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2005-07-05 Europe

Madrid 'in talks' with banned Batasuna party

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Posted by Seafarious 2005-07-05 01:03|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I imagine that Zapatero has a form-pad on his desk that says: "I hereby certify that Spain has surrendered to (your name here.) Please don't hurt us."

The Spanish troops who fought in Iraq must throw up anytime they walk past a newsstand.

Posted by Matt 2005-07-05 12:46|| 2005-07-05 12:46|| Front Page Top

#2 I believe the ETA was indeed involved in the Madrid bombings. This is especially vile, in my opinion.

Posted by Rory B. Bellows 2005-07-05 18:27|| 2005-07-05 18:27|| Front Page Top

#3 On what evidence, Rory?

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2005-07-05 19:18|| 2005-07-05 19:18|| Front Page Top

#4 It is a theory of mine. There are several odd items that have turned up in the past year, and I believe my idea reconciles it all. I believe three or four parties coordinated the attack and its immediate aftermath. 1.ETA 2.Al Qaeda 3.Saddam's Syrian crew 4.Elements of the Spanish Left. Manipulation of the Spanish electoral process was a bit more subtle than simply blowing things up.

As we've been told to keep the comment linking to a minimum, I'll just send you to here and here. Make sure to follow the links, and read the comments at Winds. And of course, you should scope out the Rantburg archives for articles.

Posted by Rory B. Bellows 2005-07-05 20:37|| 2005-07-05 20:37|| Front Page Top

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