Monthly Archives: October 2008

Ooooo, this is a juicy one

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Hmmm, whatever could this mean? At least 26 barrels of chemical agents were stolen from a military airplane on September 5 by groups of violent “civics” and vandals apparently promoted by the Prefecture of Pando. The departmental chief of police, … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Bartcop on voter stupidity

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“Poor people, year after year, vote to make the rich richer and that’s crazy.The way America votes, you’d think 2/3 of us are Fortune 500 CEOs.Poor people could vote themselves out of poverty – but they choose not to.and that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Filthy Stinking Rich, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, Quotable Notables, The "Well, DUH!" Files, The Hardcore Stupid, W is for Weak (and Stupid) | 2 Comments

Tories = cowards

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Debate, schmebate–how do you debate someone who refuses to be debated? You call him by his right name: COWARD! While Prime Minister Stephen Harper was readying to take on opposition leaders in last night’s nationally televised debate, several of his … Continue reading →

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Gradually returning to form

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Hey all–just thought I’d let you know, the repair work is proceeding apace. Geekus Maximus is a better geek than I am, and I’m glad he’s my best friend. At this rate, MT will soon be purring under my fingertips … Continue reading →

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People are disappearing in Peru

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Does Alan Garcia give a shit? Aporrea thinks not: Human rights groups have denounced the disappearance of 11 persons during military operations to search for a column of Shining Path guerrillas in southeastern Peru.The denunciation was made by a peasant … Continue reading →

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An underrated gem of the ’80s

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Danielle Dax, “Cat-House”:I have only one CD of hers–Dark Adapted Eye–and yes, every track on it is as hallucinogenic, quirky and utterly addictive as this one. She plays practically all her own instruments, AND looks gorgeous to boot. Her lyrics … Continue reading →

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