Monthly Archives: February 2012

Never Cry Wolf (just throw strychnine)

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sabina Becker

This…is unbefuckinglievable. This is the sort of shit that would have been done 50 years ago. It’s also the sort of shit Canada isn’t supposed to be doing anymore. And yet, this is happening right now, and for the worst … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: A movie or a measure

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Sabina Becker

For some reason, this song always feels right to me in the dead of winter: Dreaming is free.

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Wankers of the Week: Corporate welfare bums (and other asses deserving to be kicked)

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Oh, what a week it’s been…me under the weather, and yet the wanks and the wanking wankers who wank them just keep on coming. This week’s list is a little abbreviated as a result of my miserable, … Continue reading →

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I don’t think this will cure my cold.

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Yes, kiddies, your auntie Bina is still under the weather. But since laughter is supposed to be the best medicine, let’s take the Rick Mercer cure, shall we? Oof. Just made myself cough. Guess I’m not cured after all! But … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Lucky 13

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Sabina Becker

It’s 13 years now since Chavecito was sworn in as president of Venezuela. And, contrary to all the right-wing lamestream media naysayers up here, he’s not dead yet, and neither is Venezuelan democracy, which is going stronger than ever. And … Continue reading →

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Happy Groundhog Day!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Sure would be funny if all the local weather-‘hogs went on strike like this, eh? After all, this is their hibernation time. As for me, I’m celebrating Brigid today. Blessed be!

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No more fucking Pink Things

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sabina Becker

I am the daughter of a breast cancer survivor. And I have just sworn never again to buy another “Pink for the Cure” (or whatever they call it) thing. Not that I don’t love my pink long-sleeved Columbia t-shirt, or … Continue reading →

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