Israel continues to pummel Iran’s nuclear program, President Trump sets a deadline, illegal alien border crossings are down radically, Democrats are bankrupt (financially, not just morally), more horrifying sex offenders, and a new face for the Texas Democrat Party. It’s the Friday LinkSwarm! Israel has complete command of the skies over Iran and continues to… Continue reading LinkSwarm For June 20, 2025
Tag: Property Rights
Election Results: Three Propositions Go Down In Defeat
The results of yesterday’s election are up, and three of the ten propositions on the ballot went down in defeat. Since all statewide propositions usually pass, that’s an interesting (and welcome) result. Proposition 4, which Texans for Fiscal Responsibility said “gives counties new authority for “Kelo”-style redevelopment takings” went down by the heftiest margin, 59.7%… Continue reading Election Results: Three Propositions Go Down In Defeat
Follow-Up: Eugene Volokh and Glenn Reynolds on Issues Surrounding the Portland Assault Video
Several commentators on yesterday’s post and video about a man being assaulted by liberal thugs for the crime of videotaping Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Kitzhaber at an event open to the public at Emmanuel Temple Church in Portland, Oregon, opined that no crime had been committed, since the videographer was on private property, and thus… Continue reading Follow-Up: Eugene Volokh and Glenn Reynolds on Issues Surrounding the Portland Assault Video
City of Austin: How dare you do what you want with your own land?
Once again the City of Austin is living up to its reputation as a Nanny State busybody who can’t keep its nose out of other people’s business. In this case it’s decided that Joe Del Rio can’t dig under his own house. Joe Del Rio, the retiree who excavated a huge pit underneath his East… Continue reading City of Austin: How dare you do what you want with your own land?
Kelo Followup
Remember how the Kelo vs. New London decision let the government take land for the benefit of private government? Well, Pfizer is closing down the facility on the site they seized the land for. (Hat tip to Fark.)