Category Archives: Border Control

Quick Impressions of the Texas Senate Debate

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I attended the Texas Tribune Republican Senate Candidate Forum tonight, and thought I would post a few quick impressions before I have to walk my dog. Three of the four candidates came across as prepared, articulate, polished and effective speakers, … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm Redux for May 23, 2011

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Yet another passel of news: With the new state budget moving toward passage, the State of Texas will actually spend less money next fiscal year than it did last year, the first state in 50 years to actually implement a … Continue reading →

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Election Tdibits for Monday, May 16, 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I’m having some computer issues, so expect blogging to be light for the next few days. Trump decides not to run. Tom Leppert bashes the IMF. Just because I doubt Mr. Leppert’s conservative bonafides doesn’t mean he’s wrong. Speaking of … Continue reading →

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2012 Election Tidbits for May 11, 2011

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A few 2012 election tidbits, on the Senate race and others. Since I dinged them over inaccuracies in their reporting on the Texas Senate race, it seems only fair to praise Ryan Murphy and Matt Stiles for this nifty interactive … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for Friday, May 6, 2011: Immigration, the NYT, and Tom Leppert’s SEIU Ties

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A small LinkSwarm for a lazy Friday: Mickey Kaus: “Why do these Democrats tell pollsters that immigrants are a burden because they ‘take our jobs’? Maybe because they do. Just a thought.” The New York Times gets the Texas Senate … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for Monday, January 17, 2011

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Just got back from a family trip, so here’s a small LinkSwarm while I get back into the swing of things. “For a decade, from the election of Bush 43 forward, the Left has lied and cheated as it tried … Continue reading →

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Breakdown on how the DREAM Act Illegal Alien Amnesty Failed

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Lawrence Person

This post from Roy Beck of the anti-amnesty NumbersUSA, which is further analyzed by Mickey Kaus here, goes into detail about which Senators flipped from pro- to anti-amnesty. Short version: Republicans were a lot more scared of a Tea Party … Continue reading →

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DREAM Act illegal Alien Amnesty Fails

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Cloture vote fails 55 to 41. Democrats Max Baucus of Montana, Kay Hagan of North Carolina, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Mark Pyror of Arkansas and Jon Tester of Montana (all Senators from deep red states) all voted against the bill. … Continue reading →

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Linkswarm for Monday, November 29, 2010

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Like everyone else, I’m a little slow getting back into the post-Thanksgiving swing of things, so here’s a collection of links: Good to see Harry Reid spending all his time focusing on the economy trying to force right to work … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Two days before Thanksgiving! Here’s a swarm of links from what should be a slow news week: Dwight gives his pimp hand another workout fisking the latest WaPo gun piece. He also notes that the Saxet gun show is back … Continue reading →

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