Category Archives: Isn’t That Illegal?

What you’re not being told about Libya

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Bob Powell of Above Top Secret neatly unpacks the Libyan revolution-that-wasn’t. Some interesting shockers I hadn’t heard yet include the presence of al-Qaida, apparently operating with CIA blessing, in the “National Transitional Council”, and the presence of Qatari troops, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Barreling Right Along, BushCo Death Watch, Canadian Counterpunch, Economics for Dummies, EuroPeons, Fascism Without Swastikas, Good to Know, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Obamarama!, Rivers in Egypt, Sick Frickin' Bastards, Spooks, The United States of Amnesia, The War on Terra | 1 Comment

The state-sponsored murder of Pablo Neruda

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Sabina Becker

The official version of Pablo Neruda’s death goes something like this: World famous Chilean poet and Nobel winner dies of metastatic prostate cancer, age 69. But recent investigative findings put the lie to that version. Here’s the story that’s got … Continue reading →

Posted in Artsy-Fartsy Culture Stuff, Chile Sin Queso, Fascism Without Swastikas, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Mexican Standoffs, She Blinded Me With Science, Spooks, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

An open letter to Brendan O’Neill

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Dear Brendan O’Neill: You, sir, are a fucking idiot. How’d you like it if I found out where you lived? What would you say if I ferreted out everything about you, from what you eat, to what drugs you do, … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Crapagandarati, Fascism Without Swastikas, Guns, Guns, Guns, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Men Who Just Don't Get It, Merry Old England, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, Sick Frickin' Bastards, The United States of Amnesia, Uppity Wimmin, Writer Lady Sings the Blues | 9 Comments

Harper Government™ in pocket of NRA, gun manufacturers. Also, stupid on crime.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Sabina Becker

It’s getting shittier than ever to be a Canadian, and we are all hanging our heads and shaking them in shame. Because “free” trade (note the quotes) isn’t enough to sell our asses downriver, now Harpo & Co. have sold … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Crapagandarati, Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, Guns, Guns, Guns, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, The Hardcore Stupid, The United States of Amnesia | 8 Comments

Spouse a louse? There’s an app for that…

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Whether it’s legal for this use, though, is another story: When Apple released its new iOS 5 operating system to go with its iPhone 4S, it touted a new app called “Find My Friends” as a great way to track … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Who gives a flying fuck?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Erm…apparently, these two do: The Federal Aviation Administration says it will look into a videotaped skydiving sex stunt to determine if the pilot might have been distracted during the incident over Kern County. FAA spokesman Ian Gregor says any activity … Continue reading →

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Fear of a white shirt

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A whiteshirt (the now infamous Anthony Bologna, police inspector, NYPD) pepper-sprays a group of peaceful women protesters at Occupy Wall Street. You can hear one of the blue-shirted officers say “I can’t believe he just fuckin’ maced her.” This incident … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops Behaving Badly, Economics for Dummies, Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, If You REALLY Care, Isn't That Illegal?, The United States of Amnesia, Uppity Wimmin | Comments Off

Ker-SPLAT!!!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sabina Becker

How to deal with privatization and fascism in your midst? Take a lesson from Chilean students. They’ve been on strike for years against it, and this year things are coming to a head, with a right-wing Pinochetist president in office. … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx occupies Wall Street

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Sabina Becker

It’s one of those drizzly, autumnal days around here. Usually, just the kind of weather that would send a kitty indoors, to curl up on her humans’ laps, with her tail wrapped cozily around all fours, purring and not letting … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops Behaving Badly, Economics for Dummies, If You REALLY Care, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Merry Old England, Short 'n' Stubby, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The United States of Amnesia | 1 Comment

When lynching passes for “justice”

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Last night, the world witnessed a modern-day judicially sanctioned lynching. Troy Davis was executed last night at 11:08 local time, under heavy protest, in the state of Georgia, by a private contracting corporation that specializes in the “care” of prison … Continue reading →