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Santiago Casares Quiroga Minster of the Interior In the interests of the Spanish and Galician people, the Federation of Galician Republicans hereby allies itself with the Futurists. We must look to a bright new horizon for Spain! One where freedom is respected and the welfare of the nation and its people is put above ideology. I support removing Franco from his position and join in the requests that Prime Minster Azana step down.
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Jan 8, 2012 13:04
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Francisco Largo Caballero Minister Of Labour Spanish Socialist Worker’s Party General Union of Workers This has gone on for far to long. We need to think of a drastic solution to this violence, before it escalates any further. We need a two front solution, one that deals with the main provocative force of violence, and one that ensures it can't continue any further. We must now revisit a previous suggestion from our legislative past. I propose; The Militia Legalisation Act This act will allow a governing body or a group of concerned citizens to raise a workers militia for the defence and safety of the region. The ability to raise militia will also be a right of any devolved state. I also propose; The Grand-Scale Devolution Act Any region that wants too can request devolved powers just like the three previously devolved regions. This will be the right for any region in Spain, central or outer. Unless otherwise stated, any request will automatically lead to devolution. And; The Moroccan Unity Act This act will give Morocco equal representation in the Cortes, just like any other Spanish region. They can, if desired take on a devolved stance and gain the right to raise militia. I also oppose both the removal of General Franco and Prime Minster Azana. What exactly is your proof of their corruption? All Cicero has said is that they are guilty, he hasn't actually provided anything of worth to substantiate this. If we are so desperately looking for fools and traitors, perhaps we need look no further then those who are jumping upon the nearest bandwagon with little to no reason. I instead suggest investigations into both claims, to see if they have any merit. The National Agriculture Advancement Act Marcelino Domingo Budget I Vote In Favour The Naval Reorganization Act I will vote in favour in as much as I can, given I have not voted for you budget.
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Jan 8, 2012 13:31
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 The Militia Legalization Act The Grand-Scale Devolution Act The Moroccan Unity Act The PRDF votes in favor In addition we urge all budget proposal authors to include funding for the expansion of the navy.
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Jan 8, 2012 13:41
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 209x280 Indalecio Prieto Minister of Public Works My friends, Like many of you, I have found the political situation in Spain to be beyond distressing. Our parliament, once the pride of our beloved Republic, has turned into a political farce; petty arguments and self-serving ideologies have made us forget the reason why entered politics in the first place: to serve Spain and her people. It is, for this reason and many others, that I declare myself for Cicero and the futuristic party. The futurist party rises above the divisive arguments and personalities that have crippled this august body and offers Spain her best chance of surviving the coming storm. Cicero is the inspiration and the change Spain and her citizens have been calling for since the revolution. It is my distinct honor to stand by his side and support him in mind, body, and deed. It is, thus, my distinct pleasure to support Fernando de los Ríos and the Futuristic platform: I vote in favor of and support: Franco's removal from his post and a thorough investigation of his time as leader Prime Minister Manuel Azaña removal from his post New elections
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Jan 8, 2012 13:59
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Alvaro de Albornoz Our government is truly weak and pathetic and leaderless if so many rush to the banner of a faceless figure. With everyone who can claim themselves a minority rushing to autonomy rather than be anchored to this sinking ship it is no surprise. New elections, a new president, a new prime minister, and a very different cabinet are needed if Spain has any hope of being both free and unified.
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Jan 8, 2012 14:09
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 Melquíades Álvarez Gónzalez-Posada, leader of the Partido Republicano Liberal Demócrata (4 seats) The Militia Legalization Act No. It cannot be that a bunch of ruffians will now suddenly be legalised. Militias have no place in a modern society. In fact, I propose the No Peacetime Militia Act in response. No militias may be formed by any citizens unless the country is in a state of war. All current militias must be banned, dissolved, and abolished. Violations have to be prosecuted to the full extend of the law. The Naval Reorganization Act No, the only acceptable part is the creation of a study group. Franco's removal from his post and a thorough investigation of his time as leader These baseless accusations against the general will receive no support from us. The Catalan police chief is still holding his post despite evidence favouritism and bias of his forces. Yet there is nothing but the general's political position as justification. Prime Minister Manuel Azaña removal from his post Yes, let the government hold its confidence vote. Considering the many defections in his cabinet, re-elections seem unlikely. The Grand-Scale Devolution Act Yes. Now that it has begun it is inevitable we continue. Budget We only just raised the taxation on those of high incomes! This government is way too changeable in its decisions! I hereby propose a continuity budget with the current tax rates to promote legislative stability and predictability. code:While we do not share many of the policies and opinions of many other parties, we feel it necessary to join the voting block to balance the pact of San Sebastian of the left.
