Monthly Archives: August 2010

Because Obama just wasn’t unpopular enough among gun owners…

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Lawrence Person

…the EPA is considering banning lead ammunition. This would, in essence, kill off sport shooting entirely. This is yet another example of why there’s really no such thing as a pro-gun Democrat. No matter how much they may personally swear … Continue reading →

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The Obama Administration Seems to Regard Immigration Enforcement as Optional

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Again. The Department of Homeland Security is systematically reviewing thousands of pending immigration cases and moving to dismiss those filed against suspected illegal immigrants who have no serious criminal records, according to several sources familiar with the efforts. [snip] Critics … Continue reading →

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Report on Rep. John Carter’s Open House on August 17, 2010

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Lawrence Person

My congressman, Rep. John Carter (“Warlord of Mars”) of Texas House District 31 held an open house in Round Rock on Tuesday, August 17. Here’s my brief report. (I’m quoting from memory, so please forgive me if I get any … Continue reading →

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Blanche Lincoln Polling at 27%

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Lawrence Person

How unpopular are Democrats this year? Incumbent Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas is polling at 27%, compared to Republican challenger John Boozman’s 65%. I’m struggling (and failing) to think of non-indicted incumbent senator polling so low before the general election. … Continue reading →

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Dog-Shooting Cop Indicted

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Lawrence Person

In an encouraging follow-up to the previous story about a cop who shot a dog in a dog park, the office in question has actually been charged.

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Israel’s Possible Strike on Iran: Reactions

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Lawrence Person

There have been a lot of reactions to the Jeffrey Goldberg piece on the coming Israel attack against Iran’s nuclear weapons program I talked about here. The issue is discussed with the ever-irrepressible Christopher Hitchens. Conclusion? If Iran continues to … Continue reading →

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Sales Tax Holiday Coming August 20-22

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Lawrence Person

So get ready to buy some clothes and save a few cents in the process. And here’s the full list from the Comptroller.

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Israel’s Coming Attack on Iran

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Lawrence Person

This Jeffrey Goldberg article on the late stage of Iran’s nuclear project, and Israel’s need to stop it before completion, is essential reading. Goldberg has spent a lot of time talking to just about all the major players in Israel, … Continue reading →

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Because Democrats just weren’t unpopular enough in Texas…

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Lawrence Person

…some of them are now pushing (again) for a state income tax. And they wonder why they’re out of power… (Hat tip: Larry Gonzales.)

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Real Life Temporarily Defeats Blogging

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Lawrence Person

I’m dealing with some renovation issues on my house, so expect pretty light blogging for the immediate future…

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