Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Evo talks with TELAM

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Video en español. Part 1 of a two-part interview with the TELAM news service of Argentina. Covers a wide range of subjects, but Evo’s quiet intelligence and wicked sense of humor are the real highlights. So’s this key sentence: “We … Continue reading →

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Chavecito’s BACK!!!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Sabina Becker

¡Qué tubazo! Look who’s ba-ack in Venezuela, right in time for his country’s bicentennial independence day celebrations tomorrow: Chavecito converses with VTV reporter Ernesto Villegas on his return from Cuba, where he’s had surgery and other medical treatments for a … Continue reading →

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The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A Canadian documentary that starts with the CIA’s failed, lame attempt to develop LSD as a truth serum/mind-control agent. Instead, it became the catalyst for thousands of old beatniks and young hippies, formerly staid scientists and political activists to all … Continue reading →

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More Music for a Sunday: An actor out alone

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

In memory of Jim Morrison, who died 40 years ago today: My favorite Doors song (yes, even above “Light My Fire”!) Gotta love your man.

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Music for a Sunday: Quiquiribu, mandinga…

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

“I’m so in love with Black Tomasa that when she leaves the house, oh how sad I get…” Of course, it’s impossible to be sad for long when you hear the late Compay Segundo and his band. Even Cuban songs … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Royal Drags

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everybody! How was your Canada Day? Mine was fine…marred only by the appearance of our local SupposiTory MP in the parade. And look! Will and Kate are out and about, and so are anti-monarchy protesters. But if you … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging Too: Who’s yer president?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. What was I saying again about him staying at the helm, no matter what? Here’s Chavecito, in Cuba, convening a meeting on Wednesday with his cabinet ministers. And no, they weren’t making funeral arrangements in advance for him. They … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Canadian, Please!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Julia Bentley and Andrew Gunadie bring it on: How to become Canadian: “Step 1 — Lose the gun. Step 2 — Buy a canoe. Step 3 — Live multiculturally. Step 4 — You’re ready. There is no more!” And in … Continue reading →

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Chavecito speaks

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Uh oh. Looks like the bastards and spooks were right about one thing, after all. Chavecito DID have cancer… …and now, let’s hope his confidence is well founded, and that he doesn’t have it anymore. In which case my last … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: You’ve heard of road turtles…

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Sabina Becker

…but have you ever heard of AIRPORT turtles? Love is in the air at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. More than 150 turtles crossed over an active runway and disrupted air traffic on Wednesday so that they … Continue reading →

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