Author Archives: Sabina Becker

A modest request

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Sabina Becker

I really, REALLY need this shirt. So does the entire Internet. Dear guys of the Internets, I realize that this is a terrible imposition, but I have a teeny-tiny favor to ask of you: Can you PLEASE lay off with … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 54

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Behold, a white horse. And a pale rider. Good morning, and welcome to today’s installment of VenOpIronía. Today, we have a very special guest from Miami, where all the flotsam and jetsam of corrupt and failed Latin American right-wing political … Continue reading →

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More Music for a Sunday: Goodbye, Big Jim

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Sabina Becker

In honor of the passing of James Garner, a true legend of screens both big and small, I present: Hands down, my favorite 1970s TV show theme song. This is the full length version, so you can hear just how … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Keep it up…

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Sabina Becker

It was 45 years ago today that Neil Armstrong became the first person from Earth to set foot on the Moon. I was going to post the official Police video of the song, but the only copy I could find … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: The Invasion of Gaza

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, Israel’s finally gone and done it…making their big bid for what’s left of Palestine right now, with the invasion of Gaza. Things are falling down and going boom all over the place; shit’s fucked up and … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Rrrrrrowr.

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Yes, I know…it’s been a while since I’ve felt festive on a leftist Friday. What can I say, the garden keeps me busy. Busier than usual this year, since the only thing growing great out there right now is weeds. … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Jon Stewart on the Gaza bombings

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Sabina Becker

More than ever, Jon is my hero: It seems pretty safe to say that he is no Zionist…and that is a good thing.

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World Cup corrupto flees Brazilian justice

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Once more, a big black eye on the World Cup, and a big facepalm for Brazil…and a headache for Interpol: Raymond Whelan, director of the official ticket distribution site of the 2014 World Cup, Match Services/Match Hospitality, and accused of … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: In silence and darkness…

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Whenever there’s ghastly violence somewhere in the world, this great (and greatly underrated) Genesis suite comes to mind. It’s a three-part song that veers from quiet contemplation of love lost, to nightmares of tragedy, to outrage and back. Right now, … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: War Cup edition

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! How’s everyone doing in advance of tomorrow’s big game? Me, I’m not feeling it much. Too busy thinking of the current assault on Gaza, sorry. And these people, too, aren’t helping: 1. Rob Fucking Ford. No, he’s … Continue reading →