Monthly Archives: July 2011

Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito, fine ‘n’ dandy

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Sabina Becker

And look! He’s entertaining visits from some friends in high places…again: El Ecuadorable was there, along with Fidel and Raúl Castro. And it looks like a good time was had by all. And on the health front, too, the news … Continue reading →

Posted in Crapagandarati, Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis), Ecuadorable As Can Be, Festive Left Friday Blogging, Good to Know, Huguito Chavecito | 2 Comments

“Night Boat to Gaza”

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Humberto Da Silva analyzes Israel’s “successes” — and FAILURES — in its ongoing effort to slowly strangle Gaza.

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Anonymous hacks El Narco!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Bit of a headache, narcopresidentes? Maybe you should start drinking coca tea, I hear it’s good for that. The merry pranksters of the Internets have been very busy boys (and girls!) lately. It was only a matter of time before … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Taking it all off…for Pooty-Poot?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Sabina Becker

If you thought this song was silly, wait’ll you get a load of this story: “What are you ready to do for your president?” says the video calling on the supporters of the 58-year-old Russian prime minister to “rip it … Continue reading →

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Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. Mood music, maestros: Thank you, fellas, that was…uh…lovely. Okay. Here goes. I saw this comment piece, by someone hilariously named Ally Fogg, in the Grauniad last night. It was an eye-roller, to say the least, full of blanket assertions … Continue reading →

Posted in Crapagandarati, Filthy Stinking Rich, Guns, Guns, Guns, Isn't It Ironic?, She Blinded Me With Science, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, Uncategorized, Uppity Wimmin | Comments Off

Short ‘n’ Stubby: Clan Murdoch circling the wagons

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Did I hear a meow? Why yes, I did. And look who’s here! The Stumpy Cat has some juicy tidbits for us about the ongoing saga of a right-wing media empire on the go-down. Whatcha got for us, kitty? Rebekah … Continue reading →

Posted in Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Short 'n' Stubby, Spooks, The Nausea | Comments Off

MariCori scares a prairie dog

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Sabina Becker

María Corina Machado, would-be chief nemesis of the current president of Venezuela (and confirmed putschist), has announced her Sarah Palin-style candidacy… Reacción de una Ardilla frente al anuncio de María Corina from Presión Implacable on Vimeo. …and horrified one poor … Continue reading →

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What all starts with S?

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Satan…socialism…and SOCCER! Yes, SOCCER! And oh, shit…so does my first name! And so does SHIT! Oh shit, I’m going to hell for liking socialism! And Uruguay! And Chavecito! Oh shit, shit, SHIT! (Of course, SATIRE also starts with S…let’s hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Huguito Chavecito, Paraguay, Uruguay, Pissing Jesus Off, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The Hardcore Stupid, The United States of Amnesia, The WTF? Files | 2 Comments

Music for a Sunday: One to listen to while you read your trashy tabloids

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Although…heh…this week, if you’re in Britain, you’ll have one less. In which case, a little consolation may be in order. So, here you go…an old Spitting Image sketch of Rupert Murdoch conferring with two of his “reporters”: Enjoy!

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Wankers of the Week: Hacks, attacked

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend everyone! My, the wankers just keep coming, do they not? And so do the revelations from the world of hacks who hack. And here, in no particular order, come some of the hackingest hacks, and the wankingest wanks… … Continue reading →

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