Category Archives: Isn’t It Ironic?

“A dignified conversation with protests”

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Irish peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy was recently released from prison. She’s 79, she has cancer and arthritis (from a broken neck!), and one would think someone in that condition would be more than happy to take to her rocker and … Continue reading →

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Ex-CIA agent reveals how Venezuelan “students” get putschist training

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Who is this man, and why does the CIA fear him? Because they thought he was one of theirs, and it turns out he’s quite the opposite. And now he’s spilling the beans on them. Read on: Raúl Capote is … Continue reading →

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What’s up with airlines in Venezuela?

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Further to my post the other day on Air Canada and how it’s embarrassed my country, here’s a little something which shows the larger picture…and just how it plays into the whole putschist mess that Venezuela is still mucking its … Continue reading →

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OFFS, CBC!

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Looks like the SupposiTories have won their war against our national news channel, eh? I remember the good old days when CBC used to just broadcast the news, from coast to coast to coast and from around the world. Nowadays, … Continue reading →

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The truth about Venezuela

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Who’s gonna make this go viral? Because we all should.

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 44

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Mom, is Maduro gone yet?” “Soon, honey!” (repeated three times) “Mom, is Maduro gone yet?” “Oh, just come to dinner already!” Ah yes. Those peaceful oppos. Still protesting peacefully, I see. Just look how lovely and polite they were to … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 43

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Sabina Becker

‘Evening, folks, and welcome to another installment of VenOpIronía. Tonight, we puncture a few myths that the oppos have been trying very hard to sell the world. First up, the idea that these demonstrations are popular, and that it’s humble … Continue reading →

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Compare and contrast: Ukraine vs. Venezuela

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Sabina Becker

The boys of VTV’s Zurda Konducta dissect a crapaganda campaign that seems to have gone viral (or tried to, in the case of Venezuela). See if you can spot the similarities: Did you see it? Both “viral” videos feature a … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 42

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Video from the popular VTV show, Zurda Konducta, showing just how serious the opposition youth really are about their “demonstrations” and the objectives thereof. “Really, we have nothing planned,” says the first kid. “All we want is to topple the … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 41

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Left sign: “We want peace!” Right sign: “Don’t mess with my guarimba!” As you can see, Señora Tontica has a bit of cognitive dissonance going on. It’s a common thing with Venezuelan disociad@s. Good evening, and welcome to another dose … Continue reading →