Tag Archives: iran

Like Something the Nazis Did

Posted on October 9, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 10, 2026 It’s brutal. It’s barbaric. It’s sick. It’s a hallmark of the way radical Islamic terrorists like ISIS behave. And not surprisingly, Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump think it’s a spectacular idea. Public executions were commonplace … Continue reading →

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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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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’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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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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Bend or Break

Posted on August 2, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 2, 2026 For eleven years, I lived in a beautiful forest on a mountainside near Bellevue, Washington. The forest was comprised of fir, cedar, maple, and alder trees. It was magnificent. The cedars stood 150 feet tall, … Continue reading →

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