Re: LOTS of US Water Plants Hit by Hacks

On Sun, 9 Aug 2026 13:47:10 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> Yes. the idealism of the Spanish Left was romantic, but ultimately
> unable to sustain itself against the brutal pragmatism of the fascists.
> I hesitate to call them right wing.

iirc, part of the Republican romance was killing priests, nuns, landlords, 
and others that didn't fit into their idealism. I forget all the acronyms 
but the Republicans also eliminated some of the POUM leaders who failed 
the Stalinist purity test. 

It certainly left a bad taste in Orwell's mouth.