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.

Faster, Pussycat! Pander! Pander!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Mitt Romney comes out in favor of ethanol subsidies. “I support the subsidy of ethanol.” Well, thanks for that. Ideological clarity is always useful: Tim Pawlenty has political courage, Mitt Romney doesn’t. Good to know. For as long as he’s … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates for May 27, 2011

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Lawrence Person

It being the Friday of a long weekend, I doubt terribly many people are going to be reading this, but there have been some significant Texas Senate race developments: Houston State Senator (and former sports caster) Dan Patrick is considering … Continue reading →

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Two Cheers for Tim Pawlenty

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Tim Pawlenty, former Minnesota Governor and 2012 GOP Presidential contender, came out in favor of ending ethanol subsidies. In Iowa, no less. Good for him. This is good governance and good politics. Ethanol subsidies are among the most egregious examples … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm Redux for May 23, 2011

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Yet another passel of news: With the new state budget moving toward passage, the State of Texas will actually spend less money next fiscal year than it did last year, the first state in 50 years to actually implement a … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 23, 2011

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Lawrence Person

“The arrest of a mediocre international civil servant in the first-class cabin of his jet isn’t just a sex story: It’s a glimpse of the widening gulf between the government class and their subjects in a post-prosperity West. Neither Geithner … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 19, 2011

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Lawrence Person

My main computer is still in the shop, so here’s another roundup of brief updates… Erick Erickson at RedState tears into David Dewhurst six ways to Sunday, actually comparing him to Florida’s turncoat governor Charlie Crist. That’s got to sting… … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 18, 2011

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The French are incensed that French elites are not above American law. And who could possibly believe that prison was so primative? “‘There are numerous very heavy barred doors that make a noise each time they are opened or closed,’ … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 17, 2011

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Conceding defeat graciously, Wisconsin Democrat style: “Please put your things in order because you will be killed and your families will also be killed due to your actions in the last 8 weeks.” The Madison Project endorses Ted Cruz. “All … Continue reading →

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Election Tdibits for Monday, May 16, 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I’m having some computer issues, so expect blogging to be light for the next few days. Trump decides not to run. Tom Leppert bashes the IMF. Just because I doubt Mr. Leppert’s conservative bonafides doesn’t mean he’s wrong. Speaking of … Continue reading →

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Round Rock ISD School Board Elections Tomorrow

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Those of you in RRISD should be aware that school board elections are tomorrow, Saturday, May 14. A list of voting locations can be found here. Holly Hansen, who follows RRISD far closer than I, has endorsed Brian Sellers and … Continue reading →

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