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Jan 8, 2012 14:43
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 Manuel Fal Conde Leader of the Comunión Tradicionalista Member of CEDA On Futurists: So it seems these people have begun to show their faces to the public. I do not trust a party whose figurehead Cicero refuses to show his face. With all this declaration of their undying support of him, it seems our cabinet was collaborating with him. This really clarifies certain proposals by these people. For example, look at Fernando de los Ríos who wanted to be in charge of the Military Academies. They plan to have Spain all for themselves. I for one am opposed to the demand of the removal of Francisco Franco. Are we to readily believe someone who cannot show his face in public? I stand here and make my opinions known. My enemies know perfectly where I am. Perhaps he is plotting to kill me as we speak right now! Yet for him, he sits away from public disconnected like a liberal academic safely anonymous. As was demonstrated by Melquíades Álvarez Gónzalez-Posada are we going to do anything toward the corrupt Catalan chief? The Futurists seem to make Franco the focus of their bile. In contrast, I offer my hand to other political parties especially the Center parties to join the The Confederatión Espanola de Derechas Autónomas I am glad and honored that Melquíades Álvarez Gónzalez-Posada party the Partido Republicano Liberal Demócrata joined CEDA. As I said earlier, I do hope that other parties join with us and help to create a better government that will answer to the demands of the people. I felt I have spoken long enough and I vote in favor of: Melquíades Álvarez Gónzalez-Posada Budget proposal I vote in opposition to these following acts: The National Agriculture Advancement Act Franco's removal from his post and a thorough investigation of his time as leader Marcelino Domingo Budget I vote against both militia proposals The People's Budget
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Jan 8, 2012 16:06
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 General of the Skies - Luis Lombarte Serrano While I wish to remain neutral in the political wranglings of the state, it seems that I am called upon to step forward and make a statement. General Franco did approach me in my capacity as Air Force General, and during a long and rambling conversation where we discussed many aspects of both the future of Spain and military strategy, he made the following statement which was noted by my secretaries and caused me a great deal of internal discomfort. Personal Record of a Meeting between General Luis Lombarte Serrano and General Francisco Franco posted:17:27 Franco: well, off the record Anyone who wishes can contact my secretary at (ccferrara@gmail.com) to receive the complete and unedited text of the conversation. I feel discomfort that I did not bring these statements directly to the government, but with our Prime Minister/Minister of War having put Franco in his position, I did not know who to trust, but I can verify that at least from my own experiences, the statements of the Futuristics regarding General Franco are true and I have some evidence to back up at least this claim. I feel a great shame that I must point a finger at a man who has done some great things to protect our country, the youngest General in Europe for some time, but I also do not wish to see the nation fall to Civil War and be forced to kill my own countrymen on one side or another.
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Jan 8, 2012 17:24
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Marcelino Domingo Minister of Agriculture, Industry, and Trade Radical Socialist Republican Party The Militia Legalisation Act The Grand-Scale Devolution Act The Moroccan Unity Act The Naval Reorganization Act Although I do not have confidence in the prime minister I oppose the attack on him from the right. However, I do believe the president should call new elections. Given the revelations of General Serrano, I also call for the removal of Franco as head of the armed forces. Further, it was decided at a recent party congress that the only way forward for Spain is on a Marxist basis. My efforts to remove the roadblocks to capitalist development ran into the central problem that the bourgeoisie itself is an impediment to capitalism given the world economic situation. We can only develop our productive forces through workers' control of the economy.
