Category Archives: Chile Sin Queso

Compare and Contrast: Argentina vs. Chile

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“They have God and the Pope. We have the Devil and the Antichrist.” Ouch!

Politest ass-kicking EVER.

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Did I not say a little while back that Evo was pissed at Sebastián Piñera for making promises he had no intention of keeping? And that he got on better with Ollanta Humala? Why yes, I did. And lo and … Continue reading →

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Chile offers Bolivia sea access…but…

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Sabina Becker

So, Chile finally decided to do Bolivia a favor in its demand for access to the sea. (You may recall that the latter lost that during the War of the Pacific.) Only, as with all things Piñera, there’s a catch: … Continue reading →

Posted in All About Evo, Chile Sin Queso, Inca Dink-a-Doo, Law-Law Land | 2 Comments

The CIA’s influence in Chile…and its designs on Ecuador

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Chilean journalist Patricio Mery Bell drops a number of bombshells about the CIA’s covert activities in his country and in Ecuador. Here’s the main gist, from Global Research: Bell first voiced his concerns for the safety of President Correa three … Continue reading →

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Chile…or Canada?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Sabina Becker

It’s getting hard to tell, eh? “Mister, I just bought this land, it’s mine…get off it!” “But…” “TERRORIST!” Yup, that sounds about right. And Chile’s native land-claims laws are even worse than ours, if such things are possible. In fact, … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Chile Sin Queso, Filthy Stinking Rich, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Isn't That Racist?, Law-Law Land, Teh Injunz | Comments Off

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Because there’s no such thing as too much Ecuadorable

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Sabina Becker

And because this is a nice shot, and I like it… …and there’s a nice bit of news behind it, too: The president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, urged his counterparts at the 6th Summit of the Heads of State and … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Isabel Allende on writing

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Translation: “Writing is like making love. Don’t worry about the orgasm, concern yourself with the process.”

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Piñera’s disgusting doubletalk on education

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Sabina Becker

“I too am Inca…INCApable of governing!” Anyone out there still think running a government like a business is a good idea? Then know this: A billionaire businessman is in charge of Chile, and the country is suffering badly under him. … Continue reading →

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Harpo go home! (and smarten the fuck up already)

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Sabina Becker

First, a little music to set the mood: Ah, that was lovely. Now, the story: Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen were awakened by a major earthquake as they overnighted in Chile’s capital of Santiago. Buildings shook throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Barreling Right Along, Canadian Counterpunch, Chile Sin Queso, Environmentally Ill, Filthy Stinking Rich, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land | Comments Off

Music for a Sunday: Chilean rap fights back

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Chilean rap group Portavoz (“Spokesperson”) questions the “popularity” of the Piñera government. Here’s my translation of the lyrics: They want to crush you, kicked and tossed out like a plasta* Liquored up and doped until you say basta Anguished and … Continue reading →

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