Massive demonstrations were held across the region of Catalonia Tuesday, along with a major general strike both in support of Catalan independence, and in protest against the violent crackdown by Spanish police against Sunday’s referendum.
This has brought Catalonia to a virtual halt, with protesters blocking roads in Barcelona, and farmers putting their tractors on major highways across the region. Even subways and bus networks aren’t operating.
On Sunday, Catalonia voted overwhelmingly to declare independence from Spain, with a substantial turnout in spite of large Spanish police operations leaving over 800 people wounded. Catalan officials are urging international mediation after the crackdown.
Spain’s King Felipe condemned Catalonia’s leaders as “irresponsible” in rare comments on the matter, saying he will ensure the “unity and permanence” of Spain, irrespective of Catalan ambitions for independence.
ha ha what goes around comes around, spanish f16s bombed serbia in 1999.
Sigh, the mindset of those who call themselves Kings hasn’t changed much in almost 250 years. Here’s the words of another king who, after caling the leaders of the revolt “desparate”, also spoke of unity and perserverence of his Empire.
“If their Treason be suffered
to take Root, much Mischief must grow from it, to the Safety of My loyal
Colonies, to the Commerce of My Kingdoms, and indeed to the present System of all Europe.
One great Advantage, however, will be derived from the Object of the Rebels being openly avowed, and clearly understood. We shall have Unanimity
at Home, founded in the general Conviction of the Justice and Necessity of Our
Measures.”
— King George III, message to parliment, Oct 31, 1776 https://tfclardy.blogspot.com/2013/07/king-georges-response-to-declaration-of.html
I’m sorry my dears.
You are doing sterling work on this Catalan thing, but you got the wrong end of the stick.
Must admit I’m a bit of a cynic, but the whole thing stinks of a Sorosite false fluck.
It’s ayrab spring all over again.
Here’s a clue from our friends at UK column:
(They’re a bit stiff, not exactly Alex Jones, but just watch the first 16 mins)
Enjoy
Forgot to add.
Somehow the Catalan protestors are chanting that old SJW favourite “This is what democracy looks like”. Copy and paste. Wash, rinse and repeat.
Yeah, and they all wear scarves and throw their fists in the air too! (cue ghostly wooing).
Lay off the Alex Jones sh*t and get a grip. All protests, fake or real, have a few things in common. It doesn’t mean it’s all connected.
I believe the people are rising
Good for them. They need to leave the corporatist EU and the fascist Spanish government.
Goddamn, I love a good general strike. They should bring back the guillotine for that king though.