Category Archives: Isn’t That Illegal?

Evo targeted again, this time by a German?

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Uh oh. I’m not liking the look of these. Those are some seriously narrrrrsty weapons, and they come from the home of a seriously sinister man: Bolivian police detained a German citizen on Thursday after finding large-calibre weapons and military … Continue reading →

Posted in All About Evo, Confessions of a Bad German, Guns, Guns, Guns, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land | 3 Comments

“This ain’t Canada”: the trauma of the G-20

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

A young woman who was arrested at the G-20 protests talks about her dehumanizing experience at the hands of the cops. She was far from alone in being grotesquely maltreated. Stories like hers are pouring out, and it’s getting awfully … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Cops Behaving Badly, Fascism Without Swastikas, If You REALLY Care, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land | 2 Comments

G-20: the New Normal

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“Suddenly it’s repression, moratorium on rights–What did they think the politics of panic would invite?Person on the street shrugs–‘Security comes first!’But the trouble with normal is IT ALWAYS GETS WORSE!”–Bruce Cockburn, “The Trouble With Normal” Greetings, citizens, and welcome to … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Confessions of a Bad German, Crapagandarati, Don't Cry For Argentina, Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Not So Compassionate Conservatism | 1 Comment

G-20 summit: Human rights catastrophe and legal nightmare

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Well, actually, now that I think of it…Yes, sometimes it really IS that obvious.Good evening! Here’s tonight’s G-20 roundup, brought to you by nobody but little old anticorporatist me. First up, let’s go to Tabatha Southey at the Globe & … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Cops Behaving Badly, Fascism Without Swastikas, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, The "Well, DUH!" Files | 2 Comments

Cops Behaving Badly: The “Miami Model” at work

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Sabina Becker

No, the Miami Model is not a tall, shapely, ex-Latin American beauty queen. This is the Miami Model, in two minutes or less:Yeah hi, it’s me, banging on about the so-called Black Bloc again. These guys have so much in … Continue reading →

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

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 →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Fascism Without Swastikas, If You REALLY Care, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Law-Law Land, Newspeak is Nospeak | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Guns, Guns, Guns, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Karma 1, Dogma 0, Law-Law Land, The "Well, DUH!" Files | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Cops Behaving Badly, Fascism Without Swastikas, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal? | 2 Comments

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 →