In honor of Fidel Castro’s recent announcement of his intention to retire, today we go retro:
Those were the good old Ches.
News of the Restless A door at the end of a dead-end street…
Taking the wind out of an overblown pop star
February 21, 2008 — Sabina BeckerHeh, 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 comments he made.
More than 80 performers and other celebrities signed a statement supporting Sanz after his concerts were cancelled in Venezuela. Signers including Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Penelope Cruz and even soccer star David Beckham said they “believe in a Latin America where we are all free to express our views.”
Venezuelan organizers said Sanz’s sold-out Feb. 14 concert in Caracas was cancelled because it lacked “the appropriate conditions.” The announcement came after government officials said Sanz would not be allowed to hold the concert at the state-controlled stadium because of his past criticism of Chavez.
Chavez denied any attempt to censor or retaliate against Sanz. “Come here and sing in Miraflores,” he said, referring to Venezuela’s presidential palace.
Aporrea has more:
Obama in Texas
February 20, 2008 — Sabina BeckerMi 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, professional-quality shot. This former j-school photo editor approves.
Way to go, Kim!
No, you can’t.
February 20, 2008 — Sabina BeckerA 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.
Thanks, Uncle Jay!
February 20, 2008 — Sabina BeckerThis is the best overall explanation of the US government and how it works (or doesn’t) that I’ve seen to date.
The rich aren’t going to like this
February 18, 2008 — 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 million children still die every year before their fifth birthday, 99% of them in the developing world, according to Save the Children.
A study comparing economic performance with child mortality reveals that some countries have not translated wealth into improvements across society.
Survival is too often just a “lottery”, said Save the Children’s David Mepham.
He said that even the poorest countries can cut child mortality by following simple policies, but at the moment “a child’s chance of making it to its fifth birthday depends on the country or community it is born into”.
Bobby and Pap get Venezuela right
February 16, 2008 — Sabina BeckerI 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.
Um, thanks for the warning.
February 16, 2008 — Sabina BeckerFrom the Department of Unfortunate Juxtapositions:
Today’s special: Sweet & Sour Kitten Balls.
Meow meow!
George W. Bush: Liar, terrorist and fascist
February 16, 2008 — Sabina BeckerKeith Olbermann spells it out clean, clear and cold:
And that’s why I love Keith Olbermann.
Festive Left Friday Blogging: Ever been jealous of an inanimate object?
February 15, 2008 — Sabina BeckerBecause damn…
…right now, I sure wish I were a microphone.
