Tag Archives: volodymyr zelensky

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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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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Two Wars and a Cult of Personality

Posted on September 24, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 23, 2025 As Jews begin the ten holiest days of the calendar, we tend to be introspective. It’s more than tradition – it’s what Judaism requires of its followers. Nine days from now is Judaism’s Day of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Believe a Word He Says

Posted on July 8, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 8, 2025 The tragic flooding in Texas that took so many lives, especially those of innocent children at a summer camp, made it clear, yesterday. The disingenuousness of President Trump’s response would be appalling if it weren’t … Continue reading →

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David and Goliath

Posted on June 2, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 2, 2025 There is little in the Old Testament that can be taken to be literally true, but its books and stories do a good job describing human nature and shaping our values. Perhaps one of its … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Time

Posted on May 29, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 29, 2025 Ever since Donald Trump turned to politics, many of us who followed his career for decades had a sense that it was just a matter of time before Americans caught on to what he’s really … Continue reading →

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The Danger of a Transactional President

Posted on May 18, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 18, 2025 We’ve had transactional presidents before, but never like this. The President of the United States is arguably the most powerful and influential person in the world. Despite Donald Trump’s America First philosophy there’s a lot … Continue reading →

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Oligarchy

Posted on April 28, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 28, 2025 Oligarchy is a word that’s been thrown around a lot since there was so much attention paid to Russia and Ukraine. The dictionary definition is a government controlled by a small group of people or … Continue reading →

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Trump, Ukraine, and Russia

Posted on April 25, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 25, 2025 Disingenuous: lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; false; hypocritical; insincere. The way Dictionary.com describes it, disingenuous is the perfect word to describe Trump’s approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Some people I respect believe we … Continue reading →

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