Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Obama’s moment of Zen

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Sabina Becker

If only His Barackness were always like this, he WOULD be a socialist. Let’s savor him getting this one bang-on, and salute his efforts against bullying, homophobia and suicide. And keep the heat on his feet to drive a stake … Continue reading →

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Cuban blogger beaten up in Miami. Reason: Free speech!

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Pepe Varela shows graphically what happens to Cuban bloggers who don’t follow the hard-right Miamero line.Dr. Paula Vernimmen, whom I’ve been following since she was trapped inside the same hospital as president Rafael Correa on September 30, during the failed … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Do As I Say..., Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal? | 2 Comments

Vote for Pedro!

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. A vote for Pedro is a vote for me:Or just bookmark this page, and go there daily and click on you-know-who. And remember: Vote for Pedro, and your wildest dreams will come true.

Posted in A Bit of a Brag..., Canadian Counterpunch, Uppity Wimmin | 1 Comment

I’ve been nominated!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Yes, that’s right, kids…your humble auntie is a nominee in the Feminist category of the Canadian Blog Awards.I doubt very much that I’ll win; there are others more deserving (popular, exclusively feminist, etc.)–but it’s nice to have the mention just … Continue reading →

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Media don’t get the message. Memo #2, comin’ on down…

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Oh, for fuck’s sake. When the media latch on to a bad concept, they REALLY latch on and don’t let go. Two days ago I blogged about how the Russell Williams case had been mischaracterized as a “fetish” crime. Did … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Crapagandarati, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Uppity Wimmin | 3 Comments

“Victims, not heroes”: A Chilean miner speaks out

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Miner Franklin Lobos demonstrates his soccer skills after his rescue last week. The 53-year-old has broken his silence to debunk a number of media myths built up around him, his comrades, and their 70-day ordeal: Miner Franklin Lobos, who spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Chile Sin Queso, Crapagandarati, Socialism is Good for Capitalism! | 2 Comments

Memo to the media: Lose your sexual fetish and report the REAL story!

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Sabina Becker

For those living in Southern Ontario, these are interesting times, in the Chinese-curse sense of the word. An air-force colonel from CFB Trenton is currently standing trial for a stunning series of offences ranging from stalking and break/enter to rape … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Crapagandarati, Newspeak is Nospeak, She Blinded Me With Science, Sick Frickin' Bastards | 5 Comments

Centaurs!

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Sabina Becker

You think you’ve seen awesome bike stunts? You haven’t until you’ve seen this. German girls can kick everyone’s ass.

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Stupid Sex Tricks: In which Christine O’Donnell comes out the loser, AGAIN

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Surprise! Forcing God to kill kittens is good for you. And, if scientists say true, it’s also good for evolution–a concept in which certain devout teabags don’t believe, even as the evidence just keeps piling up that it is real… … Continue reading →

Posted in She Blinded Me With Science, Stupid Sex Tricks, Uppity Wimmin | 1 Comment

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