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!
still frozen in the middle....
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
still frozen in the middle....
i can't even imagine what garish, pay-per-view horror show is going to be foisted onto the nations capital
Trump’s next target for destruction is the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. I can only imagine what sort of white trash gold coated monstrosity Trump will replace the Reflecting Pool with. #ProudBlue
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
i can't even imagine what garish, pay-per-view horror show is going to be foisted onto the nations capital
I hope you all have a very Gritty Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I hope you all have a very Gritty Thanksgiving.
THIS!!!!
Yesterday the CBC ran a story about how violent crime i on the rise on public transit systems. It generally peaked during the depths of the pandemic and then plateaued, but at a higher average rate than before. It’s worth exploring, but the journo only interviewed ppl promoting more law enforcement.
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
THIS!!!!
having grown up living in a multitude of different places around the world, I can concur that this is 100% accurate.
Looking forward to another year of Foreigner Thanksgiving, which involves chilling at home, eating vegan food, and doing absolutely nothing. Days off when it's not your holiday are the absolute best.
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
having grown up living in a multitude of different places around the world, I can concur that this is 100% accurate.
What if I wrote a book and at least a few of you read it?
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What if I wrote a book and at least a few of you read it?
Post a villain more fun to watch than the hero...
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Post a villain more fun to watch than the hero...
Is Canada on-track to become an extractive economy in a service economy world?
Let's listen to the owners of these extractive businesses and the politicians they fund to tell us why this is fine.
Let's listen to the owners of these extractive businesses and the politicians they fund to tell us why this is fine.
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Is Canada on-track to become an extractive economy in a service economy world?
Let's listen to the owners of these extractive businesses and the politicians they fund to tell us why this is fine.
Let's listen to the owners of these extractive businesses and the politicians they fund to tell us why this is fine.
OTD - November 27, 1965 On the same day that the March on Washington for Peace in Vietnam attracts a crowd of up to 35,000 protestors at the White House and the Washington Monument, officials from the Pentagon advise President Johnson that in order to neutralize National Liberation
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
OTD - November 27, 1965 On the same day that the March on Washington for Peace in Vietnam attracts a crowd of up to 35,000 protestors at the White House and the Washington Monument, officials from the Pentagon advise President Johnson that in order to neutralize National Liberation
Imagine being so scared of people who look a little bit different that you burn down any and all shreds of international trust and goodwill that you may have had after the first time you set fire to it.
November 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Imagine being so scared of people who look a little bit different that you burn down any and all shreds of international trust and goodwill that you may have had after the first time you set fire to it.
November 27, 2025 at 11:06 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?
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