Category Archives: Canadian Counterpunch

Harpo’s first social media campaign fail

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Sabina Becker

It was up on Craigslist for a few short moments today. And boy, is it a thing of beauty. Behold: It reads as follows; spelling and punctuation errors as in original: Writers needed to post Right-wing Comments to social media … Continue reading →

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Gordon Pinsent reads

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Sabina Becker

An unquestioned Canadian cultural icon reads from the immortal words of…well… (My friend CK suggests that as an encore, “22 Minutes” should have Margaret Atwood reading from the memoirs of Sarah Palin…or maybe the forthcoming ones from her equally ambitious … Continue reading →

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The Power of Nightmares, Part 1

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Sabina Becker

In light of current events in the Middle East (and US propaganda regarding them), I thought this little refresher course was in order. Note the eerie similarities between some of the ideas of the “father of US neoconservatism”, Leo Strauss, … Continue reading →

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Nothing is certain but death…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Sabina Becker

How’s that old saying go about death and taxes? Seems to me a bit more of the latter could have prevented the former, as in this sad case: A spokeswoman for University Hospital has confirmed a man who witnesses say … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Be there or be (Tahrir) square

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Here are all the details: The Harper Government has hypocritically criticized the “shrinking democratic space” in Venezuela while tail-ending Israeli Imperialism in supporting Mubarak in Egypt. We encourage everybody to support the movement for a free Egypt and attend this … Continue reading →

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Stop the Meter! Strombo explains it all

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Canada’s collective boyfriend, George Stroumboulopoulos (did you have to check the spelling of that? I did!), talks about the corporate greedheads putting pressure on the CRTC: And if you haven’t signed this petition yet, get cracking.

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An event you may want to attend

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Sabina Becker

This landed in my mailbox yesterday. I don’t live in Vancouver, so I won’t be able to make it to this. But those of you who live there and can, please do: To the people in solidarity with the Bolivarian … Continue reading →

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Harpocracy, in 60 seconds

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Harpo “celebrated” five years in power this past week. What does that really mean for ordinary Canadians? Watch this short video and see: And there it is, our national disgrace and nightmare. Five years and counting. Revolting, eh?

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Harpocracy: A five-year snapshot

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sabina Becker

From CBC’s website: And that’s what the past five years have done for us. Any questions?

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Ironic developments in Switzerland

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Not a banned weapon. And don’t worry, it’s not ever going to be. It’s not like someone’s gonna whip this out on you in a dark alley, after all. Gun nuts are fond of pointing out that gun ownership is … Continue reading →