Spain update and why are our leaders so mediocre?
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Very interesting
Huge issues for brits trying to get registered in time before the deadline, also the driving licence problem with even getting appointments. TIE cards have been issued with incorrect wording and expiry dates. Lots of problems going on pre brexit dead line, would be interesting to get your take on those things. More general news on Spain would be good to hear, Covid is huge, no getting away from that but its not the be all and end all. You do a great job Stuart, i look forward to your daily updates but i think the grind is getting to you. Maybe day 200 and on should be a different focus, but you do a great job of keeping us informed.
I love your sense of humour Stuart, and you have a very clear speaking voice. Cheers.
Great talk, clear, truthful and not bias because you love Spain and you want the best for the country.
Spain's a fuckin mess, but mediocrity and conformity is so ingrained in the culture it's so frustrating not knowing how to get things moving and getting people to care.
Excuse me, Stuart, but weren't you planning on moving to Portugal…. like real soon.? Purportedly to escape COVID 19.? What happened.?
Enjoy your perspectives on life in Spain, its politics, culture and yes, the accent.It's a-ok! No problem whatsoever!
We have no problema con tu accent Stuart !! We like tus videos and that's what counts !! Spanglish for us in PR !!
Spain like many other countries Portugal, Italy …
Are suffering the second and third waves of Covid because they wanted to
enjoy. Summer on middle of the pandemic.
Now they have to live the co secuences.
It is true that presidents wanted summer to earn money.
They didnt care about people life.
It is also important to say.that WHO and DR. TEDROS never say the truth about this.biological war weapon created in CHINA since 1968.
WHO DIDNT EXPLAIN HOW THIS VIRUS IS.
NO ON EXPLAIN TO USE MASK.
AND NOT ONLY MASKS ARE NEEDED.
BECAUSE THE VIRUS ENTER THROUGH MOUTH. NOSE AND EYES.
IT DOESNT AFFECT ONLY LUNGS IT DESTROY ALL PARTS OF THE BODY.
IF SOMEONE LIVES CAN HAVE IT AGAIN AND PERHAPS THIS PERSON WILL HAVE A PROBLEM ALL HIS LIFE.
IT DOESNT CARE THE AGE.
THE VIRUS CHANGED MANY TIMES SO THE VACCINE WILL BE ESPECIFIC FOR ONE FOR NOT FOR THE OTHERS.
PEOPLE DOESNT KNOW ALL THIS.
I HEARD MANY OF THEM SAYING IT IS ALL FAKE.
THIS.VIRUS WILL CHANGE THE WORLD LIFE OR MILLONS WILL DIE.
Hi Stuart. I'm due to start work as a TEFL teacher in Zaragoza on October 5th. It's my first time teaching and I have to fly from Ireland to Barcelona so as you can imagine I'm a bit apprehensive. Is it crazy moving to Spain at this time or is it worth the risk? Your channel is great by the way. Best wishes Aidan
Your accent is great mate your very clear and precise, who worries about such trivial things as if we haven't got enough to worry about….
Talking about other topics, I once heard from your channel that Spain starts to use more credit/ debit card for the payment because of the pandemic. I told my friends about this fact and they found it pretty backward. I'm wondering if the IT development in Spain is not that mature.
Thank you for sharing your views and ideas about Spain as you see and experience it. Keep the videos coming! It is enjoyable to listen to you speak because you are precise and have an extensive vocabulary. It is also nice to hear your accent . Hearing an accent means I'm listening to someone who didn't come from my hometown and can teach me or show me a different perspective on life. I miss traveling and hearing accents. I hope we can all be free and safe to live, work and travel soon.
Its funny that you said that about Uruguay, here in BC Canada is also pot legal and we had not as many cases than the other provinces were the pot is not legal. Exept the big city’s of course like Vancouver. I don’t think they make better decisions because of the pot, unless they are just to high to go out 🤣
Stuart’s upspeak is as mild as is his Aussie accent. He is however quite monotone. Try putting aunts in your pants and while you’re doing a video. Just kidding ur fine dude. No hay de que.
Your accent is fine- it doesn't affect your Spain bashing.
