Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Has Evo been taking fashion tips from Mel Zelaya?

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Looks like the real president of Honduras isn’t the only progressive Latin American leader who can carry off a cowboy hat and vest…And it’s perfect for singing karaoke on the campaign trail, too. (What do you bet the song will … Continue reading →

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Luladinejad!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Pepe Escobar goes on a real tear with the Ahmadinejad visit to Brazil:And as usual, he nails it.The whore media? Still clueless…

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Oh noes! Lula says nice things about Iran, too!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Sabina Becker

And what things they are… Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plunged into Middle East conflicts today, saying Iran has a “decisive role to play” in the region after a three-hour meeting with its president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.With Ahmadinejad seated … Continue reading →

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Happy Amurrican Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Anyone for a slice of poo penis with autumn foliage garnish?

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El Narco is nervous

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Hey Alvaro, are you scared of the big bad popular man next to you?At least that’s the impression I get, from this little item I found in Aporrea: In a surprise move, the government of Colombia announced the cancellation of … Continue reading →

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Wow, who knew?

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Chavecito is a LOLcat!(Actually, this doesn’t surprise me a bit. He’s a Leo. We’re born hams.)

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Economics for Dummies: So simple, a teenager can understand it…

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Sabina Becker

So, why can’t the big banks, international conglomerates and other fat leeches?University students in Michigan protesting the cutting of grant and scholarship money. Investment in the future? Capitalists don’t care–unless they can draw huge profits today. If these students aren’t … Continue reading →

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Bolivian terror cell update: Branko and Rubén are now wanted men

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Gee, Rubén and Branko, you’re looking kinda scared. Maybe because the federales have the goods on you?From Bolivian news agency Erbol, the latest: The Chamber of Deputies, who yesterday approved a report from the parliamentary commission investigating the terror cell … Continue reading →

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Who killed Rafael Vargas?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Someone from The Wizard of Oz, apparently.

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Unintentionally revealing photo du jour

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Sabina Becker

The handshake between the respective foreign ministers of Colombia and Ecuador, Jaime Bermúdez and Fander Falconí, as they announce the reopening of embassies in each other’s lands. Notice a hint of tension in there? Something a little off about the … Continue reading →

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