Monthly Archives: October 2012

Texas vs. California: Halloween 2012 Edition

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Six days to the election, and I’ve spent most of the night handing out candy. Six days until we choose to follow the successful Texas Red State path of low taxes and limited government, or the failing Blue State California … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for October 30, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

I was going to have an insightful, data-filed post on the Texas 23rd Congressional district race, but then I realized that the Los Angeles Times data I was relying on flipped at least one bit of information (NRA-ILA is doing … Continue reading →

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Tough Race to Replace Ron Paul in U.S. 14th Congressional District

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

When I looked over the new redistricting numbers, the Texas U.S. Congressional seat that leapt out at me as the most competitive was Rep Francisco “Quico” Canseco’s CD23, a swing seat which got minimal Republican reinforcement during redistricting. But right … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama Stands Down Throughout History

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Lawrence Person

“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers For he today that stands down with me on Crispian’s day shall be my brother” — King Obama V, October 24, 1415, the day before the English surrender at Agincourt “Come … Continue reading →

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“Democrat of the Year” Convicted of Stealing Money From Mentally Handicaped Elderly Woman

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Lawrence Person

If you put this in a novel, the editor would reject it for the symbolism being too heavy-handed. Estelle Carson, the Denver woman named the “Jefferson County Democrat of the Year,” has been convicted of stealing money from an elderly … Continue reading →

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Shrinkage

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Mark Steyn’s latest column looks at the Incredible Shrinking Obama presidency, contrasting two videos (“the Islamophobic one and the Obamosexual one”) that “bookend the remarkable but wholly deserved collapse of the president’s reelection campaign.” Given yesterday’s revelations about Benghazi, that … Continue reading →

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Pictures from Ted Cruz/Tony Dale Event in Williamson County

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Lawrence Person

I attended the Ted Cruz/Tony Dale event at Williamson County GOP headquarters on October 25 and took some pictures. Click to embiggen. Your humble blogger with the Guest of Honor, the next United States Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz: And … Continue reading →

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Texas Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-umbass) Actually Forgets the Second Amendment

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Lawrence Person

There’s this thing called the Constitution. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Fundamental law of the land, guiding document for the federal government, etc. Sorta important. There’s this section of it called “The Second Amendment.” “A well regulated Militia, being necessary … Continue reading →

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October Surprise: Cubs Not In World Series

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Gloria Allred is getting ready to release her October surprise, and you won’t believe the magnitude! Are you ready? Brace yourself! It seems that during the divorce proceeding of Staples founder founder Tom Stemberg 20 years ago, Mitt Romney may … Continue reading →

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Texas Vs. California: 13 Days Before the Election Roundup

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Lawrence Person

With the election less than two weeks away, time for a roundup of how the champions of their respective political models (Texas for Red States and California for Blue States) are doing: Why is gasoline so expensive in California? Because … Continue reading →

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