Yes i have heard Strummer talk about his political beliefs. Just because i'm a fan doesnt mean i have to do/act/say/believe in everything he does. You are just immature. Just because you're old enough to type, doesn't mean you should. In one of Strummer's interviews it shows him stating that he loves to here all sides of the story and is more open-minded in his opinion than he was during The Clash. No one is right or wrong about politics. Now shush. :)
@FQBeast Personally, I like a country where I can choose my leaders, make my own success through hard work, have freedom of speech, be free to leave the country, am not forced into menial labor, don't suffer from starvation and have a leader who can do whatever he chooses. I like when the interests of the citizens run the country, not the leaders. I like a healthy artistic culture where film, art, literature and music are not suffocated. I like music. I like my freedom to listen to the clash.
@FQBeast Not to say that capitalism doesn't have it's flaws but I think your statistics are misleading. The US has a 9.1% unemployment rate (not taking into account the chronically unemployed) and the wealthiest 1% has the same amount of money as the bottom 90%, also wealth distribution has nothing to do with democracy. Let's look at examples, Soviet Russia killed 65million, China killed 35million. Those are (were) the two largest communist countries.
Sad how you can still feel the shadow of the civil war in Spain even now,70 years after it ended..'Bout 4 decades of(so-called)democracy haven't been enough..
lmao without capitalism, YouTube wouldn't exist, America would be poor as fuk along with the rest of the world, you wouldn't own a computer, you wouldn't have a job, and you would be praying for the free market every day of your life. Go suck the government's dick you fuckin' hypocritical commies. Everyone just listen to the damn music.
@Siryj26 Hey your right! I mean look at all the benefits of capitalism in this country. The fact that 10% of the US is unemployed. Oh wait that isn't a benefit. Well capitalism must be democratic right? Oh wait no its not, 99% of the US population only controls 1% of the economy while the wealthy 1% owns 99%of the economy. But hey why do you need things like employment and democracy when you have Youtube! Because truly whats more important than a fat teenager singing the song Numa Numa.
I'm a long way from knowing everything I need to know about the Spanish civil war. I just went to Granada for the first time this weekend and had this song in my head the whole time. The best Clash song. It means so much to me now. Um, and I kind of agree with Krusty.
Spain was betrayed by the aliades. They said something like "we don't care Franco is a nazi ; he's is against comunist so he is our friend". Oh poor Spain lost in misery , crueltry, ignorance...
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anyone who thinks socialism is the path to freedom should talk to someone from Cuba or soviet Russia. what sounds good on paper doesn't work in the real world.
Crusty the Clown you are an asshole. Socialism is for the betterment of the people and society not greedy capatalists. There was no excuse for Guernica, and fascism or bigotry are not accepted in the 00's, you idiot!!! up the celts!
The problem with socialism is that there will always be people like me to wage war against it.
Socialism will always be plagued by the necessity to become repressively communistic in order to combat capitalists that are willing to use any tactic.
The more socialistic government becomes, the more I disregard the rule of law and start to view the world as Locke's "State of nature" in which I am bound by no law and at war with the world around me. Violence is the natural result.
Go watch Fox News Krusty. That way they can tell you some more right wing bullshit to believe in. It must be nice having a whole news station to do your thinking for you.
@ggallinismylord The Communist News Network does the same. (CNN) - i remember i few weeks ago they interviewed an anti-nuclear activist (not a nuclear scientist) no analyse and form an opinion of the disaster at the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. - This is why your argument is inconsistent.
Also, Socialism has been the basis of violence in the 20th Century. From World War II where we see a strong anti-capitalist and anti-communist, national socialist state. Also, the Cold War and wars involved.
@ggallinismylord Furthermore, i am an anarcho-capitalist, however i do not appreciate your hate speech to any group - everyone has an opinion and it should not be expressed so violently. (you're very un-clash)
Even though i am a capitalist i remain neutral to the belligerents throughout the civil war.
Now, shut the fuck up and listen to the music. The Clash didn't care whether it was left-wing or right-wing, they just wanted something that worked for them, which is the basis of all politics
Wow. you really are a fucking retard. have you ever heard strummer speak about his poltical beliefs?? It certainly doesn't sound like somebody who doesn't care. Get to know The Clash at least a little before you make stupid comments.
