The Pink Flamingo

Getting Away With Murder in Pennsylvania

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:52:00 -0600

DIFFERENT STORY?

If Luis Ramirez were an illegal immigrant who was part of a party of wild animals who beat a father to death, you would be hearing about it from Malkin and cover to cover on O'Reilly. Unfortunately, Luis Ramirez, an illegal immigrant is the man who died. He was brutally attacked and beaten to death by a group of high school football players in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. They attacked him like a pack of wild animals, cursing him and telling him to to back to Mexico.

Evidently in Pennsylvania it is acceptable to murder illegal immigrants. According to the ...

More Evidence Malkin Biased Against McCain

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:12:00 -0600

INTELLECTUAL DISHONESTY

There is this great and growing dishonest of the far right, embodied by such luminaries as Michelle Malkin, Patrick J. Buchanan, and Laura Ingraham. So, today Malkin is reporting that Republicans in the House are not donating to John McCain, as if they dislike him or something.

"...Looks like House Republicans are doing what a lot of grass-roots conservatives are doing–or rather not doing: Not giving John McCain cash. A divider, not a uniter? Via The Hill:..."

Malkin quotes from The Hill:

"...Few House Republicans have contributed to Sen. John McCain since he clinched the Republican nomination ...

If It Weren't for the Election - Would There Be Any News

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:56:00 -0600

THURSDAY, JULY 17

Happy Birthday Dustin Boulden 21 Years Old!

It has occurred to me that if it weren't for the fact of the POTUS election this year, there would be absolutely no news. Is it boring, or is it me? Let's face it, it's boring. And frankly, I don't give a you know what about the new Batman movie. They lost me when Adam West was no longer Batman.

Tomorrow is the decorating phase for the annual church bazaar. I SWORE I would not be doing it, but a friend told my mother she needed my help. Naturally...I think ...

Is Sheriff Joe the "SHakiest Gun in the West?"

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:22:00 -0600

ARPAIO'S ERATIC BEHAVIOR

The Mayor of Phoenix considers Joe Arpaio the Shakiest Gun in the West!

"...Gordon, talking with News/Talk 92-3 KTAR's Darrell Ankarlo, said the sheriff has lost his focus and is not helping the county at all with reducing crime. "The continuing bizarre behavior of the sheriff, including last night's demonstration of anger and sarcasm, is continuing evidence that the stress and criticism of the office is affecting the sheriff's judgment," Gordon said...."I think with law enforcement, the last thing anybody wants is somebody with a gun, both that is angry and shaking," the mayor said. ...

Laura Ingraham Unvarnished

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:48:00 -0600

LAURA'S MISFORTUNE

I know it isn't nice to laugh at someone's misfortune. I don't like Laura Ingraham any more than I like Ann Coulter or any of the other precious little conservative "witches". I think she is one of those conservatives who is not Republican and has done great damage to the GOP. I also don't mind admitting I think she was one of those responsible for the GOP's loss of the House and Senate in 2006. The thing is, the GOP isn't as bad as Ingraham, Limbaugh, and Hannity say it is. Let's just be honest and give them ...

Nicholas Corbett, Murder, Conservative Bloggers and the Border Patrol

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:34:00 -0600

WHERE IS THE VETTING?

Yesterday I reported that Nicholas Corbett, a Border Patrol agent accused of murdering a few misc. illegals from Mexico had a history of violence. I also find it rather fascinating that Corbett was hired by the Border Patrol and retained, even though the following charges were filed.

1. Corbett was arrested on charges of assault and physical property damage in Cheltenham, PA.
2. He assaulted someone in Chandler, AZ in April of 2007
3. He threatened and assaulted individuals in Mesa, AZ in March of 2007.

In Cheltenhem, PA Corbett went to and damaged his ...

78th Edition Thursday Thirteen

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:48:00 -0600

THURSDAY THIRTEEN
The Pink Flamingo’s 78th Edition Thursday Thirteen
Thirteen Things on My Table
(While I Am Listing Them)

This week I am going to try and behave myself and not insult anyone. Is that possible? The stars of this Thursday Thirteen are Doc Holiday, Bat Masterson, and Beverly Sills.

I write on a dining room table inherited from my grandparents. It is the most comfortable writing location I’ve ever enjoyed. I’ve basically been writing on the same table, same chair, different footstool since 1994. While using the table I’ve completed and published 2 novels and 2 non-fiction books about ...

