Category Archives: The United States of Amnesia

Venezuela putsch: Maduro denounces “interfering” US document

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Further to my last post, here it is in no uncertain terms: There IS indeed another coup d’état underway in Venezuela. And here, to denounce it, is none other than the president himself: Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro denounced the contents … Continue reading →

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Diosdado Cabello warns of violent replays in Venezuela

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Diosdado Cabello, the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, on his VTV weekly show. He’s in military uniform because, like Chavecito behind him, he’s a former officer of the Venezuelan army. And because this past February 4, the nation celebrated … Continue reading →

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Leamsy Salazar: Unmasking a Venezuelan traitor

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Chavecito and his then vice-president, Diosdado Cabello (first row, side by side), in happier times. He’s surrounded by the usual circle of bodyguards. But there is an infiltrator. That man in the circle is now the subject of intense scrutiny. … Continue reading →

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The Nisman case: cui bono?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Juan Gabriel Labaké seems an unlikely figure to have cracked not one but two infamous bombing cases in Argentina. But the lawyer, who represents a Syrian-Argentine accused in one of the crimes, has done just that. And not only that, … Continue reading →

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OMG I WANT THIS SO MUCH WHERE DO I GET ONE…

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. Sorry for the ALL FUCKING CAPS header, but really, can you blame me for wanting one of these? Hair parted down the middle, big smile, merry eyes, and the index finger pointing forward are some characteristics of “Evo Presidente”, … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: The truth about those “dropping” oil prices

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Sabina Becker

“Dude…and to think there are people who call this a ‘drop’ in the price of oil!” On the upside, though, this is terrible news for anyone who wants to despoil the Arctic, contribute to the mess that is Mordor (in … Continue reading →

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Dershowitz’s “abuse excuse”

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Hey everybody! Remember this shitty book? Well, guess what. The dude who wrote it, who is an apologist for pretty much everything disgusting being perpetrated by the government of the US and/or Israel these days…is now implicated in the same … Continue reading →

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Who is Charles Bentley? A short investigation

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Hey! Remember when I wrote about Maricori’s little friend from the US Embassy, the one who appeared in this video, taken the day she was charged with conspiring against the Venezuelan government? Well, guess what. Maricori’s little friend has a … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Today, we are ALL barbudos!

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Yesterday, Contrainjerencia brought footage of the three remaining members of the Cuban Five coming home. You want to talk joyful reunions now, or would you rather just group-hug first? Awwwwww… And here’s the story… On Wednesday, the president of Cuba, … Continue reading →

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So, THIS happened.

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Cuban students celebrating the release of the remaining three members of the Cuban Five — Gerardo Hernández, Ramón Labañino and Antonio Guerrero — who were freed and arrived on the island today. They are now with their families, and according … Continue reading →