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Author Archives: Lawrence Person
Quick Impressions of the Texas Senate Debate
I attended the Texas Tribune Republican Senate Candidate Forum tonight, and thought I would post a few quick impressions before I have to walk my dog. Three of the four candidates came across as prepared, articulate, polished and effective speakers, … Continue reading
Percy Bysshe Shelley, Now With Added Dick Jokes
Iowahawk has outdone himself this time. `My name is Weinermandius, Dong of Dongs: Look on my junk, ye mighty, and despair!’
Anthony Weiner’s Seat Could Be a 2012 Pickup Target for Republicans
So now that Anthony Weiner has fessed up to twitting his Little Tony to multiple women, what’s next? He claims he won’t resign, despite Nancy Pelosi asking for a House ethics committee investigation. A poll on whether Weiner should resign … Continue reading
Michael Williams to Drop Out of Senate Race to Run for Newly Created 33rd Congressional District
So the Texas Tribune is reporting, backed up by an email from the Williams for Congress campaign, and confirming the piece they published last week.
Wealthy Entrepreneurs Leaving China?
According to this Forbes piece, yes. This seems to be partially a reaction to the government pouring more money into the public sector. What does that mean? Hell if I know. But it makes sense. After all, if you could … Continue reading
Update on the Coming Euro Collapse (and Our Own)
Andrew Lilico in the Telegraph (via McArdle, via Insta) has a sobering look at what will happen when Greece defaults (“It is when, not if”). It starts out: Every bank in Greece will instantly go insolvent. The Greek government will … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Economics, Foreign Policy, ObamaCare, Texas
Tagged China, Euro, Europe, European Debt Crisis, Greece, inflation, Ireland, Jimmy Carter, Paul Ryan, PIGS, stagflation
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Texas Senate Race Updates for June 2, 2011: Michael Williams to Drop Out?
Some updates in the Texas Senate Race, including one big shakeup if it pans out: The Texas Tribune is reporting that Michael Williams will drop out of the Senate Race to run for a newly created congressional seat in House … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Republicans, Texas
Tagged 2012 Election, Glen Bolger, Michael Williams, Mike Slanker, Republicans, Scott Howell, Ted Cruz, Texas, Texas Senate Race, Tom Leppert
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LinkSwarm for June 2, 2011
Taking some time to get back into the post-Memorial Day swing, so here are a few links of interest: California passes new Let’s-Drive-As-Much-Business-to-Texas-As-Possible law. Thanks, California Democrats! Another interesting Michael Totten piece, this one on Jewish settlers in Hebron. Just … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Economics, Foreign Policy, Texas
Tagged California, drugs, LinkSwarm, Mexico, Sinaloa Drug Cartel, Texas, Zeta Drug Cartel
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Memorial Day LinkSwarm for May 30, 2011
Here are a few links for Memorial Day, some specific to the occasion: Let’s not forget this Memorial Day that Iraq was an important victory: America’s victory in Iraq broke the back of Al-Qaeda and left Osama bin Laden’s dream … Continue reading
Texas Ex-Governor Bill Clements Dead At 94
First Republican governor in Texas since reconstruction. He was, along with John Tower and Phil Gramm, a key figure in changing Texas from a Democratic dominated state to a Republican state. Not seeing this news story played nearly as large … Continue reading