Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Requiem for an immortal

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Sabina Becker

So. This happened. I’m not going to say “Well, this is awkward, guess the fascists were right, I owe them an apology.” Because this isn’t awkward. The fascists are still wrong (and if you doubt me, just scroll back a … Continue reading →

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Protesters seek Venezuelan leader

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

…and no, it’s NOT Chavecito. It’s his former electoral rival: “Where is Capriles? There’s a power vacuum in Miranda!” Well might you ask, muchachas. The so-called governor of Miranda isn’t governing; he’s too busy trying to hound a certain high-profile … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: Why higher wages are GOOD for the economy

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

In a nutshell, this is it: Of course, you can never overestimate the power of Stoopid in capitalist economies. That’s why you’ll find people working not two, but three or even four jobs and still being unable to make ends … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Stephen King on taxes

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Sabina Becker
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Music for a Sunday: A little something for your winter blahs

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Sabina Becker

I can’t think of anything more curative than five cute guys making absolute asses of themselves over one woman. Bonus: They’re on a horse! They’re on a boat! They’re playing the sax! They beat that Old Spice dude to all … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Horsemeatballs

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, how about that horsemeat scandal? It just keeps galloping along, eh? This week, I found out that IKEA not only deals in cheapish assemble-it-yourself bookshelves, but also in Swedish horsemeatballs. I didn’t even know they sold … Continue reading →

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Good news from the Vatican

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Sabina Becker

First up, a shot of the retiring Pope, leaving the Vatican yesterday in his papal helicopter: And now, a photo of the new pope: Habemus novem papem…Tabbeus the First!

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Tom Flanagan is okay with kiddie porn

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Incredible. Watch as a Native guy nails jello to the wall…and makes it stick: It’s “just pictures”. Unbefuckinglievable. Yeah…just pictures of kids being subjected to adult sexual whims before their time. No biggie! Oh, and he’s been on the NAMBLA … Continue reading →

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The Venezuelan opposition and the Caracazo

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Venezuelan protesters attacking the office of the ruling Acción Democrática party in San Agustín during the Caracazo, 1989. Photo: Venezuelanalysis. Right now, Venezuela is remembering one of the worst episodes in its history: the Caracazo riots of 1989. Over a … Continue reading →

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Crapaganda channel in deep shit?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Hey Harpo, see what happens when you throw your robocall scapegoats under the bus on a channel that was supposed to be your permanent mouthpiece? Michael Sona, a former Conservative staffer linked to the Guelph robocall by Sun News Network, … Continue reading →

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