Monthly Archives: April 2014

Republican Leadership’s Zombie Amnesty Crawls Out of Grave

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Like a dog returning to its sick, Republican leadership just can’t keep away from illegal alien amnesty. First we hear that “Speaker John Boehner and other senior House Republicans are telling donors and industry groups that they aim to pass … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Pogromatic Behavior

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Today was a day spent doing a lot of piddling stuff I let slide while I was doing my taxes. And the sad news of Russia’s slow-motion invasion of Ukraine hasn’t left me a lot to say that others haven’t … Continue reading →

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Gun and Crme Roundup for April 16, 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Lawrence Person

The Bundy Ranch story is part of the Second Amendment story (and the Tenth Amendment story), but is too big and sprawling to unpack here. So here are some of the other things that have been happening: Gun grabber Michael … Continue reading →

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Dan Patrick Debates Julian Castro Tonight

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Dan Patrick will debate Julian Castro on immigration and border controls in San Antonio tonight at 6 PM. Those who wish to watch can find the livestream here.

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Wendy Davis Getting Slaughtered…Among Female Voters

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Well, this can’t be good news for Team Wendy: Texas women prefer Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott to self-styled feminist Democratic hopeful Wendy Davis, according to a new survey from a left-leaning polling firm. According to a new Public Policy … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for April 15, 2014

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Today sucks if you still have to finish your taxes. It sucks more in California than Texas, since you have to pay state income taxes as well. That includes a marginal tax rate of 9.3% for all those millionaires making … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for April 14, 2014

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Time for another LinkSwarm: By the standards of signing up the previously uninsured, “Obamacare may be headed for an epic failure.” Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius resigns, leaving behind a legacy of incompetence and deception. “Rarely has any … Continue reading →

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How Not to Commit the Perfect Murder

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a pro-top for aspiring murderers: If you want to bump off your wife, don’t talk over murder methods with all the other paramedics you work with. Despite which, it still took seven years to indict and convict the guy.

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If You Don’t Think Ted Cruz is Running for President in 2016, You Haven’t Seen His Schedule

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Some political observers think Ted Cruz will pass on running in the 2016 Presidential race, including the very perceptive liberal law professor Alan Dershowitz, who says flatly that “Cruz won’t run in 2016.” I would suggest to those who don’t … Continue reading →

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When Democrats Say There’s No Voter Fraud, They’re Lying

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Lawrence Person

There’s an risible liberal talking point that continues to rear its ugly head regarding ACORN and the Democratic Party’s demonstrated record of voting fraud: “That’s not voting fraud, that’s voter registration fraud.” Before we address the talking point proper (which … Continue reading →

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