Category Archives: Media Watch

The New York Times Really Does Think You’re a Moron

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Right after I talked about how the mainstream media thinks you’re stupid enough to swallow badly skewed polls, Jim Geraghty reports that the New York Times is proving my point all over again by publishing a poll with more Democrats … Continue reading →

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A Bit on Polling (or, Why the Media Thinks You’re a Moron)

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Remember how how incredibly tight the 1980 election was? How Ronald Reagan managed to edge Jimmy Carter at the last minute despite losing Texas and New York? Probably not, mainly because that didn’t happen. But as Jeffrey Lord’s story makes … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for September 23, 2012

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Random swarm of interesting links for your amusement and edification: Just in case you didn’t notice, in Obama’s interview with Univision (where he faced much tougher questions that from America’s lapdog media), Obama pretty much admitted that he failed, because … Continue reading →

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Polling in Perspective (or: Chill)

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Lawrence Person

This is the time of year when the political world is awash in polls. Some otherwise sensible Republicans take a look at those polls and go “Oh my God! Obama is up by 2! Or 5! He got a big … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for September 7, 2012

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Still trying to get back in the swing of things, so here’s a LinkSwarm for a lazy Friday: Texas is on track to enjoy a $5 billion budget surplus, which I thought news too good to hold for the next … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz Victory Already Paying Dividends

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Thanks to his runoff victory Tuesday, Ted Cruz is now a political figure with clout, and, as this video shows, he’s already making the case for controlling spending and limited government to a national audience:

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Texas Senate Race Update for July 30, 2012

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Tomorrow’s election day! Get out there and vote! And if you’re still making up your mind, you might want to read my endorsement of Ted Cruz. Now the final roundup of pre-runoff Senate race news: Evan at Perry vs. World … Continue reading →

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Really? That’s It? That’s Your National Occupy Gathering?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Lawrence Person

You may not be aware, but Occupy [Place Name Here] had their national gathering in Philadelphia this week. Via Twitter, we have a picture of their national march. Really? That’s it? 45 people? Even the crappiest local science fiction convention … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for June 29, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Just over a month until the runoff, and the ObamaCare decision seems to have energized the Ted Cruz campaign: The Cruz campaign announced that they crushed their $200,000 fundraising goal tied to their “Knockout punch to ObamaCare” pitch, including over … Continue reading →

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Plano Bombing Suspect Anson Chi Wanted on Weapons Charge in California

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

According to this DSM story. The other material in that story should be familiar If you’ve been reading this blog. On reason I’ve kept on this story is that once I uncovered the Ron Paul connection, it was obvious the … Continue reading →

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