Category Archives: Canadian Counterpunch

What’s wrong with “crisis pregnancy” centres?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Well, for starters, there is NO SUCH THING as a “crisis” pregnancy. That word is utterly meaningless. And then there’s the fact that all this weasel-verbiage exists for a reason: to bamboozle unwary women (and girls!) into handing their decision-making … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Ollanta inaugurates, Chavecito celebrates

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Yesterday was a busy, festive day in Latin America. In Peru, a progressive finally got himself inaugurated president: Ollanta Humala is in the sash! That’s his wife, Nadine Heredia, applauding behind him. Radio Rebelde has more on what Peru can … Continue reading →

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The post-Fordist era can’t come soon enough

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Oh Toronto. So glad I don’t live in you right now. Not just because of the horrible summer heat, but because you have a troglodyte for mayor… Rob Ford is getting a thumbs-down on social media after a Facebook post … Continue reading →

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Courage

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Yes, it’s more bad news on the cancer front. Another well-loved leftist has been diagnosed, and today Jack Layton went public with the diagnosis, announcing that he was temporarily stepping down to undergo treatment. Hang in there, Jack…and don’t pay … Continue reading →

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“Night Boat to Gaza”

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Humberto Da Silva analyzes Israel’s “successes” — and FAILURES — in its ongoing effort to slowly strangle Gaza.

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The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A Canadian documentary that starts with the CIA’s failed, lame attempt to develop LSD as a truth serum/mind-control agent. Instead, it became the catalyst for thousands of old beatniks and young hippies, formerly staid scientists and political activists to all … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Canadian, Please!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Julia Bentley and Andrew Gunadie bring it on: How to become Canadian: “Step 1 — Lose the gun. Step 2 — Buy a canoe. Step 3 — Live multiculturally. Step 4 — You’re ready. There is no more!” And in … Continue reading →

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Vancouver riots: Revealing video shows what’s behind the “kiss” photo

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Sabina Becker

No, it really wasn’t a hot make-out session. (Too bad, eh?) Here’s what really happened: If you think the rioters were bad, the cops were WORSE. (Like I often say: It’s never a riot till the cops show up.) They … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: In which Ms. Manx praises gutsy women

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Sabina Becker

The Stumpy Cat just let out a plaintive mew, which is her way of telling me that she’s found some little things that she really would like me to post for you. And in this case, it’s all about brave, … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx attacks the Vancouver Riots

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Sabina Becker

What’s that I feel pawing at my legs? What’s that meowing I hear? Oh, it’s our calico Stumpie friend, with a whole new batch of links. Whatcha got for us, Ms. Manx? The Vancouver riots, you say? Okay… First off, … Continue reading →

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