Author Archives: alanpzendell

Obama vs Trump : Class vs Crass

Posted on June 19, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 19, 2026 The opening of the Obama Presidential Center, yesterday, was in stark contrast to the daily spectacle of our current president going mad in the White House. It was the Obamas (Michele and Barack) at their … Continue reading →

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Trump, the G7, and a 60 Day Reprieve

Posted on June 15, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 15, 2026 Anyone but a delusional narcissist like Donald Trump would be mortified. If he were anyone but Donald Trump I would feel empathy for him. Imagine you were in his shoes, heading for a G7 meeting … Continue reading →

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Regime Changes

Posted on June 13, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 13, 2026 2026 may be remembered more for regime changes than anything else, assuming the wrongheaded war with Iran doesn’t erupt into something much larger and more dangerous. The latter possibility seems frighteningly more likely than it … Continue reading →

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The Full Cost of the Iran War

Posted on June 10, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 10, 2026, We wake up every morning hoping to learn that our president has finally reached the initial stages of a deal to permanently end the fighting around the Persian Gulf and neighboring countries. Every day that … Continue reading →

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I Call the Shots!

Posted on June 9, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 9, 2026 If ever there were an epithet that described Donald Trump, it’s the title of this piece. Our arrogant, rude, egotistical president has a desperate need to be in charge, or at least to have all … Continue reading →

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Deal Making and Diplomacy – Trump’s Achilles Heels

Posted on June 6, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 6, 2026 Donald Trump believes he is a master deal maker, something he clearly is not. Trump’s idea of deal making during his long career as a real estate developer was always based on the gangster model. … Continue reading →

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The Only People Who Fear Trump are MAGA Republicans

Posted on May 27, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 27, 2026 Every day, at least one person asks me, “How can Donald Trump ______?” You fill in the blank. I always answer the same way. We can’t possibly know what motivates Donld Trump deep down, because … Continue reading →

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What Did Trump Accomplish in Beijing?

Posted on May 16, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 16, 2026 As I looked through today’s news reports and opinion pieces from CNN, Fox News, and  the New York Times, I was surprised at their consistency. There were no wildly opposed partisan views, which suggests that … Continue reading →

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Trump vs Xi

Posted on May 12, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell,  May 12, 2026 A normal person approaching a critical summit with the leader of our most powerful and dangerous adversary, knowing they have no trump cards to play might be nervous. They might suffer extreme anxiety attacks and … Continue reading →

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And The Winner is … China

Posted on May 7, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 7, 2026 Project 2025 and Donald Trump’s impossible to control ego have been driving his second term. As we approach the confluence of the crises Trump has put in motion, it’s important to understand that Project 2025 … Continue reading →

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