Monthly Archives: August 2007

Police provocateurs unmasked in Montebello

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Provocateurs policiers? En Canada? C’est impossible. Non. C’est bien possible: Story from the Toronto Star: Protesters are accusing police of using undercover agents to provoke violent confrontations at the North American leaders’ summit in Montebello, Que. Such accusations have been … Continue reading →

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It’s just as I thought.

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Fortress North America, a.k.a. the Security and Prosperity Partnership? It’s a fascist power grab. And just as it worked out all peachy for PNAC, the Reichstag Fire 9-11 provided the perfect pretext for these people to create a three-way Anschluss … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Mean has left the scene

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Who mourns for thee, Mrs. Helmsley? Not me. US property tycoon Leona Helmsley, who was famously quoted as saying “only the little people pay taxes”, and was later jailed for tax evasion, has died at 87. Mrs Helmsley died of … Continue reading →

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Maradona is a Chavista!

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Chavezmardaonaalo190807Uploaded by Radioaporrea Here he is, guest of honor on Chavecito’s show, Alo Presidente. He’s adorably awkward and shy. Chavecito calls him “El Che Maradona” and, after a music video celebrating their friendship, the audience honors “El Che” with a … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: The art of Chavecito

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Sabina Becker

No, this is not one his own paintings. I just find it interesting how once in while, Chavecito crops up in a work of fine art:I can’t remember where I found this on the Internets, but it’s a very cool … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Agatha Christie on war

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Sabina Becker

“One is left with the horrible feeling now that war settles nothing; that to win a war is as disastrous as to lose one.” –Dame Agatha Christie, from her autobiography, published in 1977.

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Stupid Sex Tricks: I love my bike

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Sabina Becker

…but not THIS much:(BTW, the lady in the car is saying “Next time, we’ll take our bikes!” in German.)

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Down with Dick!

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Sabina Becker

You know your name is mud when even your neighbors are protesting you.

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Blame communism!

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Jeezus. Just when I thought Alan Garcia could sink no lower…he sank lower. Aporrea explains: The president of Peru, Alan Garcia, celebrated the failure of a police strike promoted “by communists” today. He made this statement without proof, and without … Continue reading →

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Eat this and weep

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Chow down! Organic foods protect children from the toxins in pesticides, while foods grown using modern, intensive agricultural techniques contain fewer nutrients and minerals than they did 60 years ago, according to two new scientific studies. A US research team … Continue reading →