Tag Archives: Donald Trump

Prediction Markets

Posted on April 24, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 24, 2026 The first time I visited Las Vegas was during a cross-country road trip in 1974 in the midst of the Arab Oil Embargo which had shockingly raised gasoline prices from 19 to 53 cents a … Continue reading →

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Hoisted

Posted on April 21, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 21, 2026 It’s not like we didn’t see this coming. Even most of Trump’s base had to realize his war against Iran would be a train wreck. I imagine most of his supporters must feel like parents … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Enriched Uranium

Posted on April 18, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 18, 2026 If not for Iran’s 900 pounds of enriched uranium, we would not be at war today. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had good reason to want it gone. Iran as ruled by the Ayatollahs has … Continue reading →

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Sex, Politics, and Our Nation’s Future

Posted on April 15, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 15, 2026 America’s response to its leaders’ sexual misconduct is inconsistent at best. I could begin anywhere in our history to find examples, but I’ll start with Thomas Jefferson’s liaisons with his slave mistress, Sally Hemmings. At … Continue reading →

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The Powerful Message of the Hungarian People

Posted on April 14, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 14, 2026 If there is one person to  whom I turn for inspiration and truth when I write these articles, it’s historian Heather Cox Richardson, who writes extensively on Substack. I am one of millions of people … Continue reading →

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Trump’s War in Iran Will Never Achieve Its Primary Goals

Posted on April 13, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 13, 2026 When Donald Trump is in thrall of being Commander-in-Chief of the world’s most powerful military, his bombastic style consists in equal parts of lies, exaggerations, and delusional fantasies. What it never contains is an admission … Continue reading →

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Evolution or Opportunism – Who is the Real JD Vance?

Posted on April 11, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 11, 2026 Some leaders grow into their roles, maturing and broadening their perspective as they age. They start out espousing naive philosophies and opinions, but life experiences lead them in new directions. Probably the best example, during … Continue reading →

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Trump’s War in Iran Has Diminished America

Posted on April 9, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 9, 2026 The silliness over Donald Trump and Iran’s leaders both claiming victory in Trump’s thirty-eight day war masks a more troubling reality. For Iran, “victory” means that the regime still exists, and they still have the … Continue reading →

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What Has Trump’s War Against Iran Accomplished?

Posted on April 8, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 8, 2026 The world breathed a sigh of relief, but only minutes passed before the reality of the terms of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran were revealed for what they are. President Trump’s outrageous, … Continue reading →

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Does Anyone Actually Like Donald Trump?

Posted on April 5, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 5, 2026 In the transactional universe of Donald Trump, everything has a price, and every action generates a quid pro quo. Friendship, collegiality, and courtesy are simply bargaining chips, tools of manipulation, domination, and intimidation. All that matters … Continue reading →

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