The Mallorquins also remember Franco - all too well.

In fact, there are still many Mallorquins who'd rather meet your foreign face on the street than Spaniard.

No rational reason for it other than history, but the current situation with Madrid doesn't give people any warm and fuzzy feelings either.

Except that a Mallorquin is indeed Spanish of course, dont forget that

As are the Catalans. The footballers and tennis players have shown the right way forward, being proud of both their regional and national heritage

The Mallorquins generally dont have many problems with their Spanishness, ask Rafa Nadal!

Well, before you again purport to know everything, take up residence here and integrate a bit. You'll figure it out (well, OK that might be too much to ask from you).

Many Mallorquins certainly do not like to be referred to as Spanish, for historical reasons. You'll see evidence of this everywhere here.

Rafa certainly is Mallorquin, but as a celebrity, he's not only burdened with representing Spain on the world stage, but also has the benefit of being exposed to far broader experiences than the average Mallorquin, which tends to temper dogmatic views formed in a social vacuum.

And speaking of dogmatism, you might try getting out a bit CMan. The experience may be rather enlightening for you, instead of deluding (for a change).

What are you talking about? I've visited every province in Spain (except the Canaries) and lived in 3 of them. And unlike you, I can speak Spanish - and even a tiny bit of Catalan.

The mallorquins are proud about their local identity, like every Spaniard, but there isnt much of an independence movement or "hating" Spaniards

Even here in Asturias there is a pro-Asturian movement that wants more autonomy to Asturian and less Castillano, but it is very much in the minority

Yes, we know how worldly you are Cman. You've gone to extraordinary lengths to prove it.

Indeed he does! Our resident expert in Spanish (and everything else) giving us "castillano".

Amazing, you have me on ignore, but only manage to read my posts when I do a typo

I switched you back on temporarily to see your excuse! Are you really that thick, of course I see you when amideislas quotes you, unfortunately ignore doesn't work for quotes. Back off now!

I see your underling is on now, he's probably as thick as you saying the same thing.

I'm on the same ignore list CM, in fact I am surprised there is anyone who isnt

Hilarious, all this ignoring business, reminds me of school and making sure other girls knew about parties they weren't invited to.

Careful, agoreira will put you on ignore for that

Even when I had my stalker a few years back I didn't put anyone on ignore... I am guessing many have me on, which if fine....

Would you want to go to his party? Dear God, imagine the conversations!