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I know the history of Spain really well, being Catalan and with part of my ancestors assessinated by Franco's regime. Being pro-Spanish did not mean shit for
by tirant 9y ago
I know the history of Spain really well, being Catalan and with part of my ancestors assessinated by Franco's regime.
Being pro-Spanish did not mean shit for Franco and the fascist regime. The rebelled against a perfectly pro-Spanish republican government. The assassinated millions of socialist, communist, anarchist who were pro Spanish. Big majority of catalans were also pro Spanish and suffered prosecution.
But they supported a different Spain than the fascist/catholic nationalist Spain than Franco's side. They supported a plural, multinational Spain, where all national and regional feelings were respected and supported.
- hutzlibu 9y ago"They supported a plural, multinational Spain, where all national and regional feelings were respected and supported." With pro-spanish I did not meant the "multinational Spain" variant. More pro spanish nation. (And I also think that "anarchist who were pro Spanish" ... were a pretty rare type of anarchists. Unless you only meant pro spanish language. But that is pobably nitpicking, which I feel is a bit inappropriate in this topic) So I still would think, that in general a spanish fascist would treat a spanish republican a bit better, than a catalan anarchist - but I don't think I should try to teach you your history. So I just stop and say, that I am very sorry for your family, as well.