Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Quotable: Dick Gregory on rape

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Headline Howler: Way to flatter a little old lady!

Leave it to the Daily Mail to fawn on a celebrity and tear her down at the same time. Everyone knows a woman can’t have 40 and radiant in the same sentence without a but in between. Not even if … Continue reading

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Music for a Sunday: Feet don’t hardly touch the ground

Giant steps are what you take… In memory of Neil Armstrong. (I looked for the original promo clip, but no luck. Stupid record labels…they shot these videos to take advantage of an emerging TV viewership, then don’t follow through on … Continue reading

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Wankers of the Week: Too Legit to Shit

Crappy weekend, everyone! If yours was as big a pain in the ass as mine has been, pull up a well-padded chair and a big glass of your favorite libation. You’re gonna need both, because we’ve got miles of ass … Continue reading

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Hands Off, Crazy!

Ahem. A little music, maestras: And in other news, music makes you a lefty. Read all about it! (Yes, this IS subliminal indoctrination. Nyah, nyah.)

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Dear Ireland: Could you please loan out your president?

The reason I ask is because this is just so damn satisfying to hear: That was Michael Higgins, in 2010, when he was a member of the Irish parliament. He has since been elected president. And this is the Reader’s … Continue reading

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Quotable: Helen Keller on money in politics

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Legitimate Rape, the song

A musical tribute to Todd Akin, who must be the world’s prize idiot right now…and who will figure in my weekly wankapedia on Saturday, you can bet on that! PS: Looks like this is going to be the sing-along topic … Continue reading

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Julian Assange addresses the media

For the first time in two months, a political prisoner turned refugee speaks: He spoke out in defence of Ecuador, Bradley Manning, and Pussy Riot. And here’s something truly excellent: Look who his defence attorney is! Julian Assange’s lawyer, Baltasar … Continue reading

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Music for a Sunday: Can’t afford a thing on TV

30 years old, and still as relevant as ever, if not more so. And no, it’s NOT just a funky electro-reggae tune. This might as well be the anthem of the 1%.

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