Sunday, March 14, 2004
Reuters: Socialists Claim Victory in Spain Election
If the reason for this is as the press spins it, as the Spanish voters blaming their government for "provoking" al Qaeda, then it's a sad, sad day, indeed. This is a point scored for the bad guys. Allowing the successfull manipulation of a vote [the Conservatives were expected to win before the bombing.] by blowing people up just guarantees more of the same. The future does not look bright, but the fight continues.
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What greater confirmation could Islamic terrorism wish for?(in the context of the Madrid bombings)
I naively thought the first major attack in central Europe in recent years would serve as a wake-up call. Couldn't have been further from the truth ...
Let's see how France, Germany and UK react.
I just hope the UK isn't next. When's the next election? These guys have had a taste of success. No reason to stop now.
And, come to think of it, November isn't that far here, either.
If they think this country would react the way Spain did, I think they have another think coming. (Is that too many thinks?)