Category Archives: Articles

Winners and Losers and Donald Trump

Posted on July 7, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 7, 2026 Athletics can teach us a lot about human nature and the almost indefinable qualities that distinguish winners from losers. Anyone who follows team sports has probably experienced one of those rare moments when an entire … Continue reading →

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A Terrible Week in Trump’s America

Posted on July 6, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 6, 2026 I have to believe that not only Americans, but people everywhere who have admired America in the past spent the week cringing, maybe even shedding a tear for what Trump is turning this country into. … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Corruption and Conflicts of Interest

Posted on July 3, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zerndell, July 3, 2026 As we celebrate our 250th Fourth of July, we seem to be traversing a long, slow inflection, one which I believe historians will view as the transition from Trump/MAGA mania back to common sense and … Continue reading →

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A Very Dangerous Time for America

Posted on June 29, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 29, 2026 The next four months are going to be stressful and dangerous for America. Regardless of anything he says, President Trump is desperate to control the midterm elections which are now eighteen weeks away. If he … Continue reading →

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Days of Reckoning

Posted on June 22, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 21, 2026, The concept of a day of reckoning is universal in Judeo-Christian and Islamic cultures. We’re taught since childhood, and we grow up believing that we will eventually be held accountable for our actions. It hasn’t … Continue reading →

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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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