Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Wankers of the Week: Free Pussy (Riot)!

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, how about them Russkies? Imprisoning three harmless punk rockers for wearing neon tights and balaclavas, singing a song critical of ol’ Pooty-Poot and his nekkid man-boobs, and doing the can-can in a cathedral? It’s almost like … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: In which one fine-ass dude disses a smarmy git

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Sabina Becker

This is Tom Morello. Like Barack Obama, he’s part Kenyan. Unlike him, he’s a bona-fide, actual Marxist. And he takes hilarious exception to a certain vice-presidential candidate who is clearly missing something in the sense-of-irony department: I wonder what Ryan’s … Continue reading →

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Ahem.

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Notice anything here? That’s right, Your Humble Scribe is now a published translator, as well as author, poet, blogger, and general nogoodnik. And my genial publisher, Richard Grabman, is looking for people to review this work. We’re hoping to get … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Plato on apathy

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sabina Becker

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Clip ‘n’ Save: Nope, no government help here!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Rugged Individualism FTW.

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Alvaro Uribe: “Not enough time” to be a war criminal

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Sabina Becker

I have a terrible confession to make: After Colombia’s bombing attack on Ecuador in March 2008, I had this indelible impression of El Narco, Alvaro Uribe, as a nasty little hot-headed shit who had no respect for national boundaries, and … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: A dead-end world

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Sabina Becker

For those suffering from post-Olympic hangovers (or just plain fatigue), a slice of a less glammed-up, more believable London: Just you wait till I get YOU home.

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Wankers of the Week: LollapaLOSERS

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, the Olympics are just about over, but mega-music-festival season is revving into high gear. And if all that bores you, maybe you should just be thankful that you’re not being “entertained” by any of the following: … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: All out on the campaign trail in Venezuela

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Look who decided to show up and show some support for Chavecito in the run-up to the October presidential election: Big-league baseballer Magglio Ordóñez and Formula 1 racer Pastor Maldonado turned out on the ‘Cito’s side. Sport is just one … Continue reading →

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Why Amanda Craig should be ashamed

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Maeve Binchy, sadly missed by your humble scribe, who has several of her lovely, warm-hearted books on her own shelf. Dear Amanda Craig: A few days ago, I heard (via Jezebel) that you decided to pick on a recently deceased … Continue reading →

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