Cato Young
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“Think for yourself, and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too”
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The EU making a free trade deal with Mercosur and opening the path to more Chinese electric vehicle sales.
Canada buying more cars from Mexico and South Korea while also cutting a deal for Chinese EVs.
The world didn't stop because the US threw a tantrum. Mostly just pushed others closer together.
Canada buying more cars from Mexico and South Korea while also cutting a deal for Chinese EVs.
The world didn't stop because the US threw a tantrum. Mostly just pushed others closer together.
January 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The EU making a free trade deal with Mercosur and opening the path to more Chinese electric vehicle sales.
Canada buying more cars from Mexico and South Korea while also cutting a deal for Chinese EVs.
The world didn't stop because the US threw a tantrum. Mostly just pushed others closer together.
Canada buying more cars from Mexico and South Korea while also cutting a deal for Chinese EVs.
The world didn't stop because the US threw a tantrum. Mostly just pushed others closer together.
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So, if I'm following all this correctly, a bunch of internet shitposters who spent years screaming "don't tread on me" and warning about federal agents stomping out people's rights... have been hired as ICE agents to go around breaking into people's homes, kidnapping & shooting them
January 15, 2026 at 11:33 PM
So, if I'm following all this correctly, a bunch of internet shitposters who spent years screaming "don't tread on me" and warning about federal agents stomping out people's rights... have been hired as ICE agents to go around breaking into people's homes, kidnapping & shooting them
Reminder that none of what is happening now would be possible if McConnell just had the common sense to support and vote for the 2nd impeachment.
January 14, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Reminder that none of what is happening now would be possible if McConnell just had the common sense to support and vote for the 2nd impeachment.
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“the lust for mud” is great. terrific piece.
I wrote about Renee Good, Venezuela, Greenland, and what it means to be a human being. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
January 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
“the lust for mud” is great. terrific piece.
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BREAKING: Global Economy More Than Just United States.
Main Result of US Picking Trade Fights With Everyone At Once is Other Countries Trading Less With America, More With Each Other. U.S. Weaker, China Stronger.
Main Result of US Picking Trade Fights With Everyone At Once is Other Countries Trading Less With America, More With Each Other. U.S. Weaker, China Stronger.
Chinese exports to the US fell 20%, and China *still* had a record trade surplus.
Exports to other parts of the world grew rapidly: +8.4% to EU, +13.4% to southeast Asia.
Exports to other parts of the world grew rapidly: +8.4% to EU, +13.4% to southeast Asia.
January 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
BREAKING: Global Economy More Than Just United States.
Main Result of US Picking Trade Fights With Everyone At Once is Other Countries Trading Less With America, More With Each Other. U.S. Weaker, China Stronger.
Main Result of US Picking Trade Fights With Everyone At Once is Other Countries Trading Less With America, More With Each Other. U.S. Weaker, China Stronger.
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I think this is how you win over independents. Not nearly enough people believe in open borders or human rights generally. Lots of people have a basic aversion to living under a ‘papers please’ regime
“.. Are we really gonna be the Gestapo, 'Where's your papers?' Is that what we've come to?"
January 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I think this is how you win over independents. Not nearly enough people believe in open borders or human rights generally. Lots of people have a basic aversion to living under a ‘papers please’ regime
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“.. Are we really gonna be the Gestapo, 'Where's your papers?' Is that what we've come to?"
January 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
“.. Are we really gonna be the Gestapo, 'Where's your papers?' Is that what we've come to?"
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42% for abolish ICE without an iota of mainstream elected Democratic buy in, this could be over 60% if they tried even a little.
YouGov poll - In the future, would you support or oppose...
Eliminating ICE as a federal agency?
Support 42%
Oppose 45%
Reducing ICE’s size and funding
Support 48%
Oppose 37%
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Eliminating ICE as a federal agency?
Support 42%
Oppose 45%
Reducing ICE’s size and funding
Support 48%
Oppose 37%
d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/IC...
