Monthly Archives: July 2013

Detroit Celebrates 50 Years of Uninterrupted Democratic Rule By Declaring Bankruptcy

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Stockton, California can now breath a small sigh of relief. It’s no longer the largest American city to declare bankruptcy. Detroit has filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Bonus: The city has more than 100,000 creditors. This is the endpoint of … Continue reading →

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Ask Greg Abbot

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Texas Attorney General and 2014 Gubernatorial frontrunner Greg Abbott will be taking questions tonight on Twitter starting at 8 PM. Just use the #askabbott hashtag to ask the AG anything you want. And as long as we’re on the subject … Continue reading →

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Texas Statewide Race Update for July 16, 2013

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Time permitting, I’m hoping to do regular updates on the 2014 statewide races in Texas the same way I updated the senate race. But with so many more offices and players, it’s going to take me some time to get … Continue reading →

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Nitpicking National Review On Dewhurst

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

When you’re a domain expert in something, sometimes you agree with the central point of an article, but enough details ring false that you wonder how closely the reporter has been following the story. For example, this Betsy Woodruff piece … Continue reading →

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Greg Abbott Makes His Governor’s Run Official

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Abbott makes his run official: “That’s why I’m asking you, the people of Texas, to elect me as your next governor.” Jay Root posted this pic of the sign they handed out at Greg Abbott’s San Antonio event Livestream of … Continue reading →

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Happy Bastille Day

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Today is Bastille Day, so here’s a memorial by Rush: Every year Jerry Pournelle puts up an informative blurb on Bastille Day: On July 14, 1789, the Paris revolutionaries with aid of the local militia stormed the Bastille, a fortress … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for July 12, 2013

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Last night was the night when we, as Americans, set aside our political differences and came together to watch Sharknado. But time hurries on! Time for another Friday LinkSwarm: 50+ years of Democratic rule turn Detroit into a failed city. … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Roundup for July 11, 2013

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Lawrence Person

The hot days of summer are here. Texas is now into its usual 100° summer days. However, if it’s any consolation, Death Valley hit a record 129° in June. Texas’ business climate is a lot like our summers: hot, hot, … Continue reading →

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European Debt Crisis Update for July 10, 2013

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Lawrence Person

The ongoing European Debt Crisis hasn’t ended, it’s merely undergoing a summer hiatus while the various bankers and Eurocrats involved in the shell game take their customary 8 week vacations. As such, expect a new round of crisis headlines to … Continue reading →

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Perry’s Decision and the State of Play for Texas Statewide Races in 2014

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Lawrence Person

With Rick Perry declining to run for reelection as Governor, we finally have the crystallizing event that will set the 2014 field. So here’s an early look at how the next year’s statewide races are shaping up in Texas: Governor … Continue reading →

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