Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Festive Left Friday Blogging: A little late, but…

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Sabina Becker

…better now than never. I thought I’d mention that Evo is once again Doctor Evo:I’ve lost count of how many times this makes. I’m sure he has, too.

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Cops Behaving Badly: The “Miami Model” at work

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Sabina Becker

No, the Miami Model is not a tall, shapely, ex-Latin American beauty queen. This is the Miami Model, in two minutes or less:Yeah hi, it’s me, banging on about the so-called Black Bloc again. These guys have so much in … Continue reading →

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Authoritarians: Canada haz ’em.

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ah, yes. I suppose a lot of others will be asking the same thing. Unfortunately, I already know what the answer will be.Happy Canada Day Eve! Are you looking forward to the fireworks tomorrow, boyz ‘n’ girlz? That’s nice, but … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Courtney Stoker on feminism and science fiction

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“While sci fi fans don’t mind (and often excel at) criticizing their sci fi shows, they are generally only supportive of criticizing that focuses on “literary” details–plot holes, bad writing, continuity in the canon, inconsistent application of science. But as … Continue reading →

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Heroes for Today: Johnny Cash, Black Bloc anarchist?

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Johnny answers a sartorial question with a song:Jesus Christ. Just listen to those lyrics. Aren’t they a brick through the window of your smug bourgeois sensibilities?

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Hey gun nuts, take note…

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

THIS is how you handle a crime in progress. No concealed carry (or any other “carry”) necessary:A would-be looter in Toronto this weekend got foiled by an alert, quick-thinking passer-by…who had no weapon other than a wicked tackle. THIS is … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx takes on the G-20

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Yes, it’s time for another of THOSE posts. Fear the Stumpy Cat! For she has been all over the Internets, and what she has found on the G-20 would frizz your hair…Linda McQuaig notes that the real criminals all got … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Ignacio Ramonet on “democratic” propaganda

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“Just when democracy and freedom are seemingly triumphing in a world that has rid itself of its worst dictatorial regimes, censorship and different kinds of manipulation have returned, in different guises, with a paradoxical vengeance. We are seductively offered the … Continue reading →

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Cops Behaving Badly: Do you recognize any of these “anarchists”?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Check ’em out!Now, how could you be an anarchist–a real one–and NOT know who Che Guevara was, even when you’re wearing his face all over your body? Or for that matter–what’s up with the pot-leaf bandanna? Dude looks much too … Continue reading →

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A few random thoughts on the G-20, Black Bloc tactics and police brutality

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Sabina Becker

I’m not sure what to make of this man. He seems belligerent. Yet he’s wearing socialist and peace symbols on his shirt. WTF? Anyway, his situation (which could be street theatre, for all we know) pretty much encapsulates what went … Continue reading →

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