by Rab Bruce’s Spider

What has happened in Catalonia is a disgrace which is unworthy of any democratic nation. Events have been well documented elsewhere and opinions abound as to what might happen next.

The only thing I’d like to add to the many discussions is that, whatever happens, Spain has already lost Catalonia. Legally and politically, Spain may retain control, but to need to resort to force to do so will only ensure that, in spirit, Catalonia has already seceded.