B Warzybok
@bwarzy.bsky.social
Lawyer, United Methodist, Polish-American, Radical for the cause of comprehensive immigration reform, Unapologetic Ukrainophile. Degenerate sports and Eurovision fan. Za naszą i waszą wolność. @Bwarzy on that other site. #coys
Today, the Russian Embassy in South Africa used this solemn anniversary to push bad-faith, inflammatory propaganda aimed at deepening historical wounds.
Moscow wants Poles and Ukrainians to resent each other. That’s the point.
Moscow wants Poles and Ukrainians to resent each other. That’s the point.
July 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Today, the Russian Embassy in South Africa used this solemn anniversary to push bad-faith, inflammatory propaganda aimed at deepening historical wounds.
Moscow wants Poles and Ukrainians to resent each other. That’s the point.
Moscow wants Poles and Ukrainians to resent each other. That’s the point.
“Our nations have a moral obligation, not only to the memory of the victims, but also to present and future generations, to preserve the legacy of cooperation, mutual trust and strategic partnership.”
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A welcome and courageous message.
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A welcome and courageous message.
July 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Our nations have a moral obligation, not only to the memory of the victims, but also to present and future generations, to preserve the legacy of cooperation, mutual trust and strategic partnership.”
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A welcome and courageous message.
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A welcome and courageous message.
Once again, the mask has slipped. In the clear light of day, before the eyes of a free people, a sitting United States Senator was seized, thrown to the ground, and shackled like a common felon—for no crime but the speaking of plain and inconvenient truths to power.
June 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Once again, the mask has slipped. In the clear light of day, before the eyes of a free people, a sitting United States Senator was seized, thrown to the ground, and shackled like a common felon—for no crime but the speaking of plain and inconvenient truths to power.
Yep. Totally a case of a candidate who wouldn’t have won if a competent opponent had been on offer.
June 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Yep. Totally a case of a candidate who wouldn’t have won if a competent opponent had been on offer.
We should remember that. And thanks, Grandpa. Not just for what you did, but for leaving me a little duct-tape covered notebook so that what you and your men did will never be forgotten or whitewashed.
May 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
We should remember that. And thanks, Grandpa. Not just for what you did, but for leaving me a little duct-tape covered notebook so that what you and your men did will never be forgotten or whitewashed.
When I was very young, my grandfather Chester passed away. I never really got to know him. What I did know came in fragments—war stories, old photographs, and eventually, a few notebooks my dad found while sorting through his things after he died.
May 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
When I was very young, my grandfather Chester passed away. I never really got to know him. What I did know came in fragments—war stories, old photographs, and eventually, a few notebooks my dad found while sorting through his things after he died.
My final rankings for #Eurovision 2025.
May 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
My final rankings for #Eurovision 2025.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: there really ought to be a word for the Eurovision equivalent of sportswashing. Because that’s what we’re seeing—song after song, year after year—PR campaigns wrapped in glitter and melody. #Eurovision
May 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: there really ought to be a word for the Eurovision equivalent of sportswashing. Because that’s what we’re seeing—song after song, year after year—PR campaigns wrapped in glitter and melody. #Eurovision
Has anyone considered offering Gabry Ponte the right to call "Tutta l’Italia" the official theme song of Eurovision 2025 in exchange for giving his spot in the final up to Belgium?!
#ESC2025 #Eurovision
#ESC2025 #Eurovision
May 14, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Has anyone considered offering Gabry Ponte the right to call "Tutta l’Italia" the official theme song of Eurovision 2025 in exchange for giving his spot in the final up to Belgium?!
#ESC2025 #Eurovision
#ESC2025 #Eurovision
May 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
May 13, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This was my full writeup. As you can see, I had nice things to say. I just don't think it works at this contest. That's all.
May 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
This was my full writeup. As you can see, I had nice things to say. I just don't think it works at this contest. That's all.
37. Georgia: #MiriamShengelia – “Freedom”
This song isn’t just a contest entry—it’s a grim reflection of a country teetering on the edge of geopolitical irrelevance. If this is Georgia’s contribution to ESC, it feels less like a statement of hope and more like a warning.
This song isn’t just a contest entry—it’s a grim reflection of a country teetering on the edge of geopolitical irrelevance. If this is Georgia’s contribution to ESC, it feels less like a statement of hope and more like a warning.
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
37. Georgia: #MiriamShengelia – “Freedom”
This song isn’t just a contest entry—it’s a grim reflection of a country teetering on the edge of geopolitical irrelevance. If this is Georgia’s contribution to ESC, it feels less like a statement of hope and more like a warning.
