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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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The Evolution of Trump

Posted on July 11, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 11, 2018 Though it seems like we’ve been living this nightmare a lot longer, it’s been only three years since real estate tycoon and reality TV star Donald Trump announced that he was running for president. He … 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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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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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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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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A Clear And Present Danger

Posted on January 5, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 5, 2018 The investigation of possible collusion with Russia by the Trump campaign and renewed scrutiny of the circumstances that led to the president firing FBI Director James Comey are once again dominating the news media and … Continue reading →

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Eleven-and-a-Half Months

Posted on January 4, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 3, 2018 It’s been eleven-and-a-half months since President Trump was inaugurated. The year-long grace period many people suggested before evaluating his performance is nearly up. Given the way he behaved this week, it’s safe to say that … Continue reading →

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December Reflections

Posted on December 27, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, December 27, 2017 For almost my entire life, December began with a remembrance of Pearl Harbor, but that changed somewhat after nine-eleven. At the time, a Japanese newspaper columnist writing in the Seattle Times even thanked Al Qaeda … Continue reading →

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R. E. S. P. E. C. T.

Posted on November 12, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 11, 2017 Aretha Franklin belted it out loud and clear. The president’s Asia trip has more than anything been a test of how much powerful foreign leaders respect him. The media has been filled with reports and … Continue reading →

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