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.

LinkSwarm for Thursday, November 11, 2010

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Another LinkSwarm of sundry sundries: More reasons to be thankful Paul Kanjorksi is gone. “Much of what this Democratic Congress did, or tried to do, was like throwing Molotov cocktails at business.” Top Ten Upsets of the 2010 Election. (Warning: … Continue reading →

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Solomon Ortiz Tries To Pull An Al Gore, Gets Bitch-Slapped By the State Supreme Court

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Remember during the aftermath of the 2000 election when Al Gore tried to get a recount done in just the counties that favored Democratic voters? Well, soon-to-be-Ex-Rep. Solomon Ortiz just tried to do the same thing in the race he … Continue reading →

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ObamaCare Votes Doomed Democrats

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Lawrence Person

I’m sure the average BattleSwarm reader came to this conclusion heretofore, but Derek Thompson provides a statistical roundup in The Atlantic that proves it. They also find lesser effects for the other three votes I’ve highlighted here (Stimulus, TARP, and … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Another day, another bucket of post-election links for your clickity goodness: Liberals admit what they really want. Rick Perry wins not despite skipping newspaper endorsements, but because of it. I’m glad to see Republican politicians finally picking up on this. … Continue reading →

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Pending House Races Update

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Lawrence Person

National Journal updates the state of play in the House races that still haven’t been decided yet. Short version: California 11: Democratic incumbent Jerry McNerney holds a 628-vote lead over Republican David Harmer, but not all ballots from Republican-leaning locales … Continue reading →

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Democrats hold on to Virginia’s 11th Congressional District

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Republican Keith Fimian will concede defeat Tuesday in the congressional race in Virginia’s 11th district, giving freshman Democrat Rep. Gerald Connolly a second term in the seat. (Hat tip: Jim Geraghty.)

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LinkSwarm for Monday, November 8, 2010

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Another day, another LinkSwarm. Liberal coach plays all players, good or bad, equal minutes, says having fun more important than winning. Conservative coach plays best players, makes winning the top priority. Guess which one they enjoy playing for more? Democrat … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for Saturday, 11/6/10

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Now that the rush of the election is over, I’ve been taking it (relatively) easy for the past few days. Expect more post-election analysis next week. We’re also still waiting to hear back on not only those eleven House races … Continue reading →

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This Week in Jihad

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Just because the U.S. has an election doesn’t mean Islamic fundamentalists rest. So here’s a roundup of Islamic- and Jihad-related news from around the world. Oklahoma outlaws Sharia law. Naturally, Islamist front group CAIR is suing. Bill Mahar Maher refuses … Continue reading →

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Post-Election Roundup for 11/4/10

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Lawrence Person

A few bits: Jim Gegharty speaks to Obi Wan: “The people tried trusting Democratic claims that they would govern as moderates. That didn’t work out, and that trust won’t be back any time soon” Republicans increased their share of trifectas … Continue reading →

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