Blog: If I understand this

Kevin Zahn

  • Update 05/31/2026

    Some of Donald Trump’s favorite world leaders have been scoundrels, bullies, and dictators. He keeps a picture of himself with the Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin on the wall of the White House. He claims to have fallen “in love” with the North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. He publicly supported Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, who has… Continue reading

  • Update 05/24/2026

    “He controls 1.4 billion people with an iron fist. I mean, he’s a brilliant guy, whether you like it or not.” — President Donald Trump in October 2024, praising Chinese President Xi Jinping Goes right along with his praise for Kim Un, Putin, Erdogan, Bolsonaro, etc.  And don’t forget that his first wife said Trump… Continue reading

  • Update 05/17/2026

    Read an article which suggests that when you make up a sub sandwich, instead of cutting the roll and opening it like a book, you cut it all the way through, so you can layer the insides evenly, without them bunching up on one side.  Makes sense to me. I will try it, although we… Continue reading

  • Update 05/10/2026

    Our large, home improvement project has started this morning (Monday) – paint the house and remodel the deck.  I will, as usual, do the two things I do best: ……………………. Baseball:  We follow the Diamondbacks.  As usual, their problem is pitching, to wit: Arizona’s pitching is 29th in rotation ERA and 23rd in bullpen ERA… Continue reading

  • Update 05/03/2026

    A great businessman?  Ars Technica reported on the issues swirling around Trump’s meme coin, including suspicions of insider trading and a 93% drop in value from last year that’s led to billions of dollars in investor losses.  The Trump family and insider trading?  Heresy! ………………….. One result of the attack on the dinner in DC… Continue reading