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Texas vs. California Update for February 19, 2015

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California roundup: U.S. bankruptcy judge presiding over the Stockton case says pensions are not sacred and can be cut in bankruptcy. “CalPERS has bullied its way about in this case with an iron fist insisting … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for March 24, 2014

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Lawrence Person

In California, I would say that March Madness is ignoring the looming pension crisis, except that madness extends to every other month as well… Where is income inequality worst in the U.S.? Well, for one thing, in California: Perhaps no … Continue reading →

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Greenpeace Activists Shocked To Discover That Actions Have Consequences

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Via Borepatch comes news of some super geniuses in Greenpeace who can’t understand why they’re sitting in a Russian jail. They illegally boarded a state-owned oilrig as part of a protest and were promptly arrested for piracy. “They had never … Continue reading →

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California: More Boning

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Naturally the day after I post my usual Texas vs. California update, I see this five part California in Crisis series by Conn Carroll in The Examiner. The first part is a general overview. In his state of the state … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for February 13, 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Busy day! Here’s a quick Texas vs. California roundup: Texas economic success is no mirage. More on Rick Perry’s California raid. “I’d take free-market capitalism over socialism any day, and that was the decision that we made,” said Waste Connections … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California: Dog Days of August Edition

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Lawrence Person

It’s late August, and California’s slide toward insolvency continues apace. How badly underwater is CalPERS? Try $884 billion. Speaking of California unions, here’s how they’re trying to block reform. California’s recovery is much slower than the already slow pace of … Continue reading →

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More Information on Possible Plano Bomber Anson Chi

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Yesterday I noticed a large number of search hits for Anson Chi Plano Bomber, and various combinations thereof. And today a little bird told me that Chi is indeed the hospitalized bombing suspect. So let me post a little bit … Continue reading →

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Texas Wins Another Round Against the EPA

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Texas wins another skirmish in the war the EPA is waging against the state’s prosperity, this one over “minor pollutants.” The EPA was suppose to file any objection to the state’s plans within 18 months, but instead, displaying the lightning … Continue reading →

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EarthQuest Fails

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Lawrence Person

You may remember my mention of EarthQuest, the projected Montgomery County “environmental theme park” that was going to be partially financed with public money. Well, now comes word from Dwight that it is officially kaput. “No construction is planned; investors … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Lawrence Person

A busy weekend, so here’s a LinkSwarm to nourish the regulars: The SEIU is helping fund and lead the Occupy movement, and their goal is to “abolish capitalism.” They’re also sneakily incorporating local branches, with names like “Good Jobs, Great … Continue reading →

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