Fuck you, typical yank always thinking there right, when there government was as Fascist as Musolini's Italy when now there as Nazi as Hitlers third reich as now your under the sad impression that you have a president that cares about workers. Lol sad cunt.
@salpety Capitalism or communism really is that u people are still arguing about here? Fuck the best is social democracy which is about half way from both, don't believe me just check the U.N. stats for the best quality of life in the world....although its probably not possible for the yanks, too many people in your country (anticipating any response don't blame the Mexicans u bloody rednecks out there).
Joder tio ni menciones a Tijuana! yo soy Mexa y bueno es de lo peor...
oh well fair enough. just assumed that being a republic there would not be anything to do with royality. As they say, 'assume makes an ass out of u me' lol
It is not the "royal" coat of arms but the so-called "corona mural" (I try to translate...in bad english: something like "wall crown" coat of arms :)). It was used in periods of changing from a Monarchy to a Rebublican State. It represents a wall, town or village and so, also the souveragnity of citizens. You can compare it with the present spanish royal coat of arms, where you actually can see the "royal" crown. You were right! As the anarchists said: Ni rey, ni amo ni Dios!
im irish and happy some irish fought 4 d republic and to 'canadianpunk77' the 800 irishman dat went over for duffy refused to fight for franco against the basques as they saw comparison with their own struggle 4 freedom in ireland and were eventualy sent home by franco!
I know, they were still fascist reactionaries brainwashed by the Roman Catholic Church to fight against democracy and socialism, but hey before they were slaughtered (by the Nationalists, accidently interestingly enough) at least they left the Basques alone!
but irish people only actualy fought against franco in spain, those in duffy's 800 never saw action and were sent home as they refused to fight against the republic! other irishmen fought for the republic against franco you msut be aware of and they all saw action
They didn't "refuse to fight against the republic!" They refused to fight against Basque nationalists, all 800 of them actually volunteered to fight against the republic! LOL
It wasn't by choice that they didn't see any action, their commanding officers never sent them out into battle. After that accidental massacre, I think at Jarama they were sent home.
They were all still members of O'Duffy's Blueshirts and as such committed fascists and enemies of republicanism. That's why they volunteered to help Franco, that's also why they skirmished with the IRA during the 1930s.
In some villages of Spain, we grandfathers could savour for months the certification freedom, the authentic anarchy. Glory for this libertarian and dreamers. Thks to the international brigades forever. Thks to The clash for this nice honoring.
Thanks for posting this. I'm Canadian, i don't aggree with your political beliefs but anyone that posts with a lesser known Clash song is cool with me.
for those interested, there's a great film on the spanish civil war shot by malraux and called "l'espoir" (hope) ... malraux was minister for culture under de gaulle presidence but also fought in spain for republicans.
I just hope that if another reactionary insurrection reels its ugly head in say Venezuela or Nicaragua (again) that this westerners will again fight for democracy. Hell I'd go!!!
Beautiful job..Our eternal Gratitude to the men and women of the "BRIGADAS INTERNACIONALES" who came to fought against fascim from thousands of kilometers away to this strage country that Spain is.We lose but it doesen´t matter..THANKS.
No worries, it was our pleasure. It's just too bad that the rest of the world didn't see the need to fight fascism in Spain. If those 2 thousand Canadian volunteers had been joined regular Canadian troops, U.S. troops, or British and French troops imagine what the differance would have been. Or if the League of Nations hadn't promoted a double standard allowing the Axis to supply Franco but forbidding nations from aiding the republic!
Meus ídolos!!!!!!!!!!
OnizukaSenseiCRVG 2 weeks ago
Solidarity with the Spanish anti-authoritarian left! Viva la bandera roja y negra!
bornagainnietzschean 3 weeks ago
Yo te quiero con mi corazon The Clash!!!! Long Live The Only Band That Matters!!!
voltsfabian 1 month ago
@ MrTaxman88......shush child...go live, love, then learn to think.
ph2tay 7 months ago
I belive i know The Clash better than you.
