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.

Now Even German Bonds are Toxic

Now investors are even shying away from German sovereign debt: A “disastrous” sale of German benchmark bonds on Wednesday sparked fears the debt crisis was beginning to threaten even Europe’s biggest economy, with the Bundesbank forced to hold on to … Continue reading →

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Could All Of Europe Declare Bankruptcy?

That’s the option being openly talked about: Europe may need to pull a Chapter 11 – a US-style bankruptcy, which would permit a market shutdown and Euro Zone reorganization before reopening for business. The EU desperately needs a break from … Continue reading →

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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Takes Credit for Occupy Wall Street

Sometimes different stories you’re following twine together in weird and unexpected ways. Today it’s news from MEMRI that former mujahideen commander, Islamic radical, and all-around-asshole Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is taking credit for inspiring Occupy Wall Street. If you don’t remember Gulbuddin … Continue reading →

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Syrian Revolt Gathering Steam

The rebels in Syria seem newly emboldened, as they just attacked the ruling Baath Party building in Damascus. One estimate of the death toll since mid-March of 4,500 Syrains killed, which strikes me as much too low. Barry Rubin says … Continue reading →

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Some Occupiers Are More Equal Than Others

I haven’t been covering Occupy [Place Name Here] because other people have been doing such a bang-up job of it, and because, objectively, it simply isn’t important. But the latest development is too tasty not to mention. A few weeks … Continue reading →

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Ground Zero Mosque May Not Get Built Because Owner is a Deadbeat Slumlord

Well, this is some interesting news: Con Edison wants a judge to green-light the eviction of the would-be developer of the controversial mosque near Ground Zero — because, the utility claims, he doesn’t have a prayer of paying the $1.7 … Continue reading →

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Ricardo Sanchez’s House Burns Down

Democratic Senate frontrunner Ricardo Sanchez had pretty horrible Veteran’s Day, as a fire destroyed his San Antonio home. The article linked above states that arson investigators (pace the video) have ruled out foul play. I would like to formally extend … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for November 17, 2011

A random collection of links presented instead of actual content: It turns out that Jabba the Hutt didn’t bang Princess Leia, but he did try to get her to bang Chris Dodd. Being a Democrat means getting away with things … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Roundup for November 16, 2011

Another Senate race roundup Ted Cruz appeared on The Great American Panel: Cruz also appeared on KSKY radio in Dallas-Fort Worth. He also appeared on the Janine Turner Show on 570 KLIF in Dallas. If it seems like I put … Continue reading →

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Syrian Rebel Defectors Hit Assad Intelligence Center

“Syrian army defectors attacked an intelligence complex on the edge of Damascus early on Wednesday, in the first reported assault on a major security facility in the eight-month uprising against President Bashar Assad, activists said.” The start of something bigger? … Continue reading →

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