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Jan 8, 2012 17:53
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 Miguel Buiza Fernández-Palacios Fleet Admiral of the Spanish Republican Navy Let me first state quite plainly: Futurism is a joke. A bad joke. How can you declare yourself for a movement with no leader, no platform, and up until this day - no party! It is like some disenchanted fellow decided to create a new movement, and then forgot that a movement ought to have a point. None the less I am thankful to this mystery figure who writes so boldly for calling out that lying traitor Franco! The evidence from my good friend and ally Luis Lombarte Serrano is all the proof I need - though I make it clear that without this evidence Cicero's claims would have been unable to move me. Let us be thankful for the unmasked and publicfigures like Serrano who put their lives on the line to defend us. I call for Franco to be stripped of all ranks and titles at once! An assault on Republican Soldiers and Officers is an assault on the very Republic defended by them - and I would rather die than lose this great Republic to tyranny! As for the other traitor in our midst, you are all no doubt aware I have been calling for years now for the expansion of the Navy and for the Prime Minister and Minister of War to speak on this issue - or at least reply to my letters and telegrams. But he has spurned me. He has ignored me. He has ignored our navy. He has ignored the entire Parliament, save to step in and unilaterally appoint the traitor Franco to command our entire Army. In my opinion, Azaña should be removed from all offices and replaced by someone who actually has an interest in attending Parliament! Lastly, let me speak of Manuel Rodriguez and his PRD-F. The PRD-F have been the only party to publicly take heed, both of the state of the navy and its vital contribution to the defense of the Republic; and to propose - at long last - that we start to take this Republic's most openly loyal armed force seriously. I fully endorse his two naval acts and call for the construction, or purchase, of a carrier as soon as possible so as to allow for greater co-ordination between the Republican Navy and our Air Force. Let it be known that if Franco should choose to revolt against this great Republic instead of stepping down peacefully, and wage war against this great Republic in the process, he shall find himself opposed by the entirety of the Republican Navy - and no doubt our loyal Air Force to boot! ¡Viva la Segunda República!
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Jan 8, 2012 18:16
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General José Sanjurjo El Leon del Rif, Director of La Guardia Civil I am shocked and astonished by the swiftness to which our Cortes has jumped on the ramblings of an anonymous man. Everyone seems to think that a few anonymous letters are justification for making important decisions for altering the course of our nation? Now, I know we are facing a number of crises right now and there exists a temptation for rash decisions, but we must move forward with reason as our guide. Let General Franco first be investigated before any action is to take place. These accusations have no backing other than some hand written notes by General Serrano's "Secretary". Let the truth come to light when there is a fair, unbiased review of General Franco's actions. As for the acts, I must speak out against the legalization of militias. Do you not see the problems they are causing in Catalan? Do you not see the kidnappings caused by the left and right wing militias you want to legalize? Do you truly want to spread this chaos across all of Spain? Our very city streets will be the battleground for these bloodthirsty mobs! I have for years now begged for the help of the Cortes in combating this political violence, but my calls for more Police funding have fallen on deaf ears. I have managed to keep the countryside safe, but to fight the violence that plagues our cities we will need additional Police and Civil Guardsmen working in tandem to target groups that instigate and perpetrate violence irregardless of political affiliation. But my sensible, reasonable requests and strategies have been largely ignored by our Cortes. What do I tell the people whose loved ones are being murdered by gangs of politically backed thugs? What do I tell the fatherless children? The husbandless wives? The brotherless siblings? The Cortes needs to stop its incessant bickering and idolatry of anonymous figures and focus on the problems that have plagued our country since the inception of the Republic!!!
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Jan 8, 2012 18:31
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Marcelino Domingo Minister of Agriculture, Industry, and Trade Radical Socialist Republican Party Due to the open connection between futurism and fascism, plus the indoctrination of our children with the "philosophy" of known fascist Filippo Marinetti, I call for the removal of all futurists from the cabinet. The people of Spain voted for a socialist government not a fascist one.
