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The Results Are In: 89% Of Catalans Vote For Independence
In further proof that Spain's brutal crackdown on today's Catalan independence referendum only helped bolster the seccessionist cause, the regional government announced that voters had overwhelmingly voted in favor of independence, with 89% voting to separate from Spain. Shortly after midnight on Sunday, Catalan government spokesman Jordi Turull announced that 2,262,424 ballot papers had been counted. There were 2,020,144 "yes" votes, or just under 90% of the total, and just 176,565 "no" votes.
The regional government has promised to officially declare independence within 48 hours.
Even though Spanish authorities ruled that the vote was illegal, Dimitrij Rupel, head of the International Parliamentary delegation on Catalonia’s referendum, said at a news conference in Barcelona on Sunday that the referendum on independence was prepared in agreement with Spanish existing legislation, potentially setting up the regional government for a legal battle.
In a speech earlier this evening, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, who tried to suppress the vote by jailing public officials, shutting down electronic voting systems, ordering police to manually destroy ballots and seal off polling places, declared that no referendum had taken place.
All eyes now turn to Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont as tensions between Spain and its restive state are expected to come to a head, as the prospect of intensifying street violence looms.
More at: http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-1...ly-beating-pea
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So, why couldn't Spain just let them do the voting ritual and then ignore the result?
EU Washes Its Hands Of Catalonia, Puigdemont Demands Spanish Police Withdraw
After an unprecedented 2 million Catalans voted for independence during Sunday’s referendum, larger than the number who voted for independence during a prior independence referendum in November 2014, the will of Catalan people has been made abundantly clear: The regional government of Carles Puigdemont has an overwhelming popular mandate for independence. And in spite of the Madrid government’s brutality, the government in Barcelona hasn’t backed down.
After delivering a rousing speech last night where he called on the EU to intercede with the Spanish government to try and stop the violence being committed by the Civil Guard and the National Police, Puigdemont on Monday demanded that the national police withdraw from the region as his government prepares to declare independence. Puigdemont asserted that the result of the vote is legally binding – despite a Madrid court’s declaration that the referendum was illegal. The regional government is still verifying the final results of the ballot, but according to a preliminary count released early Monday local time, 89% of the 2.3 million Catalans who voted chose independence.
While the government in Barcelona initially said it would declare independence within 48 hours of the ‘yes’ vote being certified by the regional Parliament, Bloomberg is reporting that Puigdemont’s time frame could see him announce the formation of a Catalan republic on Oct. 6, exactly 83 years since his predecessor as regional president, Lluis Companys, declared independence. Companys was eventually executed by the dictatorship of Francisco Franco.
Puigdemont has said the vote will be sent to the Parliament for final ratification shortly.
However, in a sign that the international community is backing away from the secessionist region even as a potentially bloody conflict looms, the European Commission officially washed its hands of the constitutional crisis, saying in a statement released Monday that the issue “is an internal matter for Spain that has to be dealt with in line with the constitutional order of Spain.” In doing so, it ignored the Catalan government's pleas for recognition.
In the latest suggestion that it unequivocally backs Rajoy, the Commission clarified that, should Catalonia leave Spain, it would also “find itself outside of the European Union.”
Read the EC’s full statement below:
Under the Spanish Constitution, yesterday's vote in Catalonia was not legal.Indeed, while opposition figures like Jeremy Corbyn and Nicola Sturgeon (who may look to the Catalans to inspire another Scottish independence referendum) have called on Spain to end the violence, most of the European establishment unsurprisingly has sided with Rajoy.
For the European Commission, as President Juncker has reiterated repeatedly, this is an internal matter for Spain that has to be dealt with in line with the constitutional order of Spain.
We also reiterate the legal position held by this Commission as well as by its predecessors. If a referendum were to be organised in line with the Spanish Constitution it would mean that the territory leaving would find itself outside of the European Union.
Beyond the purely legal aspects of this matter, the Commission believes that these are times for unity and stability, not divisiveness and fragmentation.
We call on all relevant players to now move very swiftly from confrontation to dialogue. Violence can never be an instrument in politics. We trust the leadership of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to manage this difficult process in full respect of the Spanish Constitution and of the fundamental rights of citizens enshrined therein.
