Category Archives: Festive Left Friday Blogging

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Watch out, empire…

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Sabina Becker

…because Chavecito’s peasant militias have something to say to your nefarious plans:And militia members like Adriana are not going to stand for any nonsense. Especially not since the discarded FAL rifles of the Venezuelan army are now in their hands, … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Yes, he IS a fashion icon.

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Was there ever any doubt? Check out Evo’s latest threads:Yep, that’s another new jacket he’s wearing; that aguayo inset doesn’t look at all familiar. Neither does this one:Goes great with flowers, coca-leaf garlands, and streamers. Cholita approved, too!Leftist hottitude: Kicking … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Vrrrrrrrmmm, vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrmmmmm…

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Sabina Becker

So who said being a president had to be all dull photo-ops? Not Evo:Here he is, handing the Bolivian army a shipment of all-terrain vehicles. And of course, he just had to take one for a spin…Ah, a boy…with a … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: What RCTV didn’t want Venezuela (or you) to see

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

This is the “cadena” (all-station legally mandated broadcast) that RCTV, now reduced to a cable station, refused to show and got suspended for refusing to show. Gee, don’t you wonder why they refused? Well, here’s a broad hint: The reality … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Evo at Tiwanaku

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Sabina Becker

As you may have heard, a certain Little Injun That Could was recently re-elected by some two-thirds of Bolivian voters. This popular guy is not only a doctor honoris causa several times over, he’s now also a recognized spiritual guide. … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Caption time!

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Sabina Becker

I call this one “When Evo met Bev”, but I’m sure you have something better:BTW, by way of backgrounder, that’s Canada’s minister of international co-operation, Bev Oda…who used to be on the Status of Women portfolio before she bobbled it … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: A Canadian journalist in Cuba

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Jean-Guy Allard talks about the Canada-Cuba relationship (which is very different from that of the US to Cuba!), as well as his own ties to the island, the Left, and the revolutions going on all over Latin America today. He … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Feliz Año NuEVO!!!

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Happy New Year! And because you can’t say “Feliz Año Nuevo” without saying “Evo”…well…Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you the King of the Andes?And not only does he look good in shorts, he can also really keep his … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito’s Christmas message

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Sabina Becker

And there’s a new “Baby Jesus” being born in Venezuela this holiday season–a mission to promote maternal and child health. The original Jesus would approve.Feliz Chavidad, mis amigos.PS: Here’s a little something for everyone–a gift of music from a gifted … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Heating up Copenhagen

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Denmark has come down in the world a bit since it stood up to protect the Jews during Nazi times. Now it’s become more than a little Nazified itself, thanks to its happy joining in the War on Terra (and … Continue reading →

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