James Barišić 🇭🇷
@james.barisic.fr
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All my views because nobody else would have them
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SNARK
All my views because nobody else would have them
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SNARK
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James Barišić 🇭🇷
@james.barisic.fr
· Oct 16
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I see a lot of people getting excited about W - the new European social network. But it's not the panacea that you think it is.
I'll explain why in very simple terms...
(It's at wsocial.eu if you're interested)
1/n
I'll explain why in very simple terms...
(It's at wsocial.eu if you're interested)
1/n
W — Trust your feed
We believe in the need for a global, trusted social media platform owned, run, and hosted in Europe. W is built on verified human users, transparency, privacy, and free speech.
wsocial.eu
February 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I see a lot of people getting excited about W - the new European social network. But it's not the panacea that you think it is.
I'll explain why in very simple terms...
(It's at wsocial.eu if you're interested)
1/n
I'll explain why in very simple terms...
(It's at wsocial.eu if you're interested)
1/n
I see a lot of people getting excited about W - the new European social network. But it's not the panacea that you think it is.
I'll explain why in very simple terms...
(It's at wsocial.eu if you're interested)
1/n
I'll explain why in very simple terms...
(It's at wsocial.eu if you're interested)
1/n
W — Trust your feed
We believe in the need for a global, trusted social media platform owned, run, and hosted in Europe. W is built on verified human users, transparency, privacy, and free speech.
wsocial.eu
February 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I see a lot of people getting excited about W - the new European social network. But it's not the panacea that you think it is.
I'll explain why in very simple terms...
(It's at wsocial.eu if you're interested)
1/n
I'll explain why in very simple terms...
(It's at wsocial.eu if you're interested)
1/n
The treatment of Vladyslav Heraskevych by the IOC is an utter disgrace.
February 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The treatment of Vladyslav Heraskevych by the IOC is an utter disgrace.
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FUN FACT: When you are a British citizen who is a long-term resident of another country and you return to the UK, you are counted as an immigrant by HMG.
ANOTHER FUN FACT: Jim Ratcliffe is a permanent resident of Monaco.
ANOTHER FUN FACT: Jim Ratcliffe is a permanent resident of Monaco.
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
FUN FACT: When you are a British citizen who is a long-term resident of another country and you return to the UK, you are counted as an immigrant by HMG.
ANOTHER FUN FACT: Jim Ratcliffe is a permanent resident of Monaco.
ANOTHER FUN FACT: Jim Ratcliffe is a permanent resident of Monaco.
FUN FACT: When you are a British citizen who is a long-term resident of another country and you return to the UK, you are counted as an immigrant by HMG.
ANOTHER FUN FACT: Jim Ratcliffe is a permanent resident of Monaco.
ANOTHER FUN FACT: Jim Ratcliffe is a permanent resident of Monaco.
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
FUN FACT: When you are a British citizen who is a long-term resident of another country and you return to the UK, you are counted as an immigrant by HMG.
ANOTHER FUN FACT: Jim Ratcliffe is a permanent resident of Monaco.
ANOTHER FUN FACT: Jim Ratcliffe is a permanent resident of Monaco.
It's an incredible statistic but Tottenham are currently burning through managers at a quicker rate than the Tories get through leaders*.
*at time of writing.
news.sky.com/story/totten...
*at time of writing.
news.sky.com/story/totten...
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank sacked
The Premier League club will now be looking for their sixth permanent manager in seven years since Mauricio Pochettino's departure in 2019.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:14 PM
It's an incredible statistic but Tottenham are currently burning through managers at a quicker rate than the Tories get through leaders*.
*at time of writing.
news.sky.com/story/totten...
*at time of writing.
news.sky.com/story/totten...
BREAKING: Federal Aviation Administration issues important Epstein Files Distraction Notice effective immediately. Citizens are reminded that there is nothing to see here and to please move along.
All flights to and from El Paso, Texas, have been grounded for ten days for “Special Security Reasons”, the Federal Aviation Administration announced.
Shutting down airspace of a major US city for such an extended period hasn’t happened since the aftermath of 9-11.
Shutting down airspace of a major US city for such an extended period hasn’t happened since the aftermath of 9-11.
February 11, 2026 at 12:48 PM
BREAKING: Federal Aviation Administration issues important Epstein Files Distraction Notice effective immediately. Citizens are reminded that there is nothing to see here and to please move along.
This is a draft.
This is now not a draft.
This is now not a draft.
February 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
This is a draft.
This is now not a draft.
This is now not a draft.
DRAFTS!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOPPPPP!
WHOOOOOOOOOPPPPP!
February 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM
DRAFTS!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOPPPPP!
