Category Archives: Filthy Stinking Rich

Clip ‘n’ Save: A portable Mitt Romney debunker

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Sabina Becker

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Piñera’s disgusting doubletalk on education

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Sabina Becker

“I too am Inca…INCApable of governing!” Anyone out there still think running a government like a business is a good idea? Then know this: A billionaire businessman is in charge of Chile, and the country is suffering badly under him. … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: A brief history

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Sabina Becker

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Welcome to Bananada

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sabina Becker

How do I know we’re becoming a banana republic? Exhibit A. And Exhibit B. The only difference between us and an actual banana republic is that we don’t grow bananas. And that we’re not a republic. (Yet.)

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Economics for Dummies, Environmentally Ill, Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, Isn't It Ironic? | 1 Comment

LOL @ Bev Oda!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Sabina Becker

While the rest of us are being told to tighten our belts and prepare for (more) austerity, guess who’s living high on the hog. Oink, oink, OINK!

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Quotable: William Blum on “trickle-down” economics

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Sabina Becker

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What happens when local news gets decimated

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Sabina Becker

When local channels are no longer locally run, but just part of some big corporate conglomerate, bad things happen. Bad things like this: CHCH’s vice-president of news Mike Katrycz said he believes the station ultimately aired around a minute of … Continue reading →

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A cautionary tale for would-be “sugar babies”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Before you sign up for Seeking Arrangement or any other similarly sleazy site thinking that you’ll be “empowered” or otherwise set for life, girls, there’s something you need to see. Namely, what REALLY happens to women who sign on for … Continue reading →

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Harpo go home! (and smarten the fuck up already)

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Sabina Becker

First, a little music to set the mood: Ah, that was lovely. Now, the story: Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen were awakened by a major earthquake as they overnighted in Chile’s capital of Santiago. Buildings shook throughout … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Arundhati Roy on the ghosts of capitalism

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Sabina Becker

“Though capitalism is meant to be based on competition, those at the top of the food chain have also shown themselves to be capable of inclusiveness and solidarity. The great Western Capitalists have done business with fascists, socialists, despots and … Continue reading →