Author Archives: alanpzendell

A Horrifying Scene

Posted on February 3, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 3, 2020 Many Americans who saw these photographs shook their heads decrying the way third world countries operate, relieved that scenes like this never happen here. The pictures must have been taken in one of those shithole … Continue reading →

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The Impeachment Trial Debacle

Posted on February 1, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 1, 2020 As the smoke clears and reality sets in, we should be clear about a number of things. Before we go off the deep end about the near-certainty that Donald Trump will be acquitted by the … Continue reading →

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Impeachment and A Tale of Two Conways

Posted on January 22, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 22, 2020 Conservative attorney George Conway described Adam Schiff’s presentation of the House’s case to remove President Trump from office as an incredibly coherent and comprehensive narrative, something the president’s defenders don’t have. Much like the James … Continue reading →

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The High Stakes Gambler at the Helm

Posted on January 8, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 8, 2020 Donald Trump has described his negotiating style as gathering all the players in a room, tossing in a hand grenade, and then swooping in to close a deal before they know what hit them. That … Continue reading →

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Every American is at Risk

Posted on January 5, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 5, 2020 I just filled out my absentee ballot for the Maryland 7th Congressional District’ Special Primary Election to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of long time representative Elijah Cummings. Cummings will be best … Continue reading →

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Is Trump Willing to Provoke War with Iran?

Posted on January 3, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 3, 2020 President Donald Trump’s New Year’s message to Iran was a drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, a Major General in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Soleimani led the elite Quds force whose purpose is to carry out … Continue reading →

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Meaningful Progress

Posted on December 26, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 26, 2019 Rather than rely on my subjective memory, I’ve been documenting some important things in detail. I noted after Donald Trump was inaugurated that people who were optimistic about his presidency talked mostly about North Korea, … Continue reading →

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The Conservative View of Impeachment

Posted on December 21, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 21, 2019 Because I believe that all Americans have the inalienable right to a roof over their heads, nutritious food on their tables, and access to basic health care, many people “accuse” me of being a Liberal … Continue reading →

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We’re Still Fighting the Civil War

Posted on December 15, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 15, 2019 It’s been 154 years since the Civil War ended – or has it? In 2008, I naively interpreted Barrack Obama’s victory to mean we had finally outgrown the hatred and prejudice that grew out of … Continue reading →

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The Mockingbird is Dead

Posted on December 12, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 12, 2019 The House of Representatives’ attempt to impeach President Donald Trump and have him removed from office has gone from reality TV to surreal madness. Watching the two sides fight over every detail, like kids in … Continue reading →

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