Category Archives: Not So Compassionate Conservatism

What it’s like to have a miscarriage in Texas

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Sabina Becker

Marlena Stell, founder and CEO of Makeup Geek Cosmetics, tells a harrowing story of what it’s like to have a wanted pregnancy go terribly wrong. In her case, it was the second time a pregnancy ended in miscarriage and required … Continue reading →

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Fahrenheit 9/11: A full screening (and some random thoughts 20 years later)

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Sabina Becker

This was actually broadcast yesterday, but in case you missed it, here it is in full (with Michael Moore doing a podcast beforehand, and a Q & A after): (If you just want to see the movie, fast-forward to minute … Continue reading →

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Crappy, CRAPPY Canada Day.

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Sabina Becker

Yes, I know. This is a bit belated. But better now than never, eh? So. I don’t know about you, but I didn’t celebrate this year. Partly because of COVID, partly the shitty weather in my neck of the boonies. … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Confessions of a Bad German, Human Rights FAIL, If You REALLY Care, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Racist?, Not So Compassionate Conservatism, Pissing Jesus Off, Sick Frickin' Bastards, Teh Injunz, Teh Russkies, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

Father of the Year can’t open bean can, turns out to be a Nazi

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Sabina Becker

Film at 11…or whenever you’re watching this: Happy New Year, by the way. I missed you, too. Now, back to our irregularly scheduled rant: HOW DAMN HARD IS IT (she yelled, sorry) FOR A GROWN-ASS MAN TO JUST OPEN A … Continue reading →

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Christine Jessop’s murder has finally been solved

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Sabina Becker

It was a murder that mystified Ontarians (and Canada as a whole) for over three decades. How could a little girl just vanish seemingly without a trace, and several weeks later turn up dead and partially decomposed in a remote … Continue reading →

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Donnie’s goons get stopped…this time.

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Sabina Becker

And thank heaven for small mercies, the cops actually did their fucking JOB for once: Brett’s snark here is, sadly, no joke. But very much on point. Here’s the story: Matthew D. Krueger, United States Attorney for the Eastern District … Continue reading →

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Buhbye, Kellyanne.

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Sabina Becker

Well, look who finally exited stage right. Ms. Alternative Facts herself: And of course, she’ll be “focusing more on family”, as they all say they’re going to do when they finally rotate out of that ol’ revolving door in politics … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: An inevitable tune for the times

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Sabina Becker

It’s kind of catchy, wouldn’t you say? Hey, I’d even call it contagious. (And yes, I’m back after a long absence. Pute was in for repairs. Don’t be a klutz like your Aunt Bina, kiddies…and if you’re drinking iced tea, … Continue reading →

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The biggest covidiot yet?

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Sabina Becker

Ladies and gents (and nonbinary folx too), please give a big round of applause to Ethel Merman — sorry, uh, this wack-ass Drumpfnik woman here…

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US citizens protest against re-opening too soon

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Sabina Becker

The Grim Reaper is a really nice touch: Reminds me of that part in Mother Night (by Kurt Vonnegut, a must-read) in which a character chants, almost melodiously, the German phrase: “Leichenträger zur Wache!” (“Corpse-carriers to the guardhouse!”) He’s remembering … Continue reading →

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