Monthly Archives: June 2025

Lies and Other Trumpisms

Posted on June 28, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 28, 2025 There’s an important part of Trump’s repertoire, whose central theme is creating chaos and then swooping onto the scene like a vulture, claiming to be a hero because he cleaned up the mess he created, … Continue reading →

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On Bombing Iran

Posted on June 22, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 22, 2025 Bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities was something that had to be done – assuming our intelligence was correct, and that’s a pretty big IF. Faked (Gulf of Tonkin) or incorrect (Weapons of  Mass Destruction) intelligence involved … Continue reading →

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The World on the Brink

Posted on June 19, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 19, 2025 When the Soviet Union disintegrated, the most serious consequences revolved around who would retain possession of its nuclear weapons. We had survived for forty-six years since Hiroshima without blowing everything up, a fact that still … Continue reading →

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Fordo

Posted on June 17, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 17, 2025 It sounds like a character from a Tolkien novel, but it’s neither fantasy nor amusing. Over the next few days, it may be the fulcrum on which the future of the Middle East depends. Fordo … Continue reading →

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The Coming Conflict

Posted on June 12, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 12, 2025 Donald Trump loves symbols. Gold toilets, trophy wives, private jets, things most of us live happily without. He also loves alternate realities, like the one in which he lights a match to the Constitution and … Continue reading →

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A Dangerous Distraction

Posted on June 10, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 10, 2025 Sometimes, when the world appears to be spinning out of control, it’s valuable to take a step back. When chaos is everywhere, especially when it’s used as a political tactic, we need to be sure … Continue reading →

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David and Goliath

Posted on June 2, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 2, 2025 There is little in the Old Testament that can be taken to be literally true, but its books and stories do a good job describing human nature and shaping our values. Perhaps one of its … Continue reading →

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A Horrifying 1983 Television Event

Posted on June 1, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 1, 2025 An article in today’s New York Times, grabbed my attention, as I expect it grabbed the attention of everyone who read it who is old enough to remember 1983. Alissa Wilkinson’s column, When the Whole … Continue reading →

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