Category Archives: Economics for Dummies

Quotable: Noam Chomsky on the struggle(s) for democracy

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Sabina Becker

I especially like what he says on Libya: It’s a civil war, and western intervention is not called for. It’s not up to “us”. Well said, and sure to be ignored by the powers that be. Remember, Libya has OIL.

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“We have HAD it!”

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Michael Moore’s incredible speech from Madison, Wisconsin. As he says, the media haven’t got a clue what’s really going on, so it’s up to us bloggers to get the message out. Here’s an excerpt from his latest letter: So in … Continue reading →

Posted in Crapagandarati, Economics for Dummies, Filthy Stinking Rich, Rivers in Egypt, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The "Well, DUH!" Files, The United States of Amnesia | 1 Comment

Revolutionary opportunism, part duh–or, How to spin paja into gold

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Sabina Becker

“Chávez is the people.” The writing is on the wall. And the Middle East is reading. I said as much as this last week, but it’s nice to see it confirmed by Venezuelanalysis just the same: As the wave of … Continue reading →

Posted in Crapagandarati, Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Economics for Dummies, Huguito Chavecito, Isn't It Ironic?, Rivers in Egypt, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The "Well, DUH!" Files, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

Nothing is certain but death, part dos…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Yep, that US healthcare system…truly the best in the world. Just ask Cuban immigrants: Birgilio Marin-Fuentes had driven to Portland Adventist Medical Center shortly after midnight Thursday, unable to sleep or stop coughing, then crashed his car into a pillar … Continue reading →

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Nothing is certain but death…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Sabina Becker

How’s that old saying go about death and taxes? Seems to me a bit more of the latter could have prevented the former, as in this sad case: A spokeswoman for University Hospital has confirmed a man who witnesses say … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Economics for Dummies, If You REALLY Care, Isn't It Ironic?, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, She Blinded Me With Science, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The "Well, DUH!" Files, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

Anticapitalist flashmob fun in Spain

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Uh oh…looks like the Banco Santander got hit: A bunch of rowdy flamenqueros (and a cash cow) got together in Seville about a month ago and staged this funtastic protest. Here’s a Brit’s eye view of what they’re protesting and … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics for Dummies, Good to Know, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The Bold and the Badass, Under the Name of Spain | 2 Comments

Economics for Dummies: The fuck of the Irish

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Sabina Becker

A real Irishman explains in the simplest (and bluest!) terms what happened to his country’s financial system. Basically, it’s the Second Great Irish Potato Famine, only it’s the “wankin’ bankers” who stole the potatoes, and not the blight. Also, we … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: The dark side of the Magic Kingdom

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Sabina Becker

If you’ve ever wondered what life is like behind the scenes at Walt Disney World in Florida, here are some stories the company doesn’t want you to hear. Workers underpaid; health and safety concerns unaddressed; the same cast members who … Continue reading →

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Dilma is full of win

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Now that Brazil has made history, electing its first female (and first female leftist ex-guerrilla) president, here’s Carlos Latuff, Brazilian cartoonist, with the “official portrait”: And now that one ass-kicking is done, let the next commence. Here’s a round-up of … Continue reading →

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Néstor Kirchner, RIP

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Sad news from South America this morning: The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez, lamented the death of the former president of Argentina, Néstor Kirchner, with a message of solidarity for his Argentine counterpart, Cristina Fernández.“Oh, my dear Cristina…how sad! What … Continue reading →

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