Monthly Archives: November 2011

Ricardo Sanchez’s House Burns Down

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Democratic Senate frontrunner Ricardo Sanchez had pretty horrible Veteran’s Day, as a fire destroyed his San Antonio home. The article linked above states that arson investigators (pace the video) have ruled out foul play. I would like to formally extend … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for November 17, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A random collection of links presented instead of actual content: It turns out that Jabba the Hutt didn’t bang Princess Leia, but he did try to get her to bang Chris Dodd. Being a Democrat means getting away with things … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Roundup for November 16, 2011

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Another Senate race roundup Ted Cruz appeared on The Great American Panel: Cruz also appeared on KSKY radio in Dallas-Fort Worth. He also appeared on the Janine Turner Show on 570 KLIF in Dallas. If it seems like I put … Continue reading →

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Syrian Rebel Defectors Hit Assad Intelligence Center

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Lawrence Person

“Syrian army defectors attacked an intelligence complex on the edge of Damascus early on Wednesday, in the first reported assault on a major security facility in the eight-month uprising against President Bashar Assad, activists said.” The start of something bigger? … Continue reading →

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Dewhurst, Cruz Trade Social Conservative Endorsements

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Big senate race news on the endorsement front: First, Texas Right to Life PAC endorses David Dewhurst. That’s a very good pickup for him, as he has not exactly been overwhelmed with conservative endorsements. I’m sure the Ted Cruz campaign … Continue reading →

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Syria Finally Ready to Blow?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Maybe. News that the Arab league has suspended Syria indicates Bashar Assad may be on even shakier ground than previously thought. Getting suspended by the Arab League for oppressing your own people is only a couple of steps above getting … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz on Sean Hannity Tonight Discussing Fast and Furious, And a Bit on Polling

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Ted Cruz will be on Sean Hannity’s show at 8:30 PM tonight, discussing Fast and Furious, Occupy Wall Street, and no doubt many other topics. Since there does not appear to be a radio station that carries Hannity in Austin, … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for Friday, November 11, 2011

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Elizabeth Ames Jones is out, but the other contenders soldier on. Here’s another Texas Senate Race update: David Dewhurst is endorsed by the The Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Fund. Given my opposition to agribusiness subsidies, this is not … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for Friday, November 11, 2011 (11/11/11)

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I hope you’re celebrating both Veterans Day and Nigel Tufnel Day (11/11/11) today. A few bits of news: Willisms debunks a lot of false claims about Texas jobs. He also notes that Texas leads the nation in exports. Care for … Continue reading →

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Fast and Furious Update for November 10, 2011

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Been a while since I put one of these up, and since I start a new job today, I thought it high time to catch people at least semi-up-to-date on Fast and Furious developments: The complete text of Eric Holder’s … Continue reading →

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