Tag Archives: lies

What the Mueller Report Tells Us About Trump

Posted on April 19, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 19, 2019 The redacted Mueller Report told us four important things, none of which is a shocking revelation. First, we learned that a thorough investigation by highly competent interviewers and researchers found that Russia, at the direction … Continue reading →

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The State of Trump’s Union

Posted on February 5, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 5, 2019 Most of us are engaged in some form of negotiation all the time. Raising our kids, managing relationships with significant others, haggling over the cost of rugs and chickens, negotiating business deals, getting along with … Continue reading →

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Is This God’s Fault?

Posted on January 31, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 31, 2019 Yesterday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders told the Christian Broadcasting Network that “God wanted Donald Trump to be president, [and] … he has done a tremendous job in supporting a lot of the things … Continue reading →

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Huckster in Chief

Posted on January 21, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 21, 2019 One of my sons has held a number of sales jobs. He learned what was necessary to sell effectively, and he excelled at it. A successful salesperson needs good communication skills, a combination of eloquent … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Shutdown Fight

Posted on January 15, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 15, 2019 Anyone who has ever sat through negotiation training knows that a successful resolution is one from which both sides come away thinking they’ve achieved something positive. When that happens, everyone can leave their differences behind … Continue reading →

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Trump 2020?

Posted on December 7, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 7, 2018 With the midterm elections behind us, the question on most politicians’ minds is whether Donald Trump is likely to be re-elected in 2020. It’s clear that he has a loyal base of support that represents … Continue reading →

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Hatemongering is Not What Made America Great

Posted on November 2, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 2, 2018 When I began America the Beautiful, I selected the maxim “Dedicated to preserving what has made America great.” It wasn’t intended to be subtle. The truth is, I hate blogs. But I hate hypocrisy and … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on August 23, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 22, 2018 The revelations that the president’s former attorney and campaign manager were both guilty as charged were only news in that their federal court convictions confirmed what most of us already knew. They are both guilty … Continue reading →

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Missteps And Misstatements

Posted on July 19, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 19, 2018 I’ve been spoiled most of my life. I’ve had wonderful role models as my heroes, and with the exception of Harry Truman and Winston Churchill, none of them were politicians. They were my teachers, those … 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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