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.

Turns Out Japanese People Are Just Fine With “Whitewashing”

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Lawrence Person

One of the latest bullshit Social Justice Warrior accusations is “whitewashing” (a subset of the bullshit “cultural appropriation” accusation) in which they condemn white actors for playing roles originated by non-white actors. So how do Japanese people feel about Scarlet … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Drunk Driving

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Not to go all public servicey on you, but don’t drink and drive. Especially if you have children in the car. Call Greg Redux: Billings lawyer Michele Lynn Braukmann arrested with a .247 blood alcohol content (BAC), an open bottle … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 6, 2016

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Still digesting the Trump victory and what it means. In the meantime, have some links: Roger Simon thinks Republicans should take a time out. Pretty much what I said a few days ago, though Simon is saying we should take … Continue reading →

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Venezuela’s So Poor Soldiers Steal Goats To Survive

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Lawrence Person

For all the depression over an ascendant Donald Trump, let’s remember remember that a lot of other countries, much further down the road to serfdom than we are, have it much worse. Take, for example, Venezuela, where The Magic Power … Continue reading →

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John Kasich Finally Abandons The Delusion He’s a Presidential Candidate

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Lawrence Person

John Kasich finally acknowledged reality that he’s not a serious Presidential candidate, something that’s been apparent to objective observers for months. Maybe he had a bet with someone he could stay in the race longer than Ted Cruz…

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Warren Zevon: “I Was in the House When the House Burned Down”

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Seems like a good day for a musical interlude, and this seems like a good choice for today…

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Everybody Take a Deep Breath

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Lawrence Person

If you’re a conservative, today is probably going to be rough. We’re certainly living through interesting times, but today is not the day to apply for Australian citizenship, burn down the nearest Republican Party headquarters, or climb up on a … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz Suspends His Campaign

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Lawrence Person

“We left it all on the field in Indiana. We gave it everything we’ve got but the voters chose another path,” Cruz said. “So with a heavy heart but with boundless optimism for the long-term future of our nation, we … Continue reading →

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So: Trump

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Both Decision Desk and CNN are both projecting Donald Trump to win Indiana with over 50% of the vote. At this point, it makes Trump a prohibitive favorite to clench the GOP nomination before the convention over Ted Cruz. This … Continue reading →

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Presidential Race Update for May 3, 2016

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Today voters go to the polls in Indiana. If Cruz wins, we’re likely headed to a floor fight at the Republican convention. If not… Ted Cruz: “A sterling Reagan conservative. A classical liberal. A believer in limited government, the rule … Continue reading →

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