Monthly Archives: May 2009

Oh Henry!

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Sabina Becker

WTF is Henry Ramos Allup (in dark leather jacket and white shirt) doing here?Looks like the head of Acción Democrática, the discredited old Venezuelan party of the so-called centre-left (but now on the far right along with all the rest … Continue reading →

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One more reason to despise Microsoft

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Sabina Becker

…as if we all needed one. Microsoft, the informatic giant founded by Bill Gates, has decided suddenly to cancel its Messenger service to those countries against which the United States maintains a commercial embargo.Among those affected are Cuba, Iran and … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Fascism Without Swastikas, Free Trade, My Ass!, Law-Law Land, She Blinded Me With Science, Technical Notes, The WTF? Files | 6 Comments

Music for a Sunday: When the bullet hits the bone

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Sabina Becker

A paranoid classic, with a wonderful acoustic treatment.

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Wankers of the Week: Old Faceful edition

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Sabina Becker

When it’s a pissing contest, remember…whoever “wins”, is still a wanker. Here are this week’s winners–or rather, wieners:1. and 2. The two dumb wankers who peed in Old Faithful while the famously timely geyser wasn’t erupting. A pity it couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Guess who’s ten years old this week…

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Sabina Becker

It’s Chavecito’s TV show–Aló Presidente! The show is the ultimate in audience participation and direct democracy. It’s also downright gonzo at times–and can go on for several hours at a stretch. When Chavecito’s in town, anyone can take up any … Continue reading →

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Some US citizens who get it…

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Sabina Becker

….and who are out to make sure a certain deeply despised Bolivian ex-president feels it:“Goni: Human rights abuser fleeing justice in Chevy Chase”“The US harbors terrorists”“Human rights abuser living in Chevy Chase”; “…do you feel safer?”“Goni be gone!”Looks like they … Continue reading →

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ALBA to get another joiner?

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Could be…could be El Salvador!Awwwww…don’t they look cute together, Chavecito and Mauricio Funes, getting along so nicely? Looks like they might soon get along a whole lot MORE nicely, if this is any indication… Mauricio Funes, the president-elect of El … Continue reading →

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Advanced Cat Yodeling

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Sabina Becker

I’m sorry. My cats made me do it.

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Bolivia terror plot: A new ringleader fingered, plus more members come to light

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Just like a bad penny, some nasties (like the Szekler Legion, screengrabbed above) keep coming back…and yes, there are Irish and Corrib project crests on that page. Hmm, whatever could it mean?I’ve been meaning to translate this item for a … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Father doesn’t know best, after all