Rob the blogger

Canada will be a superpower one day. Here's what Donald Trump sees, and why he wants to buy them now on the cheap.

What I can’t figure out is why nobody’s discussing the looming crisis that’ll come when foreign leaders, seeking a way to demonstrate they still hold leverage over the American economy, conclude they no longer want to hold American debt.

By raising the emotional stakes, breaking political routines, and demanding attention, Trump has pulled millions of people—supporters and critics alike—back into civic life. Voting has increased. Organizing has increased. And awareness has increased. Trump has reminded the country – and arguably, the world - that democracy is not passive. It requires participation, argument, and choice. And once awakened, civic engagement is very hard to put back to sleep.