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In reply to the discussion: Zimmerman's grandfather connected to the CIA - this explains why the murderer is not in jail [View all]Sarah Ibarruri
(21,043 posts)remains alive and well inside the PP (Partido Popular) political party, which was established by avid Franquista Manuel Fraga back in the 70s, of which Mariano Rajoy is a member. He's barely in Spain long as prime minister, and already he's highly unpopular, wanting to cut every imaginable social program. This, in a country which LOVES its social programs. I can't stand the man.
Of course, Spain in in dire straits like the U.S. Same thing that corporations, the wealthy, and politicians did here, they did likewise in Spain. Still, life does not get as precarious in Spain as it does here. Cities and towns there are made for walking, not riding, so everything is close by and there's a very low reliance on petrol and more on feet, people socialize almost daily, and a tremendous amount of that is done at home, and families look after one another. It's different and much easier to bear than here. However, Spaniards will not tolerate their programs being cut much. They will strike and protest at the drop of a hat and bring the entire country to a halt.
We'll see what happens. My brother is currently living in Spain and keeping me posted on everything. People are really p-o'd.