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!
What are the odds the Afghan national in DC had worked with US forces during the occupation and fled in 2021 only to have his residency cancelled earlier this year under the new administration?
BREAKING: The suspect in the shooting of National Guard members near the White House is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021, AP sources say.
Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of soldiers
The Trump administration has ordered 500 more National Guard members to Washington following the shooting of Guard troops.
bit.ly
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
What are the odds the Afghan national in DC had worked with US forces during the occupation and fled in 2021 only to have his residency cancelled earlier this year under the new administration?
Introduce yourself in four spaceships
November 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Introduce yourself in four spaceships
I loved this game, even in its disgustingly buggy release state.
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I loved this game, even in its disgustingly buggy release state.
I think deep down we WANT them to be Blofeld, Lex Luthor, or Kingpin.
It feels better to be bullied by genius rather than incompetent morons.
It feels better to be bullied by genius rather than incompetent morons.
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I think deep down we WANT them to be Blofeld, Lex Luthor, or Kingpin.
It feels better to be bullied by genius rather than incompetent morons.
It feels better to be bullied by genius rather than incompetent morons.
AGEISM!!
(i actually think this is a great idea and I am just sad that i haven't qualified for an under-30 discount in almost 20 years)
(i actually think this is a great idea and I am just sad that i haven't qualified for an under-30 discount in almost 20 years)
Have you heard of our Opera Under 30 Plus tickets?
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
AGEISM!!
(i actually think this is a great idea and I am just sad that i haven't qualified for an under-30 discount in almost 20 years)
(i actually think this is a great idea and I am just sad that i haven't qualified for an under-30 discount in almost 20 years)
Puddy nails it.
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Puddy nails it.
what the....I didn't even know this was possible!
Displacement of water reveals lake bottom!
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
what the....I didn't even know this was possible!
Book proposal-ing.
This is fun.
This is fun.
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Book proposal-ing.
This is fun.
This is fun.
“You will be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits
The three spirits
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“You will be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits
The three spirits
If you see this, post a monster
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
If you see this, post a monster
Have you watched our most recent video, examining the Cold War relationship between Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
Big shout out to @alexvont.bsky.social whose own work, Red Heat, both inspired the episode and helped guide it.
Big shout out to @alexvont.bsky.social whose own work, Red Heat, both inspired the episode and helped guide it.
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Have you watched our most recent video, examining the Cold War relationship between Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
Big shout out to @alexvont.bsky.social whose own work, Red Heat, both inspired the episode and helped guide it.
Big shout out to @alexvont.bsky.social whose own work, Red Heat, both inspired the episode and helped guide it.
As a Canadian, real Thanskgiving was over a month ago but for all of my American friends, esp those who have otherwise strained relationships with family of all sorts, I am thinking of you and wish you all the strength and fortitude that may be necessary to endure.
Or you know, just walk away.
Or you know, just walk away.
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
As a Canadian, real Thanskgiving was over a month ago but for all of my American friends, esp those who have otherwise strained relationships with family of all sorts, I am thinking of you and wish you all the strength and fortitude that may be necessary to endure.
Or you know, just walk away.
Or you know, just walk away.
OTD - November 26 1977, a a broadcast signal intrusion occurs in a Southern Television broadcast, affecting parts of the southern United Kingdom.
A presentation of Day by Day was interrupted for six minutes and replaced by the voice of "Vrillon", representing the Ashtar Galactic Command giving
A presentation of Day by Day was interrupted for six minutes and replaced by the voice of "Vrillon", representing the Ashtar Galactic Command giving
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
OTD - November 26 1977, a a broadcast signal intrusion occurs in a Southern Television broadcast, affecting parts of the southern United Kingdom.
A presentation of Day by Day was interrupted for six minutes and replaced by the voice of "Vrillon", representing the Ashtar Galactic Command giving
A presentation of Day by Day was interrupted for six minutes and replaced by the voice of "Vrillon", representing the Ashtar Galactic Command giving
It's actually my favourite feature
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
It's actually my favourite feature
Reposted by David, Host of The Cold War
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
Tom Hanks branded massage parlour called Hank's Yanks
Tom Hanks branded shape wear called Tom Spanx
Tom Hanks branded prison weapons called Hanks' Shanks.
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Tom Hanks branded massage parlour called Hank's Yanks
Unimpressed dog is unimpressed.
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Unimpressed dog is unimpressed.
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
I'll be alright...
I'll be alright...
November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
I'll be alright...
I'll be alright...
As anticipated, the comments section is rife with racism
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 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As anticipated, the comments section is rife with racism
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