Yes i have heard Strummer talk about his political beliefs. Just because i'm a fan doesnt mean i have to do/act/say/believe in everything he does. You are just immature. Just because you're old enough to type, doesn't mean you should. In one of Strummer's interviews it shows him stating that he loves to here all sides of the story and is more open-minded in his opinion than he was during The Clash. No one is right or wrong about politics. Now shush. :)
MrTaxman88 7 months ago
Thanks to all those volunteers who had the guts to do what their governments couldn't.
pjboom 11 months ago
@FQBeast Personally, I like a country where I can choose my leaders, make my own success through hard work, have freedom of speech, be free to leave the country, am not forced into menial labor, don't suffer from starvation and have a leader who can do whatever he chooses. I like when the interests of the citizens run the country, not the leaders. I like a healthy artistic culture where film, art, literature and music are not suffocated. I like music. I like my freedom to listen to the clash.
DouglasTGordon 1 year ago
@FQBeast Not to say that capitalism doesn't have it's flaws but I think your statistics are misleading. The US has a 9.1% unemployment rate (not taking into account the chronically unemployed) and the wealthiest 1% has the same amount of money as the bottom 90%, also wealth distribution has nothing to do with democracy. Let's look at examples, Soviet Russia killed 65million, China killed 35million. Those are (were) the two largest communist countries.
DouglasTGordon 1 year ago
also, this is a song owned by Sony.
stephengnelson 1 year ago
note to anyone attempting a debate about capitalism around a youtube video: Youmoron
stephengnelson 1 year ago
Sad how you can still feel the shadow of the civil war in Spain even now,70 years after it ended..'Bout 4 decades of(so-called)democracy haven't been enough..
TylerMcManus1 1 year ago
lmao without capitalism, YouTube wouldn't exist, America would be poor as fuk along with the rest of the world, you wouldn't own a computer, you wouldn't have a job, and you would be praying for the free market every day of your life. Go suck the government's dick you fuckin' hypocritical commies. Everyone just listen to the damn music.
Siryj26 1 year ago
@Siryj26 well at least you would have a job but you´re right
javierelno 1 year ago
@Siryj26 Hey your right! I mean look at all the benefits of capitalism in this country. The fact that 10% of the US is unemployed. Oh wait that isn't a benefit. Well capitalism must be democratic right? Oh wait no its not, 99% of the US population only controls 1% of the economy while the wealthy 1% owns 99%of the economy. But hey why do you need things like employment and democracy when you have Youtube! Because truly whats more important than a fat teenager singing the song Numa Numa.
FQBeast 1 year ago
putos rojos!
CHRISGAMESSPAIN 2 years ago
putos fachas!
HardRock9410 2 years ago 4
You forgott the anarchists.
Viva la CNT, la revolucion negra!
Nederlandac 2 years ago 3
I'm a long way from knowing everything I need to know about the Spanish civil war. I just went to Granada for the first time this weekend and had this song in my head the whole time. The best Clash song. It means so much to me now. Um, and I kind of agree with Krusty.
aliepally 2 years ago
Good song.
Spain was betrayed by the aliades. They said something like "we don't care Franco is a nazi ; he's is against comunist so he is our friend". Oh poor Spain lost in misery , crueltry, ignorance...
Viva la vida hijos de puta.
Hdpyou 2 years ago 6
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anyone who thinks socialism is the path to freedom should talk to someone from Cuba or soviet Russia. what sounds good on paper doesn't work in the real world.
~Don't Tread on Me
neighborhoodsniper86 2 years ago
RIP Frank Ryan & the others, who fought for the Red Spains
Moeggel3000 2 years ago
liberty or death
Nowherehill 2 years ago 2
Canadianpunk77, thank you for your tribute to democracy, liberty, freedom and their heros.
mightyachillies 2 years ago 2
gora euskadi ta askatasuna ta gora
nafarroa askatuta
patxiavril 3 years ago
thanks canada punk...and to the springburn men of the 15th...hail hail corcovedo!
covertfreerider 3 years ago
Crusty the Clown you are an asshole. Socialism is for the betterment of the people and society not greedy capatalists. There was no excuse for Guernica, and fascism or bigotry are not accepted in the 00's, you idiot!!! up the celts!
corcovedo 3 years ago 9
LOL.
