Monthly Archives: November 2015

Bobby Jindal Drops Out

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has dropped out of the 2016 Presidential race. While Jindal is much more qualified to be President than Donald Trump or Carly Fiorina, he was always a longshot, He exceeded expectations in that he outlasted Scott … Continue reading →

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Syrian Refugees and Liberal Pretensions of Moral Superiority

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Lawrence Person

A few days after Syrian “refugees” helped killed 132 people (at last count) in Paris, and suddenly liberals are falling all over themselves to natter on about what a “moral duty” it is for the United States to take more … Continue reading →

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Texas Democratic Congressman Ruben Hinojosa Retiring

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Lawrence Person

“Longtime Rio Grande Valley Congressman Ruben Hinojosa (D-Mercedes) is not seeking re-election in 2016.” Rio Grande Valley is the Democratic Party’s last stronghold outside a few urban cores. The Texas 15th Congressional District runs in a strip from the valley … Continue reading →

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Tweets About The Paris Attack

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Current news from Paris: the death toll is now at 128 and the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for what French President Francois Hollande calls (correctly) an “act of war.” A few tweets about the Paris attacks and reactions to … Continue reading →

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100+ Dead in Islamic Attack on Paris

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Lawrence Person

“Terrorists wielding AK-47s and hurling explosives executed at least 100 people inside a Paris concert hall late Friday night, in a massacre that followed coordinated attacks that killed at least 40 more people, rocking the French capital — prompting President … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for November 13, 2015

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Lawrence Person

The big story this week has been the Children of the Corn running amok in Missouri. I hope to have a longer piece on that by and by. In the meantime, enjoy your Friday LinkSwarm: ObamaCare’s Medicaid expansion is blowing … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for November 12, 2015

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California roundup: Is the Los Angeles Unified School District headed for bankruptcy? If it does, pensions are one of the main culprits. (Hat tip: Pension Tsunami.) A tale of two pension plans. Atlanta successfully reformed … Continue reading →

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Waco Update: 106 Bikers Indicted

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Lawrence Person

106 bikers involved in the Waco biker shootout have been indicted. (A complete list of those indicted can be found here.) However, as far as I can tell, the indictment is only for engaging in an “organized criminal conspiracy.” No … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Boy Chow Trial Begins

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Looks like it’s going to be all crime blotter news today. First up: Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow’s racketeering trial started November 9. Chow, 56, is charged with running the Ghee Tung Kong, a Chinese American community organization he has led … Continue reading →

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Have Austin Taxpayers Finally Had Enough?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Lawrence Person

One of the more surprising results from last week’s election was Austin voters defeated a courthouse bond package. Austin City Council Member Don Zimmerman, who led the opposition to the courthouse project, said the last-minute defeat of the bonds was … Continue reading →

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