Category Archives: Texas

Texas vs. California Update for March 24, 2016

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California update: California’s underfunded pension debts put it $175.1 billion in the red. “More than 51 percent ($89.9 billion) of the negative $175.1 billion consists of unfunded, employee-related, long-term liabilities.” (Hat tip: Pension Tsunami.) A … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for March 11, 2016

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Here in Texas it’s rained every day this week, resulting in flooding along the Sabine. Try to stay dry and enjoy this complimentary Friday LinkSwarm: Ted Cruz pegs the meter with this comment. (Hat tip: Conservatives 4 Ted Cruz.) GOP … Continue reading →

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Trump Wins Early Louisiana Voting, Cruz Wins Election Day

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Heard about this election day, but Philip Bump in the Washington Post provides more details: Donald Trump won early voting, but Ted Cruz’s percentage of the vote soared on election day: One of two things happened in Louisiana. We know … Continue reading →

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Black Helicopters and Gas Prices

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Two observations, linked only that I saw each on the same day when traveling back to Austin from Houston: The black helicopters are back. By “black helicopters” I mean military helicopters without visible markings (though I didn’t stop to see … Continue reading →

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Where The Gun Owners Are In Texas

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Lawrence Person

This nifty little map shows you where CHL/LTC owners are in Texas by zip code. Hint: Everywhere. Liberals in big cities should just get over their hyperventilating that a lawfully armed citizen might be somewhere near them, since the map … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for March 4, 2016

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Enjoy another Friday LinkSwarm! Justice Department grants immunity to former state department staffer who ran Hillary’s email. Hmmm… The four laws Hillary broke in her email scandal. (Hat tip: Director Blue.) Being a Democrat means never having to apologize for … Continue reading →

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More Post-Super Tuesday Election Updates

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Lawrence Person

More post-Super Tuesday results and election tidbits. “Cruz is the only one who can beat Trump and everyone else should unite behind him.” Looking at delegates, Super Tuesday’s race between Cruz and Trump was closer than it appeared. (Hat tip: … Continue reading →

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Some Random Primary Results

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Not quite as down as I was last night. There’s lots of the commentary this morning on how Donald Trump under-performed vs. expectations. Here are some random primary results and links: “So far, Trump wins open primaries and Cruz wins … Continue reading →

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Super Tuesday Results: Trump Wins 5, Cruz 2

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Lawrence Person

According to early returns, Donald Trump has won five states on Super Tuesday: Alabama, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Virginia, while Ted Cruz has won Texas and Oklahoma. In states not called yet, it also appears that Trump will win Vermont … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Vote Today!

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Lawrence Person

If you live in Texas or another Super Tuesday state, don’t forget to vote today, if you haven’t already. Here’s voting recommendations on statewide and Williamson County races.

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