Monthly Archives: January 2009

Opposing a terrorist war is NOT antisemitic!

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Jewish women sitting in for peace at the Israeli consulate in Toronto. Photo by Judy Rebick, Rabble.caIf it were, why would Jewish Canadian women do it? Toronto police have been called in to remove a group of Jewish Canadian women … Continue reading →

Two for Palestine

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Spanish punk group Boikot (how do YOU think it’s pronounced?) featured in two videos–a photo-collage set to their “Wall of Shame”, and a live rendition of the power-rocky “Scorched Earth”.Enjoy!

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What the lamestream English media won’t show on Gaza…

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Sabina Becker

…Venezuelan TV will:Walter Martínez and his excellent current events show Dossier bring you the whole story. Including some shocking violations of the Geneva Conventions, namely the use of white phosphorus on Gaza by the Israelis. Video in Spanish, but refreshingly … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Do As I Say..., Good to Know, If You REALLY Care, The War on Terra | 3 Comments

Goodnight, Half-(assed) Moon

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Sabina Becker

From ABI, some interesting recent developments regarding the so-called “Half Moon” of anti-Evo fascist prefects… The Executive Power and five prefects agreed on Monday to put forward a referendum on autonomies for the departments of Chuquisaca, La Paz, Cochabamba, Oruro … Continue reading →

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Spare a thought for the White House cat

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Sad news, fellow cat lovers…India the White House cat is no more. A longtime member of the Bush family died Sunday at home in the White House: a cat named India, after a favorite Texas Rangers baseball player.The Scottish terriers … Continue reading →

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NYT finally admits the obvious…

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Yep, ladies ‘n’ gents, it’s finally official:The Old Grey Lady comes clean about being in the Oldest Profession, and hangs out her shingle openly for the firstest time ever.Of course, I’ve long known that the entire first page was for … Continue reading →

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Hamas rocket damage: The latest pictures are now in!

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Reuters photo. Taken on the road near Sderot. Gee, I bet that one left a crater.And remember, kiddies, this is what the Israelis are bombing Palestinian welding shops for.

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, The War on Terra, The WTF? Files | 4 Comments

Quotable: Michael Zuckerman on neo-cons

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Sabina Becker

“In French slang, the word con means jackass or imbecilic wuss. So when the néo-cons–the néo-cons as the French read the term–went ahead with the ill-considered invasion and imperialist occupation of Iraq, the French thought that this was just the … Continue reading →

Posted in Morticia! You Spoke French!, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, Quotable Notables, The War on Terra, W is for Weak (and Stupid) | Comments Off

Gaza through the eyes of the devastated, and some devastating truths

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Video taken on December 27, in Rafah, Gaza Strip, by members of the International Solidarity Movement. As you can see, the devastation of the Israeli bombings is much more severe than the TV news in your area has probably led … Continue reading →

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Evo to US: Coercion doesn’t work anymore, suckaz!

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Sabina Becker

I do believe this constitutes a flip-o-the-bird to someone at DEA headquarters in Washington, does it not? The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, assured that the first textile exports from his country to Venezuela will be set for before January … Continue reading →

Posted in All About Evo, Free Trade, My Ass!, Huguito Chavecito, Socialism is Good for Capitalism! | 2 Comments