Monthly Archives: August 2009

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Sorry, still no word on El Ecuadorable…

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Sabina Becker

…because as far as I know, he’s still under observation after his security chief came down with the flu. (Sorry, Otto, I’m tryin’, but that studly muffin ain’t showin’!)However, there’s plenty of other adorable out there today. Evo, as always, … Continue reading →

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“I am not dumb now!”

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Sabina Becker

A 1930 newsreel of Helen Keller and her teacher-companion, Annie Sullivan, explaining in brief how Helen went from a blind-deaf-mute to a woman with the power of vocal speech, the means of expression–and a remarkable eloquence that turned her into … Continue reading →

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Another innocent woman killed by sexism and sleaze

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Sabina Becker

The word “ladykiller” has taken on a very literal meaning:Meet Ryan Jenkins…skeezy rich dude, wannabe “player”, and reality show contestant. And tonight, a wanted man for all the wrong reasons. A former Calgarian being sought by California police in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Men Who Just Don't Get It, Sick Frickin' Bastards, The Nausea | 5 Comments

This one’s just for you, Carl…

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Sabina Becker

A couple of days ago, a flying monkey ‘winger calling himself Carl pooped on this entry here. I had written out a nasty little reply, but I’ve had sober second thoughts, and what’s more, I’ve a hell of a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Crapagandarati, El NarcoPresidente, Fascism Without Swastikas, Huguito Chavecito, Just Pissed Off, The Hardcore Stupid | 7 Comments

Quotable: Eduardo Galeano on terrorists

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Sabina Becker

“Is justice right side up?“Has world justice been frozen in an upside-down position?“The shoe-thrower of Iraq, the man who hurled his shoes at Bush, was condemned to three years in prison. Doesn’t he deserve, instead, a medal?“Who is the terrorist? … Continue reading →

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Comma comma down dooby doo down down…

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Sabina Becker

First, a little mood music from Neil Sedaka:And now, the story: The de facto government of Honduras, headed by Roberto Micheletti, announced on Tuesday that it was breaking off relations with Argentina, a country that openly expressed itself in opposition … Continue reading →

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So, Afghanistan is “free” and “democratic” now, eh?

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Sabina Becker

That’s what all the nutters keep telling us the GWOT is about–freedom, democracy, and oh yeah, an end to the burqa for Afghan women. So, I would love to hear them explain this: Afghanistan has quietly passed a law permitting … Continue reading →

Posted in Barreling Right Along, Fascism Without Swastikas, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Men Who Just Don't Get It, Not So Compassionate Conservatism | 1 Comment

Stupid Sex Tricks: Bare Naked Idiocy, Classified

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Sabina Becker

OMG. You have to go read this. NOW.(Warning: Very NSFW, but hilarious commentary.)

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Back from the dead yet again

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Nope, kiddies, your Auntie Bina isn’t a zombie…yet. (She just feels like one. Braaaaaaains!)I’ve just had more computer issues–this time, actually, DSL line issues. Brand new wiring, brand new modem, yadda yadda yadda. Your patience appreciated, etc., etc., ad nauseam. … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: Great Moments in Capitalism

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Translation:“The problem is that people are buying too much!”“But wasn’t that the original idea?”“We used to be afraid that communists would destroy capitalism, but now the brokers are doing it!”

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