Allegedly, there is a report that Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson, at age 20, was sleeping with a 14-year-old girl, got …Read the Rest
20th Century US
Why Patriarchy, Dominionism, Christian Reconstruction Is Dangerous
“…”capital punishment is one of the best evangelistic tools of a society.” And, “there is no such thing as a …Read the Rest
Part II: The Problem With ‘Christian’ Reconstructionism
As with many of his followers, Rushdoony did not have a degree in theology. He graduated from UC Berkley with …Read the Rest
Part I: The Problem With ‘Christian’ Reconstructionism
“…”The creation mandate was precisely the requirement that man subdue the earth and exercise dominion over it. There is not …Read the Rest
On This Day in 1963 C. S. Lewis Died
Strange how we have reactions to people. Have you ever done a Google search for images of people, only to …Read the Rest
Is the Middle Class Dead?
Americans have, for many decades considered themselves the middle class. During the dark days of the Great Depression, those who …Read the Rest
Laughing at Myself
It started off by reading an article about night-owls of which I am one. I admit that I am one. …Read the Rest
Requium for the Elephant
“Every tub should stand upon its own bottom.” Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan Reince Prebius says that GOP stands for “God’s …Read the Rest
Why Humans Must Explore Space
Have you ever stopped to consider what might happen in space exploration if the Koch Machine had money riding on …Read the Rest
Much Ado About Very Little
Upfront, The Pink Flamingo willingly admits that I know absolutely nothing about Justin Bieber. I’ve never heard him, and don’t …Read the Rest
Delusions of Austerity
Austerity is a total and complete abject failure. Austerity in the UK has left the country in worse shape at …Read the Rest
Those Pesky Epitaphs the Far Right Hurls
“…Some believe that the best way to express their patriotism is to burn their nation to the ground if it …Read the Rest
Do We Really Need Nukes at This Point?
I had a wonderful history professor who said the three worst Kings of England were considered to be John, Richard …Read the Rest
Back in the USSR?
When a FOX News person talks about what Reagan did after he won the Cold War and the USSR, fell, …Read the Rest
A Different Spin on the Whole Pussy Riot Story
The conservative world likes to put a big spin on the culture wars, discussing the war against Christianity. Yet, when …Read the Rest
David Barton Finally Blows It!
It’s the far right’s turn to be dumbed down by revisionism. The left has been infected by this vile disease …Read the Rest
NOTE TO GOP: Please Pull the Plug on Romney – Today
Early this morning, The Pink Flamingo had the nightmare misfortune to catch CNN’s interview with Mitt Romney’s foreign policy adviser …Read the Rest
Could We Be Wrong About Economics?
There comes a time in every person’s live when one must face some very nasty facts. It happens when you …Read the Rest
Memorial Day Lament for a Lost Nation
If The Pink Flamingo sounds a bit less optimistic than usual, it is because I am just that. In fact, …Read the Rest
Dances With Liberal Idiots
William Jacobson, who is one of the more creditable bloggers this time around, has completely jumped the shark with his …Read the Rest
50 Years Ago Today!
We had egg on our faces. Those dirty Soviets had managed to beat us to it. On April 12, 1961 …Read the Rest
PART III: Church, State, Morals, Pontificating, Religious Freedom, & Another Fine Mess
I am not a philosopher or an expert in government. But, I know my history. I know it is just …Read the Rest
According to Romney & Santorum Character Counts – Right?
If anyone wants to know the real reason Newt is not on the ballot in Virginia, look no farther than …Read the Rest
December 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor was originally a shallow embayment called Wai Momi (Pearl Water) or Pu’rloa (long Hill). It was considered the …Read the Rest
The Rubio Hit
There are sources who think the whole Rubio dust-up is asinine. I agree. Andy S. Gomez, of the Miami Institute …Read the Rest
PART II: Once Again John Stossell Lies About History
In Part II, The Pink Flamingo will examine the historical implication of the railroads and why Stossel is completely incorrect …Read the Rest
PART I: Once Again John Stossell Lies About History
This is about the absolute dishonest way that libertarians operate, spreading their slime, not able to tell the truth. If …Read the Rest
Wednesday’s Hero – Theodore Samuel Williams
Capt. Theodore “Ted” Williams (Center) 83 years old from San Diego, CA VMF-311, Marine Aircraft Group 33 (MAG-33) Baseball Hall …Read the Rest
70 Years Ago Today .406!
How about a baseball trivia question for you. Who was John Glenn’s wingman during the Korean War? What happens when …Read the Rest
PART II: Going Postal: It Is Called the Postal Clause
If you want proof there is no Sanity Clause, ask the tea party right why they want to violate the …Read the Rest