Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Festive Left Friday Blogging: A political declaration from your friendly Minister of Propaganda

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Comrades!Since Evo declared himself a couple of weeks ago, I figured it was high time for me to do the same. Therefore, permit me to make this brief announcement:I, too, am a Marxist-Lennonist. Now, let them kick ME out of … Continue reading →

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Why does this not surprise me?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Bernie Madoff’s secretary spills some rather predictable beans on her crooked boss: Squillari said her married former boss was flirtatious and made sexually suggestive remarks. She said she once saw him perusing the escort ads in the back of a … Continue reading →

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How the Venezuelan opposition does “journalism”

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Yes, kiddies, more fun stuff from Mario and his band of merry men at La Hojilla:Globovisión no doubt thought it had scored a journalistic coup when one of its reporters, Beatriz Adrián, came by the confidential information of several members … Continue reading →

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How the Venezuelan opposition “celebrated” May Day

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Or, Yon-Yon’s mustard gaffe:A couple of clips from La Hojilla (The Razorblade), showing what none of the opposition media want you to see about the kind of people THEY represent. Namely, that they are delusional, violent and even downright stupid … Continue reading →

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Circling the wagons in Santa Cruz

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Wave that separatist flag while you can, Rubén…because someone is closing in on you and your bed-buddies: The big-business lobby group, Comité Pro Santa Cruz (CPSCZ) called on Tuesday night for a “Cruceñidad Assembly” to close ranks around the prefect … Continue reading →

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Still think the Dalai Lama walks on water?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Sabina Becker

If you do, I have the cure for your delusion right here: Audience member: “Can you give us an example of a leader we should look up to as a positive influence?”Dalai Lama (after thinking for a few seconds): “President … Continue reading →

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A blast from Bolivia’s past

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Sabina Becker

This video was made exactly one year ago today. It shows the true nature of the “Nación Camba”, the fascist organization that seeks “autonomy” for the so-called “Media Luna”, the “half moon” of Bolivian provinces ruled by the opposition. Notice … Continue reading →

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So…Venezuela’s president is “autocratic”, eh?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Funny, but a team of international observers found differently: The U.S. delegation found that the voting in Venezuela’s 2009 referendum was, overall, fair, transparent, and clean. While there were a few instances of technical problems, we were impressed by the … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Infinitely crankable

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Sabina Becker

For what you are about to receive…well, I really can’t put it better than one of the commenters at YouTube did: Let me explain to anyone under the age of 40 that stops by here: this is rock from the … Continue reading →

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All kinds of Evo!

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Evo invites his friend, former US president Jimmy Carter, to come on out to his farm in the Chapare sometime to pick coca leaves. Carter, a former farmer himself, accepted. I’m not making this up, folks!Jeez, this Evo-dude is so … Continue reading →

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