Monthly Archives: March 2013

Greg Palast remembers Chavecito

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Thom Hartmann interviews Greg Palast, who knew Chavecito as well as any journalist ever could. Incorruptibility counts hugely with Greg Palast; as a fiercely independent journalist himself, he hates being beholden to anyone. So it’s significant that he doesn’t hesitate … Continue reading →

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Stompin’ Tom stomps on

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Dang, we’re losing legends all over the place this week. Yesterday it was Chavecito; today, it’s this guy: I remember Stompin’ Tom Connors from his TV show when I was just a wee thing. He used to beat time with … Continue reading →

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Requiem for an immortal

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Sabina Becker

So. This happened. I’m not going to say “Well, this is awkward, guess the fascists were right, I owe them an apology.” Because this isn’t awkward. The fascists are still wrong (and if you doubt me, just scroll back a … Continue reading →

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Protesters seek Venezuelan leader

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

…and no, it’s NOT Chavecito. It’s his former electoral rival: “Where is Capriles? There’s a power vacuum in Miranda!” Well might you ask, muchachas. The so-called governor of Miranda isn’t governing; he’s too busy trying to hound a certain high-profile … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: Why higher wages are GOOD for the economy

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

In a nutshell, this is it: Of course, you can never overestimate the power of Stoopid in capitalist economies. That’s why you’ll find people working not two, but three or even four jobs and still being unable to make ends … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Stephen King on taxes

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Sabina Becker
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Music for a Sunday: A little something for your winter blahs

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Sabina Becker

I can’t think of anything more curative than five cute guys making absolute asses of themselves over one woman. Bonus: They’re on a horse! They’re on a boat! They’re playing the sax! They beat that Old Spice dude to all … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Horsemeatballs

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, how about that horsemeat scandal? It just keeps galloping along, eh? This week, I found out that IKEA not only deals in cheapish assemble-it-yourself bookshelves, but also in Swedish horsemeatballs. I didn’t even know they sold … Continue reading →

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Good news from the Vatican

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Sabina Becker

First up, a shot of the retiring Pope, leaving the Vatican yesterday in his papal helicopter: And now, a photo of the new pope: Habemus novem papem…Tabbeus the First!

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