Tag Archives: Donald Trump

Trump as Commander-in-Chief

Posted on May 6, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 6, 2026 Whenever someone asks him a question about his Iran war, Trump lauds “our incredible military.” Seeing our forces bomb Iranian targets with little resistance and sink Iranian naval vessels obviously excites him, elevating his normal … Continue reading →

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Victory vs Humiliation

Posted on May 4, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 4, 2026 About seventy percent of Americans are asking why we are at war with Iran. The issue is not whether anyone disagrees with prohibiting Iran from developing nuclear weapons as long as they are the world’s … Continue reading →

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Two Crises: War and Voting Rights

Posted on May 3, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 2, 2026 Americans grew up believing our Constitution was the bulwark of our democracy. It was supposed to assure that no autocrat would ever rule the United States, that the Separation of Powers among the Executive, Legislative, … Continue reading →

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The Iran Cul de Sac

Posted on May 1, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 30, 2026 I heard Secretry of Defense Pete Hegseth tell Senators, today, that even though it’s been sixty days since Trump ordered the bombing of Iran to begin, the War Powers Resolution doesn’t come into play because … Continue reading →

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Trump Slinging Barbs after One Day of Detente

Posted on April 27, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 27, 2026 Despite our hopes, Trump’s Saturday evening statesman act lasted less than one day. In an interview with Norah O’Donnell of CBS, his thin-skinned ego caused him to fall back into his familiar pattern of pugilistic … Continue reading →

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Last Night’s Shooting Brought Out the Best in Trump

Posted on April 26, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 26, 2026 For my wife and me, the greatest shock related to the events at last night’s White House Correspondents Association Dinner wasn’t that a rogue gunman tried to break into the ballroom or that, according to … Continue reading →

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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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