Monthly Archives: November 2010

And Then There Was One

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Lawrence Person

The race between Democratic incumbent Timothy Bishop and Republican challenger Randy Altschuler for New York’s 1st first congressional district is the last undecided House race of 2010. Bishop is ahead by some 200-odd votes, but Altschuler has been gaining due … 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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Houston Voters: Get Rid of Red Light Cameras. Judge: Not So Fast

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Judge Lynn Hughes has blocked Houston from taking down their red light cameras, pending litigation from vendor American Traffic Solutions. This is after voters voted to have them taken down. I previously covered Houston’s decision to take down red light … Continue reading →

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Joe R. Lansdale: In Defense of Walmart

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Lawrence Person

For those who haven’t heard of him, Joe R. Lansdale is a friend, a mentor, and a hell of a writer. He’s also not a conservative (don’t get him started on Bush 43). But I thought you might appreciate his … Continue reading →

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This Week in Jihad for November 24, 2010

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Sadly, Jihad doesn’t wait for American holidays, so here’s a roundup of related news: 13-year old Pakistani girl gang-raped by members of the ruling party for her brother’s involvement in helping another woman get married to the … Continue reading →

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Republican Ann Marie Buerkle Takes NY25

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Republican Ann Marie Buerkle has defeated Democratic incumbent Dan Maffei in New York’s 25th Congressional District. That brings the total Republican House gains up to 63 seats.

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Americans Don’t Want to Ban Guns (But Democrats Still Do)

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Lawrence Person

According to the latest Gallup poll: Americans’ support for stricter gun control laws has gradually declined over the last two decades, from 78% when this question was first asked in 1990 to 49% in 2008, and 44% in 2009 and … 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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Solomon Ortiz Concedes

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Blake Farenthold is now officially the next congressman from Texas’ 27th Congressional District. That brings the Republican totals up to a 62-seat pickup for 2010, with possibly as many as 64, and at least 241 seats in the House, the … Continue reading →

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Over 300 Killed During Holiday in Cambodia

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Lawrence Person

No word if any Kennedys were among the dead. Yes, it’s a great tragedy, but this is all I could think of (NSFW): Edit to add: Yes, that is my Fark greenlight. No, I didn’t realize this was the anniversary … Continue reading →

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