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Jan 8, 2012 18:40
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The Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional-Sindicalista is pleased to announce the arupt recovery of Onésimo Redondo Ortega from his coma! All hail God and National Syndicalis--- Shut up, let me speak. Unlike the socialist criminals that walk amongst us in these halls today, funded by a powerful conspiracy detailed in the Protocols of Zion and ordered by the scum in Moscow...I am willing to accept responsibility for my actions. I have found evidence, clear and convincing, that members of the Juntas has engaged in random kidnapping of individuals. Many of these kidnappings, however, were in response to criminal activty done by the CNT militias...the evidence is clear that they took have been engaging in random kidnappings, and furthermore, it is very likely that they started the whole mess by kidnapping rich people and furthering an agenda of class warfare. We will not disband our own military. Workers have a right to establish their own militias to defend themselves, especially against the threat of leftist corruption and terrorism. However, the "Militia Legalization Act" has the chance of creating a left-wing militia that will further left-wing criminal activity, and we must oppose left-wing crime. In addition, abolishing these militias will only drive legitimate individuals underground, and would turn these militias into "de facto" criminal syndicates. This will only add crime and increase political violence. I would prefer the legalization of the Blueshirts and the abolishment of the CNT. But that will not happen until this corrupt republic collapse. Until then...I propose a temporary solution to this crisis: the Militia Integration Act. Both the CNT Militias and the Blueshirts are integrated into the Police Force, and allowed to go on patrols with the Regular Police. Excluded from integration are those CNT Militiamen and Blueshirts who are accused of conducting crimes during the "Times of Troubles" by the neutral Judiciary. These crimianls will be disowned by the commanders of the CNT/Blueshirts and be tried and be arrested and tried for their actions. This should solve two problems at once: it will bring order to these militias and prevent political violence from happening happen, while redressing the so-called bias within the police force. As for Cicero, I do not trust a man that does not identify himself. I also do not trust a man that says pithy slogans and refuse to implement them. Even the leftists are more articulate than these 'Futurists'.
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Jan 8, 2012 18:56
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Futurism is not fascism, I am lead to understand. If I have misunderstood, I apologize, but it does not seem to be the case.
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Jan 8, 2012 18:57
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gowb posted:Futurism is not fascism, I am lead to understand. If I have misunderstood, I apologize, but it does not seem to be the case. Fillipo Marinetti, writer of the "Futurist Manifesto," which is now part of our school curriculum, co-wrote the "Fascist Manifesto" in 1919. merged the Partito Politico Futurista with the fascist movement in Italy. He has been a constant toady to Mussolini and his main complaint is that Mussolini has not adopted Futurism as the state art. To go beyond the personally odious character of the Futurist leaders they are following in all basic sociological and ideological ways the path of Italian and German fascism. They are appealing to the petty-bourgeoisie to revitalize the nation by fighting both the big capitalists and the communists. They propose a "third way" with appeals to national identity and religion. In short they are enemies of the international working class who seek to subordinate Spain to the big bourgeoisie by rallying the people around token ideological opposition while leaving the economic relationships of oppression intact.
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Jan 8, 2012 19:14
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Meanwhile, a civil war in Catalonia is not at all a threat to worker solidarity.
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Jan 8, 2012 19:24
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209x280 Indalecio Prieto Minister of Public Works Gentlemen, gentlemen, please: we must control ourselves! We can't afford to let our tempers flare! During these times of trouble Spain doesn't need rabble rousing and finger pointing! The futurists are not at issue here. What is at issue is the circumstances that lead to our creation. You ask: Why would our citizens follow a masked man? Why would do our citizens dedicate themselves to a man who isn't known outside of newspaper editorials? It is because of the Cortes. It is because of us. Simply put: We have destroyed the Republic. Our inadequate brand of leadership has created an environment where it is safe for militias to roam the streets; we have created the environment where bombs have become more effective than words; and it is we who have disillusioned our charges to such a magnificent extent that someone like Cicero could potentially win over an entire country armed only with pen and paper. Some have called for all members of my party to be dismissed? I say: foolishness. That is nothing short than political grandstanding. The futurists have harmed the Republic? We are the Democracy in action! We are the will of the people made manifest. Those who fear the militias, those whose voice has been made impotant by raidcal politics, and those who simply want a better Spain for the children than the one we have now... those are the futurists. They are your neighbors, sons, daughters, and nephews. We live in a world where people such as Onésimo Redondo Ortega can approach this body and all but declare that revolution is upon us. I mean no disrespect to the gentleman, but how far have we come that such speeches are considered common place and not newsworthy? The Second Republic was justly created, but there is no need for a third. Change does not have to come from the swordpoint. It can come from concensus... it can come from us. If only we are brave enough to check our egos and serve the people we will have sworn to protect: the Spaniard.
