Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Headline Howler: Can the WaPo even count?

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Sabina Becker

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

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Sabina Becker

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)

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Sabina Becker

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

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Sabina Becker

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.

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Sabina Becker

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

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Sabina Becker

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 →

Posted in Crapagandarati, Credit Where Due, Fascism Without Swastikas, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Isn't That Racist?, Isn't That Terrorism?, Men Who Just Don't Get It, Merry Old England, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

Quotable: Kiefer Sutherland’s clapback to Doug Ford

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Sabina Becker

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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Donnie’s no-good, very-bad UK visit

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Sabina Becker

Looks like Donnie’s in for a rough time during his time in Merry Old Brexitlandia. I mean, just look what greeted him from the plane earlier today: And in case you think this was just a sausagefest, it was actually … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Here it comes…

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Sabina Becker

This is for real.

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The Rational National mocks Sebastian Gorka

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Sabina Becker

The Kraken has been unleashed, and its name…is Dav Dorka: And the best part is that not only can David Doel perfectly mimic Wile E. Pickle’s buffoonish accent and intonation, but also his sticky-up hair (albeit accidentally). Well done, you!