Add to that list US President Donald Trump, who said he felt Catalonia should remain part of Spain during a press conference with Rajoy last week.
Meanwhile, a Spanish opposition party has called on Rajoy to implement article 155 of the country’s constitution in Catalonia, which allows Madrid to impose direct rule over the formerly autonomous region, according to the Independent.
More at: http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-1...olice-withdraw
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Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Robert Heinlein
Give a man an inch and right away he thinks he's a ruler
Groucho Marx
I love mankind…it’s people I can’t stand.
Linus, from the Peanuts comic
You cannot have liberty without morality and morality without faith
Alexis de Torqueville
Those who fail to learn from the past are condemned to repeat it.
Those who learn from the past are condemned to watch everybody else repeat it
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The Spain Report- @Thespainreport
Mais
Catalan Police deployed to protect National Police in demonstration in central Barcelona.
In Barcelona, some protestors have a few National Police vans blocked in a street.
National Police kicked out of hotels in town in Catalonia after Mayor said she didn't want them.
Protestors banging pots in protest at Civil Guard lodged outside a hotel in Seu d'Urgell tonight.
Civil Guards had to leave one town, Calella, and have been met in Igualada by more protestors.
aw... beating heads and kicking kidneys is exhausting...
now they can't find a place to lay their heads.
Last edited by goldenequity; 10-02-2017 at 08:03 PM.
This is one of those many situations I know nothing about (shocker), so I'll keep it brief, but when a sovereign state - as far as both constitutions allow - won't allow fed-types to way their wittle heads because they've made themselves unwelcome, then maybe the fed-types are going about the situation all wrong. The issues seem to be old, unsettled by current events...
They aren't Catalans, but their push for statehood reminded me of the Basques. We've got a few Basques in the US:
http://www.nabasque.org/us_basque_population.html
El País in English-@elpaisinenglish
General strike called in #Catalonia today
https://elpais.com/elpais/2017/09/29..._rsoc=TW_CM_EN
(to populate towns/cities to impede National police/Civil Guard efforts to quash/intervene in Independence declaration tomorrow??
Catalan Parliament will meet on Wednesday, possible independence declaration during the session....)
The Spain Report- @Thespainreport
Mais
LATEST: Longest traffic jam currently being reported by Catalan traffic authorities is 10.5 km, southbound on AP7 near Girona.
Roads blocked in Girona, Catalonia:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLM7oa3XcAAHIwf.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLM7pLEXkAAtYgA.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLM7pLFXoAAswVn.jpg
Last edited by goldenequity; 10-03-2017 at 03:58 AM.
Well, this is the socialism Madrid made at play. Its their own fault if Catalan want full NatSoc and are willing to secede for it. Madrid also blew their best chances at reconciliation it seems like, by denying the first vote took place, suppressing the next vote, and cracking down with a regiment of gendarmes. Pretty stupid of them all the way round; they've lost all credibility atp.
Should we extend refuge status to people from Catalonia?
The Spain Report- @Thespainreport
Ciudadanos says its HQ in Barcelona is surrounded by separatists shouting "Occupation forces out!".
Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Robert Heinlein
Give a man an inch and right away he thinks he's a ruler
Groucho Marx
I love mankind…it’s people I can’t stand.
Linus, from the Peanuts comic
You cannot have liberty without morality and morality without faith
Alexis de Torqueville
Those who fail to learn from the past are condemned to repeat it.
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Madrid thanks Moscow for its position on the referendum in Catalonia
"We thank the Russian Foreign Ministry for its position on the illegal referendum in Catalonia.
We continue to inform the Russian government and media about the position of Spain",
the embassy of Spain announced via its twitter account.
"We consider the situation in Catalonia as the internal affair of Spain.
We believe that the events taking place in Catalonia must be developed
in strict conformity with the Spanish legislation in force", Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said.
https://fr.sputniknews.com/internati...ts-referendum/
Russia is already being blamed, IF they are involved they don't want to publicly admit it yet.
Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Robert Heinlein
Give a man an inch and right away he thinks he's a ruler
Groucho Marx
I love mankind…it’s people I can’t stand.
