Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Wankers of the Week: Robbo’s Rehab

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, look like Robbo’s off to rehab (maybe), and a shaky start to it, too. He was finally — FINALLY! — turned away by US border agents en route to Chicago. Looks like he’s gonna have to … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 50

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Howdy, folks, and welcome to our 50th installment of VenOpIronía! And since this one’s extra-special, it doesn’t even take place in Venezuela, but right here in Canada. And even this far from Caracas, the Venezuelan oppos can’t help but show … Continue reading →

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Maricori’s pathetic clown show on the Hill

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“With Canadian parliamentarians it’s clear that in Venezuela it’s not about right or left, but Democracy [sic] or dictatorship.” Yeah, sure, Maricori, keep telling yourself that. You would know about dictators, seeing as you supported Pedro Carmona in 2002, and … Continue reading →

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The company J. J. Rendón keeps

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Remember our ol’ buddy Jota-Jota, the samurai of silliness? Remember all the dirty-tricks campaigns he’s launched against Chavecito and Madurito? Well, get a load of the kind of company he runs with…and all for top dollar, of course: J. J. … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Not weak and insipid

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Carole Pope and Rough Trade were doing the vampire thing way before it was cool. And apparently, they were onto something with their lyrics, too, since it’s now been determined that transfusions of young blood can help reverse aging, at … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Rob Ford’s Sex Tape

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! OMG, did I gross you out? Well, good. Because apparently, there is such a beast, and I can’t imagine it being anything other than horrible. There is in fact a video of him smoking crack, too, but … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: May Day in Cuba

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Sabina Becker

So, you think the gringos could bring any capitalist influence to bear on socialist Cuba? Think again. This is what it looked like yesterday in Havana: Over a million workers marched and celebrated their day. And not coincidentally, there was … Continue reading →

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Happy May Day!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Still under the weather here, so please enjoy Billy Bragg’s rendition of the international socialist anthem.

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Something to brighten this rainy night

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Sorry I’m not posting any scintillating translations right now; I’m kind of tired and under the weather. Please enjoy this video of a half-dozen Klukers getting run out of town on a rail, with my compliments: I especially like the … Continue reading →

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Peace and order restored in Mérida

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Sabina Becker

So, how’s that coup going in Venezuela? Not so well for the putschists, ha ha: Security corps have restored calm to the Venezuelan state of Mérida, following a spate of far-right violence dating back to last February, according to the … Continue reading →

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