Monthly Archives: August 2012

Dewhurst Running for Re-Election Again in 2014

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

David Dewhurst says he’s running for reelection as Lt. Governor in 2014. This puts him on collision course with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, who also announced he’s running for the office some ten minutes after Dewhurst conceded the Senate race. … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz’s RNC Speech

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

If you couldn’t catch Ted Cruz’s RNC Speech, here it is:

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Democrats Take 2: Oh, THAT Catholic Cardinal!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Via Moe Lane comes word that Democrats have reconsidered their decision to reject Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s offer to lead a prayer at the Democratic National Convention. Two days ago: Die in a fire, you dress-wearing, anti-choice freak! Yesterday: Oh, that … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Neil Armstrong, the Obama Way

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Which is to say, the Iowahawk way: “In our shared moment of grief, let us also celebrate his historic accomplishment in becoming the first astronaut eulogized by me, Barack Obama, our nation’s historic first African-American president.”

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Democrats Take the War on Catholics to the Next Level

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Senior Catholic official in America, generously offered to lead a prayer at the Democratic National Convention. The Democrats declined. They decided that they would rather have a two hour Islamic prayer ceremony instead. Given how heavily … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California: Dog Days of August Edition

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Lawrence Person

It’s late August, and California’s slide toward insolvency continues apace. How badly underwater is CalPERS? Try $884 billion. Speaking of California unions, here’s how they’re trying to block reform. California’s recovery is much slower than the already slow pace of … Continue reading →

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To Glock or Not To Glock, That Is The Question

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Lawrence Person

I got my CHL in the mail today. (When I have time I’ll try to do a post on the process of getting one for those who haven’t.) I currently have a Kimber .45, which I think is a bit … Continue reading →

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The Second Most Important Race in Texas: CD23

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The most important Texas political race is obviously the Texas Senate race. Barring any unforeseen catastrophe, I fully expect Ted Cruz to soundly thump Paul Sadler in November. The second most important Texas race is for the 23rd Congressional District, … Continue reading →

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Texas Beats EPA Again: Cross-State Pollution Rules Struck Down

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

“A federal court has struck down an Environmental Protection Agency rule that forces cuts in soot- and smog-forming power plant emissions that cross state lines, dealing a major blow to the White House’s air quality agenda. The U.S. Court of … Continue reading →

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Cute Japanese Girls Fire Guns

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Lawrence Person

(Been under the weather today, so instead of actual news and analysis, you get this.) Having been to Japan, I can assure you that, despite the many modern similarities between our two countries, there are indeed important differences: Japanese law … Continue reading →

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