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Jan 8, 2012 19:25
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Hm. In light of the new evidence, I must renounce my support of and alliance with the Futurists. Their stated freedom from ideology is in doubt, and must be proven. It is early to suggest removing them from office, however, because their evidence of General Franco's treachery is worthy of investigation, and a sure step toward a better Spain if it is true. I support removing General Franco from his position while the investigation takes place.
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Jan 8, 2012 19:41
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Colonel Wood posted:General José Sanjurjo General of the Skies - Luis Lombarte Serrano General Sanjurjo - Whatever your position on matters is of no consequence to me. We have had no interaction previously, nor have we had reason to. I support your defense of the nation and your attempt to restore order. But when you mark me as a liar, you impugn my honesty and soil my very name and the name of my father, Sir. If you will question my honor and integrity I call upon you to reconsider your words or choose the pistol or sword to defend yourself! Luis Lombarte Serrano is a man's man and will not stand idly by and allow another to call him a liar, even through obfuscatory language. What I have said of General Franco is true, if you wish to see my notes you may. If General Franco will deny the truthfulness of my statement then let that be upon his soul when he stands before Christ, but I know that I shall not wither and allow others to call the steel of my words into doubt!
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Jan 8, 2012 21:15
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 General José Sanjurjo El Leon del Rif, Director of La Guardia Civil General Serrano, this reactionary behavior is exactly that which I have decried! I did not accuse you of lying, I merely pointed out the fact that your evidence is not solid enough to stand on its own as sole proof of guilt! Let an investigation into the actions of General Franco determine whether he is truly guilty of the accusations against him. Challenging another man to a duel is no way to do this and accomplishes nothing. A war hardened veteran as yourself should know that jumping to violence or reaction is foolish. We must rely on clarity of thought to guide us, not threats!
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Jan 8, 2012 21:45
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Manuel Azaña Prime Minister, Minister of War Republican Action I categorically deny all the charges arrayed against me, whether they be bitter accusations of corruption from a disgraced justice minister, or lunatic conspiracies that I am a both closet fascist and Soviet agent simultaneously. I stand for this Republic, not for ideology. I am more than willing to discuss General Franco's ideological pruning of the army, of which I had not been informed until recently. But if my coalition members join in the calls issued by fringe groups who are politically irrelevant and those that hide behind pseudonyms calling for a glorious fascist future in calling for my resignation, I do not know what sort of future we actually have in Spain. And in light of the continued political violence plaguing our country, I hereby declare martial law in the province of Catalonia for a period of six months. After that time, the situation will be reviewed and if it has been improved martial law will be lifted.
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Toribio Echevarría Ibarbia Writer, El Socialista newspaper; member, Unión General de Trabajadores; member, Partido Socialista Obrero Español; not a government employee More excerpts from El Socialista: "...urge Prime Minister Azaña to investigate the charges of an anti-leftist policy by General Franco, and to temporarily suspend the General while these charges can be investigated..." "...decry the pamphlets of this 'Cicero' for two reasons - firstly, the lack of substance in the proclamations thus far published, with their 'all things to all people' dishonesty. If these 'futurists' have a plan to make life in Spain better let us read that plan! And secondly, the author's unwillingness to identify themselves - we at El Socialista have always had the courage of our convictions and a willingness to attach our names to our political views, and the fact that this 'futurist' refuses to do so speaks poorly of their character! Step out of the shadows, Cicero, and let us have a free, open, and honest discussion! Stoop not to demagoguery and empty promises!" "...condemn the Prime Minister's declaration of martial law! Azaña's naked grab for power in unilaterally appointing himself the 'interim' Minister of War - a position he has held for far longer than any 'temporary' assignment should last - and his naked aggression against innocent Catalans who seek only to exercise their constitutional rights of expression is reprehensible and unforgivable! We call upon the Cortes to hold a vote of no-confidence and remove Azaña The Arrogant from power! You speak of standing for the Republic, Azaña, but you cannot stand for the Republic when your feet are on the necks of its people!"
