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Author Archives: Lawrence Person
Blanche Lincoln Polling at 27%
How unpopular are Democrats this year? Incumbent Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas is polling at 27%, compared to Republican challenger John Boozman’s 65%. I’m struggling (and failing) to think of non-indicted incumbent senator polling so low before the general election. … Continue reading
Dog-Shooting Cop Indicted
In an encouraging follow-up to the previous story about a cop who shot a dog in a dog park, the office in question has actually been charged.
Israel’s Possible Strike on Iran: Reactions
There have been a lot of reactions to the Jeffrey Goldberg piece on the coming Israel attack against Iran’s nuclear weapons program I talked about here. The issue is discussed with the ever-irrepressible Christopher Hitchens. Conclusion? If Iran continues to … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy, Jihad
Tagged Christopher Hitchens, Ezra Klein, Iran, Israel, Jihad, Juan Cole, Middle East, nuclear weapons
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Sales Tax Holiday Coming August 20-22
So get ready to buy some clothes and save a few cents in the process. And here’s the full list from the Comptroller.
Israel’s Coming Attack on Iran
This Jeffrey Goldberg article on the late stage of Iran’s nuclear project, and Israel’s need to stop it before completion, is essential reading. Goldberg has spent a lot of time talking to just about all the major players in Israel, … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy, Jihad
Tagged Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Israel, Jeffrey Goldberg, Jihad
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Because Democrats just weren’t unpopular enough in Texas…
…some of them are now pushing (again) for a state income tax. And they wonder why they’re out of power… (Hat tip: Larry Gonzales.)
Real Life Temporarily Defeats Blogging
I’m dealing with some renovation issues on my house, so expect pretty light blogging for the immediate future…
Christopher Hitchens on His Battle Against Cancer
As always, an interesting essay. Including wondering why cancer is the one malady people always battle. “You don’t hear it about long-term sufferers from heart disease or kidney failure.” I previously talked about Hitchen’s cancer about a month ago. (Hat … Continue reading
Don’t Read This if You’re a Dog Owner and Have High Blood Pressure
Your dog gets into a tussle with another dog in an off-leash dog park. Do you: Separate the dogs Ask the owner of the other dog to leave the park Shoot the other dog dead. Evidently, “3” is the answer … Continue reading
Nuevo Laredo Shootout Update
Warning: Graphic Material Contained in Links Below Dwight linked to this after-action report on a two-hour gun-battle between the Mexican Army and members of drug cartel in Nuevo Laredo. (Warning: Includes some graphic images.) Later, some people pointed out that … Continue reading
Posted in Border Control, Crime, Guns, Uncategorized
Tagged Crime, drug lords, drugs, Guns, Mexico, Nuevo Laredo Shootout
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