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.

Texas vs. California: A Quick Roundup

Spent most of the day checking things off my list and web-surfing Creepy Pasta. So here’s a quick roundup of Texas vs. California tidbits: A ballot initiative could derail the union stranglehold over California. Among all states, Texas has the … Continue reading →

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Nation of Islam Teams Up With Scientology to Form Voltron of Crazy Religions

From The Blaze comes word that Louis Farrakhan has integrated Scientology teachings into the Nation of Islam. I’ll just wait a minute for that to sink in. It’s a real challenge to say which has the wackier theology (links in … Continue reading →

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Amado Pardo: Murderer, Restaurateur, Heroin Dealer, Democratic Fundraiser

Dwight has been all over the story of Amado “Mayo” Pardo, owner of South Austin Mexican restaurant Joviata’s, who just happens to be a two-time convicted murderer (a third murder charge was dropped as part of a plea bargain for … Continue reading →

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Anson Chi Denied Bail (Plus Additional Information, Including His YouTube Videos)

Accused Plano bomber Anson Chi was denied bail at a hearing at which he testified on his own behalf. I don’t see anyone placing any sort of credibility on his claims that some of his wounds were due to being … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for July 6, 2012

Been a busy week blowing things up and reading stories for an upcoming science fiction workshop, so here’s a quick senate race update: Ted Cruz picks up the endorsement of Dallas-area U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess. Burgess had previously endorsed Tom … Continue reading →

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Disaster Recovery Plans: Mountain Lion Edition

“Most members of the urban workforce don’t actually have any plan if they came in contact with a mountain lion.” You don’t say. Actually, in Texas, a CHL holder would have one more action available: shoot it. Of course. this … Continue reading →

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Why is Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar Skipping the Democratic National Convention?

From The Hill comes word that Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar (28th District) will be joining many of his colleagues in skipping the Democratic National Convention in September. “As I get close to my election, I want to spend more … Continue reading →

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More Tanks

Since July is July 4th, let’s celebrate the day with a glimpse at one of the most impressive weapons in the American arsenal of democracy: The M1A2 Abrams tank. (Not my videos, and some have music and/or NSFW langauge.) What … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day!

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which … Continue reading →

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Really? That’s It? That’s Your National Occupy Gathering?

You may not be aware, but Occupy [Place Name Here] had their national gathering in Philadelphia this week. Via Twitter, we have a picture of their national march. Really? That’s it? 45 people? Even the crappiest local science fiction convention … Continue reading →

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