concha Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41780116 Quote The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, just as the Spanish government appears set to impose direct rule. The move was was backed 70-10 in a ballot boycotted by opposition MPs. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy earlier told senators direct rule was needed to return "law, democracy and stability" to Catalonia. The crisis began when Catalans backed independence in a disputed vote earlier this month. Spanish government is set to impose direct rule. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealCAJ Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 52 minutes ago, concha said: Thoughts? Well I never been to SpainBut I kinda like the musicSay the ladies are insane thereAnd they sure know how to use itThey don't abuse itNever gonna lose itI can't refuse it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 4 hours ago, concha said: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41780116 Spanish government is set to impose direct rule. Thoughts? This is usually how war starts.... Canada is the only Country I can think of that didnt have a real fight for independence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just read somewgere that Spain has considered this Rebellion and has voted to seize control of Catalonia... Boy F**k the steps towards civil war Spain just took the Civil watlr guidlines and tossed it out the window... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, TheMaximumHornetSting said: Just read somewgere that Spain has considered this Rebellion and has voted to seize control of Catalonia... Boy F**k the steps towards civil war Spain just took the Civil watlr guidlines and tossed it out the window... yes this could get very ugly in a real hurry. I was in Spain this past summer and it was all the talk. Very divided they are. Damn shame. I hope this doesn't turn into a problem like Bosnia but I could see it happening. BTW Im sure this is Trumps fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, TheMaximumHornetSting said: This is usually how war starts.... Canada is the only Country I can think of that didnt have a real fight for independence... Yet...I got my eye on them. They are a shifty bunch, always acting nice and all. I say we attack NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, thc6795 said: yes this could get very ugly in a real hurry. I was in Spain this past summer and it was all the talk. Very divided they are. Damn shame. I hope this doesn't turn into a problem like Bosnia but I could see it happening. BTW Im sure this is Trumps fault. Had to go there didn't you? I already know the answer. You didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 6 hours ago, concha said: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41780116 Spanish government is set to impose direct rule. Thoughts? My thought is this is 2017 and we are dealing with issues like this as if it was the 20th century. If they want independence, let them have it. If Spain cares about the people then it should be relatively simple as they should not stand in the way. I'm sure it's more complicated than that but not sure if that matters as to what to do. What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concha Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 16 minutes ago, World Citizen said: My thought is this is 2017 and we are dealing with issues like this as if it was the 20th century. If they want independence, let them have it. If Spain cares about the people then it should be relatively simple as they should not stand in the way. I'm sure it's more complicated than that but not sure if that matters as to what to do. What are your thoughts? The Catalans are people with their own language, history and traditions (and identifiable lands). I see no reason to prevent them from having their own independent state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 19 minutes ago, concha said: The Catalans are people with their own language, history and traditions (and identifiable lands). I see no reason to prevent them from having their own independent state. Its all about Barcelona... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concha Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just now, TheMaximumHornetSting said: Its all about Barcelona... Catalonia is responsible for ~25% of Spain's GDP. All about the pesos/euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just now, concha said: Catalonia is responsible for ~25% of Spain's GDP. All about the pesos/euros. Exactly and Barcelona is a very important city in that area.... Spain isnt going to let Catalonia go without a fight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealCAJ Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 We have enough of our own problems here for me to care one way or another about Spain. It's like "whatever". If it's not Spain it's someplace else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealCAJ Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, thc6795 said: yes this could get very ugly in a real hurry. I was in Spain this past summer and it was all the talk. Very divided they are. Damn shame. I hope this doesn't turn into a problem like Bosnia but I could see it happening. BTW Im sure this is Trumps fault. Bosnia, huh. You can barely spell "Spain".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 4 hours ago, TheRealCAJ said: Bosnia, huh. You can barely spell "Spain".... Read this suck a fat one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Sometimes sports and politics intersect in amazing ways. Girona, Spain is a city in Catalonia strongly supportive of independence. Their soccer team is also a newcomer to La Liga. Yesterday they hosted the reigning European champions, mighty Real Madrid. On the back of 2 second half goals, they earned an amazing 2-1 upset in front of a crowd waving Catalan flags. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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