Category Archives: Socialism is Good for Capitalism!

Economics for Dummies: What’s wrong with the US economy (and how to fix it)

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A perfectly simple, couldn’t-be-clearer approach to what’s been billed as an insolubly knotty mess. Too obvious for ya? Then you’re probably a teabag.

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Atlas Sucked: A review of a review

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Yesterday, this movie review crossed my sights. At least, that’s what I think it’s trying to be, although it comes across as…well, see for yourself: Who is John Galt? He’s the Han Solo of the most important movie flop of … Continue reading →

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What’s Chavecito doing in Argentina today?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Funny you should ask! He’s there to sign trade treaties: …and be guest of honor at a luncheon, where president Cristina Fernández gave this very moving, emotional toast in thanks for Venezuela’s help in getting Argentina through its economic crisis … Continue reading →

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“We have HAD it!”

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Michael Moore’s incredible speech from Madison, Wisconsin. As he says, the media haven’t got a clue what’s really going on, so it’s up to us bloggers to get the message out. Here’s an excerpt from his latest letter: So in … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary opportunism, part duh–or, How to spin paja into gold

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Sabina Becker

“Chávez is the people.” The writing is on the wall. And the Middle East is reading. I said as much as this last week, but it’s nice to see it confirmed by Venezuelanalysis just the same: As the wave of … Continue reading →

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Nothing is certain but death, part dos…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Yep, that US healthcare system…truly the best in the world. Just ask Cuban immigrants: Birgilio Marin-Fuentes had driven to Portland Adventist Medical Center shortly after midnight Thursday, unable to sleep or stop coughing, then crashed his car into a pillar … Continue reading →

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Nothing is certain but death…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Sabina Becker

How’s that old saying go about death and taxes? Seems to me a bit more of the latter could have prevented the former, as in this sad case: A spokeswoman for University Hospital has confirmed a man who witnesses say … Continue reading →

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Anticapitalist flashmob fun in Spain

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Uh oh…looks like the Banco Santander got hit: A bunch of rowdy flamenqueros (and a cash cow) got together in Seville about a month ago and staged this funtastic protest. Here’s a Brit’s eye view of what they’re protesting and … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx has a dream

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Ah, if only all the colors could be united as beautifully as on a calico cat’s coat! Ms. Manx sighs. She can see that we humans still have a long way to go. Her ancestors had it figured out long … Continue reading →

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Capitalism brings freedom to South Korea!

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Or…maybe not. South Korean authorities blocked residents from accessing North Korean websites, Yonhap News Agency reported Thursday. Authorities said they blocked sites with the domain name “.kp” because they contained “illegal information” under South Korea’s anti-communism and security laws. The … Continue reading →

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