Category Archives: Isn’t It Ironic?

The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 1

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Well, hi there, Majunche Capriles Radonsky! So nice to see you looking so perky. Bet you think you’ve got an easy victory ahead of you now that your true rival is in his coffin. And you’re no doubt grinning because … Continue reading →

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Globomojón is in trouble!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Well. THIS is a shocker. From Venezuelanalysis, news you won’t hear every day in the crapaganda media (to which Globomojón belongs): Globovision, an opposition news television station, announced yesterday that it has accepted a buyout offer, to be carried out … Continue reading →

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How crazy are the Venezuelan oppos?

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker

So crazy, they mistake Chavecito’s successor for this man: That tall man with the thick dark hair? That’s NOT Nicolás Maduro. That’s Richard Peñalver. He’s not a politician; he’s an ordinary citizen, one of the Chavista defenders of Llaguno Bridge … Continue reading →

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Compare and Contrast: Chavecito vs. King Shut-up

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“I’m head of state because a majority elected me, and they call my country a dictatorship.” “I’m head of state because a dictator installed me, and they call my country a democracy.” All of this is true. Chavecito has been … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito’s finest hour

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Well, all right…his finest 48 hours: Honestly, I never get tired of watching this. It really is endlessly inspiring AND informative. Anyone who seriously thinks that the Bolivarian Revolution was all about Chávez, and ONLY Chávez, is delusional. The revolution … Continue reading →

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Greg Palast remembers Chavecito

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Thom Hartmann interviews Greg Palast, who knew Chavecito as well as any journalist ever could. Incorruptibility counts hugely with Greg Palast; as a fiercely independent journalist himself, he hates being beholden to anyone. So it’s significant that he doesn’t hesitate … Continue reading →

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Protesters seek Venezuelan leader

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

…and no, it’s NOT Chavecito. It’s his former electoral rival: “Where is Capriles? There’s a power vacuum in Miranda!” Well might you ask, muchachas. The so-called governor of Miranda isn’t governing; he’s too busy trying to hound a certain high-profile … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: Why higher wages are GOOD for the economy

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

In a nutshell, this is it: Of course, you can never overestimate the power of Stoopid in capitalist economies. That’s why you’ll find people working not two, but three or even four jobs and still being unable to make ends … Continue reading →

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Tom Flanagan is okay with kiddie porn

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Incredible. Watch as a Native guy nails jello to the wall…and makes it stick: It’s “just pictures”. Unbefuckinglievable. Yeah…just pictures of kids being subjected to adult sexual whims before their time. No biggie! Oh, and he’s been on the NAMBLA … Continue reading →

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Crapaganda channel in deep shit?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Hey Harpo, see what happens when you throw your robocall scapegoats under the bus on a channel that was supposed to be your permanent mouthpiece? Michael Sona, a former Conservative staffer linked to the Guelph robocall by Sun News Network, … Continue reading →

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