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Author Archives: Lawrence Person
North Korea Threatens to Nuke Austin
So North Korea is kicking its Crazy Invalid act up a notch with Kim Jong-Un threatening to attack the United States. Which part of the U.S., you asking? Would you believe Austin? Dude, we’re all pissed off about the bag … Continue reading
Posted in Austin, Foreign Policy, Military, video
Tagged Austin, B-2, B-52, Foreign Policy, Kim Jong-Un, Military, video
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Larry Gonzalez Goes Hunting Gun Manufacturers
Texas House District 52 Representative Larry Gonzalez announced today that he’s inviting gun manufacturers from around the country to relocate to his district. “Recently, you received correspondence from our Texas Governor, Rick Perry, inviting you to consider moving your company … Continue reading
Bloomberg Fails to Learn From History (Again)
Nurse Bloomberg proposes the Mafia Fulltime Employment Through Cigarette Smuggling Act (though I think he’s offering it up under another name) to raise the price of cigarettes to $10.50 a pack. (Hat tip: Dwight) And how well is that likely … Continue reading
Posted in Crime
Tagged Crime, Michael Bloomberg, Nanny State, New York City, Prohibition, Taxes, tobacco
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Mid-Day Cyprus Bailout Update for March 26, 2013
News keeps on churning… Your live Cyprus bailout tracker. Some tidbits: British ex-pats are pulling their funds from Mediterranean banks. Also, bank managers in Cyprus have been given EU documents specifying how much money they can allow people to withdraw, … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Economics, Welfare State
Tagged Budget, Cyprus, Economics, Euro, European Debt Crisis, Welfare State
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Lessons from the Cyprus Bailout
So the Cyprus crises is “solved,” for values of “solved” that means “everyone but bankers and Eurocrats get screwed.” “The message that stakeholders of all stripes can be coerced into helping a cash-strapped nation may make investors more skittish they’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Economics, Welfare State
Tagged Budget, Cyprus, Economics, Euro, European Debt Crisis, Welfare State
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Democratic Donor Marc Rosenthal Convicted
From Holly Hansen comes word that Austin attorney and Democratic donor Marc Rosenthal was found guilty of 13 felony counts, including racketeering conspiracy, mail fraud and tampering with a proceeding. Holly did a great job looking at his state donations, … Continue reading
Posted in Austin, Crime, Democrats, Elections, Texas
Tagged Austin, Crime, Democrats, Elections, fraud, Holly Hansen, Marc Rosenthal, Steve Mostyn, Texas
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LinkSwarm for March 23, 2013
Another Friday roundup of random news: Republicans offer bill to outlaw Cyprus-like bank account seizures. What did Dianne Feinstein’s gun-grabbing “assault weapons” bill actually accomplish? “These efforts have driven some law-abiding Americans into the loving arms of the NRA.” “In … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Democrats, Foreign Policy, Guns, Jihad
Tagged censorship, China, EarthQuest, Guns, Iran, Jihad, Louisiana, Ted Cruz, UK
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Quick Cyprus Update for March 21, 2013
Cyprus crisis is a miniature version of the Greek crisis, and the Greek crisis is a miniature version of Europe’s crisis. The scale and details differ, but the underlying problem is mind-numbingly familiar: People spending too much of other people’s … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Economics, Welfare State
Tagged Budget, Cyprus, Economics, Euro, Europe, European Debt Crisis, Welfare State
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Reminder: Blog Meetup/Tweetup Saturday, March 23, 6 PM, Mangia’s on Mesa
Dwight of Whipped Cream Difficulties and I are having a conservative/gunner blogger meetup Saturday, March 23, at 6 PM, at Mangia Pizza 8012 Mesa Dr., Austin, 78731 302-5200 Drop me a line at lawrenceperson at gmail dot com if you’re … Continue reading
Texas vs. California Update for March 20, 2013
Time for another Texas vs. California roundup! Just imagine how the MSM would crucify Rick Perry if the head of, say, the Texas Teacher’s Retirement System were indicted on multiple counts of felony fraud… Ex-CalPERS CEO and another board member … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Economics, unions, Welfare State
Tagged bankruptcy, Blue State, Budget, California, San Bernardino, Stockton, Texas, unions, Welfare State
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