Raheem
Well-Known Member
Milosevic and Tudjman had bigger fish to fry than Slovenia.
Another way in which the two cases are not really comparable.
Milosevic and Tudjman had bigger fish to fry than Slovenia.
How does it lie? Specifically.That's a very poor answer. You've got a crap document there translated by Lurdan that openly lies
That's simply false, it does address the recent history, maybe not in the way you like/agree with but it definitely places what's happening now in the context of recent history.and doesn't even address the historic context or the role of the heinous ultra conservative PP government.
This is dishonest, fascism and authoritarianism are not synonyms. The piece nowhere describes the independence movement as fascist. It does call the actions of 'the Catalan nationalist case' authoritarian but what's wrong with that.It clumsily wades in heavily against one nationalism (attempt at self determination) on the false pretext that it is fascistic/authoritarian
I think the PP and PSOE are filth and the repressive violence was appalling. But, unlike some, that doesn't mean I rush to embrace nationalism.What is your take on the PP government's stance throughout this process?
How does it lie? Specifically.
I have read the first half of this document. Lurdan is either an idiot or a troll.
The first paragraph is full of outright lies, it refers to "extreme authoritarianism", "refusal of debate", "accusing people of being fascists for descenting", "harrasment", "threats". It describes Omnium as ultra- nationalists who telephone people and oblige them to vote. This is all absolute lies. Who the fuck wrote this shit? It reads like spanish nationalist anti catalan propaganda. I see no difference here with the government lies of the PP. This guy is really making shit up. A troll or fash. No evidence is given. Are people expected to believe this article which produces zero proof of its accusations? Seriously, worst analysis I've ever read.
Paragraph 2: National question displaces social struggle.
The wierd reasoning here is that the 15m movement disappeared because of the upsurge in catalan nationalism, yet in spain, where there is no such process the 15m has also abated or gone a different route, ie, Podemos. So much for that theory.
Struggle here continues and the process is in effect politicing more people. The anti-capitalist CUP has grown over 150% in 4 years. There is the anti-eviction movement, which is active every month, there are strikes and there are campaigns against cuts. Your man is bullshitting. He hasn't been here and knows nothing.
Next paragraph. The right to self determination:
Apparently the catalans are disqualified because they are rich and are not oppressed by a colonialist power. Tell that to the catalans. Massive pockets of poverty and a collective memory that recalls state murders, violence, banned language, and imposition of a corrupt spanish state apparatus which scoffs at democracy. The fact they haven't risen up in arms like in the Basque or Ireland doesn't make their claim to self determination less qualified. I know people who were forced to drink castor oil by Guardia civil for speaking catalan. The spanish state which calls for unity openly despises the catalans. One block from where I live there is a plaque of an 18 year old who was thrown from a roof to his death by police in the 70's. Again the writer of this piece can fuck off. The catalans have been held against there will for 300 years by spanish colonialism a fact which the author appears to willfully ignore.
Umpteenth paragraph. The spanish minority would become oppressed: Ok, that's enough, the guy writing this is making everything up. Talking out of his A hole.
He's having a laugh at gullible people.
Having signed a declaration of independence yesterday (then suspending it), Carles Puigdemont seems to have created some confusion for the Spanish government. The Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has asked the Catalan government to clarify whether or not it has declared independence and has said he may invoke article 155* of the Spanish constitution to take control of Catalonia.
What Mariano Rajoy said this afternoon is this “The cabinet has agreed this morning to formally require the Catalan government to confirm whether it has declared independence after the deliberate confusion created over whether it has come into effect, this request, which comes before any of the measures that the government could adopt under article 155 of our constitution, is meant to offer our citizens the clarity and security that such an important issue requires. The Catalan president’s answer to this questions will inform what happens over the next few days, if Mr Puigdemont demonstrates a willingness to respect the law and re-establish institutional normality, we could bring a close to a period of instability tension, and the breakdown of co-existence. That is what everyone wants and expects, it’s what they’ve been demanding. We must put an urgent end to the situation in Catalonia. There must be a return to normality and calm as swiftly as possible”.
