Tag Archives: Democrats

The Joys of Watching Matt Yglesias Miss The Point

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Lawrence Person

It’s always fun to watch liberals stub their toes against reality. This time around it’s JournoLista Matthew Yglesias who is shocked, shocked to discover that trying to start a small business (in his case renting out a spare house) is … Continue reading →

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California: Completely Screwed

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Instead of going out and doing the heavy lifting myself on a Texas vs. California update, Victor Davis Hanson [[Corrected. – LP]] has done another of his California is totally screwed pieces, and it’s a cornucopia of facts on California’s … Continue reading →

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I Guess He Wasn’t Faking

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Lawrence Person

From Dwight comes word that Amado Pardo, Austin Restaurateur, convicted murderer, Democratic fundraiser, and accused heroin dealer has died. Last week I reported that he was in a coma and released to hospice care. Obviously he won’t stand trial February … Continue reading →

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Do Liberals Believe in Any Limiting Power on Government Action?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a great description of natural rights from Judge Andrew P. Napolitano: As we have been created in the image and likeness of God the Father, we are perfectly free just as He is. Thus, the natural law teaches that … Continue reading →

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A Dollop of Gun News

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Lots of news in the world of guns and the Second Amendment today, so here’s a quick lunchtime roundup: So Obama has issued his executive orders on guns. The good news is that the Executive Orders themselves are not nearly … Continue reading →

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Travis County Gun Show Ban Shot Down, Stuffed, and Mounted on the Wall

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Today law-abiding gun owners declared total victory over the gun-grabbing plans of the Travis County Commissioner’s Court: Travis County Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to reverse course on a proposal that would have banned gun shows from county facilities. Commissioners also … Continue reading →

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Murderer in a Coma. I Know It’s Serious.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Hey, remember Convicted murderer, Democratic fundraiser, and accused heroin dealer Amado Pardo? He’s been released to hospice care, According to his attorney, he’s “not been mentally responsive since December. ” Hmmmm. Maybe. I’m remembering all those sick gangsters suddenly coming … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for 1/11/13

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Between work and the TPPF Policy Orientation, it’s going to be a busy day, so here’s a quick Friday LinkSwarm: How bad did you think 2012’s economy was? Guess what? It was even worse than you thought. Profile of Jim … Continue reading →

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(Austin City Council is) Breaking the Law, Breaking the Law

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but the SuperGeniuses on the Austin City Council (along with allies among the Travis County apparatchiks) have gotten it into their heads that it’s just a swell idea to ban gun shows within the … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California: First 2013 Roundup

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Judging from the Fiscal Cliff votes, the United States appears to be eager to follow in the footsteps of Greece and California, rushing to unsustainable spending, crushing debt loads and inevitable bankruptcy, rather than following the lead of Texas and … Continue reading →

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