Abnormal democracy doesn't rule

It has been reported that the Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, is looking at ways to block secessionists from forming a new regional government after their victory in last month's election in Catalonia. It is reported that the Spanish Government could apply direct rule provisions to 'leverage' a unionist coaltion government led by the centre-right leader Ines Arrimadas, a fervent unionist who claimed during the election that she wanted control of the Regional Parliament to pass to 'normal' (my emphasis) people, the clear inference being that those who support independence are abnormal.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. Picture: GettySpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. Picture: Getty
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. Picture: Getty

So far there has been a deafening silence from right-wing commentators who were predicting a completely different election outcome, saying that it would be a victory for democracy.

Let’s see if they rush to their keyboards to defend the result if the Spanish Government decides to take action.

I for one will not be holding my breath!

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