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.

Joe Biden’s Carter Smile

Separated at birth: Jimmy Carter: and Joe Biden?

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Rick Perry Gets a C from the Cato Institute

Texas has benefited greatly from having a better economy than the nation as a whole, and Rick Perry made the low-tax, small government model Texas uses the centerpiece of his abortive run for President. However, the Libertarian Cato Institute seems … Continue reading →

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So What Was It Romney Said About Libya, Again?

So remember right after assault on our Libyan embassy in Benghazi, Mitt Romney issued a statement, then clarified those statements the next day? Let’s roll the video, shall we? Remember how the press jumped all over him, said it was … Continue reading →

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France’s Punative Tax Rates Driving Out Supermodels

You may have heard that France’s new socialist President Francois Hollande wants to tax anyone earning more than a million francs a year at 75%. One of the people that France’s high tax rates have already driven out is supermodel … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for October 8, 2012

Today was dedicated to exercise and fiction, so here’s a quick LinkSwarm: Texas Public Policy Foundation offers a status breakdown of various lawsuits Texas has filed against the EPA to curb regulatory overreach. The state has won more than it’s … Continue reading →

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New Pro-Romney Ad: “The Dinner Table”

Take a gander at the latest ad from American’s for Prosperity: Not only does it work for me, it has a subtle, minimalist brilliance that not only makes it stick in the mind, but makes it hard to fight. What … Continue reading →

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Pictures from Tony Dale’s Fundraising Luncheon

I attended Tony Dale‘s fundraising luncheon, and snapped a few pictures of the swells assembled there. Click to embiggen. First, the lovely and talented Holly Hansen of Williamson County Conservative, who I finally got to meet in person! We’ve only … Continue reading →

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Romney-Obama Debate Roundup Part 3

More Romney-Obama Denver debate fallout: Liberals want Obama to step up personal attacks and spew liberal talking points. Let’s hope Obama takes their advice. “Shorn of the demonization of the GOP, Obama is left with nothing.” The Onion is merciless: … Continue reading →

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Romney-Obama Debate Roundup Part 2

More Romney-Obama debate reactions: Larry Kudlow: “Mitt Romney politely cleaned Barack Obama’s clock tonight. A lethargic and at times tired looking President Obama was out-hustled, out-facted, out-energized, and out-informed by Former Governor Mitt Romney.” The Daily Caller has more liberal … Continue reading →

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Romney Sweeps the Floor With Obama in First Debate: Roundup and Reactions

We now have a whole new Presidential race. I didn’t see the entirety of the debate, but in the parts I did see, Romney firmly trounced Obama. Romney looked sharp, engaged, lively and presidential. Obama looked like he was looking … Continue reading →

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