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Camille Paglia Interview Part 3: Addressing the 2016 Field

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Lawrence Person

And here’s the third part of that Camille Paglia interview. Here she takes on the 2016 Presidential field. As you might expect from someone who voted for the Green Party in 2012 and who profeses herself a fan of Sen. … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for July 24, 2015

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Today will be full of Stuff. And Things. So enjoy a LinkSwarm! Barack Obama, the MegaBanker’s friend. “Three top Democrats are accusing the Department of Housing and Urban Development of quietly removing a key clause in its requirements for taxpayer-guaranteed … Continue reading →

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Scott Walker Joins the 2016 Presidential Race

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Just in case you hadn’t heard, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker officially joined the 2016 Presidential race. I would say that Walker is the real frontrunner, no matter what some polls might indicate. Facing down unions in the Wisconsin recall election … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for July 9, 2015

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California update! “Greece, Puerto Rico show California’s potential future.” (Hat tip: Pension Tsunami.) What’s remarkable (or not, depending on your worldview) about the huge disparity in poverty rates between California and Texas is that the … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for June 24, 2015

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Lawrence Person

It’s been a while since I did a Texas vs. California update, so this is going to be a meaty one: The Texas Comptroller has released a 50 state overview of how Texas stacks up to other states. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for May 21, 2015

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California update: “March marked a phenomenal run of 99 consecutive months when Texas’ unemployment rate was at or below the national average.” Also: “Texas employs an impressive two and a half times more people since … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Roundup for April 30, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California roundup, albeit a somewhat smallish one: UC-Berkley misused nearly $2 million in National Science Foundation funds on staff salaries, travel expenses, and booze. How California teacher’s unions indoctrinate children with left-wing propaganda. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for April 24, 2015

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California roundup: The Manhattan Institute has a new report out discussing how California’s pension spending is starting to crowd out essential services. (Hat tip: Pension Tsunami.) Austin is the number one city in the country … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for April 15, 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Hope you’ve finished your taxes already! Time for another Texas vs. California update: Detroit and Stockton’s bankruptcies may signal further problems nationwide, says New York Fed President William Dudley. “While these particular bankruptcy filings have captured a considerable amount of … Continue reading →

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Chicago Is Detroit Is California Is Greece

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Lawrence Person

National Journal has a piece up by moderate lefty John B. Judis on all the problems plaguing Chicago. Perhaps more than any other major city in America, Chicago is facing a truly grave set of problems—problems that are essentially more … Continue reading →

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