Monthly Archives: May 2013

The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 25

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Oh dear. Looks like MariCori has been pwned again in Colombia, this time very nicely and politely by a member of the local opposition: Here’s the story, courtesy of Aporrea: Last Wednesday, Venezuelan deputy María Corina Machado won the right … Continue reading →

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More Music for a Sunday: This is Major Tom to Ground Control…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Actually, that’s Colonel Chris Hadfield, proving once more why Canada rules…the skies. For now, anyhow. He’s coming home tonight, so here’s a little more music to see him safely back:

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Music for a Sunday: Well, who would have guessed?

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Well, I guess I should: The second night was just as good… Where is the tenderness? Right here, baby: The world watched as the story of the three missing women found after a decade in captivity unfolded in Cleveland this … Continue reading →

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Compare and Contrast: Ronald Reagan vs. reality

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Back in the day, a certain senile US president had this to say about a certain thug who was then in charge of Guatemala: Well…today, a leading Mexican newspaper had this to say about the same thug: I trust I … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Barbecued Ratkabobs

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! So, how is everyone enjoying their rat — er, mutton — dressed up as lamb? Gamey enough for ya? Gross enough for ya? Don’t worry, I’ve got a list of pungent stinkers this week that’ll make even … Continue reading →

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Dying to be beautiful in Venezuela (and elsewhere)

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Sabina Becker

This morning, I came across this particularly sad story out of Caracas: Adriana Carolina Hernández, 26, died in the Pérez Carreño hospital on Wednesday, where she was brought by her mother, as a result of a pulmonary embolism after having … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: A little salsa for Chavecito

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Porfi Baloa and his Adolescentes dedicate a song called “Memories” to Chavecito on a Dominican TV show called “Fun With Jochy”. Before launching into the song, he says, “I want to dedicate this song to the man who was our … Continue reading →

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Cuban “dissidents” get a taste of Spanish capitalism

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Sabina Becker

A Cuban woman being evicted from her home in Spain. Scenes like this are becoming more common as Spain’s economic woes deepen. They’re also putting the bitter lie to the idea that a capitalist economy spells more freedom, as one … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 24

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Sabina Becker

María Corina Machado, May 2. Say, isn’t that the day she was supposed to be in hospital, getting her broken nose fixed? As you can see by the profile, it’s remarkably intact for someone with four alleged nasal fractures. No … Continue reading →