Did not see (or look for) a thread on this - but, its an intriguing look at a constitutional crisis that we could see play out here in the not too distant future.
I have not heard our dear President speak on this - but its an interesting dilemma for pro-democracy, and pro-nationalist movements.
I don't know enough about the Catalan situation other than the reports of Spain declaring today's vote to be illegal, and have sent in the equivalent of the National Guard to seize ballots, and close polling stations. Obviously the vote would not be binding, but I am curious why they would not let the vote go ahead to see the results. While a lot of people wanted an independent state - its already semi-autonomous - its not unanimous - many have come to accept their Spanish union.
Interested to hear more from people who know more about the situation.
I have not heard our dear President speak on this - but its an interesting dilemma for pro-democracy, and pro-nationalist movements.
I don't know enough about the Catalan situation other than the reports of Spain declaring today's vote to be illegal, and have sent in the equivalent of the National Guard to seize ballots, and close polling stations. Obviously the vote would not be binding, but I am curious why they would not let the vote go ahead to see the results. While a lot of people wanted an independent state - its already semi-autonomous - its not unanimous - many have come to accept their Spanish union.
Interested to hear more from people who know more about the situation.