Monthly Archives: February 2010

El Ecuadorable is da man, again

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“Don’t worry, René, we got your back!” Ah oui, c’est très Ecuadorable, non?This does my heart some good… On Tuesday, at the Unasur summit, the president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, signed an executive decree legalizing all citizens of Haiti who … Continue reading →

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A certain country song comes to mind…

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Originally seen here.And the answer? Clicky da linky, kiddies.

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War + male gaze = ?

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Sabina Becker

There are just some prices no one should pay to count as “hot” in a sexist world. War is one of them.

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Wholesome family viewing fail

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“Busty Secretaries” and “College Sex Tryouts”. As Amurrican as apple pie!

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Gaza in Plain Language

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

A short documentary that lays out what really happened there, and dares to ask why:No matter how one feels about Israel’s right to exist (and I for one think it has one, as does Palestine, in equal measure)–in light of … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Haiti roundup (and ripoffs), part troisième

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

In lieu of Ms. Manx, a little something to (hopefully) make you laugh. Now, on to the not-so-funny…VTV has a short documentary out about the “humanitarian” invasion of Haiti, in which several Venezuelan professors discuss the militarization of aid, the … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Whatcha gonna do when everybody’s insane?

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Sabina Becker

So who said only men could be guitar gods? Nancy Wilson kicks ALL their asses…with an acoustic guitar in the intro here:BTW, this has got to be one of THE most sensuous songs of all time. This one’s also right … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Unsexy Times edition

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ah, February…the month of love? Not for these unsexy wankers, and not for me…I have no love for them!1. and 2. Gwen Fucking Landolt and Jim Fucking Hughes. How can anyone be happy that sexual health care for women is … Continue reading →

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“I was assigned to kill Hugo Chávez”, says a former sergeant

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Meet Ivan Freites, former technical sergeant, military rebel, and reluctant assassin.From YVKE Mundial, a very special story about a man who could have adversely changed the course of Venezuelan history, had his own integrity not prevented the worst: At just … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Vrrrrrrrmmm, vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrmmmmm…

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Sabina Becker

So who said being a president had to be all dull photo-ops? Not Evo:Here he is, handing the Bolivian army a shipment of all-terrain vehicles. And of course, he just had to take one for a spin…Ah, a boy…with a … Continue reading →

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