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 October 6, 2017

Welcome to October! Enjoy your complimentary LinkSwarm: Imran Awan’s lawyer said the House Democrats he worked for asked him to falsify spending reports: House Democrats ordered the systematic falsification of records showing how they spend their taxpayer-provided office budgets, according … Continue reading →

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Gun Control as Charlie Brown’s Football

Following the Las Vegas shooting, we were treated to the same weary parade of liberal Democrats making the exact same noises they make after every shooting: “Now is the time for a national dialog and common sense gun laws. And … Continue reading →

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Paglia on Hugh Hefner and Modern Feminism

Pretty much every Paglia interview is worth reading, and this one right after the death of Hugh Hefner is no exception. Q: So let me just ask: Was Hugh Hefner a misogynist? A: Absolutely not! The central theme of my … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Shooting Follow-Up

Nothing about the Las Vegas shooting makes sense: Legally-owned fully-automatic weapons have been used in three crimes since 1934. So, a person who’s “not a gun guy” has either expended untold thousands of dollars to legally purchase fully-automatic weapons, somehow … Continue reading →

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Over 50 Dead From Active Shooter in Las Vegas

An active shooter attacked a country music concert from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas, leaving over 50 dead. Shooter has been identified as “64-year-old Stephen Paddock,” a local, and has been confirmed dead. Police … Continue reading →

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Rep. Steve Scalise Returns to the House Floor

It’s a “got nothing” day, so enjoy this short video of Rep. Steve Scalise (Republican-Louisiana) returning to the House floor three months after being shot by a crazed Democrat. He gets a long standing ovation from the entire House. For … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for September 29, 2017

Looks like I’m going to get out of this week without having to do a separate post about the NFL. (Yay me!) A good thing, since I’ve been chronically short of time this week (for work and Reasons). Here was … Continue reading →

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Trump Nominates Don Willett to 5th Circuit

Good news! AUSTIN — President Trump on Thursday will nominate two conservatives from Texas with compelling personal stories to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, according to a senior administrative official. Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett was cited … Continue reading →

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Hugh Hefner Dead at Age 91

Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner has died at age 91. Conservatives will decry Hefner for debasing the culture while libertarians will celebrate his role in unleashing the sexual revolution, but neither view is particularly accurate. Pornography predated Playboy by decades, … Continue reading →

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Corker Retires, Instapundit Demurs

Setup: “The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., announced Tuesday that he will leave the Senate when his term expires next year, and will not seek re-election.” Shot: Hey @instapundit: now’s your chance! — BattleSwarm … Continue reading →

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