Tag Archives: Crime

Wallace Hall Followup: Dan Patrick Win = Witchhunt End?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Lawrence Person

The witchhunt against UT regent Wallace Hall for uncovering cronyism and favoritism in UT admissions may be coming to an an end, thanks to Dan Patrick’s decisive win the Lt. Governor runoff. Patrick has constantly supported Hall in his investigative … Continue reading →

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Update on Indicted Democratic State Rep. Ron Reynolds

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Do you remember District 27 Democratic State Representative Ron Reynolds? I mentioned his indictment back in 2012 on barratry charges in 2012. (For those unfamiliar with the term, “barratry” essentials amounts to illegal ambulance chasing.) Evidently the 2012 charges were … Continue reading →

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“Patriots for Economic Freedom” is a Scam PAC

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Lawrence Person

I’m on enough mailing lists that I get a lot of campaign/PAC/etc. solicitations. One of the ones I get pretty regularly in email are missives from “Patriots for Economic Freedom” seemingly soliciting for one or another notable conservative candidates. Take, … Continue reading →

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House Votes to Hold Lois Lerner in Contempt

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Lawrence Person

The United States House of Representatives votes 231-187 to hold former IRS Lois Lerner in contempt over the IRS scandal. Six Democrats joined House Republicans in voting for the contempt charge. The House also voted to request that Eric Holder … Continue reading →

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Update on Certain Hidalgo County Democrats

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Lawrence Person

You may remember back in 2012 when I reported on Democratic Party candidate for Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Constable Robert “Bobby” Maldonado being caught with over $1 million cash in his car’s trunk. Well, I now have a Hidalgo County … Continue reading →

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Leland Yee/Shrimp Boy Chow Update for April 21, 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Lawrence Person

More details and repercussions from the indictment of California State Senator Leland Yee and his criminal associates on gun-trafficking and other charges: Feds plan to add racketeering charges to the Yee indictment. Prominent Democrat Willie Brown (former Speaker of the … Continue reading →

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Gun and Crme Roundup for April 16, 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Lawrence Person

The Bundy Ranch story is part of the Second Amendment story (and the Tenth Amendment story), but is too big and sprawling to unpack here. So here are some of the other things that have been happening: Gun grabber Michael … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for April 15, 2014

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Today sucks if you still have to finish your taxes. It sucks more in California than Texas, since you have to pay state income taxes as well. That includes a marginal tax rate of 9.3% for all those millionaires making … Continue reading →

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How Not to Commit the Perfect Murder

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a pro-top for aspiring murderers: If you want to bump off your wife, don’t talk over murder methods with all the other paramedics you work with. Despite which, it still took seven years to indict and convict the guy.

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When Democrats Say There’s No Voter Fraud, They’re Lying

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Lawrence Person

There’s an risible liberal talking point that continues to rear its ugly head regarding ACORN and the Democratic Party’s demonstrated record of voting fraud: “That’s not voting fraud, that’s voter registration fraud.” Before we address the talking point proper (which … Continue reading →

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