I want to endorse self-determination, but national supremacy (for the United States) was a hard-won principle, and has advantages. — Bitter Crank
The independence issue is hugely divisive within Catalonia. While the overwhelming majority of Catalans want to have a referendum on sovereignty, many more of them favour remaining part of Spain rather than becoming independent.
Catalonians, aka "Spaniards", — Bitter Crank
t independence votes, they only work to separate, not much to join together. Identity is always separation. — unenlightened
What about the Kurds? 90% are in favor of nationhood. — Bitter Crank
Catalonia, Catalan politicians say, is subsidizing the rest of Spain. — Bitter Crank
Thoughts? — Bitter Crank
ironic — Jake Tarragon
Regions should be managed for diversity by a World government. — Jake Tarragon
What does it gain? — Bitter Crank
Why does diversity need to be managed by any government, let alone a world government? — Bitter Crank
Catalonia's President Carles Puigdemont said last night that he wants to reach a negotiated settlement with the Spanish government, calling on King Felipe VI of Spain to push for open dialogue rather than endorsing the "catastrophic" approach by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, per the New York Times.
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