Monthly Archives: February 2008

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Vintage Festive Left

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Sabina Becker

In honor of Fidel Castro’s recent announcement of his intention to retire, today we go retro:Those were the good old Ches.

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Taking the wind out of an overblown pop star

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Heh, heh, heh. Didn’t see this coming, did anyone now? Hugo Chavez says Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz is welcome to perform at his presidential palace and denied Thursday that his government retaliated against the Latin Grammy winner because of critical … Continue reading →

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Obama in Texas

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Mi amiga Kim (who posts as TexasLibGirl at UNN) managed to get into a HUUUUUUUUGE rally for Barack Obama in Dallas. Here’s her account of how it all went down.And here’s my favorite of the pics she snapped:A nice, close, … Continue reading →

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No, you can’t.

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Sabina Becker

A big-ass bucket of cold water on Barack Obama? Yes, it is.But then again, it’s also a pretty accurate picture of what conservatism really stands for.

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Thanks, Uncle Jay!

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Sabina Becker

This is the best overall explanation of the US government and how it works (or doesn’t) that I’ve seen to date.

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The rich aren’t going to like this

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Talk about your “no shit, Sherlock” moments. How long did it take them to realize that unequal distribution of wealth is a major killer? Economic growth does not necessarily translate into improvements in child mortality, major new research suggests. Ten … Continue reading →

Posted in Filthy Stinking Rich, Newspeak is Nospeak, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The "Well, DUH!" Files | 3 Comments

Bobby and Pap get Venezuela right

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Sabina Becker

I love how Bobby Kennedy Jr. says that Hugo Chavez is the kind of leader his dad and JFK would have approved of. That says it all, really.

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Um, thanks for the warning.

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Sabina Becker

From the Department of Unfortunate Juxtapositions:Today’s special: Sweet & Sour Kitten Balls.Meow meow!

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George W. Bush: Liar, terrorist and fascist

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Keith Olbermann spells it out clean, clear and cold:And that’s why I love Keith Olbermann.

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Ever been jealous of an inanimate object?

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Because damn……right now, I sure wish I were a microphone.

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