Tag Archives: Donald Trump

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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D-Day 2

Posted on August 24, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 24, 2026 To say Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s declaration of a D-Day-like attack on Iran’s economy fell flat is a gross understatement. The metaphor is absurd on its face, and should horrify anyone who believes this administration … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Alienation of Canada

Posted on August 22, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 22, 2026 Donald Trump has committed countless unforced errors in his second administration, but none worse than how he has convinced Canadians that they can no longer trust the United States. Actually, he has convinced most of … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Ego and Vanity Undermine the World Order

Posted on August 18, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 18, 2026 Anyone who aspires to be president of the United States would have to possess a large ego and extreme self-confidence. Donald Trump has both, to great excess. But a president requires other characteristics to be … Continue reading →

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The Expiration of the Iran Memorandum of Understanding

Posted on August 17, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 17, 2026 The Memorandum of Understanding Donald Trump signed with Iran last June officially expired today. The key word in that sentence is “officially,” since it was apparently dead on arrival, according to today’s Wall Street Journal. … Continue reading →

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Do Trump Supporters Have Regrets?

Posted on August 13, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 13, 2026 Some days, I wonder how Trump loyalists feel watching the president turn everything he touches into manure. Trump loyalists come in many flavors. Some are rabid, treating him like the cult leader he is. In … Continue reading →

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Flawed Human Nature is the Real Existential Threat

Posted on August 10, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 10, 2026 I’ve been reluctant to admit it to myself, but during the entire eleven year nightmare since Donald Trump came down that escalator, it has become more apparent every day that events are spinning out of … Continue reading →

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