Reading archive 2025-02-21

Trump is emulating Putin and Xi. Watch it end in an ‘own goal.’: The president’s approach to foreign policy helps Russia and China supersede America.

Why Gen Z men love Trump’s reign of destruction: Trump’s appeal to the demographic might not have to do with his policies.

Letters to the Editor: Canada’s quiet patriotism is on fire

The Trump Backers Who Have Buyer’s Remorse: With every new policy and offhand remark, Trump belies the imaginary versions of himself that inspired many of his supporters. - "Frankly, those who fell for these mirages should have known better. Trump is no conventional politician. He relies on instincts forged in the worlds of show business and real estate [and is] an entirely transactional actor with an unparalleled penchant for self-promotion and flimflam. Attempts to fit him into a traditional ideological box will always fail, because he has never met a box he couldn't sell for parts to the highest bidder."

The Secret That Colleges Should Stop Keeping: Despite ever-higher sticker prices, the real cost of getting a degree has been going down.

Musk’s blitzkrieg is unnerving many of Trump’s senior advisers Officials have been blindsided by DOGE’s actions. But the president’s strong support of the group means other advisers have limited options.

With multiple tariffs looming, farmers who support: Trump grow nervous They fear losing foreign customers for American crops - "For now, the Shirbrouns are prepared to give the president the benefit of the doubt. The tariffs could be just what’s needed to pry open markets in places like Europe, India and Southeast Asia, Suzanne said. It will be at least April before the president decides whether to go forward with the tariff escalation or not. Until then, farmers like the Shirbrouns hope that Trump’s tariffs are part of a savvy negotiating strategy, not an end in themselves." [ed. note: lol]