WHOOOOOOOOOPPPPP!
If Wes Streeting lasts the day, Starmer is a fool.
February 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM
If Wes Streeting lasts the day, Starmer is a fool.
More delusion in the morning Brexpat Facebook groups. Today's edition - Spain...
Got sent a couple of recent screenshots from "expat" groups in Spain. Pretty amazing stuff.
Suffice to say, not only have the lessons from Brexit not been learned, nor Europe's position taken into account, but Europe's latest initiative is being twisted for the exceptionalist agenda
A 🧵
Suffice to say, not only have the lessons from Brexit not been learned, nor Europe's position taken into account, but Europe's latest initiative is being twisted for the exceptionalist agenda
A 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM
More delusion in the morning Brexpat Facebook groups. Today's edition - Spain...
It might be an idea to remove Georgia's EU candidate country status.
Just an idea.
Just an idea.
The European Union has proposed extending its sanctions against Russia to include ports in Georgia and Indonesia that handle Russian oil, the first time the bloc would target ports in third countries, a proposal document showed on Monday.
www.reuters.com/world/eu-pro...
www.reuters.com/world/eu-pro...
February 10, 2026 at 7:26 AM
It might be an idea to remove Georgia's EU candidate country status.
Just an idea.
Just an idea.
If you were any good at corruption, you could get to the top of this table.
February 10, 2026 at 7:24 AM
If you were any good at corruption, you could get to the top of this table.
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Nigel Farage yet again spouting his own prejudice above actual fact, and making your family and your work pay for it….
Multiple studies show being able to work from home boosts productivity, health and family outcomes. Don’t let him ruin your life or country by claiming otherwise.
Multiple studies show being able to work from home boosts productivity, health and family outcomes. Don’t let him ruin your life or country by claiming otherwise.
February 9, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Nigel Farage yet again spouting his own prejudice above actual fact, and making your family and your work pay for it….
Multiple studies show being able to work from home boosts productivity, health and family outcomes. Don’t let him ruin your life or country by claiming otherwise.
Multiple studies show being able to work from home boosts productivity, health and family outcomes. Don’t let him ruin your life or country by claiming otherwise.
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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
In the third part of our series David and Paul Sagar explore what the German writer and sociologist Max Weber can teach us about the pitfalls of political life and political philosophy. Why is doing politics so hard?
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
In the third part of our series David and Paul Sagar explore what the German writer and sociologist Max Weber can teach us about the pitfalls of political life and political philosophy. Why is doing politics so hard?
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
In the third part of our series David and Paul Sagar explore what the German writer and sociologist Max Weber can teach us about the pitfalls of political life and political philosophy. Why is doing politics so hard?
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
In the third part of our series David and Paul Sagar explore what the German writer and sociologist Max Weber can teach us about the pitfalls of political life and political philosophy. Why is doing politics so hard?
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
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The fightback starts here
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The fightback starts here
Absolutely naked opportunism from Sarwar. Fingers crossed that it makes people think twice about voting for Scottish Labour.
February 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Absolutely naked opportunism from Sarwar. Fingers crossed that it makes people think twice about voting for Scottish Labour.
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I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM
I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
Putin has done a fantastic job on Britain. Making it effectively ungovernable is quite the feat.
February 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Putin has done a fantastic job on Britain. Making it effectively ungovernable is quite the feat.
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I've just caught some clips of the Superb Owl and have some observations.
1) No owl
2) Mr Bunny wasn't bad
3) They seemed to be playing substandard rugby
All very confusing.
#superbowl
1) No owl
2) Mr Bunny wasn't bad
3) They seemed to be playing substandard rugby
All very confusing.
#superbowl
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 AM
I've just caught some clips of the Superb Owl and have some observations.
1) No owl
2) Mr Bunny wasn't bad
3) They seemed to be playing substandard rugby
All very confusing.
#superbowl
1) No owl
2) Mr Bunny wasn't bad
3) They seemed to be playing substandard rugby
All very confusing.
#superbowl
I've just caught some clips of the Superb Owl and have some observations.
1) No owl
2) Mr Bunny wasn't bad
3) They seemed to be playing substandard rugby
All very confusing.
#superbowl
1) No owl
2) Mr Bunny wasn't bad
3) They seemed to be playing substandard rugby
All very confusing.
#superbowl
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 AM
I've just caught some clips of the Superb Owl and have some observations.
1) No owl
2) Mr Bunny wasn't bad
3) They seemed to be playing substandard rugby
All very confusing.
#superbowl
1) No owl
2) Mr Bunny wasn't bad
3) They seemed to be playing substandard rugby
All very confusing.
#superbowl
Reposted by James Barišić 🇭🇷
February 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM