Category Archives: Don’t Cry For Argentina

Music for a Sunday: A forgotten latitude

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Sabina Becker

In honor (heh) of the 40th anniversary of the Falklands (Malvinas) war, here’s a song that was written about it back in the day. Gotta say, too, that Cy Curnin has aged a lot better than flyboy Prince “Randy” Andrew, … 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

Justice at last for (some) Argentine desaparicidos

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Sabina Becker

“The Disappeared: We all miss them.” Dear MAGAts* and other fascist symps of the 21st century, you who are so fond of offering “free helicopter rides” to dissenters: Behold your evil idols, falling fast and smashing on the rocks like … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Brian Bilston on national identities

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Sabina Becker

And in light of the latest mass shooting and the political inaction that’s bound to follow, those final two lines are the kicker.

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Previously unseen interview with Che Guevara comes to light

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Sabina Becker

This is indeed a rare treat: Not only hearing Che in his own words, but speaking excellent French as well. A summary of the contents of this short interview, courtesy Aporrea: Cuban television aired a previously unseen interview with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Der Drumpf, Don't Cry For Argentina, Economics for Dummies, Morticia! You Spoke French!, The Hardcore Stupid, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

Japanese nun arrested in Argentina for child trafficking

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Sabina Becker

Here’s something you don’t see everyday: a nun in full habit being schlepped off in shackles. What did she do? Well, she’s charged with something so awful that I’m going to just issue ALL THE TRIGGER WARNINGS, right here and … Continue reading →

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Venezuelan workers to Kimberly-Clark bullies: Screw you, we’re producing!

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Video of the Venezuelan government approving the request of Kimberly-Clark workers to occupy the factory and resume production, using materials provided by the government. Story via Aporrea: On Monday, the Venezuelan government ordered the occupation of the US company, Kimberly-Clark, … Continue reading →

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Ecuador: Panama Papers also reveal right-wing media bias

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Gee, what were the odds? It’s not just Venezuela where the “investigative journalists” are only investigating persons with ties to a progressive, socialist government. The same is also happening in Ecuador, and the bias hasn’t escaped the bright green eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in A Man, A Plan, A Canal, Crapagandarati, Don't Cry For Argentina, Ecuadorable As Can Be, Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, Free Trade, My Ass!, Huguito Chavecito, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land | Comments Off

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 →

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Argentina: Macri implicated in Panama Papers scandal

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Well, well. What have we here? Why yes, that IS the name of the current president of Argentina, along with a couple of family members (father Franco and brother Mariano), on the receipt for a shell corporation in the Bahamas. … Continue reading →