*Article 155 is the part of Spain’s 1978 constitution that allows the central government of Spain to take control of an autonomous region.
It is highly unlikely Mariano Rajoy will invoke article 155 in my view as that would just cause more civil unrest in Catalonia, unless he wants to put most of Spain's police or the army on the streets.
Oh? Do tell moreHere in Spain that means accepting a steady erosion of democracy under the dominance of europes most corrupt party. They have so many members pending trial there is sufficient evidence to have them outlawed as a party.
La ley de mordaza, for a start. The refusal to allow people to vote in a referendum for seconds. The recurrence to mass brutal violence and legal assault instead of dialogue for third.Oh? Do tell more
Neither of those are members of a political party. I'm disappointed.La ley de mordaza, for a start. The refusal to allow people to vioote in a referendum for seconds.
Oh you mean the second part of my post. Try putting this in a translator. It's over a year old so the number of accused (835) has probably risen since then.Neither of those are members of a political party. I'm disappointed.
TaOh you mean the second part of my post. Try putting this in a translator. It's over a year old so the number of accused (835) has probably risen since then.
It kind of translates as. The 31 cases with 835 accused which haunts the PP. Noone in the PP ever resigns.
Los 31 casos con sus 835 imputados que acorralan al PP
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Interesting pic. Cant vouch for 100% accuracy but shows politicians and local officials arrested and charged for corruption as of 2017. Catalonia top of the list.
But Cataluña is obviously squeeky clean super honest central Europe blah blah blah. Snort!!!
Regardless of what many pro Brexit peeps think on Urban, we also need to accept that an independent Catalonia is up against some tough cookies if it leaves Spain but wants to argue with the EU on membership (something undoubtedly the majority of the population would want)
Yeh. Why are a load of dots outside Spain, chuck? When did the PP begin to organise in portugal?The map of Corruption of the PP in Spain.
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No you didn't and you still haven't. Saying that it's lies is not the same as showing evidence.I already answered you that in post 1815.
Even if all that was true, that doesn't mean that it contains a single lie. It's perfectly possible for a piece to be reactionary rubbish and still to be factually true.The text you defend is focussed on attacking a movement that seeks to express its right to democratically vote for it's future. It shows zero solidarity with a genuine struggle for democracy against the heirs of the dictatorship. It is therefore reactionary and echoes the arguments of the corrupt spanish ruling party more than anyone concerned with freedom and rights.
Anudder Oik answer plsYeh. Why are a load of dots outside Spain, chuck? When did the PP begin to organise in portugal?
Has anyone on this thread defended the PP, no. So what's the relevance of this picture?The map of Corruption of the PP in Spain.
Anudder Oik answer pls
Interesting pic. Cant vouch for 100% accuracy but shows politicians and local officials arrested and charged for corruption as of 2017. Catalonia top of the list.
But Cataluña is obviously squeeky clean super honest central Europe blah blah blah. Snort!!!
Regardless of what many pro Brexit peeps think on Urban, we also need to accept that an independent Catalonia is up against some tough cookies if it leaves Spain but wants to argue with the EU on membership (something undoubtedly the majority of the population would want)
It's leaving any union that's problematic. Secede from Spain and Spain won't let you stay in the EU. Leave the EU and you're fucked.I'd have thought, perhaps naively, that an independent Catalonia would not face many problems from the EU staying in the EU....? It's leaving the EU that's problematic... Isn't it?
The unionists in spain are really wound up. Last monday there was an attack on a left wing march in Valencia, today they heckled from the sidelines in Granada but luckily the organizers had security. There are ususlly left wing protests in Spain on the 12th of october to counter the patriotic ones celebrating the discovery of america. On the military parade in madrid today, a group of soldiers paraded past that crappy king fella dressed as what looked like conquistadores, the ones who massacred the indians.
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