Thanks for this excellent post Gibrán! I’m in Spain right now and often think about all of the things you’ve pointed out in your post, seeing the effects here on a nation that emerged from 40 years of dictatorship under Franco. The Spanish remain well aware of how dark that time was, and all of the creativity and focus on social justice that has emerged since Franco’s death in 1975. But the fascist detritus remains lying around in the political landscape, and is a good reminder that democracy is never settled for good, it’s a never ending need to maintain vigilance,solidarity and political awareness. I’m seeing that this fascist juggernaut is raising political awareness and resistance in people of all ages, and I’m putting a lot of faith and commitment toward the upcoming generations. Onward!
"a good reminder that democracy is never settled for good, it’s a never ending need to maintain vigilance,solidarity and political awareness"
Thank you so much for reading and commenting Paco, I know that your perspective isn't just based on a close look at Spain, but also based on decades of documentary work in struggles for democracy throughout the Americas.
One thing which is certainly to be careful never to say is "it could not happen here," because so much of what could not happen here has already happened in the last decade alone.
Thanks for this excellent post Gibrán! I’m in Spain right now and often think about all of the things you’ve pointed out in your post, seeing the effects here on a nation that emerged from 40 years of dictatorship under Franco. The Spanish remain well aware of how dark that time was, and all of the creativity and focus on social justice that has emerged since Franco’s death in 1975. But the fascist detritus remains lying around in the political landscape, and is a good reminder that democracy is never settled for good, it’s a never ending need to maintain vigilance,solidarity and political awareness. I’m seeing that this fascist juggernaut is raising political awareness and resistance in people of all ages, and I’m putting a lot of faith and commitment toward the upcoming generations. Onward!
"a good reminder that democracy is never settled for good, it’s a never ending need to maintain vigilance,solidarity and political awareness"
Thank you so much for reading and commenting Paco, I know that your perspective isn't just based on a close look at Spain, but also based on decades of documentary work in struggles for democracy throughout the Americas.
One thing which is certainly to be careful never to say is "it could not happen here," because so much of what could not happen here has already happened in the last decade alone.