Monthly Archives: June 2013

The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 28

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Yeah, Nicolás Maduro is such a tyrant. That’s why he’s letting you bare your ass instead of just having it arrested. PS: Great way to send an SOS to Gringolandia, guys! Okay, this is definitely degenerating to the point of … Continue reading →

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Get your own damn sandwich.

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Sabina Becker

So, women now rule the world, and men are oppressed? Courtesy of a Facebook friend, here’s an extremely typical example of how guys who make those claims actually “think” (note the quotes): Y’okay. I know this isn’t really a fair … Continue reading →

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How Turkish cops deal with a bad case of butthurt

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Sabina Becker

They threaten you with gas. And not just tear gas: Whoa there, fella, careful with the not-silent-but-still-deadly stuff. All kidding aside, though, I don’t think these officers realize that there is such a thing as defying immoral orders. And that’s … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: I forgot to say I love you

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Sabina Becker

For those who have a “complicated” relationship with their fathers, this one’s for you. Hope your next Father’s Day goes better. (Or your next incarnation.)

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Wankers of the Week: Spy, spy, everywhere a spy…

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Yes, the NSA is still spying on everyone…and no, they haven’t caught Edward Snowden yet. Maybe they’ll have better luck getting covert video of Kim Fucking Kardashian’s baby emerging from her mama’s wazoo. Meanwhile, I spy with … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Resistanbul!

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Sabina Becker

So, I guess you’ve been wondering what’s been going on in Turkey lately. Well, THIS has: Demonstrators in Taksim Square sing “Bella Ciao”, the Italian antifascist anthem, in Turkish, accompanied by Davide Martello on grand piano. And here’s a little … Continue reading →

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How to be a guy who gets it

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Sabina Becker

It’s really very simple. Just follow the example of these guys here: And oh yeah: Don’t be a harasser yourself.

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Compare and Contrast: Capitalism in Bangladesh and the USA

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Sabina Becker

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Sex: Made in Germany, but for whom?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Germany, a paradise for johns and human traffickers.” Photo: EMMA. Once again, the German prostitution industry comes under a harsh spotlight — one that it thoroughly deserves, in my unhumble opinion. This time, it’s a documentary film that exposes its … Continue reading →

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Paramilitaries and corruptos captured in Venezuela