Monthly Archives: June 2009

Bad omen for the Dalai Lama

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Well, what would you call this? “They took me away from my family and stuck me in a medieval situation in which I suffered a great deal,” said Torres, 24, describing how he was whisked from obscurity in Granada to … Continue reading →

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Tree falls in forest. No one hears it. Therefore…

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Oh fucking hell. Look what just happened in Peru!Alan García, alias President Twobreakfasts, has just sent in the riot cops to seize a TV station for nonpayment of debts. The station is off the air in the meantime. Funny how … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Mauricio Funes!

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Another left-wing dimple-dude gets sworn in. Sadly, both Chavecito and Evo had to beg off and miss this historic inauguration. No worries–they’ll meet with their new compañero ASAP. (Chavecito already has.)Noteworthy details here: the archaic Spanish expressions, and the fact … Continue reading →

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