Category Archives: Canadian Counterpunch

The Argentine woman who fought in Spain

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Sabina Becker

You want an awesome woman? Here you go…someone who is the very embodiment of the word, finally rescued from obscurity: They called her the Female Che Guevara. Her name was Micaela Feldman, although she preferred to be called Mika Etchébère, … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Don't Cry For Argentina, Uppity Wimmin | 3 Comments

Music for a Sunday: Lighting up our lives…

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Our so-called government may suck right now, but our music always rocks. Happy Canada Day.

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Dear Harper Government™: Chow down on THIS.

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Sabina Becker

That’s from here. And here’s what it’s all about: Canada taking a beating from all sides at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro this week, but Environment Minister Peter Kent says the criticism is “unwarranted.” The … Continue reading →

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Clip ‘n’ Save: A handy-dandy map of Alberta

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Sabina Becker

All that bloody, bloody red? That’s pipelines. Sure would be a shame if anything ever happened to them, eh?

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Memo to the media: it’s PSYCHOPATH, not “porn star”!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Luca Rocco Magnotta, né Eric Clinton Newman, auditions (unsuccessfully) for a reality show called Cover Guy, in which gay models compete for an underwear-modelling gig. As you can see, he’s not that impressive a physical specimen; very vacuous, very obviously … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, If You REALLY Care, Isn't It Ironic?, Newspeak is Nospeak, Sick Frickin' Bastards | 2 Comments

RoboCons: the ultimate professional agitators

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Two little items, both related. First up, from the National Pest, we learn that a certain SupposiTory who “won” by unfair means is stomping his widdle feet and suing to keep a trophy to which he is not entitled: A … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging Too: Casserole protest in Montréal

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Sabina Becker

A beautifully shot music video of the pot-banger that’s making the rounds of the Internets as of this afternoon, according to the HuffyPo. This is the kind of protest they call a cacerolazo in Latin America…literally, a “big one with … Continue reading →

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Fascism in Québec: What the major media won’t tell you

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Fortunately, ordinary citizens are stepping up to do what our lovely lamestream media can’t. Namely, report what is going on with some sense of honesty, and zero crapaganda: Incidentally, this fascism is failing. BADLY.

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Fascism Without Swastikas, Good to Know, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Karma 1, Dogma 0, Law-Law Land | 2 Comments

Cops Behaving Badly: Montréal, Chicago…have I missed a spot?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Photo by C.S. Muncy, taken at Occupy Chicago’s anti-NATO demo. More here. Good morning, Chicago! How are you liking life in your police state this fine May day? Not at all? Don’t worry, Montréal knows exactly how you feel: “People … Continue reading →

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Here come da bafflegab

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Look what landed in my e-mail box today, in re: ACTA (and its equally scuzzy Canadian equivalent): Dear Sabina, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your electronic correspondence dated May 15, 2012 regarding bill C-11: … Continue reading →

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