Tag Archives: iran

A Courageous Leader and a Betrayed Ally

Posted on October 17, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 17, 2026 2026 has not been a good year for the United States. It has been an even worse year for the stability of the world economy and our allies, and beyond that is the lingering possibility … Continue reading →

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America’s Lost Credibility

Posted on October 15, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 15, 2026 International relations among allies depends on credibility, and credibility depends on  trust and the ability to communicate accurate intelligence. The Trump administration has been failing miserably at both. Many Trump supporters in the United States … Continue reading →

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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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