Food for thought. Not everything is comparable world wide, but it is certainly cheering me up that people think, doubt and analyze.
UK, The Telegraph: I'm starting to think that the Left might actually be right
USA, The Wall Street Journal: Why Americans Are So Angry
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Why in English
We got several comments asking why are we writing in English, which is neither Jaun's nor mine mother tounge.
Well, that's a simple one. English is the current lingua franca and we'd like this evolving discussion to be available to as many people as possible. We believe the left has left people all over the world, and this is our way to communicate worldwide and try to break these boundaries.
We are still sad that this may make the texts unavailable to some Spanish and Hebrew speakers, but currently we don't have the resources to maintain this humble blog in more than one language.
Cheers,
Dario
Well, that's a simple one. English is the current lingua franca and we'd like this evolving discussion to be available to as many people as possible. We believe the left has left people all over the world, and this is our way to communicate worldwide and try to break these boundaries.
We are still sad that this may make the texts unavailable to some Spanish and Hebrew speakers, but currently we don't have the resources to maintain this humble blog in more than one language.
Cheers,
Dario
Saturday, July 9, 2011
The Spanish "Revolution" and the "Arab Spring"
When the "Arab Spring" and the "Spanish Revolution" broke out in the Spring of 2011 I was skeptic and Juan was slightly optimistic. I claimed that there is no organization and leaders behind the Spanish manifestations and that I fear there may be non-democratic agendas who'll take over the Arab manifestations...Juan insisted in believing in the human spirit. It was a odd situation - our postures are commonly reverse.
From a distance of months, we cannot yet have a clear view over this historical events. The process isn't over yet.
What we know is that the youth in the Arab countries is still taking on the streets. Though, I believe that if what we fear will occur and some of the regimes that will eventually take over will be theocratic, it won't be a "Game Over" move. Maybe, the masses will have to face a reality in which non-liberal religion practices do not provide them with solutions and nothing even near to their dreams...Maybe, this is the only path for humans. We always find it hard to learn from other societies' experience. Most of you have never felt the heat of the middle eastern summer, which comes after the spring. It's hot, very hot. I hope I am wrong and it'll get straight to the a mild and friendly winter.
The Spanish 'Revolution' was subdued by its own participants. It was prematurely killed by lack of large scale organization, leadership and the taking over of extremists voices who left no place for practical steps and for the masses to join in. There are still some neighborhood level committees, but I won't count of anything come out of it. Above all, we see here an example of the strength and elasticity of a liberal enough society and democratic enough political system. I think Juan will be able to share more about it.
Well, at least I had a good moment of laugh during the "Spanish Revolution" , when we got a peek at what will happen when geeks will take over.
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="543" caption="Credits to @acampadasol http://twitpic.com/4yy16c"][/caption]
You can enjoy the original version here. Monty Python - The Spanish Inquisition!
Yours,
Dario
From a distance of months, we cannot yet have a clear view over this historical events. The process isn't over yet.
What we know is that the youth in the Arab countries is still taking on the streets. Though, I believe that if what we fear will occur and some of the regimes that will eventually take over will be theocratic, it won't be a "Game Over" move. Maybe, the masses will have to face a reality in which non-liberal religion practices do not provide them with solutions and nothing even near to their dreams...Maybe, this is the only path for humans. We always find it hard to learn from other societies' experience. Most of you have never felt the heat of the middle eastern summer, which comes after the spring. It's hot, very hot. I hope I am wrong and it'll get straight to the a mild and friendly winter.
The Spanish 'Revolution' was subdued by its own participants. It was prematurely killed by lack of large scale organization, leadership and the taking over of extremists voices who left no place for practical steps and for the masses to join in. There are still some neighborhood level committees, but I won't count of anything come out of it. Above all, we see here an example of the strength and elasticity of a liberal enough society and democratic enough political system. I think Juan will be able to share more about it.
Well, at least I had a good moment of laugh during the "Spanish Revolution" , when we got a peek at what will happen when geeks will take over.
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="543" caption="Credits to @acampadasol http://twitpic.com/4yy16c"]
[/caption]You can enjoy the original version here. Monty Python - The Spanish Inquisition!
Yours,
Dario
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