Tag Archives: Donald Trump

Waves of Condemnation

Posted on October 29, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 29. 2020 When a president, particularly one as unsuited for the job as Donald Trump uses personal loyalty as his sole criterion for selecting Cabinet and staff positions, we will invariably wind up with a government comprised … Continue reading →

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Stark Contrasts Ahead of the Election

Posted on October 26, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 26, 2020 Eight days to go, and if we didn’t have to worry about legal challenges, voter suppression, and ballot box sabotage, this election would seem open and shut. But this is 2020. In the America we … Continue reading →

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Eleven More Days – the Final Stretch

Posted on October 23, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 23, 2020 Donald Trump spent most of this week demonstrating that he hasn’t lost a step when it comes to dominating the news cycle. Would he show up for the final debate with Joe Biden? Would he … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Callous Disregard for Americans

Posted on October 13, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 13, 2020 Now it’s personal. I’ve seen it happen in other places, watched it evolve on TV and every media outlet, because one of Donald Trump’ least endearing qualities (out of so many to choose from) is … Continue reading →

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The History of COVID-19 in 21 Minutes

Posted on September 29, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 29, 2020 The “failed” New York Times has produced a video that documents the history of the United States’ pandemic response. It is well worth watching, because it is free of hyperbole and politics. It begins with … Continue reading →

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Surviving Nine Weeks Until the Election

Posted on September 1, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 1, 2020 Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson offered some advice on Tuesday to people who are afraid Donald Trump might lie, cheat, and steal his way to re-election: behave as if you think Biden is trailing instead … Continue reading →

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Fanning the Flames of Domestic Violence

Posted on August 31, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 31, 2020 When my younger son was a high school junior he was attacked in the school cafeteria. Since my son is white, and the boy who jumped on him in front of hundreds of students and … Continue reading →

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A Mentally Deficient Candidate

Posted on August 21, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 21, 2020 For months, Donald Trump and his supporters, have been labeling his Democratic opponent “mentally deficient.” Biden has been in politics long enough to have his own folk lore, which seems to revolve around his so-called … Continue reading →

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The Most Serious Threat to Our Democracy Yet

Posted on August 14, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 14, 2020 I was a Never-Trumper long before he announced that he was running for president. Trump and I have the same Queens, New York pedigree, except that I wasn’t born to a wealthy, racist father. My … Continue reading →

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Kamala and Joe

Posted on August 13, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 13, 2020 Sometimes, starting out getting a thing wrong is the best way to get it right. For three months, I was certain the best running mate for Joe Biden was Amy Klobuchar. Her Midwest roots, centrist … Continue reading →

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