Monthly Archives: December 2010

Carlos Andrés Pérez dies in Miami

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Sabina Becker

The news just came out over the tweeter in the last hour or so. Here’s the first official announcement, courtesy of Panorama: Former Venezuelan ambassador to the United Nations, Diego Arria, posted a few minutes ago on his Twitter account … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Feliz Chavidad!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Sabina Becker

For many Venezuelans, it’s been a rough December. Flooding forced many poor folks to abandon their homes, as entire hillsides came crashing down in torrents of mud. They are now living in government shelters as the rebuilding effort gets underway. … Continue reading →

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A day for the WTF files

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Sabina Becker

It’s been one, quite literally, for me. Starting with this head-spinning report from Russia Today:Not only do Israel and Iran actually agree on something–and that something is a Russia-sponsored UN resolution against the glorification of Nazism–but the “freedom-loving” United States … Continue reading →

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Don Meredith needs a remedial geography lesson

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Not to mention remedial history. Canada NEVER went to war in Iraq, much less under “the previous Liberal government”, as he asserts here, repeatedly, less than a minute in:And yes, Mr. Meredith is a Conservative. Obviously a very partisan one, … Continue reading →

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Do we need Wikileaks for this?

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Gawd, I hope not. The federal government has relented in its refusal to release decades-old intelligence on Canadian political icon Tommy Douglas.It’s now promising to review the file and release additional material by March 31.The promise follows a closed-door hearing … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Song of the season or sign of the times?

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Sabina Becker

This one’s a little bit of both. And hilarious as hell.

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Quotable: Richard Rhodes on writing

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“If you’re afraid you can’t write, the answer is to write. Every sentence you construct adds weight to the balance pan. If you’re afraid of what other people will think of your efforts, don’t show them until you write your … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: The geese are getting fat

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat; please put a penny in the old man’s hat.” Unless of course he looks like the one in the ‘toon…in which case, you may want to spare the penny, chop off his … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Simón Bolívar approves

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Chavecito and neighbor-president Santos shake hands under the watchful eyes of the Liberator of their two countries (and three more). This is the 180th anniversary of Bolívar’s death, so it’s a snapshot with added significance. Bolívar’s dream was of an … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: The Wiki, she just keeps on leakin’…

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Good evening! I’ve given the stump-tailed cyber-mascot a break from the head of the post, so that I can bring you other things germane to the Wikileaks issue. Case in point: The video above. Watch it, I command you.And when … Continue reading →

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