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.

More Wiegel Fallout and the Coming Exposure of JournoList

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Lawrence Person

I wanted to avoid doing more than one post on the Dave Wiegel flap, but there’s just been too much news to ignore it. Here’s Wiegel’s quasi-semi-demi apology. An excerpt: “Why did I want these people to like me so … Continue reading →

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Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe Dead at 87

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Here’s the Houston Chronicle obituary. Briscoe (who had a mixed record as governor) was the sort of southern conservative who is no longer welcome in the Democratic Party. Indeed, his “no new taxes” pledge would probably get him labeled as … Continue reading →

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News Flash: It’s a Bad Idea to Hire Liberals to Cover the Conservative Movement

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Too bad it took The Washington Post so long to figure that out. I’m also amazed that anyone, anywhere (even Dave Weigel) would think something they wrote on an email mailing list wouldn’t come back to haunt them. (Especially since … Continue reading →

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Obama Fires McChrystal, Replaces Him With Petraeus

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Technically speaking, he relieved Gen. Stanley McChyrstal of command and replaced him with Gen. David Petraeus. Petraeus (or, as Moveon.org once referred to him as, “General Betray Us”) taking over is probably good news, especially given Michael Yon’s criticisms of … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Federal Judge to Obama: No, you can’t have a Drilling Moratorium

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Not yours. This is good news, since actual oil drilling experts seem to agree that relief wells need to be brought to bear on the spill to prevent a leak blowout, causing an even-more-massive spill.

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IowaHawk brings us Bob Etheridge’s martial arts secrets!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Learn his deadly technique for a mere $19.95! Etheridge has already proven how effective it is…

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LinkSwarm for Father’s Day

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Lawrence Person

A few links for whiling away the day: The Feds shut down crude-oil sucking barges ordered by Gov. Bobby Jindel in order to verify they had fire extinguishers and life vests. The rabbi who filmed Helen Thomas on what he … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm June 16

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Lawrence Person

A swarm of links for your perusal: Helen Thomas update: Here comes the hate mail!. Greek bond ratings cut to junk. Wait, you mean that hadn’t been already? Atlas stops shrugging long enough to make Paypal his bitch. Mark Steyn: … Continue reading →

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NRA’s Sell-Out: It’s Official

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Lawrence Person

The NRA officially announces they’re selling out to the Pelosi congress’ anti-free speech agenda. This is a bad decision that will cause them to lose members. You don’t knife your friends in the back to make deals with your enemies, … Continue reading →

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NRA Selling Out on Free Speech to Obama/Pelosi/Reid?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Lawrence Person

So the reports go that they’ve cut a deal on the anti-free speech DISCLOSE Act. Pelosi and company are besides themselves with joy. Members might want to contact the NRA at all levels to know this is a very bad … Continue reading →

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