The Great Cat Soap Opera: Musical Kittens Act I

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:02:00 -0600

TUESDAY, JULY 15

I spent the day in Las Crucas with parental medical appointments. My mother's PK reading is still bouncing up and down like a basketball. By the time I arrived back home, Mommy Cat was playing Musical Kittens. She moved at least two of the little squirts from the closet and deposited them under the bed. It has dawned on me that Mommy Cat has a method in her parenting madness. Until their eyes are open, she likes to keep them sequestered in a closet. Then she moves them under a bed. I saw her move two of ...

More Damning Evidence Against Nicholas Corbett

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:51:00 -0600

PAST HISTORY OF ASSAULT & VIOLENCE

Do you remember back in the spring when BP agent Nicholas Corbett went on trial for murder? Every little anti-immigration blogger and supporter came to his defense, completely ignoring the evidence against him. Don't you find it rather interesting how people who would not condone this sort of behavior against any other ethnic group turn a blind eye when illegals from Mexico are assaulted?

Well, startling new evidence has surfaced against him.

"...In a motion filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Tucson, Tyrone Mitchell, one of the prosecutors in the case, states that ...

NOTE: Hispanics Can Be Voters & Are People Too!

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:24:00 -0600

DEAL WITH IT

John McCain understands that immigration reform is top priority. He, like George W. Bush, also understands that Hispanics are human beings. They are voters. They are NO DIFFERENT from anyone else. Unfortunately, there are any number of "conservatives" who are basically racist. The perfect example, this from Glenn Spencer's site:

"...McCain tells 'Tan Klan' so-called immigration reform is top priority..."
"...Los Angeles Times 'Tan Klan' Soiree: McCain loses microphone to rabid Mexican Reconquista..."

Once again the anti-immigration conservatives, spurred on by their talking points delivered by Dan Stein, the "voice" of the John Tanton network ...

Too Many Bad Things Happening To Good People

SJ Reidhead — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:48:00 -0600

MONDAY, JULY 14

I'm tired of bad things happening to very good people. I'm tired of good people dying from cancer. To make that affront to all that is, oh well, are those vile Westboro monsters who are planning to defile Tony Snow's funeral. Stop the ACLU has the video link to Fred Phelps, but I will not link to his YouTube video.

I first started listening to Mike Gallagher in the late 1980's when he was doing post-Rush drive time for one of the local stations in Greenville, SC. He's never really changed. I remember when he made the ...

A PINK FLAMINGO X-CLUSIVE: More Minuteman Fence Follies

SJ Reidhead — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:43:00 -0600

FLINGING A LITTLE MUD

The Sierra Vista Herald has a fascinating little article about Chris Simcox, Carmen Mercer and the Minuteman Fence. Evidently our erstwhile heroes are still trying to raise money to build their precious fence. My first question: If Michael Chertoff is determined to bulldoze the Constitution and erect his little fence, why are the Minutemen, et al still bilking people out of their hard earned cash?

"...Jim Campbell, a man who mortgaged his house to donate $100,000 to the Minuteman fence project in 2006, filed a suit against the group for fraud and breach of contract in ...

Contrasts - John McCain, American Hero, Barack Obama, American Ego

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:57:00 -0600

A TALE OF TWO MEN

"...I was finding that prayer helped. It wasn't a question of asking for superhuman strength or for God to strike the North Vietnamese dead. It was asking for moral and physical courage, for guidance and wisdom to do the right thing. I asked for comfort when I was in pain, and sometimes I received relief. I was sustained in many times of trial...."John McCain

When the election season begins, we all wonder who is going to come out on top. You watch everyone primarily pandering and, while you see the differences, it all becomes ...

MUST SEE VIDEO: There Is a Difference

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:42:00 -0600

OBAMA OR MCCAIN?

If you don't think there is a difference, well, there is. If you are thinking about voting for one of those twitty third parties with spoilers like Bob Barr or Chuck Baldwin, maybe you'd better think again. Jim Fryer at Real World Libertarian posted this. I pilfered it from him.

Trackposted to Perri Nelson's Website, third world county, nuke gingrich, Right Truth, The World According to Carl, Shadowscope, , Leaning Straight Up, Big Dog's Weblog, Cao's Blog, Gulf Coast Hurricane Tracker, Wolf Pangloss, Democrat=Socialist, and ...

The Roots of the Anti-Immigration Movement - (one more time)

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:17:00 -0600

MALKIN, TANTON & PLANNED PARENTHOOD

This morning, I discovered a fascinating comment concerning the article I posted about Malkin and LaRaza.

