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Ostriches

Posted on September 19, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 19, 2023 Ever since Donald Trump decided that his narcissism could only be satisfied if he became the first American dictator, I’ve been confounded by the way major events have evolved. How often in the past have … Continue reading →

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The Circus is Back in Town

Posted on September 12, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 12, 2023 When I heard that the Ringling Brothers Circus was making a comeback, my first thought was that when I saw it as a kid, except for the tightrope walkers, I was underwhelmed by The Greatest … Continue reading →

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Turn the Other Cheek?

Posted on September 7, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 7, 2023 When we were kids, our parents, teachers, and clerics all taught us to “do unto others…” and “turn the other cheek.” I quickly learned, however, that such idealistic advice didn’t work in my working-class tenement … Continue reading →

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Neither Above Nor Below the Law

Posted on August 28, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 28, 2023 “[F]or a federal prosecutor to suggest that we could go on trial in four months is not only absurd, it’s a violation of the oath to do justice.” That’s what John Lauro, Donald Trump’s new … Continue reading →

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Russia, Bots, and Tragedy in Maui

Posted on August 22, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 22, 2023 Karl Marx wrote that “capitalism is inherently a contradictory system [that] breeds its own seeds of destruction.” Although that notion is most often associated with Marx, it’s an adaptation of the philosopher G.W.F. Hegel’s assertion … Continue reading →

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Is Trump Eligible to Serve as President Again?

Posted on August 19, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 19, 2023 With less than fifteen months to go before the 2024 election, we all need to take the process seriously and stop letting Donald Trump dictate the narrative and control the news cycle. Regardless of how … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Election Fraud Report

Posted on August 16, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 16, 2023 This morning, Heather Richardson’s Letter to America began with Donald Trump’s announcement on his Truth Social platform that next Monday, he will present “A Large, Complex, Detailed but Irrefutable REPORT on the Presidential Election Fraud … Continue reading →

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When Americans Lose Confidence in Government

Posted on August 14, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 14, 2023 As we enter the most important and potentially catastrophic election season in my lifetime (which is likely considerably longer than yours) two questions stand out. Amid all the hype fostered by both broadcast and social … Continue reading →

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Cornered Rats and Hail Marys

Posted on August 8, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 8, 2023 My writer friends would be appalled: two clichés in one title! But clichés play a important role in our communication. They represent extreme, yet all too common examples of human nature and often illuminate situations … Continue reading →

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The Final Shoe to Drop May Be the Most Impactful

Posted on August 4, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 4, 2023 The latest litmus test in the closely watched race for the 2024 Republican nomination for president is whether a candidate would pardon Donald Trump if he is convicted of federal crimes. Vivek Ramaswamy (whoever he … Continue reading →

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