Monthly Archives: June 2010

Authoritarians: Canada haz ’em.

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ah, yes. I suppose a lot of others will be asking the same thing. Unfortunately, I already know what the answer will be.Happy Canada Day Eve! Are you looking forward to the fireworks tomorrow, boyz ‘n’ girlz? That’s nice, but … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Courtney Stoker on feminism and science fiction

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“While sci fi fans don’t mind (and often excel at) criticizing their sci fi shows, they are generally only supportive of criticizing that focuses on “literary” details–plot holes, bad writing, continuity in the canon, inconsistent application of science. But as … Continue reading →

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Heroes for Today: Johnny Cash, Black Bloc anarchist?

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Johnny answers a sartorial question with a song:Jesus Christ. Just listen to those lyrics. Aren’t they a brick through the window of your smug bourgeois sensibilities?

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Hey gun nuts, take note…

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

THIS is how you handle a crime in progress. No concealed carry (or any other “carry”) necessary:A would-be looter in Toronto this weekend got foiled by an alert, quick-thinking passer-by…who had no weapon other than a wicked tackle. THIS is … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx takes on the G-20

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Yes, it’s time for another of THOSE posts. Fear the Stumpy Cat! For she has been all over the Internets, and what she has found on the G-20 would frizz your hair…Linda McQuaig notes that the real criminals all got … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Ignacio Ramonet on “democratic” propaganda

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

“Just when democracy and freedom are seemingly triumphing in a world that has rid itself of its worst dictatorial regimes, censorship and different kinds of manipulation have returned, in different guises, with a paradoxical vengeance. We are seductively offered the … Continue reading →

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Cops Behaving Badly: Do you recognize any of these “anarchists”?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Check ’em out!Now, how could you be an anarchist–a real one–and NOT know who Che Guevara was, even when you’re wearing his face all over your body? Or for that matter–what’s up with the pot-leaf bandanna? Dude looks much too … Continue reading →

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A few random thoughts on the G-20, Black Bloc tactics and police brutality

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Sabina Becker

I’m not sure what to make of this man. He seems belligerent. Yet he’s wearing socialist and peace symbols on his shirt. WTF? Anyway, his situation (which could be street theatre, for all we know) pretty much encapsulates what went … Continue reading →

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Why all conservative voters should be ashamed

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Sabina Becker

This, apparently, is what THEY voted for:Pure, unadulterated human rights abusage. Riot thugs charged a peaceful protest this afternoon at the corner of Queen and Spadina in Toronto (note Steve’s Music Store in the backdrop.) There is no excuse for … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Sweet Diana to the rescue

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Today’s playlist is going out to all those imprisoned for peaceful protest in Toronto. Let me hear the radio:And just for good measure, another one from J. Geils that you’ll want to learn all the lyrics to:Sing it! “Bomp-ba-ba-bomp, bomp-ba-ba-bomp…” … Continue reading →

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