Daily Archives: 13/06/2014

Julio Anguita: The Oligarchy Already Has a Plan

The social, political, and economic oligarchy (which has been in power in Spain since before the Transition) has a plan to ensure that the two-party system which sustains it continues to rule the country. After the ‘earthquake’ of the EU … Continue reading

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The Dream of a Third Spanish Republic

This June, an apparently significant change has occurred in Spanish politics, with the abdication of King Juan Carlos I (part of the Bourbon dynasty that has ruled Spain since 1713). If we analyse the recent history of Spain a bit … Continue reading

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BRAZIL: Football and Capitalism

We have all seen the massive street protests that have erupted throughout Brazil in the run up to the 2014 World Cup. Protesters have criticised the excessive spending on the competition and the corruption involved – all amidst government austerity … Continue reading

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US Double Standards (Chomsky on the Russian Annexation of Crimea)

Since the end of the Cold War, the world’s imperialist superpowers have only intervened militarily in other nations when there is international consensus or when a rival’s red lines are not crossed. For example, the invasion of Iraq did not … Continue reading

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