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The Fifth
Alan Zendell, April 27, 2018 We all learned about the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution in school. We’ve all heard of people “pleading the fifth” to avoid incriminating themselves in court, and we’re all very sure we know what that … Continue reading
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Tagged criminal acts, exposure, federal court, guilt, innocence, loyalty, Michael Cohen, pleading, prosecution, self-incrimination, the constitution, the fifth amendment, Trump
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An Interview With a Reality TV Star
Alan Zendell, October 7, 2017 Megan: I’m here today with Ronnie Stomper, the star of the longest running and from a sponsors’ point of view, the most lucrative reality show ever produced. Mr. Stomper has offered this exclusive look into … Continue reading
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Tagged cliffhangers, loyalty, narcissism, politics, power, success, Trump, unmanageable, unpredictabity, wealth, womanizer
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Tigers Don’t Change Their Stripes
Alan Zendell, September 15, 2017 Winston Churchill famously changed parties twice during his political career. Both times it was on differences of principle: free trade, tariffs, equal treatment of social classes. When he was accused of being disloyal and untrustworthy … Continue reading
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Tagged DACA, Democrats, dreamers, guiding principles, immigrants, jeff sessions, loyalty, partisanship, Republicans, switching parties, truth, winston churchill
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The Fable of Mika and the Pig
Alan Zendell, July 2, 2017 I’ve always had nothing but disdain for daytime television, but nine years ago, when I began working from home, I started watching Morning Joe with my first cup of coffee. I guess that was the … Continue reading
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Tagged Animal Farm, Brzezinski, health care, ISIS, loyalty, Mika, Morning Joe, Napoleon, North Korea, Scarborough, Trump, tweets, women
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The Trump Phenomenon
Alan Zendell, June 22, 2017 There’s been a lot written about the Trump phenomenon, but it still boggles the imagination in many ways. Look at the various subgroups that make up his base of support, and you’ll invariably come away … Continue reading
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Tagged amoral behavior, base of support, coal miners, environment, greed, loyalty, lust for power, music, narcissism, populism, Trump, women, workers
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Oaths of Fealty
Alan Zendell, June 14, 2017 David Axelrod said, “Frankly, it was embarrassing.” Stephen Colbert suggested that it made Kim Jong-un seem classy. A broad spectrum of commentators called it bizarre, with the most often heard comment being, “I’ve never seen … Continue reading
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Tagged cabinet, Comey, debasement, false praise, loyalty, narcissism, puppets, reality tv, Sessions, transparency, Trump
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