The strangest part of this article to me, is at the end where the journalist seems to imply all we need is a sign of good faith from America at this point, and it'll all blow over. Horseshit.
America going fascist is a 'rupture', because it's a clear sign that the traditional world trade order is done -- even if the dems get in next time around, the repubs will flip and burn all bridges when they get back. America is manic, and not a trustworthy trade partner. The way to repair that damaged reputation, is to go back to being sane for decades, not for a one time concession. Like even when the dems come back into power, I see no reason we ought to trust them -- and I see no reason the dems would think we would, frankly, given how dysfunctional the system has proven.
As a Canadian, I'll happily continue avoiding US products until there's been some serious changes made, and/or I've seen a long period of sanity from our southern neighbours. I honestly don't think that'll happen in my lifetime. They're out there blowing up civilian boats, boasting about committing war crimes, censoring their comedians for really modest criticism of the administration, cheering as musk goose-steps around nazi saluting, calling for the destruction of Canada both at the administration level and on fox... like why the hell would I overlook all that?
