Monthly Archives: February 2011

Wankers of the Week: Ronald Reagan memorial edition

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everybody! Yes, this is another special tribute edition of Wankers of the Week. This week’s wanker is Ronald Fucking Reagan, who would have been 100 this week, had he lived that long. And if you need more evidence … Continue reading →

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Oh, those classy Venezuelan oppos!

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Such dignity. Such style. Such grace… Photo tweeted by waraira65. The woman’s shirt reads “Hugo, I shit on your revolution”. Her flag appears to be the old one, too–the horse on the coat of arms is looking backwards. Always nice … Continue reading →

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Need a little inspiration?

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Then take a gander at this lady: That is Nawal el-Saadawi, Egyptian feminist, human-rights activist, author and shit-disturber and just plain ol’ all-around badass, talking about why she’s in this fight. For those of you who think the Egyptian democratic … Continue reading →

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Just a bunch of crazy Germans, doing squat

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Trust a German to come up with a sport involving sitting on a stool. (Beer is optional.)

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Terrific tweeps. I haz them.

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Sabina Becker

And some of them have had their picture taken with some pretty damn terrific people. Like, oh, say, Chavecito: That little guy under Chavecito’s hand? That’s Fidel Palma, who tweeted this pic, taken 15 years ago. Back then, Chavecito was … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx supports Egypt

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Being a kitty, Ms. Manx absolutely adores Egypt. A land where cats were revered in honor of the Goddess Bast is her kind of place. And why not? Cats rule. And since Ms. Manx also rules around here, here’s what … Continue reading →

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