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Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Nairalanddiary: 7:58am On Sep 22, 2015 |
It looks like Catalonia, a region in Spain might be the next in line from secession. Hundreds of thousands of residents of the Autonomous Region of Catalonia gathered in the streets of the capital city of Barcelona to demand a vote for their region’s independence from Spain. As many as 1.8 million people participated in the demonstration, making it one of the largest the nation has seen this millennium. The historic turnout made at least one thing clear: the lid could no longer be kept on the Pandora’s box of socioeconomic grievances that Catalonians have been voicing for decades. But behind the romantic notions of separatism that have engulfed the Spanish northeast lie a set of concrete, legitimate economic incompatibilities driving the push for an independent Catalonian state. If Catalonia were to form its own sovereign country, its 7.5 million residents would make it the 99th most populous in the world. The gross domestic product of the region— $314 billion —would rank it as the 34th largest economy, with a GDP exceeding those of Portugal, Hong Kong, and Egypt, to name a few. Its GDP per capita, at $35,000 , is greater than that of South Korea, Israel, and Italy. It’s therefore likely that an independent Catalonia would fare better than many on the global economic stage. Will the referendum be successful? Time will tell. 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Nobody: 8:07am On Sep 22, 2015 |
No one is shooting anyone here. Black man is the root of his own problem, black man is evil. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Nobody: 8:29am On Sep 22, 2015 |
The igbo's elders should understudy catalonia, south Sudan and other newer countries and see how they got it right... But the problem is that igbo elders are benefiting from Nigeria and so they will do all they can to frustrate BIAFRA 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by wordcat(m): 8:35am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by bjdon: 8:38am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Africans need to understand that until the NATIONAL QUESTION, is asked and answered in different countries, true development will continue to elude us. Most of the nation states in present day Africa were created by the Europeans for their trade and political interests. Nations that had never lived together were suddenly lumped together and others split from their kith and kin. We need to have honest debates about these things and give voice to those who want to go their separate ways. Quebec in Canada and Scotland in the UK have had the vote and decided to stay in those nations. South Sudan decided to leave Sudan. Why can't the any group in Nigeria that wants to leave be giving the vote and if the people in that area vote to leave, it should be respected. 10 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by truefact: 8:40am On Sep 22, 2015 |
All Biafrans should join hand to achieve a peaceful and harmonious country for us all...let forget our insignificant difference and achieve a true sophisticated and progressive biafra ...not the fetish and jihadic oduarewastan 5 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by LoveMachine(m): 8:49am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Normality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc5v8r0rNk0 1 Like |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by DonXavi(m): 8:51am On Sep 22, 2015 |
If there happens to be a referendum Catalonia is surely going out from Spain. And no matter how long Spain would try to hold this Catalonians back, their agitation, their desire to be independent and their right to have their own indigenous nation will certainly prevail. This people are not even upto 10million, but for the fact that they think they can prosper being independent than being in Spain hence their desire to secede. And someone is telling me that Biafra with over 40+ million population would not see the light of the day even after fighting a civil war. That person must be a dreamer. Mi sumo deseo y mi anhelo es ver Biafra mi nueva nacion nacer... Viva Biafra. 13 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by VickJames(m): 8:53am On Sep 22, 2015 |
This is a pure case of pen being more powerful than sword. 1 Like |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by macsilver(m): 8:57am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Barcelona o! 2 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by macsilver(m): 9:02am On Sep 22, 2015 |
If they are successful, that means barcelona wouldn't be able to play under La liga anymore. Sad. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by wisdomguy4u(m): 9:08am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Why must there be war in african countries b4 succession can place? Like the 30years succession war of sudan which gave birth to south suden. Why will a group declare a total annihilation of another group bcus they decided to part ways with them? I just can't figure out why africa so much like war. Britain recently organize a referendum for independent of scottish pple , without any bloodshed. When will africa grow an advance mental faculty to understand that forcing or threaten a group of pple with war to remain with you is tantamount to slavery. The togetherness of different group of pple can only yield good when there exist a harmonious mutual understanding btw them. There is no love in the unity of Nigeria, and the southerners has been on the receiving end esp the Igbo christians , who had continue to be a victim in the numerous tribal massacres often perpetrated in the North part of Nigeria. Where is the love? Africans are cruel and wicked. Bunch of blood sucking black demons with fish brain, who scream war anytime they hear succession. African leaders are all bunch of literate fools. This is why africa will remain under-develop until they strive to overcome their dementia mind-set and blaze up to catch with their contemporaries in the western world. 9 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by sdindan: 9:14am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Imagine if this is happening in any part of this Nigeria You will see 30 pple shot by police I mean Nigeria is a ZOO 9 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Omololu007(m): 9:21am On Sep 22, 2015 |
