John Hartin

Attempting to be a racing driver, achieving being a hypocritical car snob. Opinions my own.

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[Slugger O'Toole @SluggerOToole]

Northern Ireland doesn’t have a political system. We have endless performative pantomime politics…

Watching the events of this week, I can’t help but be struck by the performative nature of it all. Everything is gesture, everything is theatre. Everyone
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[John Hartin @johnhartin]

@DJSnM It was the smoothness that impressed me. No shakes, wobbles or bounces. This is what I expected after 3 tries, not on the first attempt! Amazing.

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

@RestIsPolitics @RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret @Scaramucci Guess it's the obvious one but do you think Kamala Harris has what it takes to win? And will the democratic party, and more importantly the donors, will get behind her?

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

#IREvRSA incredible match. Exceptional effort from both teams. Tension throughout. Bundee Aki immense again. #COYBIG I need a lie down now... 🤯

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

Hi @OctopusEnergy, any way I can find out when there will be smart meter replacement appointments in my area? Waiting for months now with an EV and solar panels that are costing me more than they should...

[Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones]

No 10 is pressuring a CEO to resign on behalf of Nigel Farage.

But not the CEO of P&O who illegally sacked 800 workers

Or the CEO of Avro Energy, who pocketed millions of customers money after going bust

Or other CEOs I’ve questioned for bad behaviour

Spot the difference?

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

Terrible news.

[Hyundai Motorsport @HMSGOfficial]

Statement from Hyundai Motorsport

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

For me, Kevin Conroy will always be the ultimate Batman. RIP.

[DC @DCOfficial]

DC is deeply saddened at the passing of Kevin Conroy, a legendary actor and the voice of Batman for multiple generations. He will be forever missed by his friends, family, and fans. https://t.co/GgdfYvoKVL

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

This is outstanding.

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

Wow. Staggering that anyone could think this behaviour is acceptable.

[The Race @wearetherace]

A deliberate scattering of diesel, broken glass, nails and dead rats on the start-finish line ensured there was no racing at the Mid Antrim 150, the final road race of the 2022 season in Northern Ireland.

Full story ⤵️
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[John Hartin @johnhartin]

At this rate, Banbridge will be a "City" in my lifetime... https://t.co/sBtgiIJVl0

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

Regardless of whether or not he lied, is someone who uses the excuse 'nobody told me' competent to lead the country? Is someone who doesn't know the difference between a work event and a party competent to lead the country? The guy is in charge of nukes for goodness sake!

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Boris Johnson says 'nobody told me' No 10 lockdown garden party was against the rules https://t.co/KZEAiA9xlE

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

Congratulations to #MaxVerstappen33 but wow was that an unsatisfying ending or what.

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

@keithbelfast 1 hour in...

[The Oatmeal @Oatmeal]

The diet train

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it." #panicbuying

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

🤣🤣🤣

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

@wearetherace So, hang on - he knows what the problem is (attitude) but is somehow powerless to do anything about it? How hard is it to not be a dick? Or get professional help to learn how to not be a dick? If you want something badly enough, surely you do whatever it takes?

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

Great to watch a little bit of history, what a superstar #EmmaRaducanu fantastic composure. First of many titles #USOpen

[John Hartin @johnhartin]

@wearetherace Absolutely not, the only winners would be the lawyers/insurance adjusters and it would set a dangerous precedent for Motorsport as a whole. Aside from that, are power unit penalties (originally a cost saving measure) still relevant in a cost cap world?