Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Barquisimeto loves Chavecito

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Sabina Becker

A student march in favor of Chavecito’s latest constitutional reform, one which would allow him to run for president as often as the people will vote for him. As you can see, they filled the downtown core with happy, bouncy … Continue reading →

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Chavecito kick-ass, Venezuelan oppos lame-ass

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Sabina Becker

A little video that says a lot, eh…Chavecito and his “Yes” campaign for the constitutional amendment abolishing term limits. Get a load of the reception he gets, and the size of the audience for his speech in the second video. … Continue reading →

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The ugly truth about the Bolivian opposition

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Sabina Becker

El Duderino and El Gaviero have both been busy blogging the sugary propaganda videos of the “No” side in tomorrow’s Bolivian constitutional referendum. Judging strictly the commercials and music videos, you’d assume that the opposition were a nice, harmless bunch … Continue reading →

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Human Enema Nozzles: That was the week that was…

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. Before I get into this week’s barrel-o-bile, I just thought I’d share a little something that Jim wrote at The Scarlet Pimpernel. Something that made me sad, and made me rethink the whole notion of trying to be noble: … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging Too: The bestest-named anti-Bush site EVER.

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Sabina Becker

For the title alone, it’s a must-see.

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: And they said it wouldn’t last…

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Sabina Becker

But here’s Evo, confounding the critics by completing a third year in power, still untoppled and unresigned, and going for yet another big victory in the constitutional referendum to boot. What’s his secret? I have a fair idea…Surely it’s not … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Sir Gerald Kaufman on Israeli double standards

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Mike Malloy just played this on his radio show. There really is nothing to add to this, other than a loud, proud “RIGHT ON!”

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Obamarama is off to a roaring start

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Sabina Becker

The closing of Gitmo within a year is a great move on the part of Hopey; so’s this: It’s only his first day in office, but President Obama has already signaled a serious commitment to transparency and accountability in government. … Continue reading →

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Just nice little student demonstrators for democracy, eh?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Then riddle me this: Why are these opposition muchachos in Venezuela buying spiked drinks from a truck driven by a Primero Golpista leader who has previously sworn to depose Chavecito “even if it costs us blood, sweat and tears”? Video … Continue reading →

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BushCo Death Watch: The Final Chapter

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Dubya’s final moments in Washington. Savor this, kiddies, especially the boos……and the black folks singing “Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye”.Here’s why THAT is so significant:…and why it’s so fitting that they sang that song. What color are all those congressional … Continue reading →

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