Category Archives: Socialism is Good for Capitalism!

Oh, those crazy Canucks!

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Would you just LISTEN to them?Can you believe they don’t know what a “co-pay” is? One guy thinks it’s one of those drinks with the little umbrella in them! Well, maybe the little umbrella protects you from something? I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Debunking the profiteers’ lies about healthcare

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Sabina Becker

First, The Real News does an excellent job (as does Rep. Dennis Kucinich, the man who should have been president) of debunking those who claim Canadians are suffering under “state-mandated wait times”:Now, a little something courtesy of Public Values: A … Continue reading →

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Chavecito welcomes Noam Chomsky

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Video in Spanish, but you can hear the English translation if you listen with earphones.He calls him “one of the greatest defenders of peace in the world.” Chomsky’s response is characteristically modest. But his analysis is as astute as ever–Venezuela … Continue reading →

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“I am not dumb now!”

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Sabina Becker

A 1930 newsreel of Helen Keller and her teacher-companion, Annie Sullivan, explaining in brief how Helen went from a blind-deaf-mute to a woman with the power of vocal speech, the means of expression–and a remarkable eloquence that turned her into … Continue reading →

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Colombia gets cut off; Argentina gets cut in

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Chavecito may have sent an ambassador back to Bogotá, but that doesn’t mean Colombia is off the hook. Chavecito simply found a better way to punish his worst neighbor, one that hits hard in the pocketbook: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez … Continue reading →

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Chavecito puts the chill on Colombia

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Sabina Becker

“Played around when I was goneThen I got hip to what went onWhen I returned I left no doubtI kept my cool and threw you outAnd now you come with heart in handYou’re beggin’ me to understandI see you’re ripe … Continue reading →

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Rafael Correa unbreaks my heart!

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Hey Raf, are you taking requests? I’d like you to sing Toni Braxton for me…Remember how, many moons ago, the Ecuadorable One broke my heart by not joining the ALBA? Well, have I got news for YOU! Venezuelan President Hugo … Continue reading →

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We can haz REAL Venezuelan oppo intellectuals, pls?

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Sabina Becker

“Foolish Venezuelans! It’s Chávez’s fault that you’ve lost the freedom to suffer from the global crisis of capitalism!” I don’t think I need to translate the rest of this banner (drawn by El Tano) from Aporrea.org, do you?So, I guess … Continue reading →

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“UP” meme takes off

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Sabina Becker

I’m not so sure setting them loose on a tepui in Venezuela is such a good idea.

Posted in Artsy-Fartsy Culture Stuff, Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Huguito Chavecito, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The Nausea, The War on Terra, The WTF? Files | Comments Off

Mario Vargas LOSER!

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Sabina Becker

“Must smash that pesky insect! Why does he taunt me so?”Well, Mario–maybe it’s because he’s a popular, elected leader, while you’re a sad, old, sold-out fart with no new ideas of his own, who lost his own election bid rather … Continue reading →