Monthly Archives: January 2013

Do Liberals Believe in Any Limiting Power on Government Action?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a great description of natural rights from Judge Andrew P. Napolitano: As we have been created in the image and likeness of God the Father, we are perfectly free just as He is. Thus, the natural law teaches that … Continue reading →

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Well, Who Hasn’t Misplaced $600,000?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Top David Dewhurst campaign aide Kenneth “Buddy” Barfield has been accused of embezzling at least $600,000 from the Dewhurst campaign, starting all the way back in 2008. (This news evidently first came to light December 28, but I was distracted … Continue reading →

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A Dollop of Gun News

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Lots of news in the world of guns and the Second Amendment today, so here’s a quick lunchtime roundup: So Obama has issued his executive orders on guns. The good news is that the Executive Orders themselves are not nearly … Continue reading →

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Travis County Gun Show Ban Shot Down, Stuffed, and Mounted on the Wall

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Today law-abiding gun owners declared total victory over the gun-grabbing plans of the Travis County Commissioner’s Court: Travis County Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to reverse course on a proposal that would have banned gun shows from county facilities. Commissioners also … Continue reading →

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Murderer in a Coma. I Know It’s Serious.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Hey, remember Convicted murderer, Democratic fundraiser, and accused heroin dealer Amado Pardo? He’s been released to hospice care, According to his attorney, he’s “not been mentally responsive since December. ” Hmmmm. Maybe. I’m remembering all those sick gangsters suddenly coming … Continue reading →

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Brief Impressions of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 2013 Policy Orientation

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I enjoyed attending what little I could of the Texas Public Policy Foundation 2013 policy orientation held January 9-11. Here are a few quick and largely random impressions: Because I just started a new day job, I wasn’t able to … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for 1/11/13

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Between work and the TPPF Policy Orientation, it’s going to be a busy day, so here’s a quick Friday LinkSwarm: How bad did you think 2012’s economy was? Guess what? It was even worse than you thought. Profile of Jim … Continue reading →

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The Elephant Joins the Party

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Dwight and I were out front on opposing the Travis County/Austin gun show ban, but now the 800 pound gorilla has climbed on the bandwagon, with the NRA-ILA sending out a notice to members to oppose the gun show ban. … Continue reading →

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Keep Those Cards and Letters Coming

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Dwight has now put up even more extensive contact information for Austin City Council and Travis County bigwigs, complete with linkable, clickable goodness, providing a more efficient way to express your displeasure over the proposed gun show ban. Also, here’s … Continue reading →

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Attorney General Abbott: Austin & Travis County Better Expect “Double-Barreled Lawsuit” Over Gun Show Ban

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Over on my Twitter account, I asked Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott about Austin and Travis County’s proposed gun show ban in light of LG.229. This is what he put up: If Austin or Travis Co. try to ban gun … Continue reading →

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