Category Archives: Socialism is Good for Capitalism!

Evo’s new diplomatic sweet spot

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Whoa, Evo’s lookin’ good…and I’m not just talking about those stylish threads he’s wearing (although those, too, are fabulous). With over 60% of the vote in the latest Bolivian presidential election, he’s riding higher than ever, and by now, only … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Samuel Gompers on the labor struggle

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Sabina Becker

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: The Internationale kills fascists at U of T

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Wow. Amazing what one little song can do…especially when it’s sung by socialist students in the face of a bunch of whiny cowards, eh? Comrades from the Revolutionary Student Movement, the Proletarian Feminist Front, and the Proletarian Revolutionary Action Committee … Continue reading →

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Manuel Zelaya speaks out: “The president of Honduras is John Kerry”

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Sabina Becker

This man is the last true democratically elected president Honduras has had. Five years ago, he was deposed in a violent military putsch, backed to the hilt by Washington. Manuel Zelaya was sent into exile, very much against his will, … Continue reading →

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A few random thoughts on yesterday’s Ontario election

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Sabina Becker

So, the Ontario Liberals have formed our new government. And it’s a majority. We now have our first elected woman premier (who is also our first elected out gay premier). Tim Hudak was handed his Not-So-Progressive Conservative ass, and has … Continue reading →

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Happy May Day!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Still under the weather here, so please enjoy Billy Bragg’s rendition of the international socialist anthem.

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Just El Ecuadorable, kicking ass on TV

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Sabina Becker

A half-hour talk with Rafael Correa on Spanish TV. In it, he points out how Ecuador prospered while Europe fell into crisis, kicks serious banker butt, and, as an economist by training himself, makes the excellent point that Latin Americans … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 48

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Oh son, I’m so proud of your ‘peaceful work’!” (Yes, I realize this is an old image. Unfortunately, WordPress’s latest update is one big nest of bugs, and one is that it doesn’t let me add new image files. Until … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Bill Maher on changing times

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Sabina Becker

I don’t agree with Bill Maher on everything, but he’s spot-on here, as far as his analysis goes. Purchasing power has been so eroded that North Americans are turning into virtual serfs. Living wages? What are THOSE? Increasingly rare, if … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 46

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Come on out, stupid, Marcelo and the boys are here, showing off the tent we brought from Monaco. We’ve already ordered sushi and later we’re going out partying but we’re coming back to go on protesting too much!” #OccupyVenezuela? Hardly. … Continue reading →