Spain

See - this is how politics works. And this is how it's working in our country, as well. But then, you already know that.

The Spanish government told its ambassadors to spread the word that armed Basque separatist group ETA was to blame for the Madrid bombings within hours of the attacks, a leading newspaper has reported. The report came amid increased grumbling from government critics on Saturday that Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar's ruling party might be pointing the finger at ETA -- and minimising suspicions Muslim militants were involved -- for political reasons. "You should use any opportunity to confirm ETA's responsibility for these brutal attacks, thus helping to dissipate any type of doubt that certain interested parties may want to promote," El Pais quoted Foreign Minister Ana Palacio as writing in a memo. ...If ETA is judged to blame, the ruling centre-right Popular Party could gain support because because of its tough stance against the Basque separatists. But analysts say it could lose if al Qaeda or other radical Islamic groups were shown to be involved, as the attacks could be portrayed as retaliation for Aznar's unpopular support for war in Iraq.

  Reuters article

The truth has no part to play in politics.

Although the ETA has denied responsibility, and an Islamic organization has claimed it, the Spanish government is still sticking to their story that it's an ETA attack. But, they're "investigating".

....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.

Update 3:00 pm:

Spain arrested three Moroccans and two Indians on Saturday in connection with the Madrid train bombings, the strongest indication yet of a possible Islamic link to the attack on one of Washington's staunchest allies in Iraq.

  SF Gate article