Tag Archives: ethics

The Most Corrupt President Anyone Can Remember

Posted on May 23, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 23, 2025 Years ago, a story circulated about a brilliant way to avoid capital gains taxes on the sale of a home (or any other capital property.) The idea was not only clever, but simplicity itself. It … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Could Be the Salvation of Biden’s Candidacy

Posted on July 1, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 1, 2024 The country has had ten days to absorb the impact of the train wreck CNN called a debate. The shock, many would say horror of seeing President Biden wilt under the scripted avalanche of lies … 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 Urgent Need to Pass the For the People Act

Posted on March 25, 2021 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 25, 2021 The aftermath of the Trump years is a number of genuinely urgent issues that need to be addressed now. Trump was indefatigable in his many and varied attempts to undermine our Constitution, and the damage … Continue reading →

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Biden’s Second Fifty Days – Voting Rights

Posted on March 13, 2021 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 13, 2021 In her morning newsletter, today, historian Heather Cox Richardson wrote “the American Rescue Plan launched the country in the direction it has avoided since 1981, using the national government not to cut taxes, which favors … 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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Huckster in Chief

Posted on January 21, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 21, 2019 One of my sons has held a number of sales jobs. He learned what was necessary to sell effectively, and he excelled at it. A successful salesperson needs good communication skills, a combination of eloquent … Continue reading →

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No, Mr. President, Just About Anyone Would NOT Have Taken That Meeting

Posted on July 14, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 14, 2017 Remember all the talk during the campaign about whether success in managing a business translated to success in governing? Before Donald Trump won the nomination, the Republicans were the ones asking the question loudest. It … Continue reading →

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