Monthly Archives: February 2015

Groundhog Day on the Aegean

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Greece two weeks ago: “We will not negotiate this people’s pride and dignity.” Greece today: “Yes, Master! We’d love to grovel some more if you continue tossing pennies into our cup!” “As far as we can tell, the Greek government … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for February 20, 2015

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Lawrence Person

A Friday LinkSwarm for your edification: Over on Ace of Spades, DrewM wonders just what we hope to achieve by intervening against ISIS. Why doesn’t Obama include Egypt in the coalition against ISIS? ISIS beheads cigarette smoker. Good thing Nurse … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for February 19, 2015

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California roundup: U.S. bankruptcy judge presiding over the Stockton case says pensions are not sacred and can be cut in bankruptcy. “CalPERS has bullied its way about in this case with an iron fist insisting … Continue reading →

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Highlights from Governor Abbott’s State of the State Address

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave his State of the State address yesterday, and there’s plenty to talk about. Some highlights: “Last week, Comptroller Hegar reported that sales tax revenue in January increased by 11 percent, surging to an all-time record. … Continue reading →

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Kroll Report Vindicates Wallace Hall (Yet Again)

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Every time new revelations come to light about the UT Admissions Scandal, they’ve always proven that UT regent Wallace Hall was right to launch his investigation, and that his critics were wrong to attempt to bury it (and him). The … Continue reading →

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“The Islamic State is Islamic. Very Islamic.”

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Lawrence Person

This extensive Graeme Wood Atlantic piece on the Islamic State is must reading. Though many of the points Wood addresses about Koranic scriptural justifications for Islamic State actions (including its most horrific atrocities) have been covered here and in places … Continue reading →

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That Was Quick

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Yesterday: The Islamic State releases a video in which they beheaded 21 Egyptian Copts in Libya. (Libya being the Obama foreign policy masterstroke that just keeps stroking.) Egyptian leader Sisi vowed revenge. It didn’t take long in coming. Today Egyptian … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm For February 13, 2015

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Still recovering from this cold. Enjoy this Friday LinkSwarm compliments of the management: ISIS on the run? Not so much. They just took over the Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi, where U.S. troops are training Iraqi troops. 45 “Asian” men arrested … Continue reading →

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Charles Manson’s Wedding Is Off

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Lawrence Person

I know that the the breakup of this perfect romance is going to devastate so many of you: Manson’s engagement to a woman 53 years his junior was part of a wild scheme of hers to profit by putting his … Continue reading →

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Draw Mohammed, Win $10,000

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Pamela Geller is planning a “Draw the Prophet” event in Garland, Texas on May 3. Those of you capable of competently drawing or painting (something my own Draw Mohammed Day contribution makes clear I’m not) could win $10,000. “If the … Continue reading →

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