Tag Archives: intimidation

Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on July 5, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 5, 2025 I am both puzzled and flattered by the number of people who ask my opinion about our quixotic, terrifying president. I don’t have any sources of information that they don’t have, and no one from … Continue reading →

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A Transparency Shell Game

Posted on April 22, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 22, 2025 Throughout Donald Trump’s business and political careers, his hallmark style has been  to create chaos and confusion. One thing Trump is masterful at is manipulating our legal system, and the most effective way to do … Continue reading →

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If You Watched the Great Debate…

Posted on September 11, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 11, 2024 Usually, presidential debates do not deserve the name debate. A debate whose purpose is to illuminate competing policies and visions for the future can only work when both participants are there in good faith. By … Continue reading →

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Trump’s One-Trick Act is Getting Old

Posted on August 6, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 6, 2024 “Stock markets are crashing, jobs numbers are terrible, we are heading to World War III, and we have two of the most incompetent ‘leaders’ in history.” That’s what Donald Trump posted when pre-opening stock movements … Continue reading →

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A Deadly Game of Brinksmanship

Posted on June 4, 2021 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 4, 2021 Brinksmanship is like poker. You may be holding a winning hand. You may be bluffing. More than one player may believe he has a winning hand, and some players may behave irrationally. If that happens … Continue reading →

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The Final Act of an Overlong Drama

Posted on November 2, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 2, 2020 The only thing our sharply divided country seems to agree on is that tomorrow’s election is the most crucial one in our lifetimes. When you hear a ninety-year-old say that, it means it’s more critical … Continue reading →

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Reading Trump’s Tells

Posted on October 8, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 8, 2020 Donald Trump’s most notable talent is a native ability to create chaos, sow discord, and enrage his adversaries in the hope that it will either intimidate them or negatively impact their judgment. He touts unpredictability … Continue reading →

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The Big Lie – the Wall

Posted on February 13, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 12, 2019 Throughout his presidency Donald Trump has displayed a disturbing combination of ignorance and narcissism, which was never more apparent than during the January government shutdown and the successive three weeks of bipartisan budget negotiations. Back … Continue reading →

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Bullies 101

Posted on January 26, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 26, 2019 Sometimes when I tutor kids, it’s clear that they never learned some of the basic skills they need in elementary school, so I have to go back to Arithmetic 101. The lesson is the same, … Continue reading →

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