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.

Joaquin Castro Does Something Really Stupid

Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro just did something really stupid: Sad to see so many San Antonians as 2019 maximum donors to Donald Trump — the owner of ⁦@BillMillerBarBQ⁩, owner of the ⁦@HistoricPearl, realtor Phyllis Browning, etc⁩. Their contributions are fueling … Continue reading →

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The Great Baltimore Cleanup

In the unending barrage of bad news, it’s easy to overlook the good things. Take, for example, this Republican effort to clean up Baltimore: Many a morning, 58-year-old Millie Jefferson finds herself outside her home in West Baltimore, sweeping her … Continue reading →

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Democratic Presidential Clown Car Update for August 5, 2019

Gravel is out, Creepy Porn Lawyer threatens a return, the Biden bunch banks big bucks, Ryan hits the showers, and Michelle says no (yet again). It’s your Democratic Presidential clown car update! Polls Morning Consult: Biden 31, Sanders 18, Warren … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Books About Presidents

Two more Half Price Books finds, both of about Texas Presidents, one by and signed by a Texas President: Bush, George W. 41: A Portrait of My Father. Crown Publishers, 2014. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine- … Continue reading →

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Philomena Cunk on Climate Change

Like Jonathan Pie, Philomena Cunk is a fake British media personality, in this case the alter ego of comedienne Diane Morgan. Cunk comes in on the dim end of the celebrity stick, and in this episode she tackles climate change.

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LinkSwarm for August 2, 2019

Welcome to another Friday LinkSwarm! As mentioned previously, today starts an extremely busy week for me, so expect some light blogging ahead. “Why Do Democrats Run All Of The Dangerous And Rodent Infested Cities?” Rep. Cummings, while being very obsessed … Continue reading →

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Will Hurd Not Running For Reelection

Well this is going to make holding his seat significantly harder: After reflecting on how best to help our country address these challenges, I have made the decision to not seek reelection for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas in … Continue reading →

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Quick Gabbard vs. Harris Debate Roundup

Eh, want to do a bit on the second Round Two debate? Not really. Without Marianne Williamson it doesn’t have as big a hook, and I should probably save something for the Clown Car update. Surely there’s something more interesting … Continue reading →

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Marianne Williamson Dominates Second Debate

That headline is not my contention (I didn’t watch the debate, for Reasons), but the consensus of people who did watch it. Jim Geraghty: A lot of us are laughing about Marianne Williamson, but there’s some of that same dynamic … Continue reading →

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The Twitter Primary Revisited for July 2019

As I did in previous months, here’s an update on the number of Twitter followers of the Democratic presidential candidates, updated since last month’s post-debate update. Tom Steyer has jumped into the race, but Eric Swalwell has jumped out, keeping … Continue reading →

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