Category Archives: Merry Old England

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Gorgeous, George!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Sabina Becker

OMG, look who got arrested earlier today: Yes, that’s George Clooney. The movie star. He’s now free, along with his dad and a group of other prominent activists who were protesting on behalf of the people of Sudan, in front … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: The scariest poet in Britain?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Funny, he doesn’t look so intimidating to me: But then again, I’m not a corporate tax dodger.

Posted in Artsy-Fartsy Culture Stuff, Cool Beans, Economics for Dummies, Filthy Stinking Rich, Isn't That Illegal?, Merry Old England, Socialism is Good for Capitalism! | 2 Comments

OMG, Adele is adorable!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Pardon my gush, but it’s true. She really IS a doll. She’s funny, she’s unpretentious, she’s blessedly drama-free in spite of everything she’s been through (how many pop stars can you say THAT about?), and she’s smart and nice, too. … Continue reading →

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The History of Iran (that the US and Britain prefer you not to know)

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Sabina Becker

A useful primer to keep in mind, seeing how the war drums are beating louder these days. Bonus: Something even MORE disturbing about Iran: PS: Join, join, join.

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Merry Old England, Spooks, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off on The History of Iran (that the US and Britain prefer you not to know)

Royally disgusting

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. A little mood music, maestro: Ah, that was lovely. And a timely reminder of the class of person we’re dealing with here: an unelected monarch who dares to try to shut up a democratically elected leader confronting him over … Continue reading →

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Photoshop du jour: A dream jam session

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Sabina Becker

You say you want a revolution? You got it: “Imagínate que no hay cielo…” Can’t you just hear it?

Posted in Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Don't Cry For Argentina, Fun With Photoshop, Merry Old England | 1 Comment

Cops Behaving Badly: Fuck the Police (Before They Fuck You)

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Sabina Becker

(Logo from the infamous Dave Rabbit sweatshirt, a limited-edition Vietnam War pirate radio joke product.) Pardon my Anglo-Saxon and the explicit artwork, but given what shit is hitting the fan in Britain, it was only fittin’… Undercover police officers routinely … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops Behaving Badly, Environmentally Ill, Fascism Without Swastikas, Isn't That Illegal?, Merry Old England, Morticia! You Spoke French!, Spooks | 2 Comments

Venezuela’s gold comes home

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Don’t expect to read anything good about this in your lamestream English media. And don’t expect to see these pictures, either: Citizens of Caracas hold up a banner thanking President Chávez for bringing home the gold in the name of … Continue reading →

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Poor Pippa.

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Sabina Becker

You really have to feel for this girl sometimes. Apparently her much-scrutinized on-again-off-again romance is off, for good: She is one of the most desirable women in the world, the beautiful younger sister of the future Queen of England with … Continue reading →

Posted in Filthy Stinking Rich, Isn't It Ironic?, Merry Old England, Morticia! You Spoke French!, Newspeak is Nospeak, The "Well, DUH!" Files | 3 Comments

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