Monthly Archives: November 2023

Hate

Alan Zendell, November 18, 2023 I hate rattlesnakes, lima beans, heights, war, avarice, bigotry, lies, terrorism, and hypocrisy. The only thing that eclectic list has in common is that hating the things on it involves no moral dilemma and hurts … Continue reading

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Can Speaker Johnson Stand Up To MAGA?

Alan Zendell, November 13, 2023 Human nature is a fascinating thing. We are simultaneously horrified by and drawn to all manner of mayhem. No one wants to see their friends and family hacked to pieces, yet chain saw massacre and … Continue reading

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Veterans’ Day Highlights a National Crisis

Alan Zendell, November 10, 2023 My state is celebrating Veterans’ Day today. That naturally brings up the challenges currently facing our military. In an unusual twist, this year, those challenges go hand-in-hand with challenges facing every aspect of American life. … Continue reading

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No One Predicted This

November 8, 2023 This week’s election should be a wake-up call for everyone who thinks polls are valid predictors. The best we can hope for from polls, especially a full year before a presidential election, is a sense of the … Continue reading

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The Reality of Modern Religion

Alan Zendell, November 2, 2023 As a child, I put myself through years of religious training at a strict orthodox synagogue. It was my choice, one that horrified my parents, but it was something I had to do. My maternal … Continue reading

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