Category Archives: Canadian Counterpunch

Sex: Made in Germany, but for whom?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Germany, a paradise for johns and human traffickers.” Photo: EMMA. Once again, the German prostitution industry comes under a harsh spotlight — one that it thoroughly deserves, in my unhumble opinion. This time, it’s a documentary film that exposes its … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Prism is a BAND.

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Sabina Becker

And they’re Canadian, too: And they always killed it in concert: And yes, like the recently uncovered spy program that shares their name, they do paranoia well, too.

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More Music for a Sunday: This is Major Tom to Ground Control…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Actually, that’s Colonel Chris Hadfield, proving once more why Canada rules…the skies. For now, anyhow. He’s coming home tonight, so here’s a little more music to see him safely back:

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Quotable: Margaret Atwood on women writers

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Sabina Becker
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Rafael Correa connects the dots

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Sabina Becker

The crapaganda mafia of the North American media aren’t known for their honesty in reporting on Latin America. It takes nothing less than an interview with a Bolivarian head of state to set the record straight, and even then, who … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx takes on oil spills

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Listen! Do you hear that loud and urgent meowing? It means Ms. Manx is back from a longer than usual hiatus with her latest catch. No, not mice. She’s got links to share. And this time, the Stumpy Cat has … Continue reading →

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Stompin’ Tom stomps on

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Dang, we’re losing legends all over the place this week. Yesterday it was Chavecito; today, it’s this guy: I remember Stompin’ Tom Connors from his TV show when I was just a wee thing. He used to beat time with … Continue reading →

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Tom Flanagan is okay with kiddie porn

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Incredible. Watch as a Native guy nails jello to the wall…and makes it stick: It’s “just pictures”. Unbefuckinglievable. Yeah…just pictures of kids being subjected to adult sexual whims before their time. No biggie! Oh, and he’s been on the NAMBLA … Continue reading →

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Crapaganda channel in deep shit?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Hey Harpo, see what happens when you throw your robocall scapegoats under the bus on a channel that was supposed to be your permanent mouthpiece? Michael Sona, a former Conservative staffer linked to the Guelph robocall by Sun News Network, … Continue reading →

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The elephant in the burned cabin

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Today, a friend posted this article from Jacobin on his Facebook wall. It’s an analysis of the Christopher Dorner case that the media have been screaming about all week. I wanted to like it; it was well and gracefully written, … Continue reading →

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