Monthly Archives: January 2008

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito plays ball with Ortega

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Sabina Becker

No one can accuse Chavecito of being all work and no play (although he certainly works very hard). Here he is on a recent visit to Nicaragua, attending a local baseball game with his Sandinista amigo, Daniel Ortega:More video of … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Naomi Klein on neoliberal bullshit

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“What I dislike most about the trickle-down democracy argument is the dishonor it pays to all the people who fought, and fight still, for genuine democratic change in their countries, whether for the right to vote, or to have access … Continue reading →

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Sean’s smoking pen

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Sabina Becker

And this, folks, is why we write letters to the editors…to let them know when they are full of shit. Mind you, some of us have an easier time getting their attention than others: Actor Sean Penn apparently is taking … Continue reading →

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If diarrhea is Montezuma’s revenge…

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Sabina Becker

…then whose revenge is the clap? The first recorded epidemic of syphilis happened during the Renaissance in 1495. Initially the plague broke out among the army of Charles the VIII after the French king invaded Naples. It then proceeded to … Continue reading →

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I could have told them this

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Sabina Becker

But would they listen to me? Nooooo. They just had to figure out for themselves that certain interrogation methods don’t work as well as advertised… A threat of possible terrorist attacks in Germany, based on a tip from Lebanese authorities … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Benito Mussolini on how Jonah Goldberg is full of shit

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“Granted that the 19th century was the century of socialism, liberalism, democracy, this does not mean that the 20th century must also be the century of socialism, liberalism, democracy. Political doctrines pass; nations remain. We are free to believe that … Continue reading →

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Where in the world is Filipino Monkey?

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Well, according to the Navy Times, he could be anywhere in the world. Including, as luck would have it, a recent “sighting” alleged to be in the Strait of Hormuz: The threatening radio transmission heard at the end of a … Continue reading →

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Headline Howler: Oh, so Colombia is “irked”?

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Chavez irks Colombia by defending rebelsOf course, we all know that it’s not Colombia that’s irked. Colombia is just relieved and grateful that two hostages are safe. It’s Alvaro Uribe and his paramilitary pals who find it irksome. And they’re … Continue reading →

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What REALLY botched Operation Emmanuel the first time

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Sabina Becker

No, it wasn’t the supposed ineptitude and buffoonishness of Hugo Chavez. It was something nasty and treacherous that could only have come from one place, and here’s the confirmation from Aporrea: In an exclusive interview with Radio W in Colombia, … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Muchas gracias, Presidente!

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Sabina Becker

The video from yesterday’s humanitarian mission in Colombia. About midway through, the rescued hostages get an important phone call from Venezuela, one that puts a big smile on their faces.And the news doesn’t end there. According to Senator Piedad Cordoba … Continue reading →

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