Uruguay is not a country- it is a city-state, one city in the whole state of Uruguay.
Population of Uruguay: 3,476,268
Population of Madrid: 6,617,513
you speak very clear,dont worry stuart
Hi Stuart, thanks for the vid, I prefer Vegemite too, I find Marmite a little too salty.
I see the Spanish politicians on the TVs news and watching their body language , ie, walking into meeting rooms and the like seems to me they are acting the part. It also seems that many of them are so young compared to other countries, lacking experience of life in general.
The comments regarding your accent are to be ignored, you will probably find that these "racist" remarks are from people who rarely set foot outside their living room.
Keep it up mate!
Love your accent Stuart. Reminds me of my holidays in Australia. Keep up the good work, you make things clearer for us that don't really understand politics.
Who are all these idiots criticising your accent, the crooked pictures in your blue room and your garden?!
Stuart your videos are excellent. Keep it up and ignore these morons.
Why would complain about how you talk ? I understand everything you have said, very clear and precise. Always interesting videos, thanks for sharing. I don't think you are particularly bashing Spain or anything, surely as you live there, you can be critical of things and put your point of view
Love you Aussie accent , you speak clearly and are easily understood and I like your sense of humour. Keep up the good work Stuart we view your channel to listen to what you have to say , not look to see if pictures are straight ,garden tidy etc . Most people leave good comments and raise questions to debate , so you must be doing something right because your subscribers are going up 👍🙂
Hello Stuart. Upspeak does exist in the USA, although it's perceived more as a put-on in modern culture. It's something that is used to distinguish social groups from on another as opposed to something commonplace in an entire country. If someone finds any national accent annoying and publicly announces it, then that only demonstrates ethnocentrism. Let's focus on the content folks.
Hola Stuart. Great videos as always. I wonder if anyone can help me? I moved to Spain at the start of July and applied for a NIE number. My first appointment was unsuccessful because I didn't have the correct forms and on my second appointment I was rejected because my health insurance was insufficient. I thought my European Health Insurance Card would cover me but I was informed that it's only valid for holidays or a maximum of three months. Apart from the medical insurance, I have all the other requirements ( Correct forms, documentation and funds ). I am currently looking for work in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry in Madrid whilst trying to bring my Spanish up to a B1 level. I want to get my NIE before I start work ( If I can get work ) and if anyone knows the cheapest possible insurance that's within the residency requirements that would be great.
The mediocrity in leadership is a reflection of the low self confidence of the population.
Pot is definitely better than alcohol when it comes to decision making, no one smokes a joint and beats their family! 90% of domestic abuse is linked to alcohol consumption!
200th day, stream wearing a mask and flag of spain speedo.
The most recent news from Canada quotes the World Wide number of deaths to have reached 1 million. To all of you who cannot perform simple math, I'll do it for you:
7,800,000,000 is the total world population,
1,000,000 is 0.0128 of 1% of world population.
What does it mean? Glad you ask. It means pandemic my ass, killing of economy and spreading world wide panic for no reason. Shame on governments and the "specialists".
Overview: In 2018 Uruguay was the number 79 economy in the world in terms of GDP (current US$), the number 92 in total exports, the number 96 in total imports, and the number 58 most complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI).In 2018, Uruguay exported $8.96B and imported $11.2B, resulting in a negative trade balance of -$2.24B.
Hello mate – thanks for the great updates. Do you have a video on the process UK citizens need to go through to make sure they have a residence permit before the brexit deadline? 31 December is fast approaching! Cheers
Uruguay seems tiny,” writes contemporary Uruguayan historian and novelist Eduardo Galeano. “But not really. We have five times more land than Holland and five times fewer inhabitants. We have more cultivable land than Japan, and a population forty times smaller.”population Just over 3m maybe thats the real reason for covid19 not so bad…regards tony
Facts…
Uruguay has not had inheritance or personal income taxes since 1974. The government’s main sources of revenue are value-added taxes and export taxes. Real estate taxes and corporate taxes are also levied.