Linus, from the Peanuts comic
You cannot have liberty without morality and morality without faith
Alexis de Torqueville
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King Felipe speaks about referendum:
http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/...m-Spain-speech
Following the controversy surrounding the Catalonia referendum, many people across Spain had hoped the monarch could help bring a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
The central government in Madrid has described the referendum as illegal.
This evening in his address, the Spanish King, said: “For a long time some entities in Catalonia have not followed the constituion or the law of this country which sets out the way this country is governed.
“This has shown a lack of loyalty to the Government of this country.
uh, yep...separatist tend to do that.
Last edited by Pauls' Revere; 10-03-2017 at 03:20 PM.
The Creature from Jekyll Island:
We're being governed ruled by a geriatric Alzheimer patient/puppet whose strings are being pulled by an elitist oligarchy who believe they can manage the world... imagine the utter maniacal, sociopathic hubris!
Rika Furude- @Hellstorm901
If Catalonia's Democracy can bring down Spain and the EU it proves neither were Democratic to begin with.
Spain King Felipe:
"We are living through very grave moments for our democratic life."
"Totally outside law and democracy. They have meant to fracture Spain"
"Catalan government seeking to illegally proclaim independence."
"Disloyalty of Catalan Leaders Is Unacceptable"
"Spain Will Defend Constitutional Order In Catalonia"
(When a guy, who never was elected to represent anybody, drivels about "our democracy", you can find the situation very surreal...)
The Spanish King threatens Catalans on TV, with the image of king Charles III, who forbid the Catalan language, behind him.
►Spanish troops in certain depots have been put on readiness alert.
The Spain Report- @Thespainreport
Catalan separatist leaders are tweeting urgent messages for protestors to leave demonstration outside police HQ in Barcelona.
Pro-independence MP Lluis Llach also makes urgent call for people to abandon demonstrations in central Barcelona and outside police hotels.
Catalan Police warn people to stay calm, "move away from places where people might provoke you".
Spanish Showdown: Catalonia To Declare Independence "In Days" Puidgemont Says Despite King's Warning
BBC BREAKING: Catalonia leader says region will declare independence 'within days'
Rajoy is making same mistakes as Milosevic of Yugoslavia,
by not negotiating a federation.
Last edited by goldenequity; 10-03-2017 at 04:41 PM.
Nigel Farage Explodes In EU Parliament, Condemns Silence On Shocking Brutality In Catalonia
https://www.infowars.com/nigel-farage-explodes-in-eu-parliament-condemns-silence-on-shocking-brutality-in-catalonia/
Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Robert Heinlein
Give a man an inch and right away he thinks he's a ruler
Groucho Marx
I love mankind…it’s people I can’t stand.
Linus, from the Peanuts comic
You cannot have liberty without morality and morality without faith
Alexis de Torqueville
Those who fail to learn from the past are condemned to repeat it.
Those who learn from the past are condemned to watch everybody else repeat it
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Spanish Stocks Slammed To 7-Month Lows As Credit Risk Spikes
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-10-04/spanish-stocks-slammed-7-month-lows-credit-risk-spikes
Catalan Police Chief Investigated For Sedition
https://www.thespainreport.com/articles/1184-171004084549-catalan-police-chief-investigated-for-sedition
Catalonia To Declare Independence From Spain On Monday
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-10-04/catalonia-declare-independence-spain-monday
Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Robert Heinlein
Give a man an inch and right away he thinks he's a ruler
Groucho Marx
I love mankind…it’s people I can’t stand.
Linus, from the Peanuts comic
You cannot have liberty without morality and morality without faith
Alexis de Torqueville
Those who fail to learn from the past are condemned to repeat it.
Those who learn from the past are condemned to watch everybody else repeat it
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Here is an interesting comment to the YouTube Post by “Fabian”.
If anything Nigel went easy on them, and to all the people who think they’re being smart saying he called for less EU in domestic politics, THIS ISN’T POLITICS. It’s human rights, and by article 7 of the Lisbon Treaty, Spain should be suspended from the EU for breaching article 2, and dispatching a branch of the military against an unarmed civilian population.Here are the Lisbon Treaty Articles in play.
