Re: LOTS of US Water Plants Hit by Hacks

On 2026-08-09 20:54, rbowman wrote:
> 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.

A lot of that was propaganda, or happened after the war started and the 
government lost the actual control.

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


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