Monthly Archives: July 2017

Susan Collins, a True American Hero

Posted on July 30, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 30, 2017 Susan Collins was first elected to the Senate in 1996. She’s halfway through her fourth term, and if she chooses to run for a fifth, it will be during the 2020 presidential campaign, so she’s … Continue reading →

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John McCain, a True American Hero

Posted on July 28, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 28, 2017 “He’s not a war hero. He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.” That was Donald Trump the candidate talking about John McCain in June of 2015. McCain … Continue reading →

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Is It All Unraveling?

Posted on July 19, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 19, 2017 Americans often have conveniently short memories. We have to be reminded of things that should be part of our DNA by now. If honest journalists like Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite hadn’t had the … Continue reading →

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Americans are Celebrating Today

Posted on July 18, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 19, 2017 This morning, Mitch McConnell said he imagined Democrats were celebrating today, but they ought to be clear why. That statement is another lesson in learning to translate political gibberish into English. First, it’s not just … Continue reading →

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No, Mr. President, Just About Anyone Would NOT Have Taken That Meeting

Posted on July 14, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 14, 2017 Remember all the talk during the campaign about whether success in managing a business translated to success in governing? Before Donald Trump won the nomination, the Republicans were the ones asking the question loudest. It … Continue reading →

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The AHCA Ball is in McConnell’s Court

Posted on July 12, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 11, 2017 If it wasn’t certain before, today’s revelations about Donald Trump Jr sealed the deal for the President’s leverage with Congress. The cloud of uncertainty hanging over the administration’s role in Russian meddling with our election … Continue reading →

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Korea Follow-up

Posted on July 9, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 9, 2017 A good friend posted a comment on Facebook in response to my July 7 article, Korea. He said: “Economic sanctions are likely to result in increased starvation, while Kim funnels off the wealth to feed his military … Continue reading →

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Korea

Posted on July 7, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 7, 2017 Given the history of Korea since World War II, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that it’s the mess it is today. We like to think of the Korea problem as an example of the Good Guys … Continue reading →

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The Fable of Mika and the Pig

Posted on July 2, 2017 by alanpzendell

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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