Monthly Archives: December 2006

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Need a good laugh?

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Sabina Becker

I got one for you right here:I love it when Chavecito laughs. His whole face gets in on the fun. There aren’t nearly enough shots of him laughing, and that’s ridiculous, because right now he’s got so much to laugh … Continue reading →

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The people have spoken…

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Sabina Becker

…the doors are staying OPEN! But the parliamentary debate on same sex marriage is now officially CLOSED. And the vote not to re-open it wasn’t even close! Even twelve Conservatives broke party ranks to vote against this absurd motion. The … Continue reading →

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Where’s Mr. Blackwell when you need him…

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Sabina Becker

…to dress down the socialites who make fashion faux pas?Actually, this is a faux pas in more ways than one. Three women besides Pickles spent $8500 US each, only to look like a big red SOFA? I mean, those outfits … Continue reading →

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Thoughtlessly, with surprising absent-mindedness

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Funny how often the alternative media gets a story right before the rest of the world catches on. More than a year ago, I was outraged to hear on Democracy Now how a couple of Parisian teens were chased to … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ House-o-Lights

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Normally, I puke when I see people overdo the holiday decorations, especially if there’s prize money involved.But this is kinda cool:Note the peace sign.

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Remember, remember, the 6th of December…

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Sabina Becker

I know it’s not “rational” to be filled with rage when I hear yet another man saying that feminism has victimized his entire gender, boo-hoo. Or to be damn near ready to blow up at assholes who make a tidy … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Harry Potter Harry Potter!!!

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Sabina Becker

I’m not sure I like Harry’s extra-short haircut here (I preferred him with a floppy forelock, which he needed to conceal the scar Voldemort inflicted on him as a baby, anyway.) But I do love that they have Helena Bonham … Continue reading →

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Who’s yer daddy?

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Sabina Becker

That question is rhetorical, BTW. It took two days to get the final count in the Venezuelan election, but it’s a whoppa: President Hugo Chavez has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election in a ceremony in the capital. … Continue reading →

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If they talk about morals, cover your breasts and run!

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Because, as we all know, the biggest lechers are those who preach the loudest. Polish prosecutors are investigating claims that Deputy Prime Minister Andrzej Lepper employed a woman on condition that she had sex with him. A former local councillor … Continue reading →

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The Sheepdog goes to pasture

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Sabina Becker

As my dad said this morning, it’s like the rats are all leaving the ship. Whatever could it mean? I told him it was obvious: BushCo is a rotten ship ridden with rats, from King Rat George the Dubya on … Continue reading →

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