Tag Archives: Project 2025

License to Steal

Posted on May 11, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 11, 2015 Since it’s been reliably reported that Donald Trump doesn’t even read his daily security briefings most days, we can reasonably conclude that he doesn’t spend much time studying history, either. But the people who wrote … Continue reading →

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A Transparency Shell Game

Posted on April 22, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 22, 2025 Throughout Donald Trump’s business and political careers, his hallmark style has been  to create chaos and confusion. One thing Trump is masterful at is manipulating our legal system, and the most effective way to do … Continue reading →

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Take a Step Back and Enjoy the View

Posted on March 28, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 28, 2025 Whenever the Weather Channel covers a massive hurricane, I’m fascinated by the different ways they present It. Their bread and butter is sending people in waterproof bodysuits out into the storm. Viewers love chaotic scenes … Continue reading →

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Conflicted Loyalties

Posted on March 27, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 27, 2025 Suppose one of our vital allies – maybe the UK, Germany, Australia, Mexico or Canada – suddenly went rogue. After decades of cooperation and a shared sense of purpose, they suddenly switched gears and began … Continue reading →

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How to Survive 2025

Posted on March 13, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 13, 2025 Most Americans are so distressed over Donald Trump’s actions, they won’t watch newscasts, and they shun political discussions. But turning into ostriches won’t save our nation from slipping into fascism and autocracy. We need to … Continue reading →

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The World’s a Stage

Posted on February 12, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 12, 2025 Sometimes it feels like we’re living in someone else’s dream or that we’re puppets in a game being played by superior beings. Once computers were in general use, writers began drafting stories about loss of … Continue reading →

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Prelude to a Year of Chaos

Posted on February 5, 2025 by alanpzendell

ALan Zendell, February 5, 2025 Sixteen days after his inauguration, Donald Trump has given us a roadmap for how he will govern. Nothing about it is surprising. Everything Trump has done was telegraphed well in advance. His friends even published … Continue reading →

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Aiding Others in Need

Posted on February 3, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 3, 2025 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency of the United States government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. With a budget of over $50 billion, USAID is one of the largest … Continue reading →

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Will Trump 2 Be Softer and Gentler Than Trump 1?

Posted on January 9, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 9, 2024 There has been much speculation about what a second Trump term would be like. His ardent MAGA supporters fervently believe in Project 2025, the extreme right-wing manifesto to transform America into a “Christian Democracy,” which … Continue reading →

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The Great American Experiment

Posted on November 3, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 3, 2024 As we approach the moment of truth, if such a thing still exists, what is on the line in next Tuesday’s election is whether the system of government and the way of life our founders … Continue reading →

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