Tag Archives: Donald Trump

Our Gangster President

Posted on October 5, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 5, 2026 Whenever I feel pessimistic about the future of our country and how much damage Donald Trump can do before his power is neutralized by voters, I think back to the 1970s. It was the decade … Continue reading →

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The Coming Seismic Political Change

Posted on October 3, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, Ocober 3, 2026 Heather Cox Richardson described the situation perfectly, today, in her Letters From an American newsletter. “[T]he crux of the crisis that is driving a seismic political change [is that] it has become crystal clear that … Continue reading →

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Trump and Xi, Act 4

Posted on September 25, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 25, 2026 Napoleon Bonaparte is credited with the maxim: Never interrupt your enemy when he’s making a mistake. When you see your adversary in the process of self-destruction and completely out of touch with reality, all you … Continue reading →

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Trump at the UN was the Worst Version of Himself

Posted on September 23, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 23, 2026 If you didn’t believe Donald Trump has brought America to the brink of an existential crisis before yesterday, you should now. His speech to the United Nations General Assembly yesterday could have been written by … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Madness is Dangerous

Posted on September 17, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 17, 2026 It’s been a long time coming, but the cult of Trump has finally lost its luster. I wish I believed that the growing rate of defections among Republicans reflected a return to integrity and a … Continue reading →

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A Vote for Election Integrity

Posted on September 15, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 15, 2026 Sitting on my deck on a windless morning, I felt a sudden breeze, although the trees around me remained still. I didn’t know what caused it until I turned on the news. Even then, I … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Naming Obsession

Posted on September 8, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 8, 2026 Donald Trump’s obsession with naming everything he can get away with after himself has now reached almost comical heights. My first reaction to hearing that he issued an Executive Order renaming Lake Ontario, Lake America … Continue reading →

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The Supreme Court and Mail-in Voting

Posted on September 6, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 6, 2026 I am not a lawyer – let’s get that out of the way quickly. But I can read English, and on the subject of elections, a fourth grader can understand everything our Constitution says about … Continue reading →

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Mail-in Ballots

Posted on September 2, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 2, 2026 If there is one sure way to undermine a democratic republic it is to rig elections. We mocked fake elections in other countries for decades. Does anyone take elections in Russia seriously? In 2024, Russian … Continue reading →

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The Complete Failure of Trump 2.0

Posted on August 28, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 28, 2026 Respected journalist Stephen Erlanger said it clearly and succinctly in this morning’s New York Times. “The Trump administration has replaced its military war [in Iran] with an economic one, but the result is likely to … Continue reading →

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