Stephen Maturin Rejoices

[Sardondi]

In Spanish elections, early results indicate big gains for Catalonian separatists. It isn't Catalonian independence; but it's a step in the right direction for those who desperately desire it, which would include a somewhat famous fictional bastard, the product of a liaison between an Irish Catholic cousin of the FitzGeralds who fought as a mercenary with Papal troops in Spain, and a noble Spanish lady.  http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-spain-catalonia-idUSBRE8AO08S20121125

[McPhallus]

I like Spanish rice.

[Nucky Nolan]

What do the Basques think about this? It would be ironic if the Catalonians seceded from Spain since the Basques are most associated with separatism. It would be akin to the complete devolution of Scotland and Wales before the reunification of Eire. I likes me some yellow rice.