Monthly Archives: January 2013

Austin Gun Show Ban Update: What Dwight Said

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I was going to do an update on the proposed Austin/Travis County gun show ban, but Dwight has already hit the highlights. Quick tl:dr summary: Travis County Commissioners discussed the ban, but didn’t vote on it. They’re going to have … Continue reading →

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(Austin City Council is) Breaking the Law, Breaking the Law

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but the SuperGeniuses on the Austin City Council (along with allies among the Travis County apparatchiks) have gotten it into their heads that it’s just a swell idea to ban gun shows within the … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California: First 2013 Roundup

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Judging from the Fiscal Cliff votes, the United States appears to be eager to follow in the footsteps of Greece and California, rushing to unsustainable spending, crushing debt loads and inevitable bankruptcy, rather than following the lead of Texas and … Continue reading →

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“Superstorm Sandy? I say ‘Super Lobbyist Profits!'”

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Lawrence Person

“Good afternoon, and welcome to the Lipsky Extreme Lobbying Seminar. And by ‘Extreme,’ I mean both our proven seminar methods and the profits you’ll be raking in after you get out of here.” “Is that why we’re wearing the shock … Continue reading →

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Lamar Smith Among Four Texas Congressmen Who Voted for Massive Tax Hike

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Lawrence Person

In addition to both Texas Senators (John Cornyn, who should have known better, and the retiring Kay Baily Hutchison, who came in like a lion and is going out like a RINO; thank God Ted Cruz is replacing her), four … Continue reading →

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Dave Barry’s 2012 Year End Roundup

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Just in case you hadn’t seen it before, here’s Dave Barry’s 2012 year-end roundup, to spread some light and cheer in a very dismal year. In Europe, the economic crisis continues to worsen as the government of Greece, desperate for … Continue reading →

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