Monthly Archives: April 2014

Wankers of the Week: Easter Bummers

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! And crappy Easter to all, and may the bunny poop out only the best chocolate eggs for you, whether you believe in anything or not. And if he doesn’t, well, just be thankful he didn’t leave you … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Adiós, Gabo…

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Sabina Becker

An interview with Gabriel García Márquez, who died yesterday at the age of 87. The great Colombian talks about the influences on his “magical realism” style, especially Faulkner, popular culture, his childhood in Aracataca (“Macondo”), and more. Video in Spanish. … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 48

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Oh son, I’m so proud of your ‘peaceful work’!” (Yes, I realize this is an old image. Unfortunately, WordPress’s latest update is one big nest of bugs, and one is that it doesn’t let me add new image files. Until … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics for Dummies, Fascism Without Swastikas, Filthy Stinking Rich, Fine Young Cannibals, Huguito Chavecito, Isn't It Ironic?, Isn't That Illegal?, Socialism is Good for Capitalism!, The "Well, DUH!" Files, The United States of Amnesia | 2 Comments

Another black eye for Maricori

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Sabina Becker

No, Maricori hasn’t suffered any violence at the hands of anyone lately. If she had, she wouldn’t be able to see out of those eyes, much less glare like that. Nobody has laid a finger on her. This photo is … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 47

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Actual Venezuelan Tupamaros, above, aren’t afraid to display their colors and logos and flags. This is in stark contrast to their ideological opponents, whose name isn’t the only thing ironic about them: Ismael León, the national director of the opposition … Continue reading →

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Maricori’s European flop

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Sabina Becker

That’s Euro-deputy Willi Meyer, talking to Telesur about the latest unwelcome incursions of a certain crappy politico from Venezuela. Not content with her epic fail in Panama’s seat at the OAS, and her pitiful attempt to get back into her … Continue reading →

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Chile: Loco — er, LOCAL pastor blames gays for fire

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Chile under punishment!” For what, you ask? Well, according to one local preacher-man, for even contemplating letting same-sex couples live like any other couple: Incredibly, and taking advantage of the terrible tragedy in Valparaíso due to the fire, not only … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Chile Sin Queso, Law-Law Land, Pissing Jesus Off, Teh Ghey, The WTF? Files | 1 Comment

Music for a Sunday: One for Yuri’s Night

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Sabina Becker

In honor of the 53rd anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first orbital flight, which paved the way (metaphorically speaking) for all human space travel, this song is only fitting.

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Wankers of the Week: Jim Flaherty Memorial Edition

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, well…looks like Jimbo’s checked out. Very convenient for him; now he’ll never have to answer for all the shit (literal, in the case of Walkerton) he put this country through. The rest of us are still … Continue reading →

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Yoani Sánchez and the ZunZuneo scandal

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Sabina Becker

So, you thought that Yoani Sánchez and her “popular” anti-Castro blog were all that and a bag of Doritos, did you? Well, you may want to think again. Because there is a connection between her and the dearly defunct ex-parrot … Continue reading →