Category Archives: The “Well, DUH!” Files

They tip over in those desert winds…

Posted on April 12, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Surprise, surprise. Those WMD trailers BushCo used as their pretext to declare war on Iraq? Turns out there was nothing in ’em… On May 29, 2003, 50 days after the fall of Baghdad, President Bush proclaimed a fresh victory for … Continue reading →

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Hooters Air goes tits-up

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Well, we could see this coming from waaaay off in the distance. Just like a cheap pair of silicone boobies…

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Okay, this really fucking pisses me off…

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Pardon the indelicate and unladylike language, but when you see what follows, I’m sure you’ll agree with me for using it: Possibly even more earsplitting than the chatter about Katie Couric’s plans to leave her post at NBC’s “Today” show … Continue reading →

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How long did it take them to twig to this?

Posted on March 19, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Oh. My. GAWD. Dare we hope that the US whore media is slowly waking up from its coma? “Some look at the challenges in Iraq and conclude that the war is lost and not worth another dime or another day,” … Continue reading →

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…and equal mediocrity for all

Posted on March 16, 2006 by Sabina Becker

What a surprise. Seems the much-vaunted US healthcare system (or rather, LACK thereof) just ain’t all that ‘n’ a bag of chips, after all… Startling research from the biggest study ever of U.S. health-care quality suggests that Americans — rich, … 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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So much for Monsanto’s claims

Posted on February 16, 2006 by Sabina Becker

…of saving the world with its Frankenfoods. From the Beeb: Sustainable farming methods can help the poorest farmers in developing nations out of poverty, new research suggests. Scientists found that techniques such as crop rotation and organic farming increased crop … Continue reading →

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Against same-sex marriage? That’s sick!

Posted on February 16, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Yes, indeedy. And the Beeb would know: Gay “marriage” could boost the mental and physical health of homosexuals, doctors believe. Rates of depression, drug abuse and cancer are higher in the gay community than among heterosexual people. The report said … Continue reading →

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Tell me, dear, are you truthy tonight?

Posted on January 13, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Oh lord…talk about made-up words for people who make shit up (but desperately HOPE that the act of believing their own smack makes it true). CNN (the Chicken Noodle Network) “reports”: A panel of linguists has decided the word that … Continue reading →

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Screw abstinence. Carry condoms!

Posted on January 11, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Picture this: You’re young. You’re in love. You remember–dimly!–that you were told to just say no. And at the time, you did, with all good intentions…but that was before you found love. Love has a way of making all other … Continue reading →

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