Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Wankers of the Week: The Most Blunderful Time of the Year

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! It’s that time of year again…that time when the minds of young and old turn lightly to wankery, while visions of sugarplums dance in their heads. And here’s who’s going to be getting coal (or worse) in … Continue reading →

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An important seasonal message for the (self-)righteous among nations

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. Courtesy of my good friend, Brenda Lewis, on her Facebook page: In recent weeks and days, I have once again noticed that ‘tis the season to be judgmental for some folks. Both on Facebook and even seeping into my … Continue reading →

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Where have I heard THIS before?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Dang, this sure sounds depressingly familiar: Labor abuses and insults have become too much to swallow for a group of immigrant women who work as waitresses on commission — getting lonely customers to buy them overpriced beers and tequila shots. … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Martin Luther King on “right to work”

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Sabina Becker
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Worst. Symbolism. EVER.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Sabina Becker

If this were meant to be some kind of ironic statement, I’d laugh. Sadly, it looks like it’s all too real. And it’s clear that the dry-cleaning establishment in question has no sense of gynecology, history OR irony, seeing as … Continue reading →

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Spooks just got spookier

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Sabina Becker

And also downright necrophiliac… And no, this is not a metaphor for the spy industry. This shit is absolutely literal. Sudanese officials are said to have concluded that the bird was a secret agent after discovering it was fitted with … Continue reading →

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Meet Nina Turner, my new hero

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Sabina Becker

No, not TINA Turner… …although she’s plenty awesome in her own right. This is NINA Turner… …and this is why she rocks: Ohio State Senator Nina Turner (D) has proposed legislation requiring that men looking to buy erectile dysfunction drugs … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: I know all about platonic, honey

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Sabina Becker

I’m so lost…and I live just around the corner.

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Wankers of the Week: John Lennon Memorial Edition

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Crappy Hanukkah! And an unhappy anniversary of the death of John Lennon to all. Poor guy was sure full of wishful thinking, wasn’t he, with his “War Is Over If You Want It” schtick, eh? Or how … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito’s back!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Never mind all the anglo whore media hype — oh sorry, “concern” — about Chavecito’s health. He’s fine and dandy after his latest trip to Cuba…as the faces of his welcoming committee above make clear: The president of Venezuela, Hugo … Continue reading →

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