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Democracy and the Rule of Law vs Chaos and Autocracy

Posted on January 6, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 6, 2024 Both President Biden and his likely November opponent, Donald Trump, have clearly laid out their overall plans for governing if they win the 2024 election. There’s no need for input from talking media heads or … Continue reading →

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Will Mike Johnson Support America or Putin?

Posted on December 13, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 13, 2023 Most of us had never heard of Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) until he was suddenly voted in to replace Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. We quickly learned that he is an evangelistic Christian … Continue reading →

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Hate

Posted on November 18, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 18, 2023 I hate rattlesnakes, lima beans, heights, war, avarice, bigotry, lies, terrorism, and hypocrisy. The only thing that eclectic list has in common is that hating the things on it involves no moral dilemma and hurts … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Modern Religion

Posted on November 2, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 2, 2023 As a child, I put myself through years of religious training at a strict orthodox synagogue. It was my choice, one that horrified my parents, but it was something I had to do. My maternal … Continue reading →

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A Disgraceful Legacy

Posted on October 29, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 29, 2023 Judging by how historians have analyzed the rise and fall of prior civilizations, it’s possible to begin to frame the legacy Donald Trump will leave behind. Whether he ultimately wins the 2024 Republican nomination for … Continue reading →

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Hostages

Posted on October 25, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 25, 2023 As the sun rose on October 25, 2023 America was dealing with two hostage crises, one three weeks old and one that has lasted nine months. In the former, more than 200 hostages, including children … Continue reading →

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Truth As a Casualty of War

Posted on October 18, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 18, 2023 The worldwide popularity of the endless spinoffs of the CSI television franchise suggests that millions of people are fascinated by forensic crime investigations and the pursuit of truth. It also suggests a high level of … Continue reading →

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Why Hamas Must Be Destroyed

Posted on October 14, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 14, 2023 It’s not complicated. When there’s a cancer eating away at your body, you employ every means available to excise and kill it. If you don’t, it will kill you. Harsh words, but appropriate. Hamas’ charter … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Saudi Crown Prince MBS to Step Up

Posted on October 7, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 7, 2023 The United States and Saudi Arabia have been strange dance partners for several decades. Are they friends? Enemies? Business Partners? The Saudis have always acted in their own interest, as has the government of Israel, … Continue reading →

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Ukraine and China

Posted on February 18, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan zendell, February 18, 2023 As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reaches its first anniversary…I find it difficult to even finish this sentence. The very idea of a vicious war raging in Europe for a full year with no end in … Continue reading →

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