Aznar is touring the US again, he is trying to extract as much political profit as he can from his support to George W. Bush's new era of US colonialism referred to as "war on terrorism".
He went to San Antonio where he addressed a crowd of ignorant and poorly educated Texans, just the kind of public he loves. But then something happened that brought him back to reality, read the article, I highlighted the best part.
Here it is:
Discordant for Aznar and the imbeciles who invited him, how can they organize an event that revolves around a fascist and authoritarian politician?
Peace keepers is what they called the members of Spain's military forces in Spain? No sir, the correct way to call them is mercenaries.
Oh, and by they way, who told the authors of the article that the Basques are of Celtic ancestry? Talk about a poor fact finding job.
He went to San Antonio where he addressed a crowd of ignorant and poorly educated Texans, just the kind of public he loves. But then something happened that brought him back to reality, read the article, I highlighted the best part.
Here it is:
Spanish premier extols U.S.-European ties
By Karen Adler and Juan Muñiz
Web Posted : 07/13/2003 12:00 AM
Calling his country "a loyal partner and ally" of America, Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar said a strengthened link between the United States and Europe is the key to world security and prosperity. Aznar arrived in San Antonio on Saturday night on the tail end of a trip to U.S. cities with cultural and historic connections to Spain.
"I am pleased to see the drive, dynamism and pride with which the Hispanic community, aware of its great potential, contributes to enhance the stature of the United States," he said during a reception held by the World Affairs Council at the Institute of Texan Cultures.
Spain is among the staunchest supporters of the U.S.-led war in Iraq and sent 900 noncombat troops to assist in the conflict. According to the Associated Press, Spanish officials announced Friday the country is sending 1,300 peacekeeping troops to Iraq.
"We cannot allow the main institutions which must guarantee world peace and security to be rendered irrelevant," Aznar said through an interpreter. "This is why we were on the United States' side in the military intervention, and why Spain is active in the force for the stabilization and economic reconstruction of Iraq."
Descendents of Canary Islanders who first settled San Antonio in 1731 were delighted to meet the prime minister. The Canary Islands, in the Atlantic off the coast of Morocco, are part of Spain but operate autonomously.
"I'm thrilled to death," Ginger Purdy, a ninth-generation Canary Island descendent, said of Aznar's visit. "I've always thought we should have a closer relationship with Spain."
About the only discordant note during Aznar's visit was a brief protest, when three people with the Irish Unity Committee in Houston arrived outside the institute, claiming Aznar has violated the human rights of Basque residents of Spain.
The Basques are thought to be related to Celts such as the Irish.
During his high-security, whirlwind visit, Aznar was escorted by U.S. Secret Service agents to several sites including San Fernando Cathedral, La Mansion del Rio, and the University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown Campus.
Discordant for Aznar and the imbeciles who invited him, how can they organize an event that revolves around a fascist and authoritarian politician?
Peace keepers is what they called the members of Spain's military forces in Spain? No sir, the correct way to call them is mercenaries.
Oh, and by they way, who told the authors of the article that the Basques are of Celtic ancestry? Talk about a poor fact finding job.
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