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.

Merry Christmas: Stellarscope’s “Silent Night”

As is the now annual tradition, enjoy Stellarscope’s version of “Silent Night”: Merry Christmas!

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Donald Trump: Censorship Fighter

Lots of American Presidents have claimed they’re against censorship here and abroad, but both the Obama and Biden administrations carried out vindictive censorship campaigns against their ideological enemies. (Remember the rodeo clown? Remember the debanking campaign against conservative media?) However, … Continue reading →

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Rand Paul Airs The Festivus (Budget) Grievances

Happy Festivus to those who celebrate! In keeping with the spirit of the season, Sen. Rand Paul has graced up with the traditional airing of grievances. Senator Rand Paul (R., Ky.) released a report Tuesday detailing $1.6 trillion in government … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Secures $105 Billion Loan From Europe

A few days ago, Ukraine managed to secure $105 billion, interest-free loan (some reports say $106 billion) from Europe. European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bombs Islamic State in Syria

My media grazing includes no major network news, so I was quite surprised when I checked Legal Insurrection and saw we had bombed the snot out of multiple Islamic State targets in Syria. The United States carried out “large-scale strikes” … Continue reading →

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Japan Halting Photoresist To China?

I haven’t been able to verify this yet, but according to China Observer, “Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry may have escalated export controls on November 20-21, adding 12 types of core semiconductor materials and related services to its … Continue reading →

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Gardner vs. Maryland Heads To Supreme Court

An interesting Second Amendment case may be making its way to the Supreme Court soon involving reciprocity and post-Bruen state resistance to Second Amendment rights. “The case is Gardner v. Maryland. It is a challenge to Maryland’s concealed carry laws, … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Sinks Another Russian Sub

Back in 2023, Ukraine sunk the Russian Kilo-class submarine Rostov-on-Don. Now Ukraine has sunk another Kilo-class sub, this time in Novorossiysk using an underwater “Sub Sea Baby” drone. Novorossiysk is beyond the Kerch Strait Bridge, indicating that Ukraine has quite … Continue reading →

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Ken Paxton Sues Smart TV Makers

Another day, another Ken Paxton lawsuit, this time against smart TV manufacturers he accuses of illegally spying on Texans. “Smart TVs are watching you back.” That’s how Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opens a series of new lawsuits accusing major … Continue reading →

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