Author Archives: Sabina Becker

More Music for a Sunday: The entire hip-hop genre, explained…

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Sabina Becker

…by the world’s lamest rapper:Every hip-hop meme is in there. Every. Single. ONE.(Thanks to the tweeterriffic @gameandpc, whom you are hereby commanded to follow. Queen’s orders!)

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Music for a Sunday: One of those “just because” songs

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Sabina Becker

This one just seems to flow, doesn’t it? Straight from a sad place where we all have been at one point or another (yes, even you, the smug twit there at the back, pretending it’s never happened to YOU…)Crank it … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Cordoba House edition

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ah, the non-mosque that’s not going to be built on Ground Zero–what is there to say about it that hasn’t been said already? It’s been the subject of a lot of wankage this week, and so by default, it’s my … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Evo, at work (with the workers)

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Sabina Becker

There’s a lot of highway repair work going on in Bolivia lately……and Evo was right out there, watching the work crews on the highway between Cochabamba and Villa Tunari. Andean roads are notoriously dangerous, but they’re getting safer on his … Continue reading →

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The true face of the IDF

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Here you go, people…this is what the Middle East’s One True Beacon of Democracy™ really looks like:Meet Eden Abergil, the Lynndie England of Israel. She’s a piece of work, but she’s far from alone in her nastitude; apparently it’s commonplace … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx is being watched…

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Sabina Becker

No, the Stump-Tailed Kitty is not paranoid. She caught wind this morning that HitchensWatch is very pleased with this blog that she calls home, and has drawn a few new readers to it. That makes her purr. As for the … Continue reading →

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Bet this never happened to the REAL Judy Garland

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Sabina Becker

This should happen more often, though…because it shows the wingnuts in their true colors: A few months ago, right wing firebrand Ann Coulter reacted to words of advice from a Canadian University official with stringent claims that she was being … Continue reading →

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And now, a little musical dedication…

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Sabina Becker

…to “Dr.” Laura, in honor of her non-apology apology and I-quit pity party. Take it away, boys:So long, you evil wench. The airwaves will smell better when your voice is off them.

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Best damn news I’ve heard all day…

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Sabina Becker

…and I couldn’t have heard it from a nicer guy. Thanks, Otto.BTW, these two posts also rock. Remember what I said about Chavecito coming out on top from his meetings with his neighbor-president? It happened. Se dió. And when ordinary … Continue reading →

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Teh Heterostoopid: Well, I guess it beats having a crack baby…