The problem with socialism is that there will always be people like me to wage war against it.
Socialism will always be plagued by the necessity to become repressively communistic in order to combat capitalists that are willing to use any tactic.
The more socialistic government becomes, the more I disregard the rule of law and start to view the world as Locke's "State of nature" in which I am bound by no law and at war with the world around me. Violence is the natural result.
dkrustyklown 2 years ago
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Socialism should be opposed anywhere it pops ups. If Socialism cannot be defeated peacefully, then violence is perfectly acceptable.
dkrustyklown 3 years ago
i don't know about violence, but socialism really isn't a great form of government. give it time anywhere and people will realize it
whatagreenday794 3 years ago
Go watch Fox News Krusty. That way they can tell you some more right wing bullshit to believe in. It must be nice having a whole news station to do your thinking for you.
Fuck you!!! Capitalist fuck!!!
ggallinismylord 3 years ago 9
@ggallinismylord The Communist News Network does the same. (CNN) - i remember i few weeks ago they interviewed an anti-nuclear activist (not a nuclear scientist) no analyse and form an opinion of the disaster at the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. - This is why your argument is inconsistent.
Also, Socialism has been the basis of violence in the 20th Century. From World War II where we see a strong anti-capitalist and anti-communist, national socialist state. Also, the Cold War and wars involved.
MrTaxman88 10 months ago
@ggallinismylord Furthermore, i am an anarcho-capitalist, however i do not appreciate your hate speech to any group - everyone has an opinion and it should not be expressed so violently. (you're very un-clash)
Even though i am a capitalist i remain neutral to the belligerents throughout the civil war.
Now, shut the fuck up and listen to the music. The Clash didn't care whether it was left-wing or right-wing, they just wanted something that worked for them, which is the basis of all politics
MrTaxman88 10 months ago
@MrTaxman88
Wow. you really are a fucking retard. have you ever heard strummer speak about his poltical beliefs?? It certainly doesn't sound like somebody who doesn't care. Get to know The Clash at least a little before you make stupid comments.
ggallinismylord 8 months ago
Fuck you, typical yank always thinking there right, when there government was as Fascist as Musolini's Italy when now there as Nazi as Hitlers third reich as now your under the sad impression that you have a president that cares about workers. Lol sad cunt.
OidarylOI 2 years ago
see my video from tijuana no! compañero
greetings from spain
salpety 3 years ago
An amazing video for sure, Tijuana No! do justice to the song, and the cause! :)
Saludos
canadianpunk77 3 years ago 2
@salpety Capitalism or communism really is that u people are still arguing about here? Fuck the best is social democracy which is about half way from both, don't believe me just check the U.N. stats for the best quality of life in the world....although its probably not possible for the yanks, too many people in your country (anticipating any response don't blame the Mexicans u bloody rednecks out there).
Joder tio ni menciones a Tijuana! yo soy Mexa y bueno es de lo peor...
a1214609 1 month ago
What the shame to be Spanish. There is a legal party, Popular Party who has not yet condemned Franco´s revolt.
Ontologies 3 years ago
there's no shame in being Spanish...even nowadays you'll see brown-ass India Maria looking mexicans who say they're one of us...
drunkenirsh420 3 years ago
Great song.
sidekickjack 3 years ago
cool video! thx
smash1979 4 years ago
Good video. Thaks to all the international volenteers who come to fight for our freedom, we will never forget you!
AgainstTheMediaBCN 4 years ago 2
good video apart from the Republic flag would never have the royal coat of arms in the centre!
danielcoolj 4 years ago 2
Sorry dude, but the Republican flag had the royal coat of arms. Watch it in Wikipedia if you don't believe me.
AgainstTheMediaBCN 4 years ago
oh well fair enough. just assumed that being a republic there would not be anything to do with royality. As they say, 'assume makes an ass out of u me' lol
danielcoolj 4 years ago
It is not the "royal" coat of arms but the so-called "corona mural" (I try to translate...in bad english: something like "wall crown" coat of arms :)). It was used in periods of changing from a Monarchy to a Rebublican State. It represents a wall, town or village and so, also the souveragnity of citizens. You can compare it with the present spanish royal coat of arms, where you actually can see the "royal" crown. You were right! As the anarchists said: Ni rey, ni amo ni Dios!
