Author Archives: alanpzendell

Facebook

Posted on March 23, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 23, 2018 When Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was interviewed on CNN a couple of days ago he said he was sorry – kind of. If you’ve ever had a disagreement with a loved one, you know there’s … Continue reading →

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Another White House Leak

Posted on March 21, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 21, 2018 Oh no! Someone in the White House leaked another embarrassing bit of news to the media. Apparently, the president’s national security team “instructed” him not to congratulate Vladimir Putin on his election victory, but he … Continue reading →

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Under Siege

Posted on March 21, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 20, 2018 “Under siege” is one of those phrases that’s so overused it’s almost a cliché. This week it’s being used by every news outlet to describe the Trump White House. To me, it evokes memories of … Continue reading →

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Faded Magic

Posted on March 15, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 15, 2018 Every year, toy manufacturers come up with a new set of flashy playthings. They’re brightly colored and they promise hours of fun. Our kids see them in TV commercials and on store shelves, and leading … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania’s 18th District

Posted on March 14, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 14, 2018 Before I forget, happy Pi Day. We’ve already been hearing a lot of nonsense from the so-called pundits about yesterday’s special election in Pennsylvania’s 18th district. As the votes were being counted, various talking heads … Continue reading →

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Guns And Nukes

Posted on March 12, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 12, 2018 I learned important lessons about guns and nuclear weapons when I was growing up. Living across the street from a Brooklyn firehouse as a child, I was frequently awakened in the middle of the night … Continue reading →

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Chaos Theory

Posted on March 3, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 2, 2018 The theory goes, if you’re smarter than everyone else and a genius at tactics, timing, reading the crowd, and knowing where the escape tunnel is, you can juggle dozens of balls at once and no … Continue reading →

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Who’s in Charge in the West Wing?

Posted on February 28, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 28, 2018 Among all the difficult jobs in the world, I’d have thought being the Marine General in charge of the U. S. Southern Command after two command combat roles in Iraq would rank pretty high. Who’d … Continue reading →

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Guns In Schools

Posted on February 26, 2018 by alanpzendell

February 26, 2018 When Governor Jay Inslee of Washington responded to President Trump’s proposal to arm teachers in our public schools at the National Governors’ Conference, it didn’t take a mind reader or a psychologist to read the president’s body … Continue reading →

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Rob Porter’s Security Nonclearance

Posted on February 10, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 10, 2018 Sherlock Holmes (aka, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) famously said, “…when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Consider the sordid case of Rob Porter’s temporary security clearance. It’s impossible that while … Continue reading →

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