"I post on Michelles' blog on a regular basis and I am becoming very concerned about the level of anti-hispanic hatemongering that I see displayed there by both the hostess and some of her responders. Her hatred of John McCain and her willingness to derail his campaign is simply an extension of this.

It truly seems as though Ms. Malkin has lost all sense of proportion.

Her blog has been overrun by Paulians, supremacists, and freaks who are into ...

A Day of Death and Mourning

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:30:00 -0600

THE LAST STRAW

The proverbial last straw came for me today when I saw this Drudge headline, Dame Thatcher to be honored with state funeral... Enough death is enough death. Not only did we lose my very favorite journalist, (Memeorandum) but Yankee legend Bobby Mercer lost his battle with cancer. Legendary Michael DeBakey came close to making a century of life, but just couldn't quite make it. When I was a child, knew DeBakey's sister. She is the person who introduced me to my life-long idol, Laura Ingalls Wilder.

It is rather unusual to have ...

Dukakis Had His Tank, Al Gore the Internet, Kerry His Bunny Suit, Now Obama Has NASCAR?

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:45:00 -0600

OBAMA & NASCAR
Praise the Lord!

First - God Bless Sister Toldjah! Now, I needed the laugh. It wasn't just a laugh, it was maniacal giggle. God Bless The Democrats. They do it every time. Is it genetic or are their candidates so flawed they just can't help it? Bless Sister Toldjah who has come up with the story that Barack Obama is planning to sponser a NASCAR vehicle? Please, Please, Please let it be true. (Sorry, I gotta giggle again). Let's face it, we all thought he'd learned his lesson when he bowled a 38 with his ...

Malkin Denigrates Hispanics Via Her Hatred of LaRaza

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:20:00 -0600

ONLY IN AMERICA?

Townhall is becoming the last, best refuge for scoundrels and racists. A few weeks ago we were treated to Pat Buchanan's lovely little explanation of why Hitler did cause the Holocaust. Now, we are going to be subjected to Michelle Malkin's own personal version of Luther's 99 Thesis - Against LaRaza. How long are good and decent people going to put up with this sort of blatant anti-Hispanic bias? I guess as long as good people sit on one hand and keep the other over their mouths, people like Malkin can get away with the same sort ...

The Democratic Hillbillies Don't Care About Gas Prices!

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:02:00 -0600

BLACK GOLD, TEXAS TEA

A "Gang" of Republicans and Democrats, led by Rep. Neal Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) are thumbing their noses at Nancy Pelosi who yesterday, basically thumbed her nose at the American people. She had the nerve to say:

"...“This call for drilling in areas that are protected is a hoax, it’s an absolute hoax on the part of the Republicans and this administration” Pelosi said at her weekly press conference. “It’s a decoy to punt your attention away from the fact that their policies have produced $4-a-gallon gasoline.”..."

Orin Hatch is ready to go to battle...

McCain's Millions - Money Money Money Moonneeyyy!

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:05:00 -0600

WHERE'S OBAMA?

Today we have learned that during the month of June, John McCain has finally hit the mother lode when it comes to fundraising. He had a $22 Million Dollar June! When you add the funds the RNC has on hand, it's not looking all that bad. According to Outside the Beltway the RNC has something like $95 million cash on hand compared to the DNC's $10 million or so. James Joyner then noted the following:

"...It’s a very bizarre strategy on Davis’ part to be bragging about McCain’s fundraising and ability to spend money. Wouldn’t they be ...

The Pink Flamingo's 77th Edition Thursday Thirteen

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:02:00 -0600

THURSDAY THIRTEEN
The Pink Flamingo's 77th Edition Thursday Thirteen
Thirteen Reasons Why "Green" Is a Crock

I'm in one of my nasty moods. I'm tired and way behind in my work, but had a great time in Tombstone last week. I may even do a TT on some of the photos I took that may be a 'ghost'. It was cool. So now I'm back home, working on a TT I started assembling several weeks ago. It is going to make some people a little snippy. That's fine. I think the 'chicken littles' are finally clucking home to roost, after ...

Malkin's Townhall LaRaza Column Debunked

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:56:00 -0600

ONLY IN AMERICA?

