{"id":2105872,"date":"2023-11-22T14:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T19:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spaniards-arent-afraid-to-protest-so-why-are-american-conservatives\/"},"modified":"2023-11-22T14:14:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T19:14:47","slug":"spaniards-arent-afraid-to-protest-so-why-are-american-conservatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spaniards-arent-afraid-to-protest-so-why-are-american-conservatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are American conservatives afraid to protest unlike Spaniards?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fspaniards-arent-afraid-to-protest-so-why-are-american-conservatives%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2105872&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<p>Tens of thousands of passionate individuals have taken\u200c to\u2063 the streets in cities all over Spain since October, engaging in sustained demonstrations to protest the socialist\u200d takeover of the Spanish government. These protesters are expressing their strong opposition to an amnesty\u2063 deal struck between Spain&#8217;s\u200d socialist President Pedro S\u00e1nchez and the Catalan separatists, who violated the Spanish constitution in 2017 by attempting to secede from Spain. By securing the release of incarcerated and exiled \u2062Spanish criminals,\u200b S\u00e1nchez managed to secure a third \u2064term in power.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <span class=\"PJ\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Waving Spanish flags, 170,000 people gathered in Madrid in the largest protest yet against the \u2064controversial Catalan amnesty law \u2063that allowed Spain\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spains-catalonia-region-to-impose-very-restrictive-curfew-despite-protests-from-public-prosecutor\/\" title=\"Spain's Catalonia Region to Impose \u2018Very Restrictive\u2019 Curfew Despite Protests from Public Prosecutor\">socialist prime minister<\/a>, Pedro S\u00e1nchez, to secure a second term in office\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fXuRaUTLKF\">https:\/\/t.co\/fXuRaUTLKF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DWi9SLQnCd\">pic.twitter.com\/DWi9SLQnCd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Reuters (@Reuters) \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Reuters\/status\/1726009890143883754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The protests are being organized by Spain&#8217;s conservative People&#8217;s Party and Vox, a further right populist party. In a recent interview between Vox President Santiago Abascal and Tucker Carlson, Abascal emphasized that the amnesty deal is not just a violation\u2062 of the constitution and national\u2064 unity, but also a threat \u2064to Spain&#8217;s economy, justice system, immigration policies, freedom of speech, and national identity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2-long d-flex justify-content-center\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-1563816682\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1379703300879-0\" class=\"mb-30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-309ce68dcc36d1ec050aa164809576e9 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-309ce68dcc36d1ec050aa164809576e9\"><\/div>\n<p>However, the\u200b massive demonstrations in Spain\u2062 raise an important question: Where \u200bare the American demonstrations? The challenges faced by Spaniards bear \u200cstriking similarities to those faced \u200cby Americans. The American left&#8217;s disdain\u200b for our heritage led to the \u200ddestruction\u200b of historical \u2062monuments \u200band statues during a summer of \u200dviolent riots. Our current president, Joe \u200bBiden, came to power through a controversial election,\u2063 and his \u2062administration has weaponized the federal government against his political opponents. Border security \u2062is being neglected, leading to a surge in illegal immigration and economic burdens. Meanwhile,\u200b the middle class is struggling with increasing taxes, inflation, and gas prices. Despite these issues, conservatives in America seem to \u200cbe lacking in protest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-d15c5af2a1a01a6d766e7b53732341b5 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-6\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-d15c5af2a1a01a6d766e7b53732341b5\"><\/div>\n<p>The left in America has effectively used fear and intimidation to discourage conservatives from exercising their right to assemble. Those who \u2064protested against\u2064 election irregularities and \u200bcensorship have\u200b been harshly punished, with many peaceful protesters being unfairly labeled as rioters. The federal government has targeted conservatives, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spaniards-arent-afraid-to-protest-so-why-are-american-conservatives\/\" title=\"Why are American conservatives afraid to protest unlike Spaniards?