Author Archives: alanpzendell

The Greatest Threats We Face

Posted on June 20, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 20, 2018 The greatest threat to America is not North Korea. It’s not Iran. It’s not radical Islamist terrorism. It’s not gun violence, the millions of people who can’t afford healthcare, or Social Security potentially going bankrupt. … Continue reading →

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Life After Singapore

Posted on June 13, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 13, 2018 Now that things have percolated for a day, it turns out that I do have some thoughts about the Trump-Kim Summit. Ever since Ronald Reagan used the phrase “Trust but Verify,” it has been America’s … Continue reading →

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Trump on the World Stage

Posted on June 12, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 12, 2018 No, I’m not writing about the Trump-Kim Singapore summit. You’ve already heard enough from pundits who know a lot more than I do about it, yet despite that, no matter who is espousing wisdom, it … Continue reading →

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King Donald

Posted on June 7, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 6, 2018 The frightening but inescapable reality is that in 2016 we elected a president who thinks he’s a king. More likely, he simply doesn’t know the difference. Schooled in the world of business and mentored by … Continue reading →

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Above the Law?

Posted on June 4, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 4, 2018 Three years after he resigned the presidency, Richard Nixon sat for four televised interviews with noted journalist David Frost. At one point, Frost asked Nixon, “Would you say that there are certain situations…where the president can decide … Continue reading →

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Trade Wars

Posted on June 1, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 1, 2018 It seems that Donald Trump was serious when he said trade wars are good, although his chimeric, narcissistic nature suggests that we should not infer anything specific until it actually happens. Talk is cheap, and … Continue reading →

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Gowdy, the FBI, and the Justice Department

Posted on May 31, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 30, 2018 It happens over and over again. Republicans in Congress who intend to run for re-election feel inextricably tied to President Trump politically, though many, perhaps most, find his words and behavior despicable. We’ve seen the … Continue reading →

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Disingenuousness and Hypocrisy

Posted on May 25, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 25, 2018 “Our presidency has been debased,” was the startling message delivered to the graduating class of Harvard Law School yesterday by Conservative Arizona Senator Jeff Flake. Upon taking office Donald Trump, like every other president, embraced … Continue reading →

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Putin Got Everything He Wanted

Posted on May 12, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 12, 2018 It’s finally clear what the Russians were up to during the 2016 election. Facts that have come to light in the last couple of weeks make it clear that their primary objective was sowing discord … Continue reading →

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Stability

Posted on May 10, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 10, 2018 We know from physics that there are several ways to achieve stability in physical systems, and that principle translates well into the world of politics and human affairs. One way to achieve stability is for … Continue reading →

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