Monthly Archives: October 2010

LinkSwarm for 10/30/10

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Lawrence Person

I have a heavy weekend of activity (reviewing a movie, dinner, a party, Halloween, and another party), so blogging may be lighter than I would like for the weekend right before an election. So. Some links: Mickey Kaus: “It’s not … Continue reading →

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Reason Presents the Attack Ads of the 1800s

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Every year pundits tell us that the latest election season is the “least civil ever.” Reason TV offers some historical perspective: Now I’ve got to figure out how to work “Hatchet-Faced Nutmeg Dealer” into my everyday conversation.

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LinkSwarm for Friday, October 29, 2010

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Lawrence Person

There’s an election coming up on Tuesday. (Perhaps you’ve noticed.) Here are some links about it: This National Journal poll of political insiders shows that both Democrats and Republicans think the GOP will take over the house, but fall short … Continue reading →

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Could Dennis Kucinich be in Trouble?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Lawrence Person

So The Weekly Standard is reporting, and his Republican opponent Peter Corrigan seems to be putting up a stiff fight. You hear that and you think that the Republican wave is going to be even larger than we anticipated. But … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for Thursday, October 28, 2010

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Lawrence Person

So much election news, so little time to write about it: It’s the ObamaCare, stupid. Stuart Rothenberg touts up Democratic House members in trouble, with lots of familiar names: Steve Driehaus, Suzanne Kosmas, Kathy Dahlkemper, as well as Chet Edwards, … Continue reading →

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A&M Newsflash: “Armed Subject at Rudder Tower” Update: All Clear, Just a Replica

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Lawrence Person

According to a “Code Maroon” Alert Issued by Texas A&M. No reports of shots fired or such. My guess is it’s a false alarm or over-reaction, but I’ll update should it prove otherwise. Update: As Karl Rehn noted in email … Continue reading →

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If You Bet on Republicans To Take Control of the House, Collect Your Winnings

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Note: I don’t mean that headline metaphorically. An Irish bookie is already paying off bets for a Republican takeover of the House. Saying there’s no way Democrats can keep control of the House, Ireland’s largest bookie on Wednesday said it … Continue reading →

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Dwight Goes to Town Fisking Those WaPo Gun Pieces

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Lawrence Person

I’ve already put in my two cents worth on the first installment of that Washington Post series on guns used in area crimes and the gun shops where they were originally bought. But Dwight Brown at Whipped Cream Difficulties digs … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Doesn’t Pull Any Punches

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Lawrence Person

As seen by this video by a Houston Police Officer talking about how her husband (another police officer) had been killed by a multi-arrested illegal alien while Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White was touting Houston as a “sanctuary city”: I … Continue reading →

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Diana Maldonado’s Killer Issue: Gun Control

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Lawrence Person

No, seriously. I got a 4 panel flyer in the mail today slamming Larry Gonzales for supporting concealed carry on campus, as you can see from my picture of it below (click to embiggen): Because, you know, one suicidal student … Continue reading →

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