Tag Archives: Crime

Screw You, We’re From Texas

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Lawrence Person

If you’re fleeing police (bad idea) in Texas (really bad idea), try not to rear end anyone, because there’s a good chance they’ll get out of the vehicle and take your ass to the ground. The dumbass criminal is lucky … Continue reading →

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Gunman Forces Dutch News Off the Air

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Dutch news agencies reported on Thursday that a man with a gun had entered the offices of the national broadcaster NOS and was demanding to go on air. The RTL press agency reported that a building belonging to NOS was … Continue reading →

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Hsoi/John Daub Shooting Follow-Up

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Lawrence Person

A bit more information on the Hsoi/John Daub self-defense shooting of autistic home invader Jared James has come to light that wasn’t in my original story. The original news reports said things like James “forced his way onto the threshold … Continue reading →

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The UT Law Scandal: Bigger Than Previously Reported

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Back when the University of Texas Law School “forgivable loan” scandal broke, I said it was for all intents and purposes a slush fund and a serious ethical problem for UT. I didn’t know the half of it. This piece … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for January 23, 2015

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Lawrence Person

This week haw been incredibly busy, so enjoy a briefer-than-usual LinkSwarm: Eric S. Raymond on how Social Justice Warriors use Kafkatrapping, which presumes you are guilty until you are proven guilty or admit your guilt. Instapundit on why Jews are … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for January 21, 2015

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Lawrence Person

The working poor benefit from a lower cost of living in red states. Five of the top ten U.S. cities in economic growth in 2014 were in Texas: Austin, Houston, Ft. Worth. Dallas and San Antonio. (There were also two … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for January 6, 2014

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Here’s your first Texas vs. California update of 2015: Real personal income increased by 1.4% in Texas in Q3, the most of any state. And that with the oil bust just starting to bite, which I’m guessing helps explain why … Continue reading →

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If You’re Wondering Why Stuff From Hsoi is Down…

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Lawrence Person

…this news story should answer the question. Short summary: John Daub, AKA Hsoi, had to fatally shoot a home invader who turned out to be autistic. It sounds like a justified shooting, but I’m sure one of the first things … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for December 26, 2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Lawrence Person

A tiny post-Christmas LinkSwarm: Russia’s perfect storm of fail. “We would have 3 million more jobs if employment had grown at the Reagan pace.” “If Vermont can’t make it work, single-payer can’t work anywhere in the country.” “Islamic State beheads … Continue reading →

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Gentry Liberals vs. The Police That Protect Them

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Lawrence Person

The classic saying is that a conservative is a liberal who’s been mugged. Judging from how many liberals have been saying how much they hate cops, I would guess that very few have been mugged in recent years. Chalk that … Continue reading →

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