Monthly Archives: May 2023

No. And No.

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Former Vice President Mike Pence is evidently getting into the 2024 Presidential race next week. So evidently is former New Jersey Chris Christie. No. And no. Both men had their time in the sun, and neither’s time extends to 2024. … Continue reading →

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The League of the Boned: Turkey

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Lawrence Person

I have an in-process post titled “League of the Boned” in embryonic form, which was going to be about how each country in the League has been screwed by deficit spending, high interest rates and endemic corruption. But there so … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day: Honoring George D. Keathley

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Lawrence Person

This Memorial Day we honor the memory of Medal of Honor George D. Keathley, born in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, and died September 14, 1944 in Italy having fought for 15 minutes after receiving a mortal grenade wound. For conspicuous … Continue reading →

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The Tank Museum On The T-14 Armata

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Lawrence Person

We’ve already covered why Russia’s T-14 Armata tank isn’t all that. Here’s a somewhat more balanced look from David Willey of The Tank Museum: The first ten minutes covers the basics of Soviet tank design (the philosophy of favoring firepower … Continue reading →

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8 Californians Who Left For Texas Say Why

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Californians continue to flee the no-longer golden state, and many of them end up in Texas. ABC7 News in the bay area interviewed eight who fled as to why California dreaming has become a nightmare. Some takeaways: “In the span … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 26, 2023

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Lawrence Person

More woke going broke, San Francisco is (still) a shithole, and Baggage Claim Fight Club. It’s the Friday LinkSwarm!  “FBI Concerned Jan. 6 Footage Would Expose Undercover Agents, Informants.” You don’t say. “Layoffs are hitting HR and DEI teams … Continue reading →

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Paxton vs. Phelan Slap Fight

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Lawrence Person

This would be an entertaining slap fight if it weren’t for the fact it was distracting two of the highest profile Republican office-holders in the state from real work. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called on Texas House Speaker Dade … Continue reading →

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Q: What Does It Take To Fire A Black Female SJW Professor? A: Holding A Machete Against A Reporter’s Neck

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Lawrence Person

To be a black, Hispanic female, social justice warrior professor is to sit pretty close to the top of the victimhood pyramid. (She just needs be a disabled lesbian to hit for the cycle.) Given those exalted victimhood credentials, you … Continue reading →

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Russians Invade Russia?

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Lawrence Person

This is some curious news. Evidently members of anti-Putin Russia militias the Russian Volunteers Corps or the Freedom for Russia Legion has evidently invaded the border town of Kazinka in Belgorod, Russia, with forces that evidently included at least one … Continue reading →

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