DonXavi:how is the Nigerian government stopping you ibos from leaving Nigeria? 2 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by DonXavi(m): 9:32am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Omololu007:You are asking as if you're not a Nigerian. So you've not been hearing of how they've been shooting, killling and maiming innocent, innocuous and unarmed Biafran agitators. 8 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by ckmayoca: 9:33am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Omololu007: By shooting at them when they holds a rally or holds any meeting. 10 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Omololu007(m): 9:36am On Sep 22, 2015 |
DonXavi:how many time have you condemn the Nigerian army for killing boko haram member that don't wanna be part of Nigeria again? 1 Like |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by cocoduck: 9:53am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Omololu007:Did Biafran agitators kill anyone? 6 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by DonXavi(m): 10:01am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Omololu007:How many times have you heard of Biafran agitators going around bombing and killing innocent people? So in your mind as a right thinking human being you want to compare boko haram and their evil Islamic agenda which has brought so much pain to many innocent people with the Biafran agitators. Is it by force that I must live with you in the same country? Why would you try to kill me just because I decide to agitate in a peaceful manner to go a separate way from you? Is it not our God given right to choose by ourselves where to be as a people? Dios mio ese es terrible!!! 12 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by lunaticfringe: 10:02am On Sep 22, 2015 |
cocoduck:If the guy reply you, it means he is beyond redemption... 3 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Nairalanddiary: 10:14am On Sep 22, 2015 |
My take on this is simple. I want Nigeria as a whole entity.. But if the Igbos must leave, Then all igbos must be in one accord and with one voice, not the way it is now whence some Igbos are agitating whilst others are not interested. |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by wisdomguy4u(m): 10:35am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Nairalanddiary: Majority always carry the vote. That's how its done 1 Like |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Nobody: 10:58am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Omololu007: Sometimes it is best to keep quiet than spew sperm out of your mouth Guy you daftttttt. If One Nigeria is not by force, why shoot innocent Biafrans. Omololu007: We have always supported them by naming them Arewanistan republic to appreciate their effort to split the country. When are your people taking their Odua republic serious Abi una dey fear sey Togo go beta pass una |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by cocoduck: 11:16am On Sep 22, 2015 |
ckmayoca:They thought that by killing people they will intimidate us, unfortunately they are putting themselves in a sort of vortex, they become more desperate to get out by doing worse land worse things only to be sucked in deeper and deeper and finally gets extinguished. Though what they wanted was to shoot from deferent sides and say they had a shootout with us and label us terrorists. Unfortunately things did not turn out the way they wanted, they resorted to arresting people listening to Radio Biafra. To show how desperate they have become. 2 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by TIMEISWISDOM(m): 11:46am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Interesting times ahead for Igbo people. Nigeria is an expectant mother 1 Like |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by zendy: 11:53am On Sep 22, 2015 |
We are all witnessing how things are done in civilised countries. The Catalonians are protesting and demanding a referendum for the peaceful disengagement from Spain. Nobody is shooting anybody, nobody is fighting. But if this had been MASSOB or IPOB, the Nigerian police would have been out killing,beating,torturing and arresting people. The only time the Nigerian police are out in force is when they know they are dealing with unarmed civilians. This same referendum of a thing was done in Britain last year. The same referendum was what a Ojukwu asked from Gowon many times so that the war would be stopped along with the needless loss of lives but Gowon kept shouting 'one Nigeria' while millions perished. Africans are just too backward in reasoning 2 Likes |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Omololu007(m): 1:07pm On Sep 22, 2015 |
WhiteTechnology:your dad nah pig |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Nobody: 1:28am On Sep 24, 2015 |
So Barca no go play La Liga again? |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Nairalanddiary: 12:31pm On Sep 24, 2015 |
No they Won't |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Nobody: 1:53pm On Sep 24, 2015 |
Normality: Don't do this darling, okay? The black man is REALLY NOT the root of his own problem.... ...and he is not "more evil" than the next man, blue or pink Cheers |
Re: Secession. Catalonia To Vote On Referendum From Spain. by Nobody: 2:15pm On Sep 24, 2015 |
Omololu007 Thank you for not going ahead with that argument Shows you have a soul Meanwhile Ndigbo want and will get Biafra... It is only a matter of time before this happens The blood of more than 3 million Biafran lives will see to this....not even politics...it is a sure thing Because....the foundation of Nigeria is based on greed, manipulation and cunning We had no say when and how "they" merged different peoples into one very big country that is not working....very very wrong Cheers |
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