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Jan 8, 2012 22:10
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I, Onésimo Redondo Ortega, speaking in personal capacity, endorse Azaña's martial law proposal and have ordered the Blueshirts to cooperate with the military during this period. I am speaking in personal capacity because the Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional-Sindicalista is actually much less trusting of the martial law than I am. They are afraid that the Blueshirts may be unfairly targeted or that the martial law will not prevent political violence by the CNT militias. The Juntas will take a wait-and-see approach...and, as Azaña has not adequately proven his competence in governing as of yet, this may very well be a wise course of action. But I am an optimistic man.
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Jan 8, 2012 22:18
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Marcelino Domingo Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Trade Radical Socialist Republican Party  210x261 I protest in the strongest degree the declaration of martial law in Catalonia. I cannot support the use of the military against our civilian population and hereby resign my cabinet positions and remove the PRRS from the ruling coalition. I further propose a Vote of No Confidence and ask president Zamora to call new elections.
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Jan 8, 2012 22:20
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 Alejandro Lerroux Minister of Justice Radical Republican Party Things certainly have changed while I was working with the Ministry of Justice to prepare this report. So let me get this out of the way first. Ministry of Justice posted:Official Findings of the Ministry of Justice: With that said, I must say that this will be my last term as Minister of Justice. I am announcing my resignation, and my withdrawal of the Radical Republican Party's support for the current government. My party and I will stand now firmly in the opposition. I just do not believe that my place is with the ruling coalition or the cabinet anymore, and I do not believe that they have the ability to properly function any more. It should be plainly obvious that things are a mess right now. Even half a year ago I was very worried, and things have gotten much worse since then. Since a lot of things have happened, I will address each topic individually. The National Agriculture Advancement Act I must firmly oppose any acceleration of land reform, especially at a time like this. Even in the most ideal of circumstances, land reform is something that would have to be approached with the utmost of caution and restraint. I see none in this act. Accusations against Franco and Azaña During and before my time as Minister of Justice, I always emphasized one thing. Proof of guilt is absolutely necessary before we act upon our suspicions, and we have not seen any so far. While the records presented by the Air Force General are damning, we cannot call it proof unless independently verified. If we want to take any action, we must fully investigate this and eliminate even the merest shadow of doubt. Acting now is foolish and premature. The Militia Legalisation Act This just will not actually solve anything. We do not need armed vigilantes, we need a strong and effective police force. Militias are the problem right now, and legalizing them won't make things better. As we speak, the anarchists and fascists are spilling blood in the streets. The Grand-Scale Devolution Act Now is just not the time for more devolution, especially on a scale like this. People now are starting to equate it with the place were it started: Catalonia. While we do not want to be unfair to the regional people, this is a time where we need to focus on stability. For that, we need a strong central government. The Moroccan Unity Act Similarly, I do not think it is the time for this. We just have other things we need to worry about right now, and this may cause problems at a very bad time. I understand that you do not want to the momentum of reform to stop, but you just to remember that the government can only effectively do so many things at once. The Naval Reorganization Act I vote in favor. New Elections With the current state of Spain, I think that the time has come for this. Budgets All of these budgets are terrible. Or at least, I don't see a single budget that I like. Chaos and violence reigns supreme in the streets and in Catalonia, and yet it is somehow not a priority. Not even the plan which would raise taxes 6% gives the police the money they need. So I propose this: quote:Lerroux's Government Budget
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Francisco Franco, General I wish to instruct the people of Catalonia to lay down their arms and submit to government authority. It is not the army's intention to interfere with the peaceable business of law abiding individuals, but violence against law abiding individuals, disobedience of government directives or government officials, and disruption of state activities or the public peace will not be tolerated.
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Alvaro de Albornoz Martial law? Has it really come to this? Is our government so weak that it can only rule through the gun? This is not a legitimate government. I strongly support my party leader's decision to withdraw from it. Catalonia today, tomorrow the rest of Spain. Those who will not stand up for the people of Catalonia I ask - who do you imagine will still be free to support you when Azana and Franco decide it is your turn? Spain must act as one in this. The incompetence and weakness of our government must be put to a stop while there is still a Spain to govern. I call for a government strike. Let those who oppose martial law in Catalonia, the handing over of the government to Franco which our prime minister clearly has planned, or who are simply sick of this incompetent charade leave their desks and their assignments. This government is not working for you, you should not be working for it.
