Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Wankers of the Week: Old Stock Shitheads

Crappy weekend, everyone! And what a shitty, crappy one it is. Stephen Fucking Harper has finally tipped his hand as a dyed-in-the-wool Nazi, and all in three odious words. “Old Stock Canadians” — a racist dog whistle that clearly ignores … Continue reading

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When Fidel left office: a never-before-seen moment

Fidel Castro, signing a document on his sickbed authorizing a transfer of presidential power to his younger brother, Raúl. The photo was taken by Fidel’s official photographer and documentary filmmaker, Roberto Chile. It was publicized by a CBC journalist and … Continue reading

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Compare and Contrast: Harpo vs. Harpo

Leadership you can trust? LeaderSHIT, is more like it. Typical ShitHead…

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Venezuelan navy intercepts three ships suspected of illegal fuel trafficking

“Everything this government does is bad, that’s why now I love the crooks, killers, bachaqueros, and all those who are destroying this country.” Thanks for that, Señora Disociada. Me oh my, what a bad week it’s been for the disociad@s. … Continue reading

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Quotable: Albert Einstein on shoddiness

Just a reminder: Even if I’m not posting as much as I’d like, I still want to keep the quality of my postings high.

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Music for a Sunday: A few more variations on pastry abuse

Drop some bombs on Maggie Thatcher or Ronnie Ray-Gun: Ever after.

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Wankers of the Week: Mugs ‘n’ Pisses

Crappy weekend, everyone! This week’s entry is dedicated to Peegate, our scandal of the week. But it’s not the only thing going down. It’s my doody — er, duty — to bring you all the turds in the toilet, too. … Continue reading

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Buh-bye, Prettyboy!

Ahem. A little music, maestro: Aww, yodel. Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López was sentenced to 13 years in prison for coup-plotting. Venezuelan judge Susana Barreiros sentenced López, the leader of the Voluntad Popular party, on Thursday to 13 years, 9 … Continue reading

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Quotable: Ashley Callingbull on using one’s voice

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Q. Why did Venezuela close its border with Colombia?

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro addresses an anti-paramilitarism rally in Caracas. A. Because that’s where all the crime is coming in from. And no less a person than the first vice-president of Venezuela, and president of the national assembly, is there … Continue reading

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