Category Archives: Economics for Dummies

Compare and Contrast: Spain vs. Venezuela

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Sabina Becker

My translation: More than 400,000 families have been thrown out of their homes in Spain since 2008. VENEZUELA: Misión Vivienda (Mission Housing) has benefited 223,374 families since 2011. Didn’t you say that the communists were coming to take away your … Continue reading →

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One more reason to piss on Thatcher’s grave

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Just in case you needed one, here you go: The evil old bat was also part of putschist plans against Venezuela. I was alerted to this story by a piece on Aporrea yesterday, which is basically an abbreviated translation of … Continue reading →

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Chilean copper miners go on 24-hour strike

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Remember how, a few years ago, Sebastián Piñera was hailed by a gullible world media as a hero for the rescue of a group of miners who were, in fact, rescued by their own resourceful comrades? Well, today we see … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx takes on oil spills

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Listen! Do you hear that loud and urgent meowing? It means Ms. Manx is back from a longer than usual hiatus with her latest catch. No, not mice. She’s got links to share. And this time, the Stumpy Cat has … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Evo Morales on the crisis of capitalism

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Europe and the US are in a crisis because now they’re not robbing us anymore.”

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 1

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Well, hi there, Majunche Capriles Radonsky! So nice to see you looking so perky. Bet you think you’ve got an easy victory ahead of you now that your true rival is in his coffin. And you’re no doubt grinning because … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito’s finest hour

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Well, all right…his finest 48 hours: Honestly, I never get tired of watching this. It really is endlessly inspiring AND informative. Anyone who seriously thinks that the Bolivarian Revolution was all about Chávez, and ONLY Chávez, is delusional. The revolution … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: Why higher wages are GOOD for the economy

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

In a nutshell, this is it: Of course, you can never overestimate the power of Stoopid in capitalist economies. That’s why you’ll find people working not two, but three or even four jobs and still being unable to make ends … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Stephen King on taxes

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Sabina Becker
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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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