Monthly Archives: March 2025

Elon Musk’s Obsession with Mars

Posted on March 31, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 31, 2025 Elon Musk is a complicated individual. He’s a genius whose self-confidence knows no limit. He has bold ideas and an impressive record of accomplishments. He also suffers from Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism, which … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Economy in Crisis

Posted on March 29, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 29, 2025 If we look at the facts and avoid partisan spin, it’s clear that the Biden administration did the heavy lifting required to restore our economy to its pre-COVID vigor. The runaway inflation that began in … 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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O Canada

Posted on March 18, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 18, 2025 To Americans like me who have always loved Canada and considered our Canadian neighbors our best friends in the world, the actions of the second Trump administration are especially damning. Imagine that one day you … Continue reading →

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Gangsters, Dictators, and Presidents.

Posted on March 16, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 16, 2025 When Jimmy Carter was president, things didn’t go very well. The cost of Vietnam and the sharp increase in energy prices left over from the Arab Oil Embargo had led to record high inflation and … Continue reading →

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Columbia University, Antisemitism, and Free Speech

Posted on March 15, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 15, 2025 I began my undergraduate career at Columbia University as a naïve, seventeen-year-old Jewish kid from Brooklyn. In 1960, Columbia was an elite university, an Ivy League school ranked with Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and the … 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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