Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Wankers of the Week: Amurrica votes, bullshit floats

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, how about that bad boy of an election just to the south of us? Wasn’t that a doozer? It was won by some black dude from Hawaii (again) and a wonkish number-crunching Jewish dude whom the … Continue reading →

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Clip ‘n’ Save: Some maps that explain a lot

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Sabina Becker

And in case you’re wondering, here’s another map showing where all the most racist tweets from the US election came from. Some familiar suspects in there, no? And for a more sobering look at what the US would look like … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Calle 13 steps up

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Sabina Becker

The social conscience of Calle 13 continues apace. Here’s the scoop on their latest collaboration: The Puerto Rican urban music group Calle 13 presented its latest video clip on Thursday, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), denouncing … Continue reading →

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The Koch Bros are getting desperate, I see.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Sabina Becker

When they have to take out ads for crapaganda sites like this, you know that Big Oil’s corrupting influence barons are running scared. And is that a tip of the hand as to which side of the recent election they … Continue reading →

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I’m sensing a theme here.

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Are you?

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It’s election day in the US. Do you know where your vote is?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Better memorize that number, folks. This YouTuber noticed a nasty anomaly at one polling station in Pennsylvania: Here’s their story: My wife and I went to the voting booths this morning before work. There were 4 older ladies running the … Continue reading →

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Your morning smile

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Sabina Becker

“Did you know that some parts of New York have been without wi-fi for over 48 hours? Do you have the same problems here?” PS: On a less jokey note, look who’s helping Haiti! Petrocasas, tout le monde!

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Cuba receives humanitarian aid shipments

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Sabina Becker

A welcome sight on the tarmac at Santiago. Guess where it came from… Around noon today, at the Antonio Maceo Grajales International Airport in Santiago de Cuba, a shipment of humanitarian aid for those affected by Hurricane Sandy arrived from … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Me, debunk an American myth?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Sabina Becker

And take my life in my hands? And it seems to me I remember every single fuckin’ thing I know…

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Wankers of the Week: Hurricane Hell Edition

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Did you make it all right through Hurricane Sandy? Obviously you must have, if you’re reading this, and I must have as well, if this has gone out over the wires to you. Phew! Lucky us. Pray … Continue reading →

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