This song isn’t just a contest entry—it’s a grim reflection of a country teetering on the edge of geopolitical irrelevance. If this is Georgia’s contribution to ESC, it feels less like a statement of hope and more like a warning.
36. Croatia: #MarkoBosnjak – “Poison Cake”
Marko has had a terrible time in his own country with abuse based on the fact that he is gay Unfortunately, I can’t see this controversy ending well, because I think this song is likely to finish with very few points. Hang in there, Marko. We love you.
Marko has had a terrible time in his own country with abuse based on the fact that he is gay Unfortunately, I can’t see this controversy ending well, because I think this song is likely to finish with very few points. Hang in there, Marko. We love you.
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
36. Croatia: #MarkoBosnjak – “Poison Cake”
Marko has had a terrible time in his own country with abuse based on the fact that he is gay Unfortunately, I can’t see this controversy ending well, because I think this song is likely to finish with very few points. Hang in there, Marko. We love you.
Marko has had a terrible time in his own country with abuse based on the fact that he is gay Unfortunately, I can’t see this controversy ending well, because I think this song is likely to finish with very few points. Hang in there, Marko. We love you.
35. Armenia: #PARG – “Survivor”
PARG just comes off sounding like a angry dude who is trying to prove he is the toughest guy in Armenia. Maybe he should go to his truck and record a podcast about it. The lyrics also aren’t exactly Keats. “I’m a survivor. Stay alive-er.” Are you serious dude?!
PARG just comes off sounding like a angry dude who is trying to prove he is the toughest guy in Armenia. Maybe he should go to his truck and record a podcast about it. The lyrics also aren’t exactly Keats. “I’m a survivor. Stay alive-er.” Are you serious dude?!
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
35. Armenia: #PARG – “Survivor”
PARG just comes off sounding like a angry dude who is trying to prove he is the toughest guy in Armenia. Maybe he should go to his truck and record a podcast about it. The lyrics also aren’t exactly Keats. “I’m a survivor. Stay alive-er.” Are you serious dude?!
PARG just comes off sounding like a angry dude who is trying to prove he is the toughest guy in Armenia. Maybe he should go to his truck and record a podcast about it. The lyrics also aren’t exactly Keats. “I’m a survivor. Stay alive-er.” Are you serious dude?!
34. Serbia: #Princ – “Mila”
This song evokes the sense of an exaggerated love ballad, performed by a metrosexual version of Geralt of Rivia—perhaps a bit too theatrical for its own good. Eurovision has evolved and this song, for all its flair, feels rooted in a bygone era.
This song evokes the sense of an exaggerated love ballad, performed by a metrosexual version of Geralt of Rivia—perhaps a bit too theatrical for its own good. Eurovision has evolved and this song, for all its flair, feels rooted in a bygone era.
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
34. Serbia: #Princ – “Mila”
This song evokes the sense of an exaggerated love ballad, performed by a metrosexual version of Geralt of Rivia—perhaps a bit too theatrical for its own good. Eurovision has evolved and this song, for all its flair, feels rooted in a bygone era.
This song evokes the sense of an exaggerated love ballad, performed by a metrosexual version of Geralt of Rivia—perhaps a bit too theatrical for its own good. Eurovision has evolved and this song, for all its flair, feels rooted in a bygone era.
33. Portugal: #Napa – “Deslocado”
While Deslocado succeeds in conveying an authentic and moving personal narrative, it may not offer enough in terms of wider accessibility or showmanship to stand out in the highly competitive environment of Eurovision.
While Deslocado succeeds in conveying an authentic and moving personal narrative, it may not offer enough in terms of wider accessibility or showmanship to stand out in the highly competitive environment of Eurovision.
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
33. Portugal: #Napa – “Deslocado”
While Deslocado succeeds in conveying an authentic and moving personal narrative, it may not offer enough in terms of wider accessibility or showmanship to stand out in the highly competitive environment of Eurovision.
While Deslocado succeeds in conveying an authentic and moving personal narrative, it may not offer enough in terms of wider accessibility or showmanship to stand out in the highly competitive environment of Eurovision.
32. Slovenia: #Klemen – “How Much Time Do We Have Left Together?”
If I can be honest, the performance feels vaguely manipulative. With the exception of being heartfelt, everything about this song feels vaguely mediocre. I’m glad his wife is okay, but I do not expect Klemen to advance to the final.
