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  • Between Kirk and the Cult: Intellectual Conservatism's Decline in the Age of Populism

    11/09/2025 1:16:18 PM PST · by TBP · 60 replies
    Rational Purview ^ | Apr 23, 2025 | Croaky Caiman
    How do I begin to cover today’s latest development: President Trump, having imposed steep tariffs on Chinese goods—tariffs that reached a staggering 145%—is now signaling a substantial reduction. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has acknowledged these tariffs are "unsustainable," hinting at a likely de-escalation in the trade war with China. Yet, in a twist of political theater, this retreat is being celebrated by supporters as a strategic masterstroke. The same voices that once championed the tariffs as a bold stand against China now laud their rollback as a savvy move, all without a hint of irony.​ I say this a lot,...