Category Archives: The United States of Amnesia

Bradley Manning: NOMINATED!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sabina Becker

A group of Icelandic parliamentarians has nominated the world’s most famous whistleblower for one of the world’s most prestigious prizes. Undoubtedly he deserves it, but that probably means he won’t get it. After all, look who got it before him.

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Never Cry Wolf (just throw strychnine)

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sabina Becker

This…is unbefuckinglievable. This is the sort of shit that would have been done 50 years ago. It’s also the sort of shit Canada isn’t supposed to be doing anymore. And yet, this is happening right now, and for the worst … Continue reading →

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The History of Iran (that the US and Britain prefer you not to know)

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Sabina Becker

A useful primer to keep in mind, seeing how the war drums are beating louder these days. Bonus: Something even MORE disturbing about Iran: PS: Join, join, join.

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Cops Behaving Badly: Doubleplusungood

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Today’s entry in the annals of rotten cop behavior is a two-fer. First, from Florida, a disturbing case of racist elder abuse, caught on dashcam (despite the cop’s efforts to switch the camera off): Details from Raw Story: Technicians in … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx swats SOPA

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Sabina Becker

What’s that meowing I hear? A cyber-kitty with a massive pet peeve…named SOPA. Whatcha got for us, Ms. Manx? First up, the Stumpy Cat would like to direct our attention to all the hypocrites endorsing this bad legislation. She thinks … Continue reading →

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MerCHEdes? Of atrocities and apologies (still owing) from Mercedes-Benz

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Yes, the above is an atrocity, and a gross violation of rights. But not for the reasons the gusanos of Miami claim. Cubadebate explains what’s really horrible about it: The luxury-vehicle company Mercedes-Benz apologized this week for having used the … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Jason Read on parasites

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Sabina Becker
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Keystone XL: Dirty oil barons threaten Obama

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Sabina Becker

The clearest, most concise explanation yet of why the Keystone XL pipeline project, which would ferry dirty tar-sands oil from Alberta to Texas, must not proceed. Yes, all this talk of “ending our dependence on foreign oil” is a LIE. … Continue reading →

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Orwell Rolls in His Grave

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Sabina Becker

A documentary made a few years back, but still broadly relevant today. It’s all about how corporate lobbyists control government, and how corporate interests control media, and the dangers to democracy that result from this high degree of corporatization. The … Continue reading →

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Some call them drones…

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Sabina Becker

…others call them Job Creators: America’s growing drone operations rely on hundreds of civilian contractors, including some, such as the SAIC employee, who work in the so-called kill chain before Hellfire missiles are launched, according to current and former military … Continue reading →

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