Category Archives: Chile Sin Queso

Compare and contrast: What a difference two days make!

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Sabina Becker

Case in point: The Man Who Would Be (but isn’t and never will be) President of Venezuela: October 23: “While president Sebastian Piñera works to maintain and strengthen the economy of Chile, a group financed by [Venezuelan president Nicolás] Maduro … Continue reading →

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Pope shames sexual abuse victims in Chile

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Sabina Becker

This is so awful, it simply MUST be seen to be believed: And yes, the entire incident was caught on tape. So yeah, while Pope Frankie is a cool dude in some respects, he still has a long way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Chile Sin Queso, Don't Cry For Argentina, Fetus Fetishists, Filthy Stinking Rich, If You REALLY Care, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, Pissing Jesus Off, Sick Frickin' Bastards | Comments Off

CIA director admits to wanting regime change in Venezuela

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Sabina Becker

Holy fucking shit, get a load of Donnie’s chief spook here: Mike Pompeo, verbatim: “Any time you have a country as large and with the economic capacity of a country like Venezuela, America has a deep interest in making sure … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: What will the Holy Father say?

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Sabina Becker

This song has been on my mind a lot in the last couple of weeks. I first heard it in the documentary Llaguno Bridge: Keys to a Massacre, where it was covered by Venezuelan politician Maripili Hernández, with the lyrics … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Pablo Neruda on how to live more fully

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Sabina Becker

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Venezuela: Panama Papers leaks show right-wing bias

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Hola! And a very buen día to todos ustedes. As leaks from the Panama Papers continue to trickle out in publications around the world, I thought it might be worth mentioning what is, and what is not, being “leaked” concerning … Continue reading →

Posted in A Man, A Plan, A Canal, Chile Sin Queso, Crapagandarati, Don't Cry For Argentina, Fascism Without Swastikas, Good to Know, Huguito Chavecito, Inca Dink-a-Doo, Isn't It Ironic?, The United States of Amnesia, Under the Name of Spain | Comments Off

Algeria: The real, unmentionable key to the Paris attacks

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Sabina Becker

The Battle of Algiers, an award-winning film based on the true story of the struggle for Algerian independence. Saadi Yacef, who plays El-Hadi Jaffar, was an actual FLN guerrilla leader; the character Jaffar is basically himself a few years before … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Bullies, Chile Sin Queso, Cops Behaving Badly, Deepest Darkest Africa, Don't Cry For Argentina, Fascism Without Swastikas, If You REALLY Care, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Isn't That Racist?, Morticia! You Spoke French!, The War on Terra | 1 Comment

Isabel Allende to lead Chilean Socialist Party

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Sabina Becker

No, not Isabel Allende the author; she’s the niece of the fallen president, who died on the heels of a coup in 1973. This one is the other Isabel Allende, the late former president’s daughter. And here’s what she had … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Happy 106th, Mr. President

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Hard to believe this guy is already 106 years young. And that he’s been gone for the last 40 of them. But his memory lives on, and the Chilean internets are determined to keep it shining brightly: On the 106th … Continue reading →

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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 →