Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Awesomest video of the day

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Sabina Becker

From Cairo’s pro-democracy protests, a little taste of Tiananmen Square: People putting their bodies between the water cannon and the protesters, thus ensuring that the protesters get away unsoaked. Note that the riot cops are well behind the water cannon. … Continue reading →

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CAP soap opera continues; usual suspect blamed for everything

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Hey, y’all…remember the kerfuffle over the dead body of a certain awful ex-president of Venezuela, and how the same could not be buried? Legal proceedings got underway today, and boy are they a doozer: The judge hearing the case over … Continue reading →

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More Music for a Sunday: Venezuela!

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sabina Becker

No, I’m not being escapist (although some warm weather would suit me fine about now); this is actually in keeping with the big freedom march in the 23 de Enero (January 23) neighborhood in Caracas. On this day in 1958, … Continue reading →

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Harpocracy: A five-year snapshot

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sabina Becker

From CBC’s website: And that’s what the past five years have done for us. Any questions?

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Music for a Sunday: I took in Yonge Street at a glance

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Bruce Cockburn’s song is an essential for a day like this. And if you read the weather forecast for the Toronto area today, you’d know why. Stay warm, y’all.

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Wankers of the Week: Ophiuchus edition

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Crappy Saturday, everyone! So how are we liking the new astrology? Actually, it’s the same as the old one; lady in the cartoon could have kept her book, as it’s still relevant for all intents and purposes (entertainment primarily, please. … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: (Don’t) Bite Me

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Or if you must, please…just nibble. Gently. Or this could happen: A New Zealand woman was temporarily partially paralyzed by a hickey on her neck from her amorous partner, AFP reported Friday. The 44-year-old woman went to the emergency department … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: “The commander is the people!”

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Chavecito kicks oppo ass again, by refusing to give up the Enabling Law which is letting him pass laws faster in order to deal with the flooding emergency in Venezuela. And as you can see, the people are happy to … Continue reading →

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What Chavecito is up against

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Cort G. sent me this link yesterday. It’s so appalling, I just had to share it: Video in Spanish. Apparently it’s a Miami talk show where putschists are regularly featured. Part 1 of two; click through for the second, if … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Fascism Without Swastikas, Huguito Chavecito, Isn't That Illegal?, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, The Hardcore Stupid | 2 Comments

Finally, the CubanaBomber is busted…

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Translation: “Are you Mr. Posada Carriles?” “Yes, why? Are you going to arrest me for bombing a Cuban airliner? For murders in Havana? For torture…?” “No, man, be cool. It’s only a parking ticket.”

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