Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Quotable: Fran Lebowitz on capitalism and democracy

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Sabina Becker

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito likes…

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Sabina Becker

According to Aporrea, Chavecito loves this Calle 13 song: It isn’t hard to see why. Brilliant lyrics, and a bang-on message. If you’re not crying by the end of it, better check for a pulse.

Posted in Festive Left Friday Blogging, Huguito Chavecito, Puerto Rico, Gente Pobre | 1 Comment

Stupid Sex(less) Tricks: No cuddling, please, we’re British

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Okay. Leaving out the obvious gender stereotyping that the media are crammed full of (guys don’t like to cuddle? Not in MY experience), it’s shit like this, Britain… A staggering 32 per cent of UK females admit they can’t stand … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Merry Old England, Stupid Sex Tricks, The WTF? Files | 2 Comments

Cops Behaving Badly: Yeah, they blend RIGHT in.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

What? You didn’t think there’d be police infiltrators (or would-be infiltrators) at Occupy TO? Watch this, naïve soul… Yeah, guys, you’re so discreet with your butch haircuts, your steroid builds, and your earpieces and walkie-talkies and cute widdle cellphone cameras. … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Cops Behaving Badly, Fascism Without Swastikas | 2 Comments

Harper Government™ in pocket of NRA, gun manufacturers. Also, stupid on crime.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

It’s getting shittier than ever to be a Canadian, and we are all hanging our heads and shaking them in shame. Because “free” trade (note the quotes) isn’t enough to sell our asses downriver, now Harpo & Co. have sold … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Crapagandarati, Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, Guns, Guns, Guns, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, The Hardcore Stupid, The United States of Amnesia | 8 Comments

Beware that “haunted house”. And “Jesus Ween”, too.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Christ, what is it with the Religious Reich? Bad enough that they had to steal all our Old Religion holidays out from under us and try to turn them into things they are not. Now they’re relying on them as … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Do As I Say..., Fascism Without Swastikas, Fetus Fetishists, Isn't It Ironic?, Pissing Jesus Off, The United States of Amnesia | 7 Comments

Music for a Sunday: Anyone here know how to Madison?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Long live (???) camp. Tim Curry (as Dr. Frank N. Furter) always did have a certain je ne sais quoi. Remember, he seduces both Brad AND Janet.

Posted in Morticia! You Spoke French!, Music for a Sunday | Comments Off

Wankers of the Week: Happy Hell-o-ween!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! How are we enjoying this week from Hell? And Halloween is just around the corner, and with it, one may deduce, a zombie apocalypse. Between these people and the zombies, I know which ones I’d pick to … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex(ist) Tricks: How to smell like a pelotudo

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Everybody in North America knows (or SHOULD know) that Axe Body Spray is the masking odor for (pre)adolescent male sexual insecurity, immaturity and general lack of appeal. It’s the sort of stuff that you want to avoid if you’re a … Continue reading →

Posted in Don't Cry For Argentina, Isn't It Ironic?, Madvertising, Men Who Just Don't Get It, Stupid Sex Tricks, Teh Heterostoopid | 1 Comment

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