\">including pro-life activists<\/a>\u200c and traditional Catholic \u200bcommunities. The American people have been silenced and coerced into compliance, resulting in a sense of hopelessness among conservatives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-0bb86ec8fa3c9557a590598261a28880 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-10\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-0bb86ec8fa3c9557a590598261a28880\"><\/div>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/only-22-of-cable-news-is-news-study\/\" title=\"Only 22% of Cable \u2018News\u2019 is News: Study\">recent poll conducted<\/a> by Harvard Harris revealed that 80 percent \u2063of\u200c GOP voters believe the\u2062 country is heading in the wrong direction. Additionally, millions of Americans are struggling to meet their household expenses,\u200d particularly those in the middle class. The situation may seem dire, but it is crucial to remember \u2064the importance of bravery and \u200dself-sacrifice in defending our nation against destructive forces. As Abascal eloquently stated, our actions today can pave the way for future generations to \u2063achieve victory.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spain Understands The \u200bStakes<\/h2>\n<p>Spain has firsthand experience with the perils of communism. The \u2063communist regime in Spain during the 1930s resulted in the persecution and execution of religious individuals, intellectuals, and conservatives. The \u200cwounds inflicted by Spanish communists are still fresh, which is why Spain implemented a law that promotes a pro-leftist view \u2063of history, effectively \u200deradicating academic freedom and freedom of expression. Spanish leftists employ fear tactics and a two<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-barr-if-youre-appalled-about-unequal-justice-get-joe-biden-out-of-office\/\" title=\"Bill Barr: If You\u2019re Appalled About Unequal Justice, Get Joe Biden Out Of Office\">-tier justice system<\/a> to suppress dissent. The ongoing protests in Spain serve as a reminder of the dangers of totalitarian control.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 America, we may not have experienced \u200cthe same atrocities, but\u200c we can\u200b draw inspiration from the resilience of conservative freedom fighters in Spain. We must not resign ourselves to failure or allow fear to silence us. The consequences of inaction could lead to the complete destruction of our nation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-ab08229c68bec261ccc1571fe35dc118 fdrlst__b89e9-after-post-content\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-ab08229c68bec261ccc1571fe35dc118\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">    \t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2062role have\u2062 protests historically played in bringing about \u2064social and political reforms?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Are living in fear of expressing\u2064 their dissenting opinions.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that the right to protest is a fundamental aspect of \u2063any democratic society. It allows citizens to voice their concerns, hold their government accountable, \u200band advocate\u2062 for\u2063 change. Throughout history, protests have played a significant role in bringing about social and \u200cpolitical reforms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-709a21b4a4c0845e3b43da0500a3597e fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-9-long\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-709a21b4a4c0845e3b43da0500a3597e\"><\/div>\n<p>In the case of Spain, the protests have effectively drawn attention to the unconstitutional actions of \u2064the government and the threat it poses to the nation. It has\u2064 created pressure on the socialist government to reconsider its amnesty \u200cdeal and\u2062 address the concerns of its citizens. The power of these demonstrations lies \u200cin their numbers and their persistence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-44007e33626800011d8ef36193756bdb fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-11-long\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-44007e33626800011d8ef36193756bdb\"><\/div>\n<p>Americans must take \u200cnote\u2062 and \u200clearn from the Spanish\u200b protesters.\u200c The challenges they face are not unique to Spain.\u2064 The erosion of freedom of speech, the abuse of power\u2063 by the government, and the neglect of\u2063 border security are issues that Americans also grapple \u2064with.\u200c It is crucial for conservatives in America to raise their voices, organize peaceful \u200ddemonstrations, and demand change.<\/p>\n<p>However, it \u2063is essential\u200d to emphasize \u2063the importance of peaceful protests. Violence\u2064 and destruction\u2062 only undermine the legitimacy\u2064 of the cause and give ammunition to those who \u200cseek to silence dissent. It is through peaceful and\u200d lawful protests that lasting change\u200d can be achieved.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-d6e804e8bdbb02715692b09698345e7d fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-14\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-d6e804e8bdbb02715692b09698345e7d\"><\/div>\n<p>In conclusion, the ongoing protests in Spain \u200cserve as a reminder of \u2064the\u200d power of the people to \u200binfluence their government and protect their rights. Americans should look to these demonstrations as inspiration to exercise their right to\u2062 assemble\u2062 and voice their concerns. By doing so, they can ensure that their voices are heard and that their government remains accountable. It is time for\u200b conservatives\u200c in America to unite and stand up for\u200b their values, just as\u200c the \u200dSpanish protesters have done. Only through peaceful and persistent activism \u200dcan change be achieved.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since October, tens of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets in various cities, continuously protesting the socialist government&#8217;s control. 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