Category Archives: Isn’t It Ironic?

Authoritarians: Canada haz ’em.

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ah, yes. I suppose a lot of others will be asking the same thing. Unfortunately, I already know what the answer will be.Happy Canada Day Eve! Are you looking forward to the fireworks tomorrow, boyz ‘n’ girlz? That’s nice, but … Continue reading →

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Hey gun nuts, take note…

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

THIS is how you handle a crime in progress. No concealed carry (or any other “carry”) necessary:A would-be looter in Toronto this weekend got foiled by an alert, quick-thinking passer-by…who had no weapon other than a wicked tackle. THIS is … Continue reading →

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Cops Behaving Badly: Do you recognize any of these “anarchists”?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Check ’em out!Now, how could you be an anarchist–a real one–and NOT know who Che Guevara was, even when you’re wearing his face all over your body? Or for that matter–what’s up with the pot-leaf bandanna? Dude looks much too … Continue reading →

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A few random thoughts on the G-20, Black Bloc tactics and police brutality

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Sabina Becker

I’m not sure what to make of this man. He seems belligerent. Yet he’s wearing socialist and peace symbols on his shirt. WTF? Anyway, his situation (which could be street theatre, for all we know) pretty much encapsulates what went … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Canadian Counterpunch, Cops Behaving Badly, Crapagandarati, Fascism Without Swastikas, Fine Young Cannibals, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Newspeak is Nospeak | Comments Off

Why all conservative voters should be ashamed

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Sabina Becker

This, apparently, is what THEY voted for:Pure, unadulterated human rights abusage. Riot thugs charged a peaceful protest this afternoon at the corner of Queen and Spadina in Toronto (note Steve’s Music Store in the backdrop.) There is no excuse for … Continue reading →

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Gaza Roundup 18: In which Ms. Manx gets snippy with Israel

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Yes, folks, this one’s a Short ‘n’ Stubby! You know what that means, don’t you?Yep, Queen ‘Bina trots out the stump-tailed kitty. So. Here we go, in no particular order:First up, Ms. Manx (and National Geographic) would like you to … Continue reading →

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Yes, it IS a sign from God. And not a reassuring one, either.

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Sabina Becker

The glorious, Wicker Man-esque demise of Touchdown Jesus. The arsonist? God herself. The murder weapon? A lightning bolt. Yes, kiddies, you read that right: A lightning bolt. The same the fundies keep telling us is going to hit us if … Continue reading →

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Gaza Roundup 16: And the word of the day is…

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Sabina Becker

…GAYWASHING. Can you say GAYWASHING, boys ‘n’ girls?Very good!So what’s gaywashing? Well, it’s the queer, LGBTetc. version of whitewashing–or greenwashing, for you enviro-types. It’s basically using Teh Ghey, or seemingly pro-gay-rights-rhetoric, to cover up flagrantly abusive practices, in this case … Continue reading →

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Gaza Roundup 14: A video that deserves to go viral

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Iara Lee’s raw footage of the Israeli attack on the Mavi Marmara, in its entirety. There is no narration, nor are there subtitles, but the pictures (clear and of excellent quality) speak for themselves. This is the video that was … Continue reading →

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Gaza Roundup 13: Beat the (Propaganda) Press

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Little by little, the truth about the Israeli attack on the Freedom Flotilla is leaking out. Press the play button on the video above to see some of it–including raw footage by Iara Lee, who was on the Mavi Marmara … Continue reading →