Category Archives: Isn’t It Ironic?

Economics for Dummies: Capitalism + golf + scandal = ?

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Sabina Becker

O Eldrick*, what hast thou wrought, forsooth? The sex scandal that engulfed Tiger Woods may have cost shareholders of companies endorsed by the world’s No. 1 golfer up to $12 billion in losses, according to a study by two economics … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics for Dummies, Filthy Stinking Rich, Isn't It Ironic?, Schadenfreude, The "Well, DUH!" Files | 2 Comments

Goodbye, Blue Monday…

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Excuse me, the Internets have an announcement to make:Damn. I never even knew there WAS such a thing, and now it’s been cancelled on me! I think I need a drink.Oh, and speaking of “need a drink”, read this and … Continue reading →

Posted in All About Evo, Canadian Counterpunch, Huguito Chavecito, If You REALLY Care, Isn't It Ironic?, Obamarama!, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The WTF? Files | 3 Comments

Since when does Santa’s sleigh come with missiles?

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Kiddies, help your weak-eyed Auntie Bina out. Does that look like a sleigh to you? Nope…no reindeer. But what are those black things under the wings? Sure look like missiles to me…AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, if I’m not mistaken.Respected Venezuelan journalist … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuadorable As Can Be, El NarcoPresidente, Guns, Guns, Guns, Huguito Chavecito, Isn't It Ironic? | 2 Comments

Honduras: Shit you couldn’t make up if you tried

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Two lovely items about Central America’s luvverliest faux-democracy I simply had to share with you. First, this one from Aporrea, by Jean-Guy Allard: The putschist Honduran leader, Roberto Micheletti, was declared a “national hero” on December 18 by the Civic … Continue reading →

Posted in Isn't It Ironic?, Not Hiding in Honduras, The WTF? Files | 4 Comments

Oh crap, the world DIDN’T end, after all.

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Dang, dang, walla walla bing bang.Another Great Disappointment! I have a feeling 2012 will be no better when it comes…PS: What ass-ugly sites all these rapturists have. Guess they think it won’t matter because they’re not long for this world … Continue reading →

Posted in Isn't It Ironic?, Pissing Jesus Off | 9 Comments

Sexual harassment is a constant problem, say Arab women

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Sabina Becker

This Al-Jazeera report is two years old. So what’s changed in the meantime? Apparently, nothing: Activists from 17 countries across the region met in Cairo for a two-day conference ending Monday and concluded that harassment was unchecked across the region … Continue reading →

Posted in Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Men Who Just Don't Get It, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, The "Well, DUH!" Files, Uppity Wimmin | 4 Comments

Headline Howler: Ha ha ha–I’m sorry, what did you say again?

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Sabina Becker

I couldn’t hear you over the sound of my own laughter. I thought you said something like:US seeks ‘positive’ dialogue with VenezuelaThat couldn’t be right. As far as I know, no one is seeking dialogue, only trying to dictate to … Continue reading →

Posted in Do As I Say..., Free Trade, My Ass!, Headline Howlers, Huguito Chavecito, Isn't It Ironic?, Newspeak is Nospeak | 1 Comment

Can we call Colombia a failed state yet?

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Sabina Becker

I mean, this many dead, in one grave, this year alone…it’s kind of telling, isn’t it? During a visit by a British delegation of parliamentarians and union leaders, the remains of 2,000 persons were found in a mass grave in … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Do As I Say..., Ecuadorable As Can Be, El NarcoPresidente, Fascism Without Swastikas, Huguito Chavecito, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal? | 2 Comments

How very convenient…

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Why are these mothers still marching? Because justice has not been served…and their children are still missing.Isn’t it funny how many repressors from the dictatorial age of the Argentine junta are getting away with murder–literally? Look who’s going to miss … Continue reading →