Author Archives: Sabina Becker

STFU, Brad Trost.

Okay, there’s a lot to unpack here, so let’s resist the urge to burn the whole damn suitcase, and dig in: First off, this is not a film “telling the truth”, it’s FICTION. The real story has already been told, … Continue reading

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In which Donnie totally tells on himself

That’s right, y’all…Donnie just took total responsibility for the homeless problem in the US! And, even dumber: He thinks it only started two years ago. Funny, but I seem to recall it being a problem long before that. I mean, … Continue reading

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Donnie’s big parade is a yuuuuuge flop

Oh, the embarrassment and ignominy: Welp, so much for the dictatorial tank parade on the glorious 4th. And this after they scrambled so hard to give away tickets, too! The Washington Post reported the administration has been desperately attempting to … Continue reading

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Headline Howler: Can the WaPo even count?

I mean, even a grade schooler can see that Bernie was right. And 8 million people isn’t exactly chicken feed.

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Ford Fest MAGAt is a cringefest

Oh gawd, get a load of this: “There’s more important things” than healthcare and education? Well, we know just how much value Drumpf Hat Guy puts on education, because he clearly slept through Social Studies (are they still even teaching … Continue reading

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In which YouTube falls on its ass (and Steven Fucking Crowder shows his)

David Doel breaks it all down, with examples from his own channel, The Rational National: And Michael Brooks’s analysis is also on point: And don’t miss Shaun, who checked in a bit late on this, but is still very much … Continue reading

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The long silence of the atomic veterans

They were human guinea pigs in early nuclear weapons tests, and they were sworn to secrecy as long ago as the 1950s. There aren’t many of them left. But they are talking… They were threatened with treason charges, $10,000 fines, … Continue reading

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Cops Behaving Badly: Because fuck the Hamilton Police, that’s why.

Yeah, this actually happened. And here’s how it was reported. Note the discrepancy: Hamilton police are investigating a physical confrontation between two opposing groups at the Hamilton Pride festival at Gage Park on Saturday. Jackie Penman, a Hamilton police spokesperson, … Continue reading

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Ginblossoms Bannon is not looking good lately

Okay, so first off: I’m sorry I’ve been so long between posts. I’ve been busier than a squirrel’s tail getting things done around here. All the same, I’m sorry. But you know who’s sorrier than me? THIS guy: Yeah. Good … Continue reading

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Quotable: Kiefer Sutherland’s clapback to Doug Ford

This ought to teach Dougie not to compare himself to an actually great Canadian. In fact, Tommy Douglas is the Greatest Canadian. And he won that title not by championing cutbacks (and breaks for the ultra-rich), but by making medicare … Continue reading

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