Monthly Archives: February 2008

The brain-dead are walking the Earth

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Either that, or they really, REALLY hate democracy. Bush spoke to a boisterous crowd shortly after 7 a.m. EST. The ballroom erupted in cheers when someone shouted “Are there conservatives in the house?” When the president walked on stage, they … Continue reading →

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One more black eye for the Jesus Lobby

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Sabina Becker

See what happens when you stand in the way of progress…but haven’t got a leg, either of law or logic, to stand on? A DEVOUT Christian who resigned as a family magistrate over the Government’s refusal to allow him to … Continue reading →

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And in other neo-Nazi nutbag news…

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Looks like Alvaro Uribe has some unsavory company. Although it’s undeniable that most of those who marched this past Monday in Bogota and other Colombian cities were ordinary people demonstrating their indignation or rejection of the FARC, groups of skinheads … Continue reading →

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Q. Why does Stormfront hate human rights?

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Sabina Becker

A. Because Stormfront hates everything and everyone except their fellow neo-Nazi whackjobs, duh. What’s really funny is that they’re now holding up two people they would otherwise look upon as sworn enemies as champions of their, uh, “right to free … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Good to Know, If You REALLY Care, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, The "Well, DUH!" Files, The Hardcore Stupid | 2 Comments

The difference between “sucks” and “ROCKS!”

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Usually, I tune out all mass-media traveloguery. Having been to j-school (and having had the misfortune to study under a “magazine writing” instructor who preferred throwaway travel and celebrity puff pieces to actual, worth-paying-money-for MAGAZINE JOURNALISM), I guess I’m just … Continue reading →

Posted in Barreling Right Along, Crapagandarati, Don't Cry For Argentina, Free Trade, My Ass!, Huguito Chavecito, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, Under the Name of Spain | Comments Off

Neal Boortz: Useless, worthless parasite

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Warning: Extreme victim-blaming by someone who probably does EVERYTHING he accuses Those People (i.e. the poor and blacks of New Orleans, whom he calls “GARBAGE”) of doing…Malmö Blue writes: YOU, the consumer can do something to protest this smut and … Continue reading →

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More FARC hostages to be released

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Score another point for evil Chavecito… Colombia’s Farc rebels have said they will release three hostages captured over six years ago, for health reasons.The Farc told local media that it would free the hostages in return for mediation efforts made … Continue reading →

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Rebellion of the Oaxaquenas

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Sabina Becker

The women of Oaxaca, Mexico, were a key force in the organization of the popular dissent that began in 2006 and continues to this day. They took over a TV station for an hour when they realized that the local … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Evo celebrates Alasita

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Who, Evo? Chicken?Nah. He’s just receiving a traditional “Ekeko” figurine of a hen, symbolizing a female partner (as he is, incredibly, still single). And a second one for his VP, Alvaro Garcia Linera, who’s also unattached. (Single women get roosters.) … Continue reading →

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Madres reclaim a torture centre