Chapu Apaolaza's article explores the evolution of anti-American sentiment, particularly within the Spanish left. The author recalls growing up with a deeply ingrained anti-Americanism, recalling insults like "cerdo americano" (American pig). This sentiment, he argues, was fostered by a leftist narrative that portrayed the US negatively.
Apaolaza highlights the irony of the current political climate, where the same left that once vehemently opposed the US now seems to find common ground with anti-Western forces. He points out alliances between the left and far-right, anti-Atlanticist groups, all united in criticism of the US. The article questions the historical context, noting that this anti-American sentiment arose only three decades after US intervention against Nazism.
The central argument of the article centers on the need to reassess the historical role of the United States. Drawing a parallel to a scene from *Life of Brian*, the author raises the question: "What have the Americans done for us?" The piece suggests a profound shift in political alignments and calls for a critical examination of the underlying narratives driving this change. The article's abrupt ending suggests the full analysis requires a subscription.