Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Old “flirting” tips still suck after all these years

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Where do I sign up? Yes, the Anti-Flirt Club was a real thing…back in the 1920s, when cars were beginning to take over the roads from horses and buggies, and motorized mashers were routinely pushing their luck with young women … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullies, Confessions of a Bad German, Do As I Say..., Isn't It Ironic?, Men Who Just Don't Get It, Morticia! You Spoke French!, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, Stupid Sex Tricks, Teh Heterostoopid, Uppity Wimmin | Comments Off

Of knockout drops and pudding pops: The “respectability” of Bill Cosby

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Isn’t this old Bloom County ‘toon prescient? Because yes, there is finally a black man in the White House, and sure ‘nough, he’s a conservative — and fuck all those racist idiot ratbastards who claim he’s a socialist from Kenya. … Continue reading →

Posted in Do As I Say..., Drrrrruuuugs, Filthy Stinking Rich, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Isn't That Racist?, Men Who Just Don't Get It, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, Obamarama!, The United States of Amnesia, Uppity Wimmin | Comments Off

What’s going on in Ecuador?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Sabina Becker

A short overview of the current turmoil (yup, another epic fail of a coup attempt underway!) and its background. Sorry I’ve been out of the loop on this lately; been dealing with some annoying health issues, among other things.

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Music for a Sunday: Greece says NO!

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Sabina Becker

And in light of today’s events, what better than a Greek tune (in English) to celebrate the victory of NO? Oh, I know: How about this one, too, in honor of another legendary Greek named Alexis? OPA!

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What is Enrique Peña Nieto hiding?

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Sabina Becker

His suit is baggy; his face is saggy. He’s missed a lot of scheduled appearances. It’s apparent that the president of Mexico is not a well man. But there’s no official word as to what’s troubling him. So unofficial word … Continue reading →

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Greece and Puerto Rico: Cristina nails the connections

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Remember when Argentina was under attack from a flock of circling black birds with briefcases in their claws? Well, those same birds are now circling around the isles of Greece…and Puerto Rico. And a certain lovely lady president, who is … Continue reading →

Posted in Confessions of a Bad German, Don't Cry For Argentina, Economics for Dummies, EuroPeons, Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, Greek Salad, Puerto Rico, Gente Pobre | Comments Off

It’s Canada Day, ya bastards!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Stompin’ Tom is sorely missed, but he’s still here in spirit, never fear. And here’s another notable Pied Piper of Canadian music…bandleader Bobby Gimby, opening Expo ’67 in Montréal:

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Music for a Sunday: Scratchin’ like a hound…

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Sabina Becker

No, I don’t have poison ivy…but the part about the ocean of calamine lotion sounds awfully familiar to me right now.

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WTF, USA? or, .gif of the week

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Sabina Becker

In light of all this past week’s head-spinning events, here’s one pic to summarize them all. If things keep going on at this rate, we’ll soon not recognize that behemoth to the south of us. And I mean that in … Continue reading →

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