Monthly Archives: June 2012

Texas Senate Race Update for June 29, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Just over a month until the runoff, and the ObamaCare decision seems to have energized the Ted Cruz campaign: The Cruz campaign announced that they crushed their $200,000 fundraising goal tied to their “Knockout punch to ObamaCare” pitch, including over … Continue reading →

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TPPF Conference Call on the ObamaCare Decision

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Just got off a Texas Public Policy Foundation conference call with Chuck DeVore and Arlene Wohlgemuth on the effects of the Supreme Court ObamaCare decision. Just in case you hadn’t read anything on the Internet today, that ruling was 5-4 … Continue reading →

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Austin Just Passed San Francisco (or California vs. Texas: Round 55)

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Today brings news that Austin just surpassed San Francisco in population to become the 13th largest city in the country. In fact, Texas had six of the top seven fastest growing cities over the past 14 months: Round Rock, Austin, … Continue reading →

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When Looking for Primary School Qualifications, “Founded by Mimes” Should Not Be a Plus

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Lawrence Person

“Parents are yanking their kids out of the ‘progressive,’ $32,000 per-year private school founded by the Blue Man Group—which has no books and no tests—because their kids are barely learning to read.” You mean that “progressive” education doesn’t work, even … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Think Team Kimberlin Has Thought Their Cunning Scheme All the Way Through

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Aaron Walker provides more details on his SWATing. Whether this was done by convicted felon Brett Kimberlin, his likely associate Neal Rauhauser, or anyone else on Team Kimberlin, I don’t think they’ve thought their cunning scheme all the way through. … Continue reading →

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Aaron Walker SWAT-ed?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Lawrence Person

So it seems. Even for convicted felon Brett Kimberlin this seems ham-handed. They seem desperate to punish conservative bloggers. Or perhaps distract our attention from Obama’s lousy job as President. Whatever the reason, they’re doubling-down on the nasty tactics. It … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for June 22, 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Lawrence Person

A quick LinkSwarm for a busy Friday: Mark Steyn on how Europe and the U.S. are headed in the same direction. How ObamaCare will swell Texas’ Medicaid rolls. Texas Democratic U.S. Representatives Al Green, Ruben Hinojosa, and the retiring Charlie … Continue reading →

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Plano Bombing Suspect Anson Chi Wanted on Weapons Charge in California

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

According to this DSM story. The other material in that story should be familiar If you’ve been reading this blog. On reason I’ve kept on this story is that once I uncovered the Ron Paul connection, it was obvious the … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: FBI Confirms Anson Chi as Plano Bombing Suspect

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

“In a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court Wednesday, the FBI identified Anson Chi as the suspect accused of setting off a bomb while tampering with a gas main earlier this week.” But the MSM is only reporting what I … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for June 21, 2012

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Busy week, so here’s just a quick update: Here’s where to watch the Ted Cruz-David Dewhurst debate tomorrow (Friday, June 22nd) at 8PM. Both Dewhurst and Cruz campaigned in North Texas. A typical piece on the race. But notice how … Continue reading →

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