Category Archives: Festive Left Friday Blogging

Festive Left Friday Blogging: An unlikely hero takes the streets of Caracas

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Sabina Becker

From Venezuela, a cinematic offering that promises to be full of Bolivarian fun: He’s likable, a gentleman, well versed in the ideals of Simón Bolívar, respects traffic lights, and…he’s a biker. His name? Libertador Morales, “The Justicer”, who will be … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Bicentennial in Bolivia

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Sabina Becker

The capital city of La Paz celebrated its 200th year of independence this past week, and it was a big bash…so big that leaders from all over Latin America came to take part. Check out the luminaries:El Ecuadorable showed up … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: That Evo, he’s a gas…

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Sabina Becker

And he sure does it for a safety helmet too:He was there today to inaugurate a gas plant in Santa Cruz. Happily, with nary a fascist or coupmonger in sight. PS: Still working on trying to restore my comments section…hang … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging Too: Evo in Paraguay

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Sabina Becker

I don’t know what was said here, but it sure brought out Evo’s dimples:And look! Lugo’s all duded out in his cool shades!

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito at Petrocaribe

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Sabina Becker

The Big Guy arrives and, as usual, is mobbed by reporters. I’m too busy admiring his loud (but FABULOUS!) outfit to hear what he’s saying. (Which is undoubtedly loud but fabulous, too. Isn’t he always?)

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: THE COLD WAR IS OVER!!!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Sabina Becker

It’s official, folks: By acclamation, the OAS has finally reversed the 1962 resolution to bar Cuba from membership just for being a socialist country. Video in Spanish, but the smiles and applause say it all. (The photo is Fidel, making … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Hey, where’d his legs go?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Evo played soccer outside the presidential palace in La Paz yesterday, but something is wrong with this picture:HE’S NOT WEARING SHORTS!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!Damn.

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Guess who’s ten years old this week…

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Sabina Becker

It’s Chavecito’s TV show–Aló Presidente! The show is the ultimate in audience participation and direct democracy. It’s also downright gonzo at times–and can go on for several hours at a stretch. When Chavecito’s in town, anyone can take up any … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito in Argentina

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Sabina Becker

The highlights from his working visit today:Cristina’s looking increasingly plastic, but Chavecito’s still got his natural good looks. (And yeah, I think he’s handsome, so bite me.)

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: A political declaration from your friendly Minister of Propaganda

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Comrades!Since Evo declared himself a couple of weeks ago, I figured it was high time for me to do the same. Therefore, permit me to make this brief announcement:I, too, am a Marxist-Lennonist. Now, let them kick ME out of … Continue reading →

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