Category Archives: Canadian Counterpunch

The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 50

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Howdy, folks, and welcome to our 50th installment of VenOpIronía! And since this one’s extra-special, it doesn’t even take place in Venezuela, but right here in Canada. And even this far from Caracas, the Venezuelan oppos can’t help but show … Continue reading →

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Maricori’s pathetic clown show on the Hill

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“With Canadian parliamentarians it’s clear that in Venezuela it’s not about right or left, but Democracy [sic] or dictatorship.” Yeah, sure, Maricori, keep telling yourself that. You would know about dictators, seeing as you supported Pedro Carmona in 2002, and … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: One for Rubin “Hurricane” Carter

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, boxer and champion of the wrongfully convicted, died today at age 76. I can’t think of a better way to say goodbye and thanks to him than this.

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Chile: Loco — er, LOCAL pastor blames gays for fire

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Chile under punishment!” For what, you ask? Well, according to one local preacher-man, for even contemplating letting same-sex couples live like any other couple: Incredibly, and taking advantage of the terrible tragedy in Valparaíso due to the fire, not only … Continue reading →

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High treason in the Venezuelan air force; three generals arrested

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, addressing all of South America’s foreign ministers at the UNASUR summit today. He’s referring to these events from yesterday, in which three Venezuelan air-force generals were arrested for conspiring against the government. It’s worth noting that … Continue reading →

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What’s up with airlines in Venezuela?

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Further to my post the other day on Air Canada and how it’s embarrassed my country, here’s a little something which shows the larger picture…and just how it plays into the whole putschist mess that Venezuela is still mucking its … Continue reading →

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Air Canada, our international embarrassment

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Yesterday, I took CBC to task for bullshitting us about Venezuela. Today, it’s our so-called national airline’s turn: The minister for aquatic and air transportation, Hebert García Plaza, informed that Venezuela has ended commercial relations with Air Canada after the … Continue reading →

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OFFS, CBC!

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Looks like the SupposiTories have won their war against our national news channel, eh? I remember the good old days when CBC used to just broadcast the news, from coast to coast to coast and from around the world. Nowadays, … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday. Happy Pi Day!

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Obligatory: Also obligatory: Great Canadian comedy. I’m having cake, BTW.

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Shyness: not a human rights violation.

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Sorry, Men’s Rightsers. If you were hoping to make a test case for your ideology out of this guy, the facts of the matter have just made a hash out of it: The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a … Continue reading →

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