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.

Scenes From The Illegal Alien Flood

You’ve got to hand it to the Obama Administration: They’ve taken an issue (a flood of illegal aliens) that was most heavily impacting the border states, and found a way to piss off pretty much the entire nation. As Senator … Continue reading →

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Israel Picks Perfect Time to Kick Hamas’ Ass

Just a quick note to compliment Israel on a perfect sense of timing in picking this week to kick Hamas’ incompetent ass (yet again) in Operation Protective Edge: No one cares about Hamas’ propaganda bullshit anymore: Hamas has done more … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for July 11, 2014

More news from inside the handbasket, including the dust-up in Gaza and the illegal alien surge at the border: Israel hits Gaza for a third day in retaliation for yet another round of rocket attacks. Is there really anything left … Continue reading →

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Hope You Don’t Need to Drive Anywhere in Austin Today

Yes, it’s another Obama is fundraising in Austin day, so traffic will probably be screwed all day. Plan accordingly…

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Bill Powers to Step Down as UT President in June 2015

Evidently the Board of Regents accepted Bill Powers counteroffer, as he will stay on as UT President through June 2, 2015. (Previously.) If you’re still unclear on why Powers should go, here are ten reasons he should step down.

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UT Scandal May Pull Down President Bill Powers

Evidently the slow-burning University of Texas admissions scandal will finally cost President Bill Powers his job. “UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa has told Powers, 68, to resign before Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Regents or be fired during it.” … Continue reading →

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No, The Illegal Alien Surge Is Not Obama’s Katrina

USA Today reporter Susan Page wonders why, despite the surge of illegal aliens across our border, Obama would continue to attend lavish fundraisers rather than visit the border, calling the decision “Obama’s Katrina moment.” (Even Democratic Texas congressman Henry Cuellar … Continue reading →

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Liberal Rage Continues Over Hobby Lobby Decision

Despite musical advice from that big hit from The Princess Factory, liberals just can’t Let It Go. They’re still in a rage over the Hobby Lobby decision, or at least pretending to be in order to gin up their shrinking … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day!

In celebration of America’s birthday, here are some compilations of fireworks gone wrong (some repetition): There’s a special place in my heart for the 2012 San Diego display where they accidentally fired everything up at once: And finally: Fireworks factory … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for July 3, 2014

Enjoy Independence Day tomorrow. In the meantime, here’s another Texas vs. California roundup: Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby wasn’t the only important Supreme Court case last year. The Harris vs. Quinn decision, invalidating mandatory union fees for home health care workers, … Continue reading →

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