Tag Archives: Pete Hegseth

Total War

Posted on July 21, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 21, 2026 New York Times columnist Thomas Edsall quoted George Washington University political historian Matthew Dallek’s summary of the Trump administration this morning. If you’re wondering why we’re involved in a war that’s spinning out of control … Continue reading →

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An Insane President and a Cowardly Congress

Posted on July 20, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 20, 2026 It must be clear by now to everyone who isn’t being criminally enriched by Trump and his cronies that Donald Trump is an existential threat to the United States and the world. Until now, the … Continue reading →

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A Very Dangerous Time for America

Posted on June 29, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 29, 2026 The next four months are going to be stressful and dangerous for America. Regardless of anything he says, President Trump is desperate to control the midterm elections which are now eighteen weeks away. If he … 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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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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What Has Trump’s War Against Iran Accomplished?

Posted on April 8, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 8, 2026 The world breathed a sigh of relief, but only minutes passed before the reality of the terms of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran were revealed for what they are. President Trump’s outrageous, … Continue reading →

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The First Rule of War

Posted on April 3, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 3, 2026 Donald Trump’s war with Iran and the events it triggers will plague us for years if not decades. ISIS kept us bogged down in the blood of Americans for twenty years, despite extensive planning and … Continue reading →

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Trump Finally Explains His War to Americans

Posted on April 2, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 2, 2026 Forty days after starting a war with Iran, Donald Trump finally got around to addressing the people who elected him on a platform that included no more endless wars, although the fallout from this one … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Trump’s War Against Iran

Posted on March 10, 2026 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 10, 2026 In 1960, comedian Bob Newhart recorded his new comedy routines in an album called The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, that quickly shot to the top of the charts. He’d invented a brilliant gimmick. Each … Continue reading →

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