Monthly Archives: May 2011

Wankers of the Week: Osama bin Rottin’ edition

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Sabina Becker

“I don’t know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and really don’t care. It’s not that important. It’s not our priority.” — G.W. Bush, 3/13/02 “And if we have Osama bin Laden in our sights and the Pakistani … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Happy Belated Birthday!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Who’s the birthday boy? Comrade Karl! He turned 193 yesterday. And yep, he sure as hell did tell us. We’re only beginning to find out just how right he was.

Heroes for Today: Steve Simon

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Watch and learn, kiddies. This is how social justice gets done. Steve Simon, Democratic member of the Minnesota state house of representatives, makes the case for gay rights within the framework of the traditional separation of church and state. And, … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Osamarama

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Hey, everybody…Ms. Manx is meowing, and you know what that means: She’s found us some stuff! And sure enough, she’s found plenty about the death of Osama. Lead on, O Stump-Tailed One… First off, the Manx is confused by all … Continue reading →

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Four dead in Ohio…

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Sabina Becker

The Kent State Massacre — the logical outgrowth of a militarized society, addicted to imperial wars, that could not brook protests against bad public policy. As Simón Bolívar said: “Cursed is the soldier who fires upon his own people.” Forgetting … Continue reading →

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Explaining Election 41

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Here ya go. The map of the day: Blame the fucking hipsters. And the dicks who listen to Nickelback. Everyone else does! Meanwhile, in other election news, it looks like two SupposiTories are facing judicial recounts. Would sure be funny … Continue reading →

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Oh Canaduh…

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

I only heard this for the first time tonight, and DAMN, does it fit: Yeah, hi, it’s me, just sticking my head in to announce that we screwed ourselves but good. Canadians haz Teh Stoopid, AGAIN. And this time, we … Continue reading →

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Ding, dong, Osama bin Forgotten is dead.

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Hooray. I guess I’d be more jubilant about the death of Osama bin Laden if only what this Pakistani interviewee says were not so damn true: Zero transparency, the body conveniently disposed of at sea (to prevent martyr-worship at his … Continue reading →