The Glass Ceiling, Appearances, and Equal Pay for Women

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:14:00 -0600

THE OLDEST PROFESSION

Today I stopped off at the bank to do the usual after a week out of town. I noticed that the girls working behind the counter were dressed in a manner that reflected more a ‘Friday’ casual look than banking Tuesday. If their attire was ‘serious’ banking, then I am afraid to see what ‘Casual Friday’ might entail. It reminded me of several things. First, are we going to you know what in a hand-basket because of our sloppy dress? Second, is it any indication of a lapse in societal manners, morals, and customs?

I was waxing ...

With Friends Like These...?

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:20:00 -0600

SOME CONSERVATIVES JUST DON'T GET IT

REPUBLICANS

When I hear conservatives wax poetic against John McCain, and some conservatives who swear up and down they are anti-abortion and yet plan to vote for Barack Obama (I'm related to at least one) I mention two words: Stevens & Ginsburg. If they aren't bright enough to figure out to whom I am referring, then there isn't much hope and they are true, clueless Barack Obama voters.

But - then there are the conservatives who do get it and are still determined to do everything in their power to insure ...

Not Going to the GOP Convention!

SJ Reidhead — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:52:00 -0600

MONDAY, JULY 7

Yes, I'm tired. I'm also being snarky as everyone checks in with their GOP Convention bloggers pass. The Pink Flamingo IS NOT going! I was contacted by the RNC months ago, long before the call to bloggers went out, but I turned it down. I don't do crowds. Besides, the last time I went to Minneapolis for a conference I spent the entire time at the Historical Society doing genealogy. I know my limitations and my little problems. Genealogy is one of them. I shouldn't be such a you know what about it, but it's no big ...

Obama Stalled On Runway

SJ Reidhead — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:16:00 -0600

NOT THE BRIGHTEST BULB

We've all joked about Barack Obama being an empty shirt. I never realized how empty and how abjectly un "bright" until this morning. He is stalled on the runway in St. Louis while his campaign is being repaired.

What's wrong with this picture?

If this is such a powerful man, ready to take over as POTUS why the H-E-double-toothpick hasn't he grabbed a phone, started shouting orders and arranged for a quickie flight out of St. Louis. If Obama has all the money in the world to campaign with why not rent a couple of private ...

Yellowcake, Patience, Valerie Plame, Joe Wilson, GWB, & St. Paul’s Tombstone Books

SJ Reidhead — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:08:00 -0600

TRUTH, HONOR & THE AMERICAN WAY

What does St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Tombstone have with the above? Not much at first glance other than the fact that both George W. Bush and Endicott Peabody (who built St. Paul’s) are/were Episcopalian and Republican. Both were born with platinum spoons in their well-bred mouths, with blood the color of sapphires.

Oh, there’s one other minor thing: Endicott Peabody was a man of his word. He was a man of honor. He loved the Lord his God above everything. George W. Bush is a man of his word. He is a man ...

Ghosthunting Tombstone Style

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:44:00 -0600

SUNDAY, JULY 6

This evening we dined with friends who own a well-known Tombstone business. We were inside the business around 8:30PM. I was taking some photos of the owner and my father. They were talking. I heard someone enter the room where we were talking. I didn't pay much attention. Hearing the footsteps, I assumed it was my mother. It sounded like a woman wearing heals. I turned around and realized no one was in the room but the three of us. I mentioned this to my friend who suggested I might want to take a few photos and ...

Saddam's Yellow Cake - That's a WMD, Right?

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:58:00 -0600

BUSH LIED?

Have you heard the little tid bit that something like 500 tons of Yellow Cake has been transported out of Iraq to Montreal?

Now what?

Is it possible Valerie Plame lied?

Who's telling the truth now?

Why the heck did it take so long to get this story into a little bit of the news?

Is anyone going to notice?

h/t Wizbang

Yellowcake is defined as:

"...Yellowcakes (also called urania) are uranium concentrates obtained from leach solutions. They represent an intermediate step in the processing of uranium ores. Yellowcake concentrates are prepared by various extraction and refining methods, ...

When Did FOX News Turn Liberal?

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:42:00 -0600

WHAT IS WRONG WITH FOX?

Have you noticed a (not so) subtle change in FOX News lately? If CNN was once the “Clinton News Network” perhaps FOX should now be dubbed the Obama News Network. While I’ve been staying at the Larian (the best place to stay in Tombstone) I’ve been stuck with MSNBC and CNN. I’ve been picking FOX up on my blasted XM (I hate that thing). It is rather remarkable. I am beginning to think that John McCain is getting better coverage and more equal time on CNN.

FAIR AND BALANCED – NOT
FOX does “Fair ...