What are some modern Basque bands that you like? Are there any that are very famous?
My girlfriend said she was going to buy a basque. What does this mean?
Ok, one of those political questions: if the spanish banks melt down in an "end-of-euro-and-the-EU" scenario, and the economy goes thorough one of those big collapses (think USSR/Russia 1990s), what do you think are the odds of local governments in the several spanish nations (I'm thinking the basques, the catalans and the galicians as the most likely) making a bid for independence while the central government is in a shambles? Will the sentiment be one of blaming the central government and getting rid of it, or seeing it as the future savior in such a situation?
In such scenario I, as a Catalan, see a Basque and a Catalan secession before 2020.
I don't see, however, anyone using violence here. Catalans and recently the whole of the Basques are wel aware of the fact that we won't achieve a secession violently and Spain knows pretty damn well that doing anything against a peaceful Basque and Catalan secession would not only mean being kicked out from the EU and the Euro (something irrelevant in this not-so-hypothetic scenario), but also being kicked out from the NATO and having real serious problems with an international community that would most likely side with the Catalans and Basques.
The main reason of a Catalan and Basque secession in this scenaio is that the central government would be perceived by both as the main burden that drives us into misery. It is already seen like that by both Catalans and Basques, so your scenario would mean that this perception ould only get worse and worse.
Do you view your Basque culture in the terms of it being one of the very oldest cultures in Europe?
Is it true that the Basque language has no active voice?
Do you know of any languages that are related to it?
@Josu aizu! (please forgive my poor Basque, I am very ignorant)
Can you explain what you believe are the possible limits of the Basque speaking territories. I realise that this is a very difficult task. Does it include Biarritz (spelling?) and how far along the north coast of Spain?
How closely related are the Basque and Catalan cultures? It is my understanding that Catalan is essentially Latin in origin. While Basque stands alone linguistically. Is this true?
What are your feelings towards Castille?
In such scenario I, as a Catalan, see a Basque and a Catalan secession before 2020.
I don't see, however, anyone using violence here.[...]
The main reason of a Catalan and Basque secession in this scenaio is that the central government would be perceived by both as the main burden that drives us into misery. It is already seen like that by both Catalans and Basques, so your scenario would mean that this perception ould only get worse and worse.
I do see some violence already, but it's coming from the provincial government. Frankly I don't thing you have any hope for independence so long as you keep trusting CiU to run Catalonia. Looks like during this crisis they'll remain ready to sell out to Madrid in exchange of armed backing against any popular protests, should it become necessary...
I do see some violence already, but it's coming from the provincial government. Frankly I don't thing you have any hope for independence so long as you keep trusting CiU to run Catalonia. Looks like during this crisis they'll remain ready to sell out to Madrid in exchange of armed backing against any popular protests, should it become necessary...
But, as I've alread said, you're right. CiU and PNV won't do anything for independence unless they have no other option, which is increasingly likely given the worsening economic situation of Spain.