Saludos!
alba0104 4 years ago
No es exactamente el escudo con la corona real, es una corona mural. Saludos de una republicana...
alba0104 4 years ago
im irish and happy some irish fought 4 d republic and to 'canadianpunk77' the 800 irishman dat went over for duffy refused to fight for franco against the basques as they saw comparison with their own struggle 4 freedom in ireland and were eventualy sent home by franco!
lilsean123 4 years ago
I know, they were still fascist reactionaries brainwashed by the Roman Catholic Church to fight against democracy and socialism, but hey before they were slaughtered (by the Nationalists, accidently interestingly enough) at least they left the Basques alone!
canadianpunk77 4 years ago
but irish people only actualy fought against franco in spain, those in duffy's 800 never saw action and were sent home as they refused to fight against the republic! other irishmen fought for the republic against franco you msut be aware of and they all saw action
lilsean123 4 years ago
They didn't "refuse to fight against the republic!" They refused to fight against Basque nationalists, all 800 of them actually volunteered to fight against the republic! LOL
It wasn't by choice that they didn't see any action, their commanding officers never sent them out into battle. After that accidental massacre, I think at Jarama they were sent home.
canadianpunk77 4 years ago
They were all still members of O'Duffy's Blueshirts and as such committed fascists and enemies of republicanism. That's why they volunteered to help Franco, that's also why they skirmished with the IRA during the 1930s.
canadianpunk77 4 years ago
and the Blueshirts did briefly see action at Jarama Hill.
canadianpunk77 4 years ago
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VIVA FRANCO,VIVA ESPANA,thanks international fighters germans,italians,croatians and serbs for all !!!!
daljinac2 4 years ago
OK THEN...
You forgot Eoin O'Duffy and his band of 800 Irish blueshirts
canadianpunk77 4 years ago
viva la CNT !!
vete a cagar por ahi
salpety 4 years ago
que te den hdp
dewafu 4 years ago
FRANCO HA MUERTO
sweetpotos 4 years ago 2
que te jodan fascista
salpety 3 years ago
q viva la republica!!
life the republic!! :S
lozano360flip 4 years ago
In some villages of Spain, we grandfathers could savour for months the certification freedom, the authentic anarchy. Glory for this libertarian and dreamers. Thks to the international brigades forever. Thks to The clash for this nice honoring.
KikinBcN 4 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I'm Canadian, i don't aggree with your political beliefs but anyone that posts with a lesser known Clash song is cool with me.
lighthammar 4 years ago
They sand the Red Flag, they wore the black one...
BRILLIANT!
TFCHooligan69 4 years ago
Sang not sand. Bah!
TFCHooligan69 4 years ago
Hola... just a hint from a spanish republican... at 2:55 there appear 2 wallpapers, but the one at the right is fascist scum.
Equis5 4 years ago
I know I wanted to show two differant recruitment posters symbolizing the two sides.
canadianpunk77 4 years ago
for those interested, there's a great film on the spanish civil war shot by malraux and called "l'espoir" (hope) ... malraux was minister for culture under de gaulle presidence but also fought in spain for republicans.
arribabundesband 4 years ago
I just hope that if another reactionary insurrection reels its ugly head in say Venezuela or Nicaragua (again) that this westerners will again fight for democracy. Hell I'd go!!!
canadianpunk77 4 years ago
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Cantankerous83 4 years ago
Beautiful job..Our eternal Gratitude to the men and women of the "BRIGADAS INTERNACIONALES" who came to fought against fascim from thousands of kilometers away to this strage country that Spain is.We lose but it doesen´t matter..THANKS.
zambombano 5 years ago
No worries, it was our pleasure. It's just too bad that the rest of the world didn't see the need to fight fascism in Spain. If those 2 thousand Canadian volunteers had been joined regular Canadian troops, U.S. troops, or British and French troops imagine what the differance would have been. Or if the League of Nations hadn't promoted a double standard allowing the Axis to supply Franco but forbidding nations from aiding the republic!
canadianpunk77 4 years ago
Good video dude!! The Clash rocks!!! Good job!
matamoros47 5 years ago