Facts…
Since elaborate social legislation was enacted in 1912 and 1929, Uruguay has been recognized for its advanced welfare programs, offering extensive subsidized health care and numerous benefits to the unemployed, low-wage workers, and the aged. Uruguayan employees with low annual incomes may receive maternity benefits, and mothers who earn low wages can receive child-care benefits. The large Hospital de Clínicas in Montevideo has long been a low-cost medical service centre for the needy as well as a research centre. Life expectancy is relatively high, with averages of 73 years for males and 79 years for females.
In contrast I prefer a good bottle of Spanish White wine cada dia..lol regards Tony(cuenca)
Facts if true…
“There is unequivocal evidence that habitual or regular marijuana smoking is not harmless. A caution against regular heavy marijuana usage is prudent.”
Spain has one of the best climates (northern temperate Spain to southern sunny Spain) to cultivate hemp products, CBD, THC like California, the middle east, etc. Spain could benefit hugely from legalizing and starting to produce more than what exists in the private clubs in Madrid and Barcelona. Could you all imagine " Magic THC/CBD infused Olive Oil " or "Magic THC/CBD infused red wine?!"
Love your accent Stuart x
You have a fine command of the Queens English with a pleasant Aussie twang , keep up the good work mate .
How rude that people have commented on your accent!
WHY are some people so damned rude?! So hypercritical. I adore your accent!.Im Scottish & I lived outside Sydney for a year. When I arrived I was excited to hear people all around me with their cute accents. Touchy people. I wish that was all I had to worry about .
Thank you for the update 😊 I personally love 💓 your accent🌍🇮🇸
Hi Stuart! I can recognize the sound of El Afilador in the background about min 7:03. If you know what I am talking about then you are a proper Spaniard too!
I am shocked that people are critical of your accent or the inflection in your voice. I am an English teacher myself, so I comment with some knowledge, experience, and sympathy when I note that you speak well and clearly. As you say, your accent or inflection is what it is, and for me, both are fine! Sorry to be so blunt about it, but if people have a problem with your accent or the inflection at the end of sentences, the problem is theirs, not yours.
Hi Stuart , Interesting development today for UK nationals tax resident in Spain !! Many months asking via secure messages what happens financially after the 'passporting regulations' end on 31.12.2020 – as a Barclays bank customer for almost 50 years – I had a phone call from an obviously racked off bank – they used these words ( which were recorded) ' as you are not resident in the UK you are not entitled to have a UK bank account. Your account will be closed on 31.12.,2020, and for 6 months a holding account will be only one into which deposits for you will be entered' – no – we are not helping you to find another way of receiving income from UK sources.' You cannot withdraw from this account unless you have made alternative arrangements. A bad news day – The 'helpful' person told me from 15 October letters will be sent out detailing this bad news. Barclaycard will cease on 16 November according to this phone call. They confirmed this is a irrevocable decision whether or not agreement is reached on a EU Brexit agreement.
OK – as everything we, as pensioners do is electronic, including finance transfers of pensions from UK to Spain and here everything is set up in Spanish accounts to fund services – say rent – car tax – mortgages loans etc etc, one does wonder at the mentality of the UK authorities in imposing such a devastating blow to their own people. Doubters should check out the European Banking Authority, the FCA , the BoE, the BiE – all are saying the same thing now. But where is the general authoritative announcement ?? A media frenzy will not help- so for those affected, a solution must be found. 'Discuss' !! Cheers, Beiderbeck
Stewey: Celebrations are for reaching successful milestones. What is there to celebrate after 200 days – the case rate increase or the higher death count? Be serious. Maybe a wake is a better idea!
Stuart is well spoken and clear. What other channels are there to get this information? what accent is it that the people wish to hear instead? Who are these people who need to fine tune everything to fit some idea they have of the perfect world? well I really appreciate these videos. 🙏✨hasta luego!
yes Stuart it looks like You have a very good view about smoking marihuana…well done urugway and good for You Stuart, smoking weed does make You think clear and see things in different perspective🙏
Nothing has changed in 199 days–the virus is still smarter than the people.
With exception for Taiwan, etc.
That inflection of your accent is common in Spain and German too. It doesn’t bother me nor annoys me. Whatever the speaker accent might be I’m alright.
Best!👍
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