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.

“Those Who Count the Votes Decide Everything”

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Hey, remember how Microsoft and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation were collectively the largest donor to the Clinton Foundation? Well, guess who’s going to be providing the technical infrastructure to tally vote totals for the Iowa Caucuses? On Friday, … Continue reading →

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Waco Biker Shootout Follow-up 7

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Three weeks after the May 17th biker shootout, it’s still not clear who instigated the fight. Evidently at least 50 of those arrested have been released after their initial $1 million bail was reduced. Several hundred bikers also peacefully protested … Continue reading →

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Erdogan’s Islamist A.K.P. to Lose Majority?

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Lawrence Person

So say the tea leaves from early results. If it holds up, that would be pretty big (and good) news, especially since it would slow Erdogan’s attempts to fully Islamize Turkey, as well as thwart his attempt to change the … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for June 5, 2015

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Another Friday, another LinkSwarm! Democrats believe illegal aliens should be allowed to vote. “The Obama Administration has lost faith in the electorate and has decided to appoint a new one.” (Hat Tip: Instapundit.) The ObamaCare death spiral is still coming. … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry is in the Presidential Race

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry has joined the 2016 Presidential race and has a website up. As longtime governor of the most economically successful state in the union, Perry should be a serious Presidential contender, especially since he has a … Continue reading →

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Hillary So Old…

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Another Twitter hashtag I had some fun with: #HillarySoOld she remembers not letting Benjamin Franklin ask any questions at her press conference. — BattleSwarm (@BattleSwarmBlog) June 4, 2015 #HillarySoOld she still remembers when a big financial score was just 30 … Continue reading →

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Greece to Receive It’s Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Offer

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Looks like all of Greece’s creditors have finally decided it’s put up or shut up time for reform. “Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to face demands for tough reforms of Greece’s pension system, labor laws and other areas, … Continue reading →

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Texas Legalizes Medical Cannabis Oil

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Lawrence Person

This was one small story in the tidal wave of session-ending bills, but Texas has now legalized medical cannabis oil. “Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation Monday legalizing low-THC cannabis oils as treatment for certain medical conditions. The Texas Compassionate Use … Continue reading →

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Old News About Old News

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Don’t know how I missed this, but Wendy Davis was fined $5,000 for campaign violations. Mind you, these were campaign violations from her 2012 state senate race. Davis’ personal financial documents for 2010 and 2011 did not properly indicate that … Continue reading →

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Campus Carry Headed to Abbott’s Desk

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Senate Bill 11, the campus carry bill sponsored by Sen. Brian Birdwell, has passed the Texas House. It had already passed the Senate earlier, so now it’s headed to the desk of Governor Greg Abbott, who has promised to sign … Continue reading →

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