Monthly Archives: April 2016

Photo du jour…

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Seen in the Mexico City area: Other people write things like WASH ME. This jokester wrote: “This ashfall was just a warning. I urge a human sacrifice. Any jackass will do. I propose Peña Nieto. Sincerely, El Popo” El Popo … Continue reading →

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Dear Brazilian right-wing putschists…

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Sabina Becker

…God has something he’d like to say to you: While you’re all voting to impeach Dilma in God’s name, God says “Hey, leave me out of this!” Because if this isn’t taking his name in vain, I don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: One for the people of Ecuador

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Sabina Becker

This one’s for all those affected by yesterday’s big temblor in Ecuador: Fuerza, herman@s…no estarán olvidad@s.

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Wankers of the Week: Bathroom Bandits

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! And a very crappy weekend to all the states currently with, or mulling, anti-LGBT laws on their books. I hope you enjoy being boycotted, and I hope you lose pots of money, you losers. And speaking of … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Bertrand Russell on “liberty”

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Sabina Becker

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When Obama met Pánfilo: the outtakes

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Sabina Becker

In case you were wondering if that meeting in Cuba really took place, here’s some snips showing the skit being rehearsed, along with a cast photo session afterwards: This should lay any doubts to rest, no?

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Dear Abby: WTF?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Sabina Becker

I went to protest rape culture, and all I got was this crappy t-shirt. Advice columnists have a lot of power to shape our opinions. Or misshape them, as the case may be. Case in point: a recent Dear Abby … Continue reading →

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Glass houses, Padre.

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Well, well. What have we here? A Venezuelan priest — and member of the right-wing opposition — receiving a cheque via Wells Fargo, from Canada of all places? Yup. And he was exposed by someone on the same political side … Continue reading →

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This does not bode well.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Sabina Becker

If you’re hoping that the myriads of corruptos named in the Panama Papers will be brought to justice, Switzerland has some bad news for you: Switzerland has sentenced a former bank IT employee referred to as the “Edward Snowden of … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: While we wait for spring…

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Sabina Becker

…and for it to finally stop snowing, let’s listen to the founding foremother of rock show us how it’s done: According to YouTube, this video was shot live in Manchester, England. I haven’t seen anyone else use an actual train … Continue reading →

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