Monthly Archives: July 2011

Syrian Generals Defect: End of Assad Near?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Syrian Major General Riad El As’ad has defected along with a group of senior officers, announcing they’ll “fight the army of oppression headed by President Bashar Assad.” This is huge news, far more so in Syria than just about any … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging the Austin Texas Senate Candidate Forum

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

5:30: I have to duck out for another appointment. Hopefully some further thoughts tomorrow. 5:29: Pettinger: Will filibuster any new organizations, opposes executive orders, Czar. Would eliminate Dept of Health and Human Services. I’m surrounded by several young children who … Continue reading →

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Michael Williams Switches Races (Again)

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

First Michael Williams announced he was dropping out of the Senate race to run for the newly created House District 33. Then, a few weeks after that, Roger Williams announces he’s doing the same, setting up a Williams vs. Williams … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for July 29, 2011

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A few tidbits of Texas senate race news for a lazy Friday: There is a Tour of Texas Senatorial Forum in Austin tomorrow, Saturday July 30th, 2011, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Texas Capitol Extension Auditorium at 1100 … Continue reading →

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The Obama State Department: Keeping Us Safe from Ugandan Little Leaguers

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Lawrence Person

“The first youth baseball team from Africa to advance to the Little League World Series has been denied visas to enter the U.S.” But don’t worry: I’m sure this decision won’t affect the State Department’s ability to supply us with … Continue reading →

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Iowahawk on the Coming Debt Limit Armageddon

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Lawrence Person

He paints a picture of unimaginable horror: Roving bands of outlaws stalk our streets, selling incandescent bulbs to vulnerable children. Breadlines teeming with jobless Outreach Coordinators, Diversity Liaisons, and Sustainability Facilitators. General Motors unfairly forced to build cars that people … Continue reading →

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Adding Stuff from Hsoi to the Blogroll

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A new addition to the gun blog list is Stuff from Hsoi. I first came across his blog with a link to this unnerving account of a “flash mob,” (i.e., a gang of black teenagers) smashing windows and looting cars … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates For July 26, 2011

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I’ve been meaning to do a general Senate Race update all weekend, but things have been hopping: Jim Geraghty has a piece up over at National Review Online on Ricardo Sanchez’s disappointing debut. I get quoted on the race. Ted … Continue reading →

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More Oslo Shooting Fallout (and Some Notes on Breivik’s Guns)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Lawrence Person

This is a relatively short post, as I don’t currently have time to address some of the larger issues, like what should be the response when someone who shares at least some of the same beliefs you do commits a … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Spending: A Look at This Point In Previous Cycles

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Now that half the fundraising year has passed, I wanted to take a look at how the funds raised this year compare to this point in years past. Unfortunately, it’s been so long since there’s been a competitive regular Republican … Continue reading →

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