Monthly Archives: June 2016

Still More Brexit Aftershocks

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Lawrence Person

It’s a big story, and the reverberations continue to sound around the world: Boris Johnson withdraws from Tory PM race in favor of fellow Leave campaigner Michael Gove, who is expected to face-off against Remain backer Theresa May, “the no-nonsense … Continue reading →

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The Knives Comes Out For Corbyn

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Lawrence Person

After Brexit’s passage, Labour MPs decided to take their frustrations out on their own leader: A motion of no confidence in Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been passed by the party’s MPs. The 172-40 vote, which is not binding, follows … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for June 28, 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Welcome to another Texas vs. California update! “California’s skyrocketing housing costs, taxes prompt exodus of residents.” “During the 12 months ending June 30, the number of people leaving California for another state exceeded by 61,100 the number who moved here … Continue reading →

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Labour, Brexit, and the Left-Wing Revolt Against Global Elites

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Among the more interesting storylines to emerge after the Brexit vote was how Labour blew it. Despite having a leadership far more Europhilic and in favor of transnational statist government than even Tory insiders, Labour’s support of Remain was markedly … Continue reading →

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Leland Yee Prison Update

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Lawrence Person

This is slightly oldish news. If you follow this blog, you know that former California Democratic State Senator Leland Yee was was sentenced to five years of prison after pleading guilty to one count of racketeering. However, until today I … Continue reading →

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Brexit Aftershocks

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

It’s shaping up to be an interesting day: Tory Prime Minister David Cameron is resigning. “Mr Cameron announced shortly after 08:15 BST that he had informed the Queen of his decision to remain in place for the short term and … Continue reading →

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Brexit Wins

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Lawrence Person

BBC News just called the election for Brexit. “UK votes to leave European Union with 309 out of 382 results declared.” No time to do instant-analysis tonight, but markets will undoubtedly be in panic-rollercoaster mode tomorrow. This will pass, but … Continue reading →

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Could Brexit Win? Update: Leave Up By 800,000 Votes

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Short answer: Yes. Medium Answer: Answer cloudy, ask again later. Early tidings were that “Remain” was polling ahead, enough so that even UKIP head Nigel Farage said it looked likely that Remain would pull out a win. But the “Leave” … Continue reading →

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This Week in Clinton Corruption for June 23, 2016

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Lawrence Person

This week’s roundup of Clinton Corruption is being headlined by Guccifer 2.0 revelations. The stuff released so far is interesting, but (and I say this as someone who thinks Hillary Clinton should be in prison) pretty weak sauce. Oh sure, … Continue reading →

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National Review Does Buc-ee’s

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I can hardly resist throwing up a link to this Kevin D. Williamson National Review piece on Buc-ee’s, can I? Over the weekend, I stopped to buy gas at a Buc-ee’s in Bastrop, Texas, and was greeted by (in addition … Continue reading →

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