Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Mofo Martinelli makes Madurito mad

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Don’t ever make this guy angry. You wouldn’t like him when he’s angry. Uh oh, somebody just put their foot in it big-time. That “somebody” being the president of Panama, and “it” being a coup d’etat that left crap all … Continue reading →

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Oliver Stone remembers Chavecito

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Filmmaker Oliver Stone gives an interview for Telesur, in which he talks not only about his memories of Chavecito (the subject of his latest documentary, shown on Telesur last night), but also of how Venezuela has grown and changed thanks … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 42

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Video from the popular VTV show, Zurda Konducta, showing just how serious the opposition youth really are about their “demonstrations” and the objectives thereof. “Really, we have nothing planned,” says the first kid. “All we want is to topple the … Continue reading →

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Yes, Daniel Ortega IS still alive!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Ordinarily, I wouldn’t give Globovisión the time of day, as they’re an escualido “news” channel well known for exaggerations, falsifications, fabrications and outright lies. (Venezuelans often refer to the channel as Globomojón, for reasons good — it played a big … Continue reading →

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Eight international terrorists caught in Caracas; more to come

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Dramatic developments in Venezuela as more putschists and violent instigators are behind bars tonight. Here’s the story, via Aporrea: The Venezuelan government has arrested 41 persons in the Altamira neighborhood of eastern Caracas, who caused damage to public and private … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: All hail King B!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Bruce Springsteen in Auckland, New Zealand, paying tribute to a young local talent who recently got famous. Maybe you’ve heard of her? Anyway, he takes her bouncy, breezy, teenage hip-hop send-up of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and strips … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: The Battle of Ukraine

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, isn’t this a party? Only a week after the Olympics, and the Yanks have decided that now is a good time to poke the Russian bear over Ukraine. Somebody’s forgetting the size of the claws on … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 41

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Left sign: “We want peace!” Right sign: “Don’t mess with my guarimba!” As you can see, Señora Tontica has a bit of cognitive dissonance going on. It’s a common thing with Venezuelan disociad@s. Good evening, and welcome to another dose … Continue reading →

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25 years ago today, this happened in Venezuela

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Sabina Becker

North Americans have a curious selective amnesia about the Caracazo of 1989, which began at 5 a.m. local time on this day 25 years ago. But the people of Venezuela, where it happened, haven’t forgotten: The cruelest page in contemporary … Continue reading →

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Why Leopoldo López turned himself in

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Sabina Becker

When I first heard that the Prettyboy Putschist of Venezuela had turned himself in to the federales, I thought it smelled a bit…fishy. Venezuelan fascists are well known for their elusiveness, their stubborn unwillingness to face reality or recognize legitimate … Continue reading →

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