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Jan 8, 2012 23:41
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 Fernando de los Ríos Minister of Public Instruction and Fine Works There have been some of you who accuse my party of being fascists, and such petty name-calling shows simply how ignorant you are of my party's ideals. It is true that Fillipo Marinetti's work is now part of our curriculum, but that was simply a hasty mistake by one of my subordinates I wasn't able to catch in time, rest assured I've already gone through the paperwork necessary to make sure that vile stuff is removed from it. We are Futuristics, not Futurists. It's Futuristicism, not Futurism! Although the difference in name is small the difference of ideology is simply enormous. Fillipo is some Italian madman and, honestly, I hadn't heard of him until my subordinate made the aforementioned mistake. Some of you have also talked about how our ideological position is hazy, and you can't quite discern what our intentions are, to that point I've created a Futuristic Manifesto, which clearly explains it all. quote:Futuristic Manifesto These are our focal points, I hope I have made myself clear enough: We are not Fascists! OOC: I forgot Futurism existed at the time, and it's really my fault for naming our ideology like that, really though, WE ARE NOT FASCISTS, all that Fillipo stuff was really just a dumb mistake.
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"Who are the Futuristics?" A Fascist Editorial by Onésimo Redondo Ortega quote:... even their official political platform are still hazy. It takes all the ideas behind the already-existing political parties and repeat them without any context or substance. Fernando de los Ríos mentions land reform, but there's many different types of land reform proposals out there, from the current one implemented by this illegitimate Republic to the ones suggested by left-wing extremists, to our own land reform programme. Even Alejandro Lerroux proposed a land reform program. You can continue to bray 'land reform', but until you say what that land reform is, nobody is going to believe in you.
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Servant posted:. El Director -- National Police While El Director is not fundamentally against the idea of integrating militia somehow into the government, he must express opposition to it being within the police. Simply put, militia are not law enforcement. They are more akin to the military. They are not trained in the ways of the law, and more importantly have too many local ties to their brethren to remain free of partisan relationships and corruption. Even with police overseers, El Director could not trust them to be effective, and this would drive down police efficiency in these regions. It would also open the door to civil rights abuses, as untrained militia take the law into their own hands without understanding of the nuances of our laws. El Director has no concerns if said militias were to be integrated into the military (but not the civil guard, which is an elite unit, and also shares law enforcement responsibilities.) But that is a matter for the military to decide.
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El Director is worried about civil rights abuses. How quaint.
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Jan 9, 2012 10:07
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Director Mola is correct, the militias should not be integrated into the police, if they are to be integrated into a government body at all. They simply do not have the training.
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Jan 9, 2012 10:07
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Then why are you not supporting the No Peacetime Militia Act?
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Jan 9, 2012 10:12
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Marcelino Domingo Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Trade Radical Socialist Republican Party 210x261 The Futuristics claim they are not fascist but since you speak like fascists and act like fascists, I will continue to call them such. To wit, they deny the class struggle and claim that all we need to do is pretend that the Spanish peasant making a couple pesetas a day has the same interests as the landlord who owns half a province. The Futuristics call for labor rights but deny the workers any means of securing them. They treat liberation as something to be handed down to the workers as scraps from the capitalists' table. In short they demand an armed bourgeoisie and a subservient working class. Every worker and peasant knows that there can be no social equality without the democratization of force. In opposition to the sharp rightward swing of the cabinet, epitomized by the anti-democratic manner in which cabinet members have adopted a program that was never put to a vote of the people, including turning our soldiers' guns on Spanish citizens!, I declare a new coalition that will stand in the next election. I call on all genuine Republicans and Leftists to join the Confederación de Trabajadores y Campesinos on the following platform: Confederation of Workers and Peasants posted:
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Jan 9, 2012 22:32
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Francisco Largo Caballero Minister Of Labour Spanish Socialist Worker’s Party General Union of Workers Prime Minister Azana, you go too far. Military action at this stage will cause the very conflict we are trying to avoid. I simply cannot allow this action to go without protest; I hearby withdraw the PSOE from the ruling council and I hearby join the Confederación de Trabajadores y Campesinos, I also add my support for early elections. Furthermore, the government will be made aware that it can expect strike action from the UGT if martial law goes ahead in Catalonia. In light of recent issues my fellow Spaniards have had with The Moroccan Unity Act I announce an addendum. Morocco will not receive full access and representation of the Cortes YET. It will however be given the same powers a devolved region would have, given it self control and autonomy.
