by Rhett | Oct 6, 2017 | News
The goal of secession should be for less oppressive...
by Rhett | Oct 6, 2017 | News
Daniel Lacalle, a Spanish economist and libertarian who runs Mises Hispano, joins Jeff Deist for an in-depth discussion of the facts behind the Catalan independence vote. Daniel makes the case against secession, based on economics, history, constitutionalism,...
by Rhett | Oct 6, 2017 | News
The EU’s budget commissioner has warned of the risk of “civil war” in Catalonia, as fears grew over a looming independence declaration and major banks prepared to relocate their headquarters. As another day passed with no sign of dialogue and pro-independence...
by Rhett | Oct 6, 2017 | News
Prominent pro-independence Catalans are due to appear before a Spanish judge over allegations of sedition Friday, a move that may further escalate tensions between the regional and national governments. Violence erupted last weekend during Catalonia’s...
by Rhett | Oct 5, 2017 | News
It’s all illegal! That’s Madrid’s position on the referendum in Catalonia. Of about 5.5 million eligible voters, about 2.4 million chose–or were able–to cast ballots. 90% of them voted in favor of independence from Spain. Spanish courts have ruled, and leaders have...