi Gnome and Cashout Patel fly to Las Vegas to watch a Formula One car race at taxpayers' expense?
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Kristi Gnome and Cashout Patel fly to Las Vegas to watch a Formula One car race at taxpayers' expense?
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These are the reporters who said nothing when Trump called Catherine Lucey “Piggy”.
Peter Alexander
Garrett Haake
Vaughn Hillyard
Justin Sink
Peter Doocy
Trevor Hunnicutt
Geoff Bennett
Jonathan Karl
Peter Nicholas
Nick Gilbertson
Peter Alexander
Garrett Haake
Vaughn Hillyard
Justin Sink
Peter Doocy
Trevor Hunnicutt
Geoff Bennett
Jonathan Karl
Peter Nicholas
Nick Gilbertson
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
These are the reporters who said nothing when Trump called Catherine Lucey “Piggy”.
Peter Alexander
Garrett Haake
Vaughn Hillyard
Justin Sink
Peter Doocy
Trevor Hunnicutt
Geoff Bennett
Jonathan Karl
Peter Nicholas
Nick Gilbertson
Peter Alexander
Garrett Haake
Vaughn Hillyard
Justin Sink
Peter Doocy
Trevor Hunnicutt
Geoff Bennett
Jonathan Karl
Peter Nicholas
Nick Gilbertson
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The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
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As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
November 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
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Trump’s so-called "peace plan" is a blueprint for Russian victory. Forcing Ukraine to surrender any territory under threat is not diplomacy—it’s appeasement that guarantees future conflict. We must not reward Putin’s aggression with Ukrainian land.
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Trump’s so-called "peace plan" is a blueprint for Russian victory. Forcing Ukraine to surrender any territory under threat is not diplomacy—it’s appeasement that guarantees future conflict. We must not reward Putin’s aggression with Ukrainian land.
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Look elon, we know Americans are purple. Always were and always will be but the shade is getting much darker bluish hinge. This bot war you are running is going to end badly for you and x. Tick tock motherfucker.
November 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Look elon, we know Americans are purple. Always were and always will be but the shade is getting much darker bluish hinge. This bot war you are running is going to end badly for you and x. Tick tock motherfucker.
Maybe Trump doesn't understand that a negative number isn't positive? He thinks the - is just a hyphen, not a minus sign.
November 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Maybe Trump doesn't understand that a negative number isn't positive? He thinks the - is just a hyphen, not a minus sign.