When Charlie Mullins became a regular columnist for The Olive Press newspaper, I thought:
"Omigod! Jon Clarke (editor of said free paper published in Southern Spain) has hired a 'Leapy Lee', the racist, sexist, failed pop-star pr**k who writes for the EuroWeekly News (another free paper here on the coast)".
Charlie Mullins, OBE [Photo: Elite Business Magazine]
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Mullins' debut column didn't augur well for the future, I have to say.
However, since then this self-made millionaire who has decided to make his home in Estepona, Spain, has grown on me.
His recent column (Vol. 19, Issue 478) tackles the issue of immigration.
"You don't have to scroll far these days to find someone sounding off about immigration - whether it's in the UK or right here in Spain."
Writing about the many "Brits" who have made Spain their home, he opines that the "Spanish people have been incredibly welcoming" towards him.
[Photo: Issuu]
He contends that this is because he has always shown respect for their country, their way of life, and their culture.
He writes: "This isn't about Spain v. the UK, or locals v. expats. It's about decent people who make an effort, versus those who turn up with a sense of entitlement and no interest in fitting in".
As he writes, they are loud, brash, no manners, no clue. I agree.
A typical 'guiri' [Photo: Facebook]
Mullins claims he has never pretended to be Spanish. He lives in Spain, and is a "guest", which brings responsibilities. I agree absolutely. We will always be "guests".
He refers to the British "expat" lady who left the UK because there were "too many foreigners", and moved to live in Spain.
She is now exactly that, a foreigner. In Spain. She has made no attempt to integrate.
"Guiris" [Daily Express]
Mullins is quite accepting of her - I am most definitely not! She is a hypocrite big-style!
In conclusion, Mullins writes: "This isn't about being anti-immigrant, it's about being anti-ignorant".
You have "hit the nail on the head", my friend.
Well done!
And well done to The Olive Press for hiring an excellent columnist, Charlie Mullins, OBE!
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