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Trump’s Last Chance to Destroy the World Order

Posted on October 19, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 19, 2026 This morning, in today’s edition of her Letters From an American, Heather Cox Richardson wrote, “After ten years of Trump insisting that reports of his cooperation with Russia were a hoax, here we are, watching … Continue reading →

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Inflection Points

Posted on August 16, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 16, 2022, President Biden often says we are at an inflection point in our history. In mathematics, an inflection point defines when a downward trend turns upward, or vice versa. That sounds very technical, but applied to … Continue reading →

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Living in Interesting Times

Posted on June 29, 2021 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 29, 2021 The phrase, “We live in interesting times” is an ironic warning about coming uncertainty and jeopardy. Whether or not it was originally a Chinese curse, the implication is that war and chaos are a lot … Continue reading →

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Are You Surprised?

Posted on January 6, 2021 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 6, 2021 If you are surprised by Wednesday’s insurrection in Washington, you shouldn’t be. If, even now, you’re waiting to see if Trump will finally step up and act responsibly, I’ll make it easy for you. He … Continue reading →

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If I Were the President Elect…

Posted on December 16, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 16, 2020 President Elect Joe Biden has not called to ask my advice. Neither has anyone else for that matter. But that won’t deter me from offering some. First, and most important, Mr. President Elect, do everything … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Latest Gift: Vigilantism

Posted on August 26, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 26, 2020 It was no coincidence when David Duke, convicted felon and former Grand Wizard of the KKK tweeted that our new president had their backs, the new president being Donald Trump and “they” being White Supremacists. … Continue reading →

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A Crumbling Presidency

Posted on June 1, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 1, 2020 Whether it was national defense, the environment, international trade, public health, or nuclear proliferation, the America Donald Trump inherited in 2017 was one that was fully engaged with the rest of the world. Over the … Continue reading →

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Maryland’s 7th Congressional District and Elijah Cummings

Posted on July 28, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 28, 2019 Context is everything. To be clear, I’m writing this as a white voter from an affluent, racially diverse county in central Maryland. Our median household income is nearly twice the national average. Our population is … Continue reading →

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Inciter in Chief

Posted on October 25, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 15, 2018 Since the day he announced his candidacy for president, Donald Trump has relentlessly attacked the media. His initial attacks were completely unprovoked, as all of the major cable news channels devoted far more airtime to … Continue reading →

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Saving Ourselves From Trump

Posted on October 2, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 2, 2017 The longer this country suffers with Donald Trump as president, the more urgent it feels to counter the negative impact he’s having on it. But as urgent as it seems, it’s also befuddling. It feels … Continue reading →

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