Monthly Archives: January 2010

Chavecito dispels rumors on La Hojilla

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Part one of six with the big guy, in Spanish. Click through and watch ’em all. This should officially silence the dipshit rumor mill that’s still churning over the cabinet shuffle (you’d think the anglo media never heard of that, … Continue reading →

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Chilean ambassador criticizes US military presence in Haiti

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Sabina Becker

It’s not just Evo and Chavecito making this accusation now. Get a load of who else isn’t pleased with the blatant US takeover of Haiti: The United States military was “unnecessarily aggressive” in its operations to aid Haiti after the … Continue reading →

Posted in All About Evo, Chile Sin Queso, Huguito Chavecito, If You REALLY Care | 9 Comments

Again with the ArsyTV…

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“Those poor little owners of Sambil and RCTV…” Hey, is that sarcasm I hear emanating from the slums?Once more, the entire English-speaking media world has Teh Stoopid when it comes to Venezuela. Why else would even the Beeb misreport this? … Continue reading →

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Evo tells it like it is, again

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Jeez, what is it with this man? He has only a high-school education, but I’ll be damned if he’s not the smartest leader in the region after all. He certainly has an eye for bullshit, and he’s not afraid to … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Gotta love those German TVs!

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Wow, Grundig is amazing…it intuitively figures out your viewing preferences even before you know how the hell to work it!

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The Haiti disaster, through Haitian eyes

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Sabina Becker

The Ciné Institute of Jacmel, Haiti, is a young film school, both in terms of its time in operation (only since 2008) and the age of its students. But in spite of the difficult economic conditions in Haiti–and they have … Continue reading →

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Is our Parliament working?

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Canadian Press reports that the Liberals and NDP planned to show up. The National Post says they’re there. The Bloc are apparently still at home, and so are you-know-who.Sigh.

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Music for a Sunday: João Donato in Havana

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Sabina Becker

The great bossanovista (second only to his namesake and lookalike, João Gilberto) comes to his favorite city and jams with the locals. This is part of a longer documentary, but I’m delighted to hear one of my faves in there–“The … Continue reading →

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ALBA solidarity at work in Haiti

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Look who’s not sitting on their hands–or letting the US dictate to them what aid can or can’t get through…The ALBA countries (Venezuela, Bolivia, etc.) are delivering their convoys through the neighboring Dominican Republic. Smart move, and one that’s bound … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: The Con is Wrong

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Sabina Becker

I know what you’re thinking, gentle readers…the cons are always wrong. Couldn’t agree with you more there. And who better to illustrate the wrongness of conservatism than this week’s wieners…er, winners…1. and 2. John Fucking Bracken and Michael Fucking Donison. … Continue reading →

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