Category Archives: Socialism is Good for Capitalism!

Taking the machismo out of rape

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Sabina Becker

One more look at how certain countries are lagging behind in human rights: Mexico’s huge misogyny problem. From the Beeb: Mexico’s government is using blow-up sex dolls in a new TV campaign against sexual harassment in the workplace. The ads … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it ironic?

Posted on February 26, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Pro-business types tend to vote for the conservative parties; conservative parties tend to align themselves with the pro-business types. But sometimes, actions have unintended consequences…such as this, for example, as reported in the UK Independent: Lucrative opportunities taken away on … Continue reading →

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Evil, wicked Cuba–biotech giant?

Posted on January 18, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Yes! From the Beeb… Health ministry officials say Cuba’s $1.8bn (£1bn) and growing tourism industry will soon be overtaken as the number one foreign exchange earner by biotechnology joint ventures, vaccine exports and the provision of health services to other … Continue reading →

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Even a cardinal is no match for Hurricane Hugo!

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Once again, let me reiterate: I love this man. The Beeb has the goods: Venezuela’s leader has demanded an explanation after a Roman Catholic cardinal said that the country was becoming a dictatorship. President Hugo Chavez described the Church’s behaviour … Continue reading →

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Michelle, ma belle…

Posted on January 15, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Michelle, ma belle, These are words that go together well: Ma Michelle… Michelle, ma belle, Sont des mots qui vont tres bien ensemble, Tres bien ensemble…

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Uh oh, Hugo…now you’ve pissed off Peru!

Posted on January 12, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Depending on where you sit, this could be an example of Hugo Chavez putting his foot in it yet again, or of him being downright fucking brilliant yet again. From the Beeb: The Peruvian authorities say comments made by Venezuela’s … Continue reading →

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Time to start taking Bolivia seriously

Posted on January 8, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Hey neo-cons–especially you, King George the Dubya–it’s time for you all to stop pissing on Bolivia and start showing some respect. Particularly to Evo Morales, in light of his flying start. The man’s not even inaugurated yet, and already he … Continue reading →

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Can’t you read the signs?

Posted on January 4, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Honestly, sometimes I’m amazed at what you can do when you put your mind to it…and bend the resources of the state to the task. Here’s a nice long piece from Vheadline.com detailing the many successes of Hugo Chavez. It … Continue reading →

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Things I look forward to this New Year

Posted on January 1, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Happy 2006, everyone…hope you’re not too hung over to read. I’m sure as hell not too drunk to write… Since everyone and their dog seems to have a top five or ten or whatever of the year’s past stories, I’m … Continue reading →

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Socialism is good for capitalism. Who knew?

Posted on May 7, 2005 by Sabina Becker

Canada, that’s who. And this Canuck loves Dave Lindorff for pointing out why what’s good for Canada is good for General Motors. Lindorff is the author of Marketplace Medicine: The Rise of the For-Profit Hospital Chains–a quietly shocking piece of … Continue reading →

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