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An American Gestapo

Posted on October 3, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 3, 2025 In Nazi Germany, the Gestapo, (the State Secret Police,) was a force that varied in size over time, but averaged about 16,000 officers to police a population of roughly 66 million people. But it relied … 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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Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial is Much More Than That

Posted on February 8, 2021 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 8, 2021 It’s going to be ugly and unpleasant. At times it will be infuriating and frustrating. And there will doubtless be moments when we feel shame exposing our darkest, seamiest aspects to the entire world. They’ll … Continue reading →

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