David, Host of The Cold War
@coldwarhost.bsky.social
Host of the Cold War Channel in YouTube. Independent Historian 20th Century, military, and Soviet and Post-Soviet spaces. Lifetime Spurs sufferer/supporter. He/him
History exists in shades of grey and yet so many seek only black or white
History exists in shades of grey and yet so many seek only black or white
Pinned
OK, what the hell. I'll do this until i get bored or just run out of ideas:
1 Like = 1 Cold War opinion. Spiciness may vary.
1 Like = 1 Cold War opinion. Spiciness may vary.
So, this has been a lot of fun, and really good for my thought process on a bunch of things. I will add a few more probably as they occur to me but I am not going to hit 200+ posts, I apologize.
Please do consider supporting us (The Cold War Channel) on YouTube and/or Patreon!
Please do consider supporting us (The Cold War Channel) on YouTube and/or Patreon!
Offer:
Uniform inspection in exchange for a tox screen.
Uniform inspection in exchange for a tox screen.
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Offer:
Uniform inspection in exchange for a tox screen.
Uniform inspection in exchange for a tox screen.
These people can fuck right off.
Find out who they are and then name and shame. There shouldn't be room in this country for this bullshit.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Find out who they are and then name and shame. There shouldn't be room in this country for this bullshit.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Growing white nationalist group behind broad daylight demonstration in London on Sunday | CBC News
An apparent white nationalist demonstration on a busy overpass near London, Ont.'s downtown on Sunday afternoon is concerning for witnesses and experts who track extremist behaviour.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
These people can fuck right off.
Find out who they are and then name and shame. There shouldn't be room in this country for this bullshit.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Find out who they are and then name and shame. There shouldn't be room in this country for this bullshit.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The book man delivered today. Big thanks to @jamesgrahamwilson.bsky.social; very much looking forward to this and even the opportunity to change my mind about Nitze!
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The book man delivered today. Big thanks to @jamesgrahamwilson.bsky.social; very much looking forward to this and even the opportunity to change my mind about Nitze!
I suspect that Warren did *not* actually say this
November 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I suspect that Warren did *not* actually say this
Our history of the Cold War continues with a video looking at the relationship between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Both were governed by anti-communist dictators, both were allied to the United States and yet they hated each other.
youtu.be/apgYxvtDFQY
youtu.be/apgYxvtDFQY
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Our history of the Cold War continues with a video looking at the relationship between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Both were governed by anti-communist dictators, both were allied to the United States and yet they hated each other.
youtu.be/apgYxvtDFQY
youtu.be/apgYxvtDFQY
Greg's list is better. Ignore Variety and read this one instead
The Life of Brian is not in the list… THE LIFE OF BRIAN!!!!
PADDINGTON 2? Not in the list!
SINGING IN THE RAIN? nope!
THE LEGO MOVIE? Denied!
What the hell, Variety?!
PADDINGTON 2? Not in the list!
SINGING IN THE RAIN? nope!
THE LEGO MOVIE? Denied!
What the hell, Variety?!
It is imposdible to make a Top 100 list everyone agrees with…
BUT THIS LIST IS SO WRONG!!!!
variety.com/lists/best-c...
BUT THIS LIST IS SO WRONG!!!!
variety.com/lists/best-c...
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Greg's list is better. Ignore Variety and read this one instead
I believe this is what Troy McClure would refer to as a "Handyman's Dream"
They really don't want to share any interior shots but when they do, you just know that unspeakable acts have been committed within... www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1...
Check out this 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale on Rightmove
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale in 75 Camden Mews, Camden, London, NW1 9BY, NW1 for £925,000. Marketed by Auction House London, Hampstead
www.rightmove.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I believe this is what Troy McClure would refer to as a "Handyman's Dream"
I listen to a lot of author interviews on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social and I can't be the only one who gets a little excited when you hear the voice of a favourite host?
Just me?
Just me?
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I listen to a lot of author interviews on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social and I can't be the only one who gets a little excited when you hear the voice of a favourite host?
Just me?
Just me?
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November 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🚨 Competition!
There is still time to win 1 of 3 copies of The President’s Kill List: Assassination and US Foreign Policy since 1945 by Luca Trenta.
