Category Archives: Good to Know

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito, fine ‘n’ dandy

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Sabina Becker

And look! He’s entertaining visits from some friends in high places…again: El Ecuadorable was there, along with Fidel and Raúl Castro. And it looks like a good time was had by all. And on the health front, too, the news … Continue reading →

Posted in Crapagandarati, Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Ecuadorable As Can Be, Festive Left Friday Blogging, Good to Know, Huguito Chavecito | 2 Comments

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A Canadian documentary that starts with the CIA’s failed, lame attempt to develop LSD as a truth serum/mind-control agent. Instead, it became the catalyst for thousands of old beatniks and young hippies, formerly staid scientists and political activists to all … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Artsy-Fartsy Culture Stuff, Canadian Counterpunch, Confessions of a Bad German, Cops Behaving Badly, Fascism Without Swastikas, Good to Know, If You REALLY Care, Isn't It Ironic?, Karma 1, Dogma 0, Newspeak is Nospeak, She Blinded Me With Science, Spooks, The United States of Amnesia | 6 Comments

In which the “Chávez has cancer” rumor mill grinds to a halt, once and for all

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Sabina Becker

You know something? When the president of Paraguay (above, at right) says something about Chavecito, I’m much more likely to believe him than the English-language whore media. Why? Well, for starters, he actually knows the man better than they do. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crapagandarati, Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Good to Know, Huguito Chavecito, Law-Law Land, Paraguay, Uruguay, She Blinded Me With Science, Spooks | 6 Comments

Vancouver riots: Revealing video shows what’s behind the “kiss” photo

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Sabina Becker

No, it really wasn’t a hot make-out session. (Too bad, eh?) Here’s what really happened: If you think the rioters were bad, the cops were WORSE. (Like I often say: It’s never a riot till the cops show up.) They … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Cops Behaving Badly, Fascism Without Swastikas, Good to Know, If You REALLY Care, Isn't That Illegal? | 3 Comments

Don’t rape her!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A few friendly words of advice from some nice young guys to all you other guys out there: Are you listening, Dominique Strauss-Kahn? Perhaps this list might furnish you a few clues. (Thanks, Uzza!)

Posted in Good to Know, If You REALLY Care, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, The "Well, DUH!" Files, Uppity Wimmin | 2 Comments

Explaining Election 41

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Here ya go. The map of the day: Blame the fucking hipsters. And the dicks who listen to Nickelback. Everyone else does! Meanwhile, in other election news, it looks like two SupposiTories are facing judicial recounts. Would sure be funny … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Good to Know | 6 Comments

Economics for Dummies: What’s wrong with the US economy (and how to fix it)

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A perfectly simple, couldn’t-be-clearer approach to what’s been billed as an insolubly knotty mess. Too obvious for ya? Then you’re probably a teabag.

Posted in Economics for Dummies, Environmentally Ill, Filthy Stinking Rich, Good to Know, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The "Well, DUH!" Files, The United States of Amnesia, The War on Terra, W is for Weak (and Stupid) | Comments Off

The Bay of Pigs–fiasco or triumph?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Sabina Becker

The Bay of Pigs invasion happened 50 years ago this week. What was the nature of the beast? It really depends on which side you sat. If you were on the US side, it was a fiasco; if Cuba’s, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, Good to Know, Huguito Chavecito, Isn't It Ironic?, Teh Russkies, The United States of Amnesia | 1 Comment

The Douche

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Sabina Becker

One of the funniest, truest educational videos I’ve seen in a long time. Girls, watch and learn–these are the guys who put roofies in your drinks, who neg and insult and harass you just to get that elusive ego-boost. Watch, … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Don’t try this at home, kiddies…

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Or in a bar, either: Police in the Baden-Württemburg city of Tuttlingen responded Tuesday to growing online chatter among teenagers that they could become intoxicated using the vodka tampons without having alcohol on their breath. This is not true, police … Continue reading →