Author Archives: Lawrence Person

About Lawrence Person

Lawrence Person is a political commentator and science fiction writer living in Austin, Texas. I'm still between jobs. Feel free to hit the tip jar if you're so inclined.

LinkSwarm for September 15, 2023

The Biden economy continues to batter ordinary Americans, CIA’s bribing experts to protect China and the deep state, Ukraine makes Russian ships and air defense systems in Crimea go boom, UAW goes on strike, and sanctuary city chickens come home … Continue reading →

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Newest Sign of California’s Decline: Pirates

The rule of law continues to decline all across California. Today’s case in point: Oakland Bay estuary, where actual pirates are stealing and plundering ships: In Oakland estuary, “the threats of pirates have risen to a new level.” A few … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Hits Two Ships in Sevastopol Dry Dock

A Ukrainian strike hit two ships in dry dock at Sevastopol harbor in occupied Crimea: One Ropucha-class landing ship and One Kilo-class submarine. A suspected overnight Ukrainian missile and drone attack on the Crimean port of Sevastopol has reportedly damaged … Continue reading →

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New Mexico’s Democratic Governor Gun Ban Overreach Unites Own Party Against Her

New Mexico Democratic Governor Lujan Grisham declaration that she could unilaterally suspend parts of the United State Constitution by decree have gone over like a depleted uranium balloon: New Mexico’s Democratic attorney general notified the governor, a fellow Democrat, on … Continue reading →

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CEO Gets $379 Million For Money-Losing EV Company

I’m not a big fan of electric vehicles, which still don’t have the range or battery longevity to be tempting as a regular driving option. Also, outside Telsa (which obviously has some record of financial success), the whole EV space … Continue reading →

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Mangosuthu Buthelezi, RIP

South African Zulu leader and key figure in helping end apartheid Mangosuthu Buthelezi has died at age 95. Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a towering figure in South African politics and outspoken Zulu chief, has died at the age of 95. During the … Continue reading →

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Woman Goes To LAPD About Stolen Credit Card. One Of Them Stole It.

Here’s a short, scary video about a woman who’s had thousands of dollars charged to her stolen debit card. Both Citibank and LAPD were unhelpful. Then she started investigating on her own, and discovered that store footage showed the perp … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm For September 8, 2023

I haven’t been covering the Ken Paxton impeachment because I don’t think I have anything novel to say about it that hasn’t been covered better elsewhere. Enjoy the Friday LinkSwarm!  U.S. credit card debt tops $1 trillion. Thanks, Joe … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Drone Hits Russian Fab

I missed this bit of news from late August. A Russian microchip factory likely producing technology for sophisticated weapons has been targeted in a significant strike, Daily Express US has heard. A drone downed over the Bryansk region in Russia … Continue reading →

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One Soros DA Gone, Another Targeted

Some good news: One Soros-backed DA resigned rather than face a recall vote: Beset with controversy that has culminated in a looming removal trial for incompetency, Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzales resigned his office, mooting the case, and immediately … Continue reading →

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