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.

Pictures from Ted Cruz/Tony Dale Event in Williamson County

I attended the Ted Cruz/Tony Dale event at Williamson County GOP headquarters on October 25 and took some pictures. Click to embiggen. Your humble blogger with the Guest of Honor, the next United States Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz: And … Continue reading →

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Texas Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-umbass) Actually Forgets the Second Amendment

There’s this thing called the Constitution. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Fundamental law of the land, guiding document for the federal government, etc. Sorta important. There’s this section of it called “The Second Amendment.” “A well regulated Militia, being necessary … Continue reading →

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October Surprise: Cubs Not In World Series

Gloria Allred is getting ready to release her October surprise, and you won’t believe the magnitude! Are you ready? Brace yourself! It seems that during the divorce proceeding of Staples founder founder Tom Stemberg 20 years ago, Mitt Romney may … Continue reading →

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Texas Vs. California: 13 Days Before the Election Roundup

With the election less than two weeks away, time for a roundup of how the champions of their respective political models (Texas for Red States and California for Blue States) are doing: Why is gasoline so expensive in California? Because … Continue reading →

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Hit My Tweet Limit Again

So I’ll post here briefly: Romney Closing Statement: I’m optimistic. I want a strong, peaceful America. Obama will mean $20 trillion in deficits, more jobs. Washington is broken, I know what it takes to get us back. I can work … Continue reading →

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Once More Into the Breach!

Once again I will be Livetweeting tonight’s Presidential debate. Drinking words to sip on are “Libya,” “China,””Iran,” “Russia” and “Nuclear.” Chug for “Jihad” or if Obama calls Benjamin Netanyahu “Bibi.”

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The Obama Administration’s Response to Benghazi, In Easy-to-Understand Graphic Form

Some devastating critiques of the Obama Administration’s non-response on American officials in Benghazi. Bing West: A U.S. ambassador is missing and his diplomatic team is desperately fighting off terrorist attacks. Our commander-in-chief and his national-security team in Washington are listening … Continue reading →

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Early Voting in Texas Starts Today

Early voting in Texas starts today and runs through Friday, November 2. Here are early voting locations and sample ballots for Williamson County. And here are the Travis County early voting locations.

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BattleSwarm Blog Endorses Ted Cruz For United States Senator

Lawrence Person’s BattleSwarm Blog endorses Ted Cruz for United States Senator. I believe that Cruz is the best candidate, that he has a long, strong, and deep commitment to conservative principles, and that he will make a great Senator for … Continue reading →

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Refuting Derek Thompson (or, Newsweek’s Self-Inflicted Wounds)

Over at The Atlantic, Derek Thompson has a piece up laying the blame for Newsweek’s on the economy. “This is an economic story, plain and simple. The print news business is grim and hardly needs a lengthy explication.” Well, I’m … Continue reading →

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