Category Archives: Teh Russkies

Farewell, Mr. Trololo…

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Sabina Becker

His name was Eduard Khil, and his vocalization brought him international fame long after this broadcast was over and done with. And today, there’s some sad news regarding the Russian baritone the Internets have dubbed the Trololo Man: Little-known Russian … Continue reading →

Posted in Artsy-Fartsy Culture Stuff, Isn't It Ironic?, Obits and 'bobs, Teh Russkies, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

Who needs an editor? Not Fidel…

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Sabina Becker

…but the unnamed snotball who wrote this for the Canadian Press? Oh yes. Look, CP presstitute-person, whoever you are, hiding behind your tradition of unsigned editorial cowardice…I understand that you may not like Fidel Castro, but it’s still a fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Crapagandarati, Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Isn't It Ironic?, Newspeak is Nospeak, Spooks, Teh Russkies, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

The JFK assassination hoax that refuses to die

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Oh, Che. What would you say if you knew how much of this struggle still remains to be fought…and how much ground the good guys have lost since you lost your last fight? Case in point: this professional liar from … Continue reading →

Posted in Crapagandarati, Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Fascism Without Swastikas, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Spooks, Teh Russkies, The United States of Amnesia | Comments Off

An Ecuadorable little satellite

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A Russian Dnepr RS-20 rocket like this one will carry an Ecuadorian satellite into orbit next year. Sheesh. Those crazy Latinos, whatever will they do next? First Venezuela puts Simón Bolívar into orbit, then Bolivia follows suit with Tupac Amaru. … Continue reading →

Posted in All About Evo, Ecuadorable As Can Be, Huguito Chavecito, She Blinded Me With Science, Teh Russkies | 1 Comment

The True Story of Che Guevara

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A documentary about the life and death of the Argentine hero of the Cuban Revolution. Features Jon Lee Anderson, the author of the best Che bio by far.

Posted in Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Don't Cry For Argentina, Fascism Without Swastikas, Spooks, Teh Russkies, The Bold and the Badass, The United States of Amnesia | 4 Comments

In capitalism, everything is a commodity…

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Sabina Becker

…be it women: …or children: Yes, that’s right…human beings are now objects to be “won” in stupid radio contests. Incidentally, both these contests are being held by Canadian radio stations. Isn’t there some kind of CRTC legislation against this kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Economics for Dummies, Fetus Fetishists, Isn't That Illegal?, Madvertising, Teh Heterostoopid, Teh Russkies, The WTF? Files, Uppity Wimmin | 5 Comments

Putin asks a pertinent question

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Does anyone have a pertinent answer for him? I think someone does: As usual, it’s the OIL, stupid! Meanwhile, Glenn Greenwald summarizes why no decent person should support what NATO is doing to Libya: No decent human being would possibly … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Barreling Right Along, Fascism Without Swastikas, Isn't That Illegal?, Rivers in Egypt, Teh Russkies, The United States of Amnesia, The War on Terra | Comments Off

Stupid Sex Tricks: Taking it all off…for Pooty-Poot?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Sabina Becker

If you thought this song was silly, wait’ll you get a load of this story: “What are you ready to do for your president?” says the video calling on the supporters of the 58-year-old Russian prime minister to “rip it … Continue reading →

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In Soviet Russia, cats bark at you!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Sabina Becker

No, really: And don’t you love how this kitty slows down to a meow when she realizes she’s being filmed?

Posted in Kittehs, Teh Russkies, The WTF? Files | 4 Comments

The Bay of Pigs–fiasco or triumph?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Sabina Becker

The Bay of Pigs invasion happened 50 years ago this week. What was the nature of the beast? It really depends on which side you sat. If you were on the US side, it was a fiasco; if Cuba’s, a … Continue reading →