You can enter here:
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Interested in nuclear weapons?
interested in the B-36?
Interested in how a 1950 B-36 crash resulted in Americas first lost nuclear weapon?
Check it out here in a video from our back catalogue: youtu.be/CK_AhCRilns
interested in the B-36?
Interested in how a 1950 B-36 crash resulted in Americas first lost nuclear weapon?
Check it out here in a video from our back catalogue: youtu.be/CK_AhCRilns
November 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Interested in nuclear weapons?
interested in the B-36?
Interested in how a 1950 B-36 crash resulted in Americas first lost nuclear weapon?
Check it out here in a video from our back catalogue: youtu.be/CK_AhCRilns
interested in the B-36?
Interested in how a 1950 B-36 crash resulted in Americas first lost nuclear weapon?
Check it out here in a video from our back catalogue: youtu.be/CK_AhCRilns
I was just reminded of our original studio...this feels like such a long time ago
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I was just reminded of our original studio...this feels like such a long time ago
I've had too much people today.
November 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I've had too much people today.
I've never muted a thread before.
I just muted a thread.
I just muted a thread.
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I've never muted a thread before.
I just muted a thread.
I just muted a thread.
everybody talking to me as if Trump can be removed from office as a result of his illegal actions.
The dude is only leaving that office by means of his death.
The dude is only leaving that office by means of his death.
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
everybody talking to me as if Trump can be removed from office as a result of his illegal actions.
The dude is only leaving that office by means of his death.
The dude is only leaving that office by means of his death.
I read through the comments section of the thread and the moderator of that page is truly doing the heavy lifting.
Well done to the RCAF
Well done to the RCAF
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I read through the comments section of the thread and the moderator of that page is truly doing the heavy lifting.
Well done to the RCAF
Well done to the RCAF
I saw somebody comment earlier that Vance will be a less dangerous President and I don't agree.
Trump is dangerous because he is erratic and unpredictable in his actions and reactions.
Vance is an ideologue and actually believes some of the things he says. That is truly dangerous.
Trump is dangerous because he is erratic and unpredictable in his actions and reactions.
Vance is an ideologue and actually believes some of the things he says. That is truly dangerous.
November 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I saw somebody comment earlier that Vance will be a less dangerous President and I don't agree.
Trump is dangerous because he is erratic and unpredictable in his actions and reactions.
Vance is an ideologue and actually believes some of the things he says. That is truly dangerous.
Trump is dangerous because he is erratic and unpredictable in his actions and reactions.
Vance is an ideologue and actually believes some of the things he says. That is truly dangerous.
Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man's soul and faith
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man's soul and faith
November 23, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man's soul and faith
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man's soul and faith
Even those who wander are not lost.
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Even those who wander are not lost.
Troy McClure special, right there
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Troy McClure special, right there
Ian W Toll's Pacific War Trilogy was like that for me.
And this box set (which I wish I had) is visually magnificent
And this box set (which I wish I had) is visually magnificent
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ian W Toll's Pacific War Trilogy was like that for me.
And this box set (which I wish I had) is visually magnificent
And this box set (which I wish I had) is visually magnificent
*adds another book to the tbr list*
The first review of my book is out!! 🎉 Many thanks to @latamrob.bsky.social for all the kind words! #History 🗃️ @uncpress.bsky.social
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Rocket men
Cuba’s nuclear brinkmanship contains lessons about imperialism and internationalism. Review: The Fate of the Americas, Renata Keller, by Gavin O'Toole
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
*adds another book to the tbr list*
What an odd looking beast...
November 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
What an odd looking beast...
Is there an established number-of-followers threshold that gets crossed where suddenly posts start getting a ton more engagement?
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Is there an established number-of-followers threshold that gets crossed where suddenly posts start getting a ton more engagement?
MTG may be resigning but there is no way she is going to stay home.
She's like herpes or a gym membership...no matter how much you want to get rid of it, you just can't.
She's like herpes or a gym membership...no matter how much you want to get rid of it, you just can't.
November 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
MTG may be resigning but there is no way she is going to stay home.
She's like herpes or a gym membership...no matter how much you want to get rid of it, you just can't.
She's like herpes or a gym membership...no matter how much you want to get rid of it, you just can't.
Best possible peace plan
November 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Best possible peace plan