If I can be honest, the performance feels vaguely manipulative. With the exception of being heartfelt, everything about this song feels vaguely mediocre. I’m glad his wife is okay, but I do not expect Klemen to advance to the final.
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
32. Slovenia: #Klemen – “How Much Time Do We Have Left Together?”
If I can be honest, the performance feels vaguely manipulative. With the exception of being heartfelt, everything about this song feels vaguely mediocre. I’m glad his wife is okay, but I do not expect Klemen to advance to the final.
If I can be honest, the performance feels vaguely manipulative. With the exception of being heartfelt, everything about this song feels vaguely mediocre. I’m glad his wife is okay, but I do not expect Klemen to advance to the final.
31. San Marino: #GabryPonte – “Tutta L’Italia”
The song isn't terrible; it’s got a good beat and is solid dance music. I’m just not seeing how this converts to a successful Eurovision entry, and I think it would be a shame if this song qualified over the likes of more deserving acts in Semifinal 1.
The song isn't terrible; it’s got a good beat and is solid dance music. I’m just not seeing how this converts to a successful Eurovision entry, and I think it would be a shame if this song qualified over the likes of more deserving acts in Semifinal 1.
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
31. San Marino: #GabryPonte – “Tutta L’Italia”
The song isn't terrible; it’s got a good beat and is solid dance music. I’m just not seeing how this converts to a successful Eurovision entry, and I think it would be a shame if this song qualified over the likes of more deserving acts in Semifinal 1.
The song isn't terrible; it’s got a good beat and is solid dance music. I’m just not seeing how this converts to a successful Eurovision entry, and I think it would be a shame if this song qualified over the likes of more deserving acts in Semifinal 1.
30. United Kingdom: #RememberMonday – “What the Hell Just Happened?”
I actually love this act, but in a year when there is already a lot of bubblegum poppiness it just feels a little too perky. I think this is a song that most people will like but few people will actually vote for. And that’s okay.
I actually love this act, but in a year when there is already a lot of bubblegum poppiness it just feels a little too perky. I think this is a song that most people will like but few people will actually vote for. And that’s okay.
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
30. United Kingdom: #RememberMonday – “What the Hell Just Happened?”
I actually love this act, but in a year when there is already a lot of bubblegum poppiness it just feels a little too perky. I think this is a song that most people will like but few people will actually vote for. And that’s okay.
I actually love this act, but in a year when there is already a lot of bubblegum poppiness it just feels a little too perky. I think this is a song that most people will like but few people will actually vote for. And that’s okay.
29. Israel: #YuvalRaphael – “New Day Will Rise”
Israel’s entry adopts a more restrained posture, softly imploring, “Everyone cries, don’t cry alone.” On the surface, it projects a conciliatory message. Yet for many viewers, such a sentiment feels not only hollow, but cynically disingenuous.
Israel’s entry adopts a more restrained posture, softly imploring, “Everyone cries, don’t cry alone.” On the surface, it projects a conciliatory message. Yet for many viewers, such a sentiment feels not only hollow, but cynically disingenuous.
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
29. Israel: #YuvalRaphael – “New Day Will Rise”
Israel’s entry adopts a more restrained posture, softly imploring, “Everyone cries, don’t cry alone.” On the surface, it projects a conciliatory message. Yet for many viewers, such a sentiment feels not only hollow, but cynically disingenuous.
Israel’s entry adopts a more restrained posture, softly imploring, “Everyone cries, don’t cry alone.” On the surface, it projects a conciliatory message. Yet for many viewers, such a sentiment feels not only hollow, but cynically disingenuous.
28. Switzerland: #ZoeMe – “Voyage”
In many ways this is the quintessential host-country entry: a song that is easy to enjoy, universally pleasant, and entirely inoffensive. It’s the type of track designed to create a pleasant atmosphere rather than make a bold statement or dominate the competition.
In many ways this is the quintessential host-country entry: a song that is easy to enjoy, universally pleasant, and entirely inoffensive. It’s the type of track designed to create a pleasant atmosphere rather than make a bold statement or dominate the competition.
May 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
28. Switzerland: #ZoeMe – “Voyage”
In many ways this is the quintessential host-country entry: a song that is easy to enjoy, universally pleasant, and entirely inoffensive. It’s the type of track designed to create a pleasant atmosphere rather than make a bold statement or dominate the competition.
In many ways this is the quintessential host-country entry: a song that is easy to enjoy, universally pleasant, and entirely inoffensive. It’s the type of track designed to create a pleasant atmosphere rather than make a bold statement or dominate the competition.