Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Yes, it IS a sign from God. And not a reassuring one, either.

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Sabina Becker

The glorious, Wicker Man-esque demise of Touchdown Jesus. The arsonist? God herself. The murder weapon? A lightning bolt. Yes, kiddies, you read that right: A lightning bolt. The same the fundies keep telling us is going to hit us if … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx revisits the War on Terra

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Sabina Becker

No, the War on Terra has not wound down since Hopey got into the Reconstructed White House. Nothing has really changed except the color of the face behind the desk in the Oval Office. What, you were expecting change you … Continue reading →

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Goaliefail: Cherchez la femme!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Could a tall Torontonian blonde be the reason for the sudden choking of the goalie above? Some people think so… Two British tabloid newspapers, the Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror, blamed [Toronto-based model Elizabeth] Minett on Monday for goalie … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Just beastly

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Uh oh. Run, Foxy, RUN!!!And speaking of beastly:Not only is the chimp assaulting a frog, there are children looking on and laughing. Yep, just another lovely family day at the zoo!

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Teh Heterostoopid: Texting is so important!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Much more so than the kid in the harness on dad’s back. (Kid? Meh…what kid?)

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Gaza Roundup 16: And the word of the day is…

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Sabina Becker

…GAYWASHING. Can you say GAYWASHING, boys ‘n’ girls?Very good!So what’s gaywashing? Well, it’s the queer, LGBTetc. version of whitewashing–or greenwashing, for you enviro-types. It’s basically using Teh Ghey, or seemingly pro-gay-rights-rhetoric, to cover up flagrantly abusive practices, in this case … Continue reading →

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Gaza Roundup 15: R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to Palestinians

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Sabina Becker

And while you’re at it, remember these other three letters: BDS. They’re short for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. Three things the Israeli Knesset is now trying to make illegal, worldwide. Why? Let Palestinian activist Hind Awwad explain: It took the … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Consumed in a single desire

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Sabina Becker

I could think of no better tribute for the martyrs and survivors of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla than this song, a longtime fave of mine. The lyrics fit on so many levels. And note how these three guys kick ass … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Elizabeth Wagele on the Shadow

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“In the process of becoming whole, we recognize and take responsibility for our shadow. Each shadow issue we reclaim is one less to project out onto another person, nationality, or race.”–Elizabeth Wagele, from The Happy Introvert

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Gaza Roundup 14: A video that deserves to go viral

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Iara Lee’s raw footage of the Israeli attack on the Mavi Marmara, in its entirety. There is no narration, nor are there subtitles, but the pictures (clear and of excellent quality) speak for themselves. This is the video that was … Continue reading →

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