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Ostriches

Posted on September 19, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 19, 2023 Ever since Donald Trump decided that his narcissism could only be satisfied if he became the first American dictator, I’ve been confounded by the way major events have evolved. How often in the past have … Continue reading →

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The Circus is Back in Town

Posted on September 12, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 12, 2023 When I heard that the Ringling Brothers Circus was making a comeback, my first thought was that when I saw it as a kid, except for the tightrope walkers, I was underwhelmed by The Greatest … 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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The 2024 Primaries Will Not Be a Repeat of 2016

Posted on June 8, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 8, 2023 Political pundits, who rarely get it right more often than you or I, have told us for months that the 2024 Republican primaries would be a repeat of 2016. Remember when there were sixteen Republicans … Continue reading →

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Burn It All Down!

Posted on June 3, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 3, 2023 The fake soap opera over the debt ceiling is finally over. It might be wishful thinking, but the resounding final vote in the House of Representatives that passed the bill formed from the bipartisan compromise … Continue reading →

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Far Right Overreach

Posted on April 27, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 27, 2023 Whenever right-wing extremists gain a foothold of power in the United States they overreach, and it always backfires. But as investment managers like to remind us, past trends are not guaranteed to continue in the … Continue reading →

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Why Joe Biden?

Posted on April 25, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 25, 2023 It’s painfully early to talk about the 2024 presidential election, but I’ve never been one to bury my head in the sand. I’ve always thought ostriches were weird, creepy birds. Let’s recap where things stand. … Continue reading →

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Two Small Steps in the Right Direction

Posted on March 31, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 31, 2023 During a week in which I focused on getting home from a winter in Florida, I still checked the news (as opposed to rabid political rhetoric) every day. It made me feel like the fabric … Continue reading →

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Financial Instability

Posted on March 13, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 13, 2023 The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and its subsequent shutdown by California regulators and the FDIC brought back nightmarish memories of the financial crisis of 2008. That one happened so fast, we didn’t have much … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Perspective

Posted on March 5, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 5, 2023, I just had a milestone birthday, the kind that makes you step back and think. My family made it really special for me – one son bought me a ride next to a NASCAR driver … Continue reading →

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