Tag Archives: COVID-19

Playing One on TV Doesn’t Make You a Real President

Posted on April 22, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 22, 2020 That’s what Trump biographer Michael d’Antonio implied in his op-ed today. It sounds like an attempt at dark humor, but the more you think about it the more profound it seems. Look at the evidence. … Continue reading →

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Inciting Insurrection

Posted on April 19, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 19, 2020 In a well-ordered universe, a U. S. President inciting insurrection would be grounds for removal under the twenty-fifth amendment. Anyone else who posted those tweets would be guilty of both federal and state felonies. The … Continue reading →

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Wrongheaded Leadership

Posted on April 16, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 16, 2020 There is much about the COVID-19 pandemic that defies reason and makes us feel like the world is spinning out of control. That’s serious because in a crisis, one of the things we most need … Continue reading →

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The Tenth Amendment

Posted on April 14, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 14, 2020 Yesterday, in the midst of an internationally televised pandemic briefing, which was actually more of a tantrum/meltdown that was as embarrassing as it was lacking in facts, President Donald Trump declared that, “The President calls … Continue reading →

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Emergency Powers and the Election

Posted on April 10, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 10, 2020 Much has been written about Donald Trump’s leadership or lack of it during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as has been the case throughout this administration, we must be careful not to get distracted and miss … Continue reading →

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Voting in the Time of a Pandemic

Posted on April 7, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 7, 2020 Since becoming president, Donald Trump has in some ways been remarkably consistent. He has thumbed his nose at the rule of law and ignored the Constitution. He has attempted to nullify Congress’ oversight obligation and … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget . . .

Posted on April 3, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 3, 2020 At a time of crisis with Americans dying at an exponentially increasing rate, I’m torn between possibly worsening our country’s divisiveness and persisting in telling necessary truths. The Trump administration daily makes that choice easier … Continue reading →

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After Sheltering in Place – What’s Next?

Posted on March 28, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 28, 2020 As one of the more vulnerable senior population, I’ve been thinking about what will happen after the corona virus pandemic runs its course, at least in its initial wave. One of the most challenging aspects … Continue reading →

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The Coronavirus War – Trump Against Everyone Else

Posted on March 27, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 27, 2020 The most remarkable aspect of the coronavirus crisis is President Trump’s refusal to accept the reality of the pandemic. We’ve seen his character and leadership flaws since the day he took office. We’ve shaken our … Continue reading →

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Crisis Management

Posted on March 14, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 14, 2020 In recent years, whenever our leaders debated foreign policy, borders, women’s rights, climate change mitigation, the nation cringed watching partisanship, special interest money, and individual self-interest derail attempts at reasonable resolution. We got angry, we … Continue reading →

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