January 12, 2026 at 11:38 PM
42% for abolish ICE without an iota of mainstream elected Democratic buy in, this could be over 60% if they tried even a little.
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It would take a two-word amendment to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to subject ICE agents and other federal law enforcement officers to the same liability for constitutional violations that local and state officers currently face.
If Congress actually cared about what it's seeing, it could pass that overnight.
If Congress actually cared about what it's seeing, it could pass that overnight.
January 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM
It would take a two-word amendment to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to subject ICE agents and other federal law enforcement officers to the same liability for constitutional violations that local and state officers currently face.
If Congress actually cared about what it's seeing, it could pass that overnight.
If Congress actually cared about what it's seeing, it could pass that overnight.
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The kids are alright.
January 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
The kids are alright.
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BREAKING: Senator Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth, DOD, and others over Hegseth's censure of Kelly and effort to reduce his retirement grade, alleging violations of the First Amendment, due process, Speech & Debate Clause, and federal laws.
Kelly is represented by Arnold & Porter.
Kelly is represented by Arnold & Porter.
January 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
BREAKING: Senator Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth, DOD, and others over Hegseth's censure of Kelly and effort to reduce his retirement grade, alleging violations of the First Amendment, due process, Speech & Debate Clause, and federal laws.
Kelly is represented by Arnold & Porter.
Kelly is represented by Arnold & Porter.
I really want to see a biopic about John Brown, and if they could get Tom Hanks to play him that would be even better I think.
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 AM
I really want to see a biopic about John Brown, and if they could get Tom Hanks to play him that would be even better I think.
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The response to the ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good is not what the White House was expecting.
Like with their hiding of the Epstein files, part of the fundamental problem they are facing is that the stories the Trump administration has built their movement on are being shown for their emptiness.
Like with their hiding of the Epstein files, part of the fundamental problem they are facing is that the stories the Trump administration has built their movement on are being shown for their emptiness.
January 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The response to the ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good is not what the White House was expecting.
Like with their hiding of the Epstein files, part of the fundamental problem they are facing is that the stories the Trump administration has built their movement on are being shown for their emptiness.
Like with their hiding of the Epstein files, part of the fundamental problem they are facing is that the stories the Trump administration has built their movement on are being shown for their emptiness.
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If you are a veteran, this kind of visible presence at anti-ICE protests is really valuable.
These clowns all want to play dress-up soldier, so actual soldiers mocking them to their faces is devastating.
These clowns all want to play dress-up soldier, so actual soldiers mocking them to their faces is devastating.
🇺🇸 MINNEAPOLIS VETERAN: "They are terrorizing the population, in Afghanistan we never wore masks.” (From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
January 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM
If you are a veteran, this kind of visible presence at anti-ICE protests is really valuable.
These clowns all want to play dress-up soldier, so actual soldiers mocking them to their faces is devastating.
These clowns all want to play dress-up soldier, so actual soldiers mocking them to their faces is devastating.
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Common Sense, published 250 years ago today.
January 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Common Sense, published 250 years ago today.
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Really worth watching this interview with a bystander who witnessed the ICE shooting in Minneapolis: "I'm pretty right-leaning. But seeing this, this is not how we're supposed to be doing things in America.”
January 7, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Really worth watching this interview with a bystander who witnessed the ICE shooting in Minneapolis: "I'm pretty right-leaning. But seeing this, this is not how we're supposed to be doing things in America.”
You know it’s serious when even Jeffries cuts the consultant talk and carefully worded responses and just calls it like it is.
Kristi Noem is a stone-cold liar who has zero credibility.
There is nothing to suggest the shooting of an unarmed woman in Minneapolis was justified.
This heinous killing must be criminally investigated to the full extent of the law.
There is nothing to suggest the shooting of an unarmed woman in Minneapolis was justified.
This heinous killing must be criminally investigated to the full extent of the law.
January 7, 2026 at 9:46 PM
You know it’s serious when even Jeffries cuts the consultant talk and carefully worded responses and just calls it like it is.
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
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Please stop assuming the military turns people MAGA.