Article 2
The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. These values are common to the Member States in a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail.Article 7
1. On a reasoned proposal by one third of the Member States, by the European Parliament or by the European Commission, the Council, acting by a majority of four fifths of its members after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, may determine that there is a clear risk of a serious breach by a Member State of the values referred to in Article 2. Before making such a determination, the Council shall hear the Member State in question and may address recommendations to it, acting in accordance with the same procedure. The Council shall regularly verify that the grounds on which such a determination was made continue to apply.Thanks to Nigel Farage for once again exposing the EU’s blatant hypocrisy. Thanks to Fabian for the Lisbon Treaty comments.
2. The European Council, acting by unanimity on a proposal by one third of the Member States or by the European Commission and after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, may determine the existence of a serious and persistent breach by a Member State of the values referred to in Article 2 after inviting the Member State in question to submit its observations.
3. Where a determination under paragraph 2 has been made, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may decide to suspend certain of the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to the Member State in question, including the voting rights of the representative of the government of that Member State in the Council. In doing so, the Council shall take into account the possible consequences of such a suspension on the rights and obligations of natural and legal persons. The obligations of the Member State in question under the Treaties shall in any case continue to be binding on that State.
4. The Council, acting by a qualified majority, may decide subsequently to vary or revoke measures taken under paragraph 3 in response to changes in the situation which led to their being imposed.
5. The voting arrangements applying to the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council for the purposes of this Article are laid down in Article 354of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-1...-lisbon-treaty
Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Robert Heinlein
Give a man an inch and right away he thinks he's a ruler
Groucho Marx
I love mankind…it’s people I can’t stand.
Linus, from the Peanuts comic
You cannot have liberty without morality and morality without faith
Alexis de Torqueville
Those who fail to learn from the past are condemned to repeat it.
Those who learn from the past are condemned to watch everybody else repeat it
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CATALAN REGIONAL LEADER SAYS ALREADY FEELS LIKE THE PRESIDENT OF A FREE COUNTRY - BILD
Last edited by goldenequity; 10-04-2017 at 09:21 PM.
Lindsay- @Lma361Lindsay · 28 sek.
Panicked Brussels issue Catalonia shock ULTIMATUM: ‘If you quit Spain, you quit EU!’
Brussels defends use of ‘proportionate force’ in Catalonia (true colors appearing now)
http://www.politico.eu/article/bruss...-in-catalonia/
Only took Catalans 'days' to 'see the light'... now Euro-skeptics
BREAKING: SPANISH GUARDIA CIVIL WANTS TO DISSOLVE CATALAN POLICE FORCES (MOSSOS)
THERE ARE REPORTS THAT INDICATE THAT AN ARMED UPRISING OF CATALONIAN POLICE FORCES IS IMMINENT
CATALAN PRESIDENT COULD ASK POLICE FORCES TO DEFEND THE PEOPLE OF CATALONIA
SPANISH STOCKS ARE PLUNGING RIGHT NOW!
►Even those, who do not support Catalonian independence, protest against Spanish violent crackdown:
The Spain Report- @Thespainreport · 20 hod.
Sign reads: "I don't want independence but I cannot stay at home while they beat my people".
Via @naciodigital
Catalan President says open to dialogue - in favour of peace - spoke a while in Spanish rather than Catalan to ´people of Spain' #Catalonia
The Spain Report- @Thespainreport 5 min.
El Diario reports Rajoy rejects Podemos offer of dialogue with Catalan government and separatist parties.
The Catalan President Carles Puigdemont has attacked King Felipe VI for "deliberately ignoring millions of Catalans".
In a TV address, Mr Puigdemont accused the king of adopting the Spanish government's position.
"This moment calls for mediation," the region's president said. He has indicated that Catalonia could declare independence next week.
AFP news agency @AFP
BREAKING Catalan independence declaration could be on Monday: regional govt source
Catalonia to declare unilateral independence on Monday 9th October. under section 4 of the law of referendums.
Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Robert Heinlein
Give a man an inch and right away he thinks he's a ruler
Groucho Marx
I love mankind…it’s people I can’t stand.
Linus, from the Peanuts comic
You cannot have liberty without morality and morality without faith
Alexis de Torqueville
Those who fail to learn from the past are condemned to repeat it.
Those who learn from the past are condemned to watch everybody else repeat it
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ha. you mean 'Count Dooku'?So who is Dooku?
Let's start a new Catalonia thread.... this one's starting to slog from graphix overload....
you have the honors!
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