Category Archives: Economics for Dummies

Cristina kicks Israel’s ass; Bibi own-goals himself before US congress

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Sabina Becker

A half-hour portion of Cristina’s speech before the Argentine parliament the other day, which lasted about four hours in all. This portion specifically concerns the AMIA and Israeli embassy bombings. If you can understand Spanish, you really need to see … Continue reading →

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Leamsy Salazar: Unmasking a Venezuelan traitor

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Chavecito and his then vice-president, Diosdado Cabello (first row, side by side), in happier times. He’s surrounded by the usual circle of bodyguards. But there is an infiltrator. That man in the circle is now the subject of intense scrutiny. … Continue reading →

Posted in Barreling Right Along, Crapagandarati, Don't Cry For Argentina, Economics for Dummies, Fascism Without Swastikas, Huguito Chavecito, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Newspeak is Nospeak, She Blinded Me With Science, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

Prostitution ads: Lots of money in ’em, but for whom?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Spanish prostitution ads from a large daily paper, many offering “Greek” (anal) and “French” (oral) sex, right up front. You know how we’re always hearing that print media are in trouble, that revenues are down, that they can’t afford quality … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: The truth about those “dropping” oil prices

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Sabina Becker

“Dude…and to think there are people who call this a ‘drop’ in the price of oil!” On the upside, though, this is terrible news for anyone who wants to despoil the Arctic, contribute to the mess that is Mordor (in … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: The real reasons for the lifting of the Cuba blockade?

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Sabina Becker

This is Puerto Mariel, Cuba. It looks pretty sleepy from the air right now, but don’t be fooled. What you’re looking at there is actually a sleeping giant with the potential to shake markets as far away as New York, … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Evo is full of win, again

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Well, hi there yourself, Evo! You’re looking mighty good lately. And so is Bolivia. Probably because there are fewer hungry, malnourished and food-insecure people there now: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will present a certificate of recognition … Continue reading →

Posted in All About Evo, Economics for Dummies, Festive Left Friday Blogging, Isn't It Ironic?, Law-Law Land, She Blinded Me With Science | Comments Off

Tuto Quiroga, butthurt loser

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the loser of the recent Bolivian presidential election. He came in last, with single digits in the exit polls, which I’m sure you’ll agree is a dismal showing compared to Evo’s commanding lead. But hey! Why … Continue reading →

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German psychologists and the scientific case against prostitution

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Sabina Becker

An 18-year-old Bosnian Muslim war survivor recovering after abortion of a rape-induced pregnancy, September 1992. Photo: Nina Berman, Sipa Press. Even as German politicians are coming under heavy pressure from the local pimp lobby to do away with all laws … Continue reading →

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Compare and Contrast: Hollywood vs. India

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Sabina Becker

This achievement is even more impressive when you consider what was entailed in the Indian Mars mission: “We have gone beyond the boundaries of human enterprise and human imagination,” declared India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who watched from the space … Continue reading →