Monthly Archives: February 2016

Burka-Clad Babysitter Decapitates 4-Year Old Girl, Carries Head Through Streets of Moscow Shouting “Allah Akbar”

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Lawrence Person

You really have to commit an extra–special atrocity to stand out from the usual jihad atrocities, but a Burka-clad babysitter has managed the trick by decapitating a 4-year old girl in her care, then walking through streets of Moscow carrying … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for February 29, 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Happy Leap Day, everyone! Enjoy a yuge LinkSwarm, and if you’re in Texas or another Super Tuesday state, take time to dig out your voter registration card for tomorrow. The Case for Cruz: The Math. “In the states where Cruz … Continue reading →

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Dear Texas State Congressional District 114 Voters: Please Retire Jason Villalba

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Remember state Rep. Jason Villalba, the supergenius who tried to make it illegal for bloggers and gun owners to photograph the police? There’s just enough news on him to warrant a separate post (and plea to his Republican constituents that … Continue reading →

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Following Minimum Wage Rate Hike, Seattle Employment Declines…Unexpectedly!

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Remember how liberals crowed about Seattle’s minimum wage hike was raising people out of poverty without any negative economic effects whatsoever? Not so much: Early evidence from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Seattle’s monthly employment, the number of … Continue reading →

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Texas Statewide and Williamson County Race Recommendations for 2016

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I’m running out of election season! So here are some quick and dirty Republican Primary recommendations (beyond the very obvious one of Ted Cruz for President) on the last day of early voting: Statewide Races Railroad Commissioner: Wayne Christian: Christian … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for February 25, 2016

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Been too long since I did a Texas vs. California roundup, so here it is: Dark Age California: There are large areas of Central California that resemble life in rural Mexico. Within a radius of five miles I can go … Continue reading →

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Endorses Ted Cruz for President

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

This is not exactly a surprise, given that Cruz used to work under Attorney General Abbott as Solicitor General. Still, it is a slight departure, as Abbott has tended to keep his cards close to his chest and avoid pre-primary … Continue reading →

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Leland Yee: From the State House to the Big House

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Former California State Democratic Senator Leland Yee today was sentenced to 5 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. “Yee also agreed to forfeit about $33,000, mostly from his campaign account for secretary of state, according to a court filing … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Cleared of Phony Travis County Charges

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Travis County’s politicized District Attorney’s office loses yet again: Texas’ highest criminal court on Wednesday dismissed the remaining felony charge against former Gov. Rick Perry in the abuse-of-power case that he blamed for his early exit from the Republican presidential … Continue reading →

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Twitter War on Conservatives Update

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I’d sure like to get back to reporting on minor subjects like this Presidential election thing, but Twitter #FreeStacy news just keeps exploding: Twitter told Robert Stacy McCain that they would not restore his @SexTroubleBook account, but also would not … Continue reading →

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