Compared to a similar civilian demographic sample (80% male, 70% white, drawn predominately from the south and Midwest), veterans skew LESS conservative, not more.
Where you grew up is a bigger factor in shaping your politics than what you do.
Compared to a similar civilian demographic sample (80% male, 70% white, drawn predominately from the south and Midwest), veterans skew LESS conservative, not more.
Where you grew up is a bigger factor in shaping your politics than what you do.
January 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Please stop assuming the military turns people MAGA.
Compared to a similar civilian demographic sample (80% male, 70% white, drawn predominately from the south and Midwest), veterans skew LESS conservative, not more.
Where you grew up is a bigger factor in shaping your politics than what you do.
Compared to a similar civilian demographic sample (80% male, 70% white, drawn predominately from the south and Midwest), veterans skew LESS conservative, not more.
Where you grew up is a bigger factor in shaping your politics than what you do.
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amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
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"Half the harm that is done in this world
is due to people who want to feel important.
They don't mean to do harm,
but the harm does not interest them.
Or they do not see it, or they justify it
because they are absorbed in the endless struggle
to think well of themselves."
TS Eliot, 1948
is due to people who want to feel important.
They don't mean to do harm,
but the harm does not interest them.
Or they do not see it, or they justify it
because they are absorbed in the endless struggle
to think well of themselves."
TS Eliot, 1948
January 1, 2026 at 11:05 PM
"Half the harm that is done in this world
is due to people who want to feel important.
They don't mean to do harm,
but the harm does not interest them.
Or they do not see it, or they justify it
because they are absorbed in the endless struggle
to think well of themselves."
TS Eliot, 1948
is due to people who want to feel important.
They don't mean to do harm,
but the harm does not interest them.
Or they do not see it, or they justify it
because they are absorbed in the endless struggle
to think well of themselves."
TS Eliot, 1948
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one of my recent preoccupations is the visceral hostility the MAGA right has for the histories and traditions of the United States. these are people who spit on the Declaration and salute third-rate European despots!
It's striking that progressives like Tim Walz and Zohran Mamdani evoke the middle American attitude that, "Yes, we can fix these social problems because we're Americans and it's the right thing to do!" While the "America first" right only emulates failed and failing nation-states elsewhere.
January 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM
one of my recent preoccupations is the visceral hostility the MAGA right has for the histories and traditions of the United States. these are people who spit on the Declaration and salute third-rate European despots!
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Score one for “fuck you, make me”
BREAKING: After legal setbacks, President Trump says he's dropping push for the National Guard in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland for now.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Score one for “fuck you, make me”
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I've enjoyed this season of Stranger Things, I'm not sure about the haters—if you're not into the show, watch another—and I'm looking forward to the finale (whether I get to watch it tonight or tomorrow).
I also wonder if this will be the closest a TV show can get to monoculture heading forward.
I also wonder if this will be the closest a TV show can get to monoculture heading forward.
January 1, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I've enjoyed this season of Stranger Things, I'm not sure about the haters—if you're not into the show, watch another—and I'm looking forward to the finale (whether I get to watch it tonight or tomorrow).
I also wonder if this will be the closest a TV show can get to monoculture heading forward.
I also wonder if this will be the closest a TV show can get to monoculture heading forward.
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It's an existential crisis, and Marjorie Taylor Greene doing anything that wedges apart the coalition destroying America is welcome.
Beyond that, I see no reason to forget her recent stances and actions, or shrug off her ongoing opposition to individual rights, a core component of liberal democracy.
Beyond that, I see no reason to forget her recent stances and actions, or shrug off her ongoing opposition to individual rights, a core component of liberal democracy.
December 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It's an existential crisis, and Marjorie Taylor Greene doing anything that wedges apart the coalition destroying America is welcome.
Beyond that, I see no reason to forget her recent stances and actions, or shrug off her ongoing opposition to individual rights, a core component of liberal democracy.
Beyond that, I see no reason to forget her recent stances and actions, or shrug off her ongoing opposition to individual rights, a core component of liberal democracy.