Monthly Archives: January 2009

Human Enema Nozzles: That was the week that was…

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. Before I get into this week’s barrel-o-bile, I just thought I’d share a little something that Jim wrote at The Scarlet Pimpernel. Something that made me sad, and made me rethink the whole notion of trying to be noble: … Continue reading →

Festive Left Friday Blogging Too: The bestest-named anti-Bush site EVER.

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Sabina Becker

For the title alone, it’s a must-see.

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: And they said it wouldn’t last…

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Sabina Becker

But here’s Evo, confounding the critics by completing a third year in power, still untoppled and unresigned, and going for yet another big victory in the constitutional referendum to boot. What’s his secret? I have a fair idea…Surely it’s not … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Sir Gerald Kaufman on Israeli double standards

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Mike Malloy just played this on his radio show. There really is nothing to add to this, other than a loud, proud “RIGHT ON!”

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Obamarama is off to a roaring start

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Sabina Becker

The closing of Gitmo within a year is a great move on the part of Hopey; so’s this: It’s only his first day in office, but President Obama has already signaled a serious commitment to transparency and accountability in government. … Continue reading →

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Just nice little student demonstrators for democracy, eh?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Then riddle me this: Why are these opposition muchachos in Venezuela buying spiked drinks from a truck driven by a Primero Golpista leader who has previously sworn to depose Chavecito “even if it costs us blood, sweat and tears”? Video … Continue reading →

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BushCo Death Watch: The Final Chapter

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Dubya’s final moments in Washington. Savor this, kiddies, especially the boos……and the black folks singing “Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye”.Here’s why THAT is so significant:…and why it’s so fitting that they sang that song. What color are all those congressional … Continue reading →

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The beginning of the end of an error

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Sabina Becker

In the midst of today’s Obamarama, I feel a strange need to look back, reflect…and remind you of just why so many people are jubilant over the swearing-in of the new president of the United States. Part of it, I’m … Continue reading →

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The Rebel Rooster of Gaza

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Sabina Becker

Venezuelan TV host Walter Martínez has lately taken to running a live feed from Ramattan TV on his show, Dossier. Since it’s just before dawn in Gaza at the time of Dossier‘s live broadcast, you get to hear some interesting … Continue reading →

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