Monthly Archives: August 2013

Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend in Texas

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Today through Sunday are Texas’ annual tax-free weekend. Mostly on clothes and school supplies. Take advantage while you can.

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Statewide Race Roundup for August 9, 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Time for another quick roundup of statewide race news: Even left-wing PolitiFact admits that Democrats are lying about Greg Abbott improperly moving funds. They’re a lot tougher on Lt. Governor candidate Sen. Dan Patrick’s claims that funding for border security … Continue reading →

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Q: What Does Harassing Gun Owners Earn Journalists? A: A Pink Slip

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Hey, remember when New York newspaper the Rockland County Journal News published a map showing the locations of gun permit owners? Well, today the newspaper laid off 26 staffers, including Chief Editor Caryn McBride, who published and vocally defended the … Continue reading →

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Gun News Update For August 7, 2013

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I don’t cover the gun scene nearly as much as I should, but there are several stories percolating throughout the gun community this week I thought were worth taking a look at: In Virginia: More guns, less crime. Want to … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for August 6, 2013

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Still catching up, so enjoy your complimentary LinkSwarm and beverage (minus the beverage): No, the IRS did not target liberal groups like they targeted conservatives. The scary truth about state and local debt. The U.S. government has $70 trillion in … Continue reading →

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Ken Paxton Makes It Official

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Lawrence Person

In the better-late-than-never-reporting department, last week State Senator Ken Paxton made his run for attorney general official. Paxton is probably most famous for running against Rep. Joe Straus for Speaker of the House back when he was a state Rep. … Continue reading →

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Firing Ridiculously Large Caliber Guns

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Lawrence Person

So Ace of Spades linked to this video of someone firing the .950 JDJ, the largest caliber center fire rifle ever made: As someone with an irrational* desire to own something chambered in .50 BMG, it got me thinking: what … Continue reading →

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This Day Eaten By Locusts BlueHost

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Lawrence Person

BlueHost was down for most of the day, so no blogging. Expect your normally scheduled political rants to resume on Monday.

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CIA Covering Up Benghazi?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Lawrence Person

This appears to be the case. CNN reports that there were allegedly “dozens” of CIA operatives on the ground during the Benghazi attack and the agency is doing its utmost to conceal its involvement. CNN’s sources say that, since January, … Continue reading →

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