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The New York Times on Trump

Posted on July 13, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 13, 2024 After his disastrous debate performance, the Times Editorial Board praised President Biden’s record, but urged him to drop out of the race for re-election and pass the baton to a younger generation. The Board said, … Continue reading →

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The Court’s Presidential Immunity Decision Changes Everything

Posted on July 2, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 2, 2024 Before yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that presidents performing “official duties” are immune from criminal prosecution, the contrast between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was already starkly evident. Both men have been clear about their ideologies … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of the Debate

Posted on June 29, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 29, 2024 After the horrendous debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, The New York Times editorial board wrote, “To Serve His Country, President Biden should Leave the Race.” The Times wasn’t attacking Biden, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let the Fog Blind You

Posted on June 11, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 11, 2024 Fifty years ago, I had a life-changing experience that still resonates with me. After visiting there myself in February of 1974, I returned to Seattle in April with my wife, who I hoped would be … Continue reading →

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The Bursting of Trump’s Bubble of Dominance

Posted on April 20, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Znedell, April 20, 2024 For nine years, our nation and the world watched Donald Trump defy tradition and political norms, and except for passing the Paul Ryan/Mitch McConnell tax cuts, support positions and policies that were clearly at odds … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Shadow Government

Posted on April 4, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 4, 2024 A source I trust and frequently troll for ideas is historian Heather Richardson’s Letters From an American. She thoroughly researches and fact checks everything she writes and discusses current events in a historical context. Yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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An Unhinged Trump Threatens All of Us

Posted on February 14, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 14, 2024 My wife summed up yesterday’s news perfectly: Trump intends to divide the world in half with himself and Valdimir Putin in complete control of their shares. She may have erred in excluding China’s Xi Jinping, … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Hypocrisy

Posted on January 29, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 29, 2024 Futurists and speculative writers have warned that a long-term consequence of a fully open, unregulated internet would likely be graying the lines between truth and fiction. When anyone with an opinion, someone like me, for … Continue reading →

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Christie’s Last Chance to Redeem Himself

Posted on January 9, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 9, 2024 My lack of confidence in the presidential polls that show Trump with a commanding lead in the Republican primary race is well documented. Everyone I know who is qualified to discuss sampling universes agrees – … Continue reading →

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A December to Remember

Posted on December 20, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 20, 2023 With twelve days remaining in 2023, it was clear that this was not going to be a typical December. The financial markets were completing a nine-day winning streak with record levels of the major indices, … Continue reading →

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