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Speaking of Dreams: Podemos and The Power of Listening

11/19/2014

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Pablo Iglesias the newly elected leader of Podemos
Pablo Iglesias the newly elected leader of Podemos
If someone were to shout out that the mayor of your town was a corrupt so and so, and should be investigated for syphoning public funds into his Swiss bank account what would be your reaction? Would it be to call for a thorough investigation into the accusations or would it be to call up the accuser and ask why he had not had his shoes cleaned recently? Would it be to interview the mayor about the foreign bank account or would it be to question the accuser about his choice of haircut?
  • Then, were his replies about hair styles not to your satisfaction, you would be forgiven for dismissing such claims against the mayor, because, after all, anyone who walked around with dusty shoes couldn't possibly speak with authority about serious issues. 
  • Well this, to many, is how Spanish Politics are being conducted right now. As new political formations are being formed and new calls for regional identity the Gazachomonk goes in search of answers and comes up with not only an insight into why Spain is in so much in pain right now, but also a handy remedy for dusty shoes too.

Health Warning: This is not a tweet-length post. It may be better absorbed with your feet up, a chocolate digie and a cup of Ovaltine in your hand. Or if you prefer, go to the bottom of the post and you'll see a link to the audio version you can download. Either way, Go Slow and expect only the unexpected. READ MORE...


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Images That Shook Iberia: Free Spanish Posters to Download for Your SmartPhone

11/3/2014

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PictureClick on the image above to get your free posters
It is said that One Image equals a 1000 words. So, save yourself a lot of energy and download the appropriate Spanish Poster that reflects your position on life. Free from the gazpachomOnks library of Images that Shook Iberia 
  • Handy Images for your smartphones that will tell a waiter you are not a tourist!
  • The Definition of an Expat by Hemingway
  • Lorca and The Dead in Spain
  • Washington Irving and Fleas
  • Orwell and the Endless Struggle
  • Four Legs Good, Two Bad: Tarifa and Beach Heaven
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Grab the set over on the Free Tab above: Free Posters and Feel Free to Share!

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