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To: MNI who wrote (599)	10/20/1999 8:27:00 AM
From: Tom Clarke	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3246

I have no idea what Ernesto Cardenal thought of Franco's value, but I suppose his ideology would dictate his thoughts on the matter. I believe Franco was the only one at that time who could have stepped up and saved Spain from the Communists. There was discord between the Phalangists and the Carlists. The former were centralizers while the latter were for local jurisdiction and regional customs. It was difficult to get them to agree to work together. Franco got the two sides together by saying at Burgos, "The districts will retain their individuality and their liberties, but on condition that those liberties do not weaken the nation and are compatible with the principles of authority." Everybody was satisfied. Because of Carlist support the rural regions became strongholds for the Nationalists. As far as getting help from Germany, yes he accepted air support early on. Germany never had influence in Spanish politics, and Franco never returned the favor. In classic Nixonian fashion, he cut a deal, then he screwed 'em. It all becomes rather moot when we consider Franco's hand chosen successor, Juan Carlos. In a short period of time under his leadership Spain went socialist. It begs the question, did Franco know that would happen? If nothing else, Franco was astute. I think the answer is yes. It is rather baffling. Regarding the artwork, I have no problem with there being something Freudian about it. My problem is with the implied violence. If Jack the Ripper had been an artist, his work would have resembled this. I have no idea who Cindy Sherman is, but I'm pleased to know that such an award exists, and with such an illustrious title to boot!