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Jan 10, 2012 04:44
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Miguel Buiza Fernández-Palacios Fleet Admiral of the Spanish Republican Navy And so as Franco's resignation is demanded and the army becomes suspected of being involved in a plot to destroy the Republic, our Prime Minister pops in once again to declare Martial Law in Catalonia - the region with perhaps the highest percentage of leftists - and states that the Army shall be sent there to carry it out. The right wing and probably royalist army! If this isn't an attempt to prepare for a civil war or coup than I don't know what is. Until such a time that the accusations against General Franco can be investigated by a competent government, no military transfers will take place between Morocco and the mainland. I am hereby declaring a blockade of Morocco, and implore the Parliament to post-hoc authorize such action. If Franco and his puppet Prime Minister wish to invade lefitst Spain under the guise of Martial Law, with the intention of taking over this Republic and installing a military dictatorship, than they shall find such a maneuverer difficult to impossible. ¡No pasarán!
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Jan 10, 2012 06:42
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General of the Heavens - Luis Lombarte Serrano The Air Force will be acting in concert with the Spanish Republican Navy to ensure that until such a time that the accusations against General Franco can be investigated by a government capable of doing so, there will be no movement towards Civil War. As a man of honor, however, I offer that if General Franco truly wishes to show that he is no threat to the Republic, I would invite him to travel to Illa de Cabrera, a small and uninhabited island in the Balearics. There he and I, alone, will both await the next election and allow the Ministry of Justice to carry out an impartial review of both of our conduct regarding the Military Promotions Scandal.
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Jan 10, 2012 07:09
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Melquíades Álvarez Gónzalez-Posada leader of the Partido Republicano Liberal Demócrata (4 seats) a member of CEDA I am flabbergasted by the proposition to blockade our own colony of Morocco because of baseless accusations against a general you do not like. The ridiculousness of this charge is only outdone by this very proposal. Apparently the navy and air force are deathly afraid of a mere 22k men. This interference into the politics of our nation by the highest military leaders has become unbearable!
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Jan 10, 2012 07:20
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General Francisco Franco Admiral Fernández-Palacios, I am acting under the lawful orders of the Prime Minister of the Spanish Republic and request your cooperation. Martial law has been legally declared in Catalonia because the violence by private groups has gotten out of control and the police are unable to restore order. For the sake of the good of Spain, I ask you to join me in helping to restore control to Catalonia so that the area might once again become peaceful and prosperous.
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Jan 10, 2012 07:31
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Riso posted:
Miguel Buiza Fernández-Palacios Fleet Admiral of the Spanish Republican Navy I was actually rather fond of Franco back before it was clear he had been lying to me all this time about his disinterest in politics and his loyalty to the Republic. I'd also say the evidence against him - his own words - are far from baseless. 22k men who have been compromised by Franco and ordered to take part in a violation of the civil rights of all of Catalonia is quite a concern, I'd say. The only thing that has become unbearable is our absentee Prime Minister failing to do his job to any competent degree, who has repeatedly made unilateral moves to grant greater and greater power and position to our military under the traitorous General Franco. When nearly the entire Parliament demands you step down and call elections after it is found that you have aided a traitor by giving him command of the entire army (which he then begins to purge of loyalists), and you respond by telling that same general to send troops to Catalonia and declare Marital Law there... well the fact that that doesn't bother you is sign enough of where your loyalties lie. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Francisco Franco, I am acting under the Constitution - which guarantees the people of Catalonia civil rights and states that when the Prime Minister's party is in the minority and the vast majority of Parliament calls for him to step down and for an election, he is not entitled to go on acting as if nothing has happened and unilaterally order the violation of those civil rights - and request your cooperation. For the good of Spain I ask that you order your army to cease its activities and